Pantera Members Name New Band Damageplan

Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul have officially named their new band Damageplan. The group, whose debut album is due January 27 through Elektra Records, also features singer Patrick Lachman, who used to play guitar in Halford and Diesel Machine. Former Jerry Cantrell back-up guitarist Shawn Matthews, who played bass in an early incarnation of Damageplan (then called New Found Power), is no longer involved with the project (a replacement bassist may be announced as early as this Friday, according to the group's management). The album, tentatively titled "New Found Power", was recorded at Darrell's home studio, Chasin Jason, and was produced by Darrell and Paul along with Sterling Winfield (Pantera, Mercyful Fate). Guests include Slipknot's Corey Taylor (lead vocals on second verse and bridge and half of last verse in "Fuck You") and Ozzy Osbourne/Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde (lead outro on "Reborn" and backing vocals on "Soulbleed").

The complete track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. Wake Up
02. NFP (New Found Power)
03. Pride
04. Blunt Force Trauma
05. Save Me
06. Explode
07. Fuck You (feat. Corey Taylor)
08. Cold Blooded
09. Reborn (feat. Zakk Wylde)
10. Blink of An Eye
11. Breathing New Life
12. Crawl
13. Moment Of Truth
14. Soulbleed (feat. Zakk Wylde)

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Cannibal Corpse Confirm Album Title

Cannibal Corpse have confirmed the title of their forthcoming album as The Wretched Spawn. The album is due out through Metal Blade in late February. The Wretched Spawn was recorded at Sonic Ranch, located just outside of El Paso, TX with producer Neil Kernon.

The album features the following tracklisting (not in order): 'Severed Head Stoning', 'Psychotic Precision', 'Decency Defiled', Frantic Disembowelment', 'Rotten Body Landslide', 'Cyanide Assassin', 'Festering In The Crypt', 'Nothing Left To Mutilate', 'Blunt Force Castration', 'The Wretched Spawn', 'Slain', 'Bent Backwards And Broken' and 'They Deseve To Die'.

Kernon had the following to say about the end result: "It's always fun to work with Cannibal, and I think this album is turning out way more brutal than their last one (Gore Obsessed)."

Bassist Alex Webster commented: "We definitely feel that we managed to surpass the heaviness of Gore Obssessed. We've outdone it for sure."

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New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Fest Changes

There have been some small changes to this year's lineup. Brazilian death metallers Krisiun has been knocked off Saturday's headlining lineup(still at the fest, though). Replacing them will be Moonspell and Relapse's Mastodon.

Today Is The Day, Devildriver, Cattle Decapitation and The Devin Townsend Band have all officially been added to the fest.

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Meet Amon Amarth And Vader

On October 23rd at 5pm, visit the Relapse Store to meet Amon Amarth and Vader! Both bands will be taking a break from the "Art Of Noise 2" tour, which is headlined by Nile and also features Kreator and Goatwhore to sign autographs and meet the fans. Note neither band will be performing.

When:Oct.23rd @5pm
Where: Relapse Records Retail Store
608 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147

Phone: 215-629-1090

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Lamb Of God To Confirm Rumors On Headbanger's Ball

Lamb of God are expected to confirm rumors that they have signed a new deal with Epic Records during an appearance on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday (October 18) at 10:00 p.m. EST. The band will also discuss the upcoming "Headbanger's Ball Tour", the group's forthcoming DVD release, their recent soundtrack appearances and all their videos to date.

Lamb of God's upcoming DVD, due out by the end of the year, is set to be released with a list price of $9.99 and will consist of 4-5 live performance tracks taken from this year's Hellfest and New England Hardcore and Metal Festival, all three Lamb of God videos, interviews with the group and individual members, promo videos and various self-recorded behind-the-scenes material.

Lamb of God will kick off the "Headbangers Ball Tour" with Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, God Forbid, and Unearth on October 28 in Montreal.

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Former Megadeth Guitarist Releases Solo Album

Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman released his latest solo CD, "Music For Speeding", in Indonesia on October 15 and sold over 700 copies in two days, which — according to Friedman's web site — is "an extremely impressive number. Even more impressive is that this is despite Marty having yet to ever visit the beautiful country. Indonesian distributor Alfa Records are very pleased with the initial reaction to the record."

In other news, Marty will appear on the nationwide broadcast of "Music Fair" in Japan. This popular program is also available on many satellite systems around the world. Marty will tape his segment on November 11, so the broadcast date will likely be within the following week. This will be Marty's first-ever appearance on "Music Fair".

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