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Clive Burr, former drummer of Iron Maiden, passed away last night after suffering from multiple sclerosis for a number of years. Blabbermouth.net has comprised a list of all those in the rock/metal community with their thoughts regarding the news. Dave Lombardo (SLAYER): “Sadness overcame my morning when I heard this news. His style was inspiring and …
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Century Media Records has issued a press release regarding the launch of it’s own Spotify app. “Century Media Records announces the launch of its official Spotify app offering over 20 million Spotify users access to tons of entertaining and informative features from the most successful and fascinating acts in metal, prog, rock, punk and hardcore. …
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Municipal Waste are set to tour North America beginning May 27th on a 2-leg headlining run. The first leg features Black Tusk as support; second leg features 3 Inches Of Blood as direct support & openers Black Tusk. Their upcoming new album, The Fatal Feast, available now on Nuclear Blast. Tour dates are: 5/25: Las …
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Much thanks goes to DJ Zigzaggirl from Braingell Radio for hooking you guys up with this link from Gibson.com. It’s their list of Heavy Metal Christmas Albums that aren’t so shitty to listen to. If you see one on here that you think you’d rather die than listen to on Christmas or any other day, …
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Okay, so this isn’t persecution again metalheads of the world but it could be. Especially if you live in Indonesia. This past Wednesday, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Indonesian police officers raided a punk rock show, detained fans, and forcibly shaved off their mohawks. Body piercings were stripped off, dog-collars and chains were dumped into pools …
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Welcome to the first of what is going to a monthly rant about what has been going on in the world of rock and metal. For those of you who know me, you well know that at times I don’t hold back. I say what has to be said, even if it upsets a few …
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Capturing a sound that manages to mix elements of Hard Core, Metal and old school Punk Rock, the four-man band Gift of Destiny should garner a strong following with their just-released CD, Throttle. Hailing from Tempe, Arizona, the group consists of singer Los Hernandez, guitarist/ backing vocalist Mikey H, Drummer Jake, and Bassist B-Low. The …
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MICHAEL OLIVIERI Michael Olivieri was born and raised in Huntington Beach, the youngest of 7 kids in a musical family. His two older brothers both sang and played guitar. Michael being left-handed, was at a little bit of a disadvantage because he really wanted to play but the only guitars that were lying around …
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Wreak Havoc ! Abandon Everything Rotten Records Release: 3/15/2011 Wreak Havoc! formed in the Spring of 2008. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio the band has accomplished an impressive amount in just two years. The band plays a unique blend of early down-trodden hardcore and fast paced hopeless punk rock. The band’s demo was released shortly after …
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Tour Dates: Feb. 2, 2011 – Imperial de Quebec – Québec City, QC Tickets: http://imperialdequebec.com/ Feb. 3, 2011 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC Tickets: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/3390 Feb. 4, 2011 – Foufounes Électriques – Montreal, QC Tickets available at Venue Feb. 5, 2011 – The Opera House – Toronto, ON Tickets: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/3387 Feb 6, 2011 …
