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Metal Blade Records News
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Exclusive: FUSE posts "30 years of Metal Blade" video; Brian Slagel discusses the label's history
FUSE TV has launched an exclusive interview with Metal Blade Records CEO, Brian Slagel, over at Fuse.tv. The in-depth interview, conducted at the Metal Blade offices, will give fans insights into Slagel's favorite bands, how the label has evolved, bands the label has missed out on and discovered throughout its three decades in business. Watch the video now HERE and subscribe to FUSE's youtube channel for more exclusive videos at youtube.com/fuse...
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EXUMER confirms appearance at Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Festival 2013 in Chicago, IL
German thrash metal legends EXUMER have been confirmed to appear at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Festival in Chicago, IL! The fest is scheduled to take place from May 3-4, 2013, and also includes Onslaught, Eldritch, Oz, Omen, and many more. Information and tickets can be found at ragnarokkrmetal.com and facebook.com/RagnarokkrMetal. This appearance will be part of EXUMER's first full U.S. tour in the band's 27 year long history, which is...
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WHITECHAPEL and EMMURE announce "Brothers of Brutality" co-headlining tour!
Whitechapel have announced that they will be embarking on a North American co-headlining tour with Emmure! The Brothers of Brutality Tour, presented by Revolver Magazine and Rockstar Energy Drink, will be one of the first tours of 2013. Dates, cities, and support acts will be announced shortly. Guitarist Alex Wade comments on the collaboration: "We are really excited to announce our co-headlining tour with Emmure. We have been friends with them for...
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AEON: Exclusive Track Premiere Hosted By MetalSucks
Today MetalSucks offers up an exclusive premiere of "The Glowing Hate," the latest single of iniquity from Swedish death metal unit, AEON. The track comes off the band's forthcoming new full-length, Aeons Black, scheduled to drop next week. Comments guitarist Daniel Dlimi of the tune: "My goal with 'The Glowing Hate' was to write a really diverse song containing all sorts of elements and influences. Personally, I think it turned out great and it's...
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Cattle Decapitation Announce By The Fans, For The Fans Tour
With the assistance of their booking agent and devoted fan-base, CATTLE DECAPITATION is starting a mini-tour throughout the Northeast dubbed the "By the Fans, For the Fans" tour, which begins tonight (11/08) in Lowell, MA. See below for dates and venues. The mini-tour will lead into the CATTLE DECAPITATION's dates joining Dying Fetus on "The Blood of Power Tour," which kicks off on November 23 in Springfield, VA at Empire. The show on 11/11 at Reverb...
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System Divide leaves tour with Epica
System Divide regrets to announce that they have to cancel the rest of their North American appearances with Epica, Insomnium, and Alestorm. Vocalist Sven De Caluw has posted a statement, which can be read below. "It is with great regret we have to announce that System Divide has to drop off our North American tour with EPICA. Miri [Milman] already had to leave earlier due to a health emergency within the family and things have complicated further...
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AEON Issue New In-Studio Video Update
Today, the second in a series of studio clips from AEON's blazing Aeons Black recording session has been posted to the band's Official Landing Page. Sneak a peek at drummer Arttu Mallki punishing his kit for what would become the gargantuan Aeons Black full-length. Already called "one of the best death metal albums of 2012" in a 4/5 review from Revolver Magazine, Aeons Black is set for release in North America on November 20, 2012 through Metal...
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Troubled Horse debut now song "Another Mans Name" via Decibel Magazine
In preparation for the release of their new album on November 19th, Sweden's Troubled Horse have unveiled another new song from Step Inside. Decibel Magazine has partnered up with Metal Blade/Rise Above for the exclusive stream of Another Mans Name. Step Inside, as described by Terrorizer Magazine, "comprises elements of '60's soul and '70's rock, culminating in some seriously catchy songs". Listen to the upbeat, guitar-filled Another Mans...
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Between The Buried And Me Join Coheed And Cambria For 2013 Tour
Between The Buried And Me embark on their first North American tour since the release of The Parallax II: Future Sequence this February, joining Coheed and Cambria for a six-week tour that kicks off Feb. 4 in Washington, D.C. The North Carolina band released the enveloping concept album on Oct. 9 via Metal Blade records with the 12-song release becoming the band's highest-charting album (#22 on the Billboard Top 200) and also marking Between...
