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Huntington, WV Clutch Show Report

I arrived early to the Huntington Music Hall for the Clutch show. November 10th had been an unusually warm and sunny day; I figured seeing these guys play would just finish my evening off perfectly. I was also looking forward to interviewing the band before the show, which had been hastily arranged with the tour manager the same day. I’ve been listening to this band for a long time; I grew up in Maryland, not too far from where Clutch started out. I’ve always enjoyed their music and was ready to see them play live.

While standing in line at the door, waiting to get in the club just like everyone else, rumors were flying… the band was running late and may not make it to the show on time or at all. I didn’t see them canceling a show bill with two full sets so I just ignored the small up setters. When I finally got to the ticket booth and asked the desk guys where to find the band’s tour manager for my scheduled interview, he explained they were running late and had not yet arrived. He told me to hunt down the club manager to help get things moving when they did arrive. Disappointed with the prospect of not being able to complete my interview I entered the club and ordered a gin and tonic. More...

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The Sword Sign With Kemado Records

Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD have inked a deal with New York City label Kemado Records. The fast-rising band, known for their explosive songs, gripping live performances and unique vision, will release their self-titled debut on February 14, 2006.

"The Sword" final track listing:

01. Celestial Crown
02. Barael's Blade
03. Freya
04. Winter's Wolves
05. The Horned Goddess
06. Iron Swan
07. Lament for the Aurochs
08. March of the Lor
09. Ebethron

The song "Iron Swan" has been posted online at this location.

THE SWORD will perform a number of New York City-area live dates in mid November, previewing tracks from their forthcoming release. The details are as follows:

Nov. 19 - Brooklyn, NY - TBA (with PANTHERS, SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE)
Nov. 21 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (with INNAWAY, HULL)
Nov. 22 - New York, NY - LIT (with CHEESEBURGER)
Dec. 16 - Austin, TX - Emo's

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Sevendust Ready 'Greatest Hits (Chapter One)'

FMQB is reporting that SEVENDUST will release the first chapter of their greatest hits collection by year's end. Entitled "Greatest Hits (Chapter One)", it contains fan favorites "Black", "Angel's Son" and "Enemy", plus four exclusive bonus tracks. "Greatest Hits (Chapter One)" is set to be released on December 27.

SEVENDUST's newly-released fifth album, "Next" (WineDark/7Bros Records, distributed by Fontana Distribution, a division of Universal Music and Video Distribution), debuted on The Billboard 200 chart at No. 20 and has sold 72,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

SEVENDUST will be heading out with MUDVAYNE, 10 YEARS and BOBAFLEX as part of "The Masters of Horror Tour" starting November 18 at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines. They’re also confirmed to headline the House of Blues in Orlando, FL on New Year's Eve.

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CoC Cancel Last Week of Disturbed Jager Tour

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have announced that they will leave the DISTURBED tour a week earlier than planned. The band will play all scheduled shows through Dec. 14. However, they have canceled support appearances with DISTURBED in Philadelphia on Dec. 16 and 17, Washington on Dec. 19 and 20, and Baltimore on Dec. 22. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY also has canceled headline dates in Reading, PA on Dec. 15 and Charlotte, NC on Dec. 21.

Singer/guitarist Pepper Keenan lives in New Orleans, where his family continues to suffer from the impact of Hurricane Katrina. "COC sincerely apologizes to everyone affected by the cancellations," reads a posting on the group's web site.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, "In the Arms of God", available now on Sanctuary Records. The group's first collection of new material since 2000's "America's Volume Dealer" was produced by C.O.C.'s longtime collaborator John Custer. Besides working on four of the band's previous albums, Custer also produced C.O.C. bassist Mike Dean's track on Dave Grohl's PROBOT project and C.O.C.'s contribution to "Nativity In Black", the BLACK SABBATH tribute compilation. Playing drums was New Orleans' Stanton Moore, skinsman for the renowned jazz-funk combo GALACTIC.

