Darkane Posts Eighth And Final Studio Diary

The eighth installment of DARKANE's Video Studio Diary is online. In this studio diary, Guitarist Christofer Malmstrom and Drummer Peter Wildoer discuss the completion of the new album, "Demonic Art," and gives all DARKANE fans a song preview from the upcoming album. More...

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Taylor Rejects Blame For Slipknot-Masked Killer

Slipknot has spoken out to Blender Magazine, rejecting blame in a South African school slaying.

As previously reported, on Monday, a teen entered his high school in Krugersdorp, South Africa with a sword and attacked four people, killing one. The suspect was said to be wearing a mask similar to the one worn by Slipknot's drummer Joey Jordison, prompting a school official to denounce the band, saying "We know the wrong kind of music and drugs have bad effects. Young people need to be informed of the effects of bad satanic music."

Slipknot lead screamer Corey Taylor has responded. "Obviously, I'm disturbed by the fact that people were hurt and someone died. As far as my responsibility for that goes, it stops there, because I know our message is actually very positive." He continues,"You have something like this happen, it could have been Marilyn Manson, it could have been any number of people who make art that is startling visually, on the darker side. It could've been Pat Boone, for Christ's sake. At the end of the day, there are always going to be mental disorders and people who cause violence for no other reason than the fact that they're fucked up and lost. And all we can do is try to learn from it."

Read the full article at Blender.com.

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Melissa Cross To Hold Seminar At Pacific NW

Internationally renowned "Queen of Scream" Melissa Cross will teach her Zen of Screaming - New Breed Vocal Seminar for the first time in the Pacific Northwest, on September 13, 2008 at Seattle's famous London Bridge Studio and September 16th in Portland at Mt. Tabor Legacy.

Included in the three and a half hour seminar is an all-star panel of the Northwest's top lead screamers who will discuss "Vocal Survival on the Road."Confirmed panelists include, Jake Weholt (From Aphony), Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy), Andrew Moore (Kane Hodder),Tryg Littlefield (Fall from Grace) and Sam Logan (Rustmine). More...

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Genghis Tron Announces US and UK Headlining Tours

GENGHIS TRON has announced more Fall tour dates, including two headlining tours, in support of their acclaimed new album, "Board Up The House."

GENGHIS TRON's U.S. headlining tour will begin in early October, immediately following their cross-Canada tour with label-mates BARONESS. This headlining run will include support for YIP YIP as well as CLIPD BEAKS and BLACK COBRA on various dates.

Following, GENGHIS TRON will embark on their second headlining tour of the U.K. since the release of "Board Up The House." This tour will also include BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS as well as a special guest performer on the London date. A complete listing of confirmed GENGHIS TRON tour dates can be found below with more to be announced soon.

Additionally, GENGHIS TRON has recently seen the release of the first "Board Up The House" remix album via Temporary Residence Ltd. Volume two of five of this 12" remix series is up for pre-order now at this location courtesy of Lovepump United. For more information on these limited edition remix albums as well as audio samples, visit MySpace.com/GenghisTronRemix.

Here are the latest GENGHIS TRON Tour Dates: More...

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Slipknot And Machine Head Announce U.K. Dates

Slipknot has revealed the tour schedule for their run of the U.K. in December with Machine Head and Children Of Bodom.

The tour dates are as follows:

December
1 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
2 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
5 - Cardiff, UK - Arena
7 - Birmingham, UK - NIA
8 - Glasgow, UK - SECC
9 - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
11 - Newcastle, UK - Metro Arena
12 - Sheffield, UK - Arena

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Ex-Guns N Roses Drummer Claims Innocence

According to Chris Harris from MTV.com, fidgeting, sniffling and wiping tears from his eyes, Steven Adler, who was GUNS N' ROSES' drummer for five years before being fired in 1990, pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning (August 20) to drug charges. He was ordered by a judge to remain in drug rehabilitation at the Pasadena Recovery Center in Pasadena, California, for at least the next month.

According to The Associated Press, Adler went before a judge in Los Angeles Superior Court with a friend and therapist by his side. The judge instructed the rocker to continue with his rehab as he awaits a preliminary hearing on a felony drug-possession count and a misdemeanor charge of being under the influence of drugs. Adler was arrested last month after police were called to a Los Angeles home, which Adler allegedly refused to leave and was creating a disturbance. He was released after posting $10,000 bail.

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Cattle Decapitation Mixing New Album

Cattle Decapitation has revealed that they are currently in the process of mixing their as-yet untitled new album. An update from the band reads as follows:

"This will mark the bands fourth release through Metal Blade Records, and is taking shape as a natural progression for the band musically and content wise. The un-named album will feature some amazing guest appearances(to be announced soon), and round out this sharp instrument of gore-laden extreme metal.

"Cattle Decapitation will be showcasing new songs this Friday night August 22nd in Oakland, California. They will be joining IMPALED, PHOBIA, MALIGNANCY, MARUTA and ILLOGICIST for a night of gore and auditory sodomy. If you're in the Northern California vicinity, come out and hear the new material.