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Whitechapel Premieres New Music Video On Alternative Press.Com!
Knoxville, TN sextet WHITECHAPEL has launched their new music video for "Possibilities of an Impossible Existence" off their current, self-titled release, exclusively on Alternative Press's site today. Head over to AltPress.com to check out the new video, which was filmed by the Rockstar Media department with director Strati Hovartos while the band was out touring on 2012's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest. Guitarist Alex Wade comments; "Collectively...
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BATTLECROSS announce "The Growing Pains" tour with ABIOTIC!
Detroit, MI's BATTLECROSS have announced that they will embark on a short, headlining tour with label mates ABIOTIC this December. Two of this year's breakout Metal Blade bands will embark on The Growing Pains Tour, stopping at various cities throughout the Midwest/southern US, including Des Moines, IA, Richmond, VA, Peoria, IL, and more. The tour runs from December 8th through December 21th and will be one of your last chances to catch a...
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SACRED REICH confirmed to perform short set at METAL BLADE RECORDS 30th Anniversary Show at the Hollywood House of Blues!
Metal Blade Records is excited to announce the latest addition to the 30th anniversary show line up: Sacred Reich! On November 30th, at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA, thrash legends Sacred Reich will perform a short set in between Gypsyhawk and Armored Saint. The set will serve as a brief preview of the full show Sacred Reich has recently announced for February 23rd, at the Key Club in Hollywood, which will be their first full show in...
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GLORIOR BELLI added to Maryland Deathfest 2013
France's GLORIOR BELLI has been added to the Maryland Deathfest 2013 line up. The band joins a wide range of international acts for what is being called 'America's biggest metal party of the year'. The fest is scheduled for May 23-26, 2013, with tickets on sale now at marylanddeathfest.com. Multi-day passes for the former Sonar compound are sold out, and single day tickets have been made available as of today. GLORIOR BELLI's latest album The...
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NIGHTFALL complete new album "Cassiopeia"!
Greek symphonic metallers NIGHTFALL have completed work for their new album, Cassiopeia, which is set for release in January 2013 through Metal Blade Records. The recordings took place in four different places, a fragment process that which NIGHTFALL is quite familiar with. Vocals and keys were recorded in Greece (Soundflakes studios and Cyberia) while the drums were tracked in Germany in the Soundlodge studios. Guitars and bass were...
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Pentagram Auditioning Guitarists; European Tour Starts On Halloween In Bristol UK!
Legendary heavy metal pioneers and doom metal innovators PENTAGRAM are auditioning new guitar players. As previously announced, the revered guitarist Victor Griffin is performing his farewell shows during the Oct/Nov European Relentless Tour. He'll be focusing on his solo career from this point on and the band and fans wish him all the best. Victor will forever be an important part of the "Ram Family." PENTAGRAM is now searching for the perfect...
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JOB FOR A COWBOY announce final line up for "The End of the World" December tour; presented by Modern Rebellion
JOB FOR A COWBOY has announced that they will be embarking on a short tour of the northeastern US, with select dates in Canada. Direct support on the tour will come from Cephalic Carnage with additional supporting acts I Declare War, label mates Allegaeon, as well as Legion. The tour will begin December 6th and wraps up on December 18th. Founding member and vocalist Jonny Davy adds: "Hey guys! We're very excited to announce our first headlining...
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SACRED REICH to release "Live at Wacken" CD/DVD on November 20th
Phoenix, AZ's critically-acclaimed, socially conscious and political speed metal act, Sacred Reich, reunited for several Europeans festivals in 2007. One of those festival appearances happened to be at Germany's Wacken Open Air. The show was captured in spectacular fashion, in a multi-camera shoot which European festivals have become known for. The final product is finally being made available to purchase as a limited CD/DVD, simply titled...
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AEON: Swedish Death Metallers Premiere New Track Exclusively Through Metal Hammer Germany
Swedish Satanic death metal squadron, AEON, today reveal the opening track from their forthcoming new full-length, Aeons Black! Entitled "Still They Pray," the exclusive track premiere is brought to you by Metal Hammer Germany and is currently available for your maniacal listening pleasures at THIS LOCATION. Set to detonate in North America on November 20, 2012 via Metal Blade Records, the 15-track Aeons Black was recorded at Empire Studio...