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Watch Bullet For My Valentine's New Video Online

Bullet For My Valentine's new video for "Hand Of Blood" has just been posted on Trustkill.com. The band were just in Los Angeles shooting their brand new video for their upcoming album due out February 14, 2006. You can check out some photos from the shoot on their journal. Expect to see this video early next year.

Bullet For My Valentine just kicked off their first US tour last night with labelmates It Dies Today. All tourdates are below as well. The guys will be doing some in store appearances on this tour so you can meet them and hang out. Check out the "events" page for all details on BFMV and other Trustkill band events. More...

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Beyond Fear Post Live Video Online

A video of BEYOND FEAR, the new band fronted by former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, performing the song "Human Race" live at the Monterrey Metal Fest on May 28, 2005 at the Auditorio Coca Cola in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, has been posted online at IcedEarth.com.br (.MPG, 25 MB).

BEYOND FEAR members Owens and John Comprix (guitar; SPAWN, 13 FACES) recently traveled to Florida to put the finishing touches on the band's debut album, tentatively due in early 2006 via SPV Records. The final recording and mixing sessions are taking place at the legendary Morrisound studios in Tampa under the watchful eye of Jim Morris (ICED EARTH, DEATH, JAG PANZER). Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "I Don't Need This", "And You Will Die", "It Is Me", "Telling Lies", "The Faith", "The Human Race", "Your Time Has Come" and "My Last Words". Joining Owens and Comprix in the new group are Dennis Hayes (ex-WINTERS BANE, SEVEN WITCHES) on bass, Dwane Bihary (MISSING SKIN) on rhythm guitar, and drummer Eric Elkins (CRYPTKICKER, ALL YOU FEAR).

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The Gates Of Slumber Sign With I Hate Records

I Hate Records have announced the signing of The Gates Of Slumber.

According to the press release, "The Gates Of Slumber should, due to the merits of their colossal debut album "The Awakening" (Final Chapter Records) and their fantastic live appearance at DSR III, be a household name amongst you doomsters out there. For the ignorant: The Gates Of Slumber started in 1998 as a backlash against the stoner rock trend prevalent at the time and with their mixture of Saint Vitus, Pentagram, and prime era Celtic Frost has either crushed or converted unbelievers ever since. The second full-length album is due for an early June 2006. With the album's title "Suffer No Guilt" they promise to spew forth a defining statement of true doom metal! Songs that will be included on this release will be "Suffer No Guilt", "Dweller In The Deep", "God Wills It", " Riders Of Doom" plus several other true statements of doom."

Plans are in the works for two possible tours of the European main land in conjunction with this release. Further announcements will come as things are more finalized.

In gearing up for this release, The Gates Of Slumber will be releasing a CDEP "Like A Plague Upon The Land" through Hellride Records on November 22, 2005. This features four new songs, "Iron Hammer", "The Leach", "Feast of the Dead" and "Stitched Back From Deth". The artwork was done by none other Jeff Gaither and will also come with a woven sewn-on patch. This slab of true doom will be limited to 999 copies and will be available at the Hellride superstore.

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Descend To Rise Sign To Guideline Records

German metal/hardcore band Descend To Rise have now joined the Guideline Records roster. The group's new CD, "Standing At This Safe Place...We Watch The World Fall," will be available next month. You can download one of the band's songs here.

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Watch Terror's 'Keep Your Mouth Shut' Video Online

Terror are out with the video to their latest single 'Keep Your Mouth Shut', from the album 'One With The Underdogs'. You can watch it online in Windows Media or Quicktime formats.

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Interview

Interview with Crpytopsy's Lord Worm

On November 7th at BB Kings i had the opportunity to interview Lord Worm of Cryptopsy among other bands. He was a very well spoken, kind, friendly guy who treated me like a friend and thought my questions were original and thanked me for it. More...

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