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Monzer Darwish is a 23-year-old graphic designer and metal fan from Al Salamiyah, Syria, a district near Homs. For the last five months he’s been travelling around the country and visiting refugees in Lebanon for a documentary he’s making about underground metal bands in war-torn Syria. Needless to say, it’s a tough gig. People who are …
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A large group of metal musicians have gathered forces in the battle against cancer. It’s a disease that affects us all with no mercy. The song “Let’s Unite in Rock” was written by Henrik Flyman (Evil Masquerade) and performed by an all-star lineup to the benefit of cancer research. The song can be purchased from …
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I am kind of annoyed at the irrelevance of the names of hurricanes these days. Maybe all of the normal names like Andrew and Katrina have been spoken for leaving us with names that were irrelevant long before Bret Michaels. I’m sure somebody has an Arlene, a Gert, a Beryl, and a Cristobal in their …
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Looks as though Five Finger Death Punch have made the cover of Revolver magazine! The great part about that is that they’re participating in the Hard-rock and heavy-metal musicians “Salute the Troops” in the new issue. We’re inching closer to the 10-year anniversary of 9-11 so the release of the magazine will happen on August …
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It was announced this week that two bands that even the radio would rather kill themselves rather than continually playing were taking a break. Both Disturbed and 30 Seconds To Mars are going on an indefinite hiatus or disbanding after their current touring cycle ends. Upon hearing the news, Hot Topic stocks (Nasdaq: HOTT) plunged …
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Intensus will be launching a behind-the-scenes video today via Metal Blade.tv featuring performances from Tommy Rogers (Between the Buried and Me), Robert Meadows (A Life Once Lost), Jesse Korman (The Number Twelve Looks Like You), Chris Alfano (East of the Wall / Postman Syndrome) and more here. But, being the schweetest metalhead website out there, …
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Hmmm..not exactly something that’d I’d jump on to buy but it certainly has my curiosity aroused. I just can’t imagine what Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) would sound like singing Sinatra’s “It Was A Very Good Year”, although it couldn’t sound any worse than when Shatner sang it. Check out the vids below and hear …
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Heavy metal can be heard anywhere, and everywhere; with the exceptions of a few places, or times. Most places like libraries, churches, the Dr. Office waiting room, don’t have heavy metal or music of the like, playing in the background. When you’re on hold on the phone to your local cable company, bank, or setting …
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Written by Zach Shaw of MetalInsider.net Lamb Of God has been on the road supporting 2009’s Wrath non-stop since its release. Yet despite finally getting much deserved down time, drummer Chris Adler is keeping himself busy. In the past month alone, Adler has formed his own label ReThink Records and has published his own book …
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by Graham Hartmann of MetalInjection.com In the spirit of Black Metal History Month, in this year of our Lord 2011, it’s only right that we acknowledge the enlightened souls who have made black metal so important. Of course by this I mean the artists who have committed incredibly hateful, violent and sacrilegious crimes, launching them …
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