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Bison B.C. New Song Streaming on Pitchfork
In conjunction with today's release of Lovelessness, Pitchfork is giving fans a chance to preview one more track. Check out an exclusive stream of the song "Finally Asleep" HERE. BISON B.C. worked with acclaimed producer Sanford Parker at Soma and Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago to record Lovelessness. Parker is best known for his work with bands such as Yob, Pelican, Rwake, Yakuza, Nachtmystium, Zoroaster, Unearthly Trance, and more...
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New albums from Diagonal, Troubled Horse, and Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats set for release on November 19th in North America!
Metal Blade Records is proud to present the latest batch of Rise Above Records releases to hit North American shores. Rise Above has consistently been unearthing some of Europe's finest treasures (see: Ghost, Electric Wizard, Witchcraft) from the vibrant underground scenes spanning from London, to Stockholm, and more. This time around, progressive jazz/rock newcomers Diagonal, Swedish rock outfit Troubled Horse, and a re-issue of the Uncle Acid...
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WINDS OF PLAGUE Completes Work On New Album
Southern California metallers WINDS OF PLAGUE have completed work on their fourth album for a late 2013 release via Century Media Records.
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KORN Drummer RAY LUZIER: 'We're Really Stoked' About Our New Album
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ROCKSTAR Featuring Ex-Members Of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE: Moscow Footage
Former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and SCORPIONS are currently taking part in a week-long tour of Russia where they are playing classic songs from their respective bands under the banner ROCKSTAR.
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ALICE COOPER Interviewed By DAVID ELLEFSON (Video)
David Ellefson (MEGADETH) conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper backstage at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods awards on May 2 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California.
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EPICA Keyboardist Interviewed By 'Metalzone Podcast' (Video)
Metalzone Podcast recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Coen Janssen of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA.
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: New Video Interview With GREG PUCIATO
Omar Mena conducted an interview with vocalist Greg Puciato of the New Jersey-based "mathcore" act THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN before the band's May 23 concert at Tricky Falls in El Paso, Texas.
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'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT Wax Sculpture Unveiled
According to The Metal Den, the Rock Legend Wax Museum in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada has honored "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott by unveiling a life-sized wax figure of the late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist.
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Doing 'Incredibly Well' In His Recovery Following Drug And Alcohol Relapse
BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne is doing "incredibly well" after relapsing into drug and alcohol abuse for 18 months, according to his wife and manager, Sharon.
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BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH On Reunion With KORN: 'I'm Stoked To Be A Part Of A Reconciliation Story'
Amanda Ferrante Batista of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch.
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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR Interviewed At '105.7 The X Tececig Spring Fling'
Matt Bahan of the 105.7 The X Rocks radio station conducted an interview with STONE SOUR and SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor before STONE SOUR's appearance at the 105.7 the X Tececig Spring Fling on Thursday, May 16 at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois.
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VANDROYA: 'Why Should We Say Goodbye?' Video Released
"Why Should We Say Goodbye?", the new video from the Brazilian female-fronted progressive power metal band VANDROYA, can be seen below.
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DEEP PURPLE: 'Vincent Price' Single Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Vincent Price", the new single from DEEP PURPLE, can be seen below.
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AS I LAY DYING: 'Awakened' Guitar Tab Book Now Available
Hal Leonard has just released the official note-for-note guitar tab book for "Awakened", the sixth album from San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING.
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LIFE OF AGONY Singer MINA CAPUTO: 'It Was Just Torture For Me To Play This Male Role'
Transgender singer Mina Caputo — once known as Keith Caputo, the front-person for the popular rock band LIFE OF AGONY — recently spoke to Artisan News about transitioning from her former self and creating her first album as a female, "As Much Truth as One Can Bear", while having the support of artists like Amanda Palmer and former AGAINST ME! singer Mary Jane Grace.
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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Icon' Compilation Out Now
The QUEENSRŸCHE "Icon" compilation was made available on May 14 via Capitol.
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