"Coming soon: In-studio video report PART 2 and the revealing of the new album title, song titles and cover art!!!"

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Pro-Pain Signs To Regain Records

PRO-PAIN have signed a deal with Regain Records for the release of its 11th album, "No End in Sight," in North America.

“We feel that Swedish-based Regain Records is a solid and up and coming label here in the US,” said Gary Meskil. “They have a professional staff and the resources that are necessary to promote and further develop artists such as Pro-Pain. We look forward to a sound and successful partnership with Regain!”

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Gojira Posts New Song, "Vacuity," Online

GOJIRA has launched a new song online at the band's official MySpace page.

The track, titled "Vacuity," comes from the forthcoming album, "The Way Of All Flesh," which is the follow-up to "From Mars To Sirius." More...

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Benediction Posts Unreleased Song Online

U.K. death metal legends have posted the following message online:

"We have decided to add 'Dissembler' to our site simply because we want to hear something new again!!!

"This track was recorded on the Killing Music sessions. It is not being released on the album either and is exclusive to this site (for now!!!).

"We have more unreleased tracks from the Killing Music recordings and will put them up on here for you to have a listen to over the next few months.

"I dunno, you wait for ages for something and then loads all come at once, just like buses!!!"

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Primal Fear Begins Work On New Album

German power metallers Primal Fear have posted the following update:

"Well, the time has come to start officially with the writing sessions for our new album!

"We will be in Sweden at Magnus studio in September to write a bunch of new tracks and do some pre-production. We've collected already some ideas and it sounds very promising.

"We will try to keep the great vibe of the live shows in the band... Of course, we will try to surprise all of you again with a new direction :-)

"Cheers, PF."

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Ozzy Osbourne To Perform At MMA Event

Heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne has been confirmed to perform at the Mixed Martial Arts event, Affliction: Day Of Reckoning. The event will be held in Las Vegas on October 11th and will be headlined by a bout between heavyweights Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett.

Affliction has utilized heavy metal performances before, when in May of this year, thrash metal titans Megadeth performed at their debut event, receiving positive reactions from the crowd.

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Slipknot Cancels Remaining Tour Dates

Iowa nine-piece Slipknot has posted the following message online:

"To Our Fans,

"It is with huge regret and disappointment that we have been forced to cancel our imminent European festival appearances at Leeds, Reading, 2 Days a Week, Area 4, as well as exclusive performances for MTV Europe and Virgin TV. More...

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In Flames Announces More Tour Dates

In Flames have added many more tour dates for their North American trek beginning in October. Joining them will be All That Remains, 36 Crazyfists and Gojira.

The tour dates are as follows:

November
6 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
7 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
8 - Detroit, MI - Emerald Theater
10 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
12 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
14 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
15 - Edmonton, AB - Events Center
17 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore
18 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo
19 - Portland, OR - Roseland
21 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
22 - Los Angeles, CA - The Nokia Club
23 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
24 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre
25 - Albuquerque, NM - Midnight Rodeo
26 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
28 - Dallas, TX - Palladium
29 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
30 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues

December
2 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
3 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
4 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
5 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
6 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
7 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
9 - St. Louis, MO - Pageant
10 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

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Dimmu Borgir Announces Mexican Tour Dates

Norwegian symphonic black metallers, DIMMU BORGIR, have scheduled two Mexican concerts in early October to take place before the launch of their co-headlining North American run as part of this year's Blackest of The Black tour (featuring DANZIG, MOONSPELL, WINDS OF PLAGUE, and SKELETONWITCH):

10/04 - Cafe Iguana - Monterrey, MEX
10/05 - Circo Volador - Mexico City, MEX

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Moonshine To Play First Live Show

Korea's Moonshine will be playing their very first live show since their early black/death metal beginning to the progressive gothic/dark metal that they are now on the August 23rd at Club SSAM in Korea.

Their newest album, "Eternal," is currently out now on Dope Entertainment and you can purchase it in all Korean record shops or if you reside outside of Korea, you can buy it at www.mrkwang.com.

You can also check out some of Moonshine's material on their MySpace page.

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Symphony X Announces South American Tour Dates

Symphony X have announced the following tour dates:

10/15 - Mexico City, Mexico - Teatro Metropolitan
10/21 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Opiniao
10/24 - Recife, Brazil - Clube Portugues do Recife
10/26 - São Paulo, Brazil - Credicard Hall
10/28 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Caupolican
10/29 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Teatro Flores

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Brother Von Doom Films Video For "Eater Of Days"

Ohio-based thrashers BROTHER VON DOOM are shooting their first-ever video for “Eater of Days.” The song is from their upcoming debut album, "Relentless." The band tapped David Brodsky (The Acacia Strain, The Black Dahlia Murder, Suicide Silence) of MyGoodEye Productions to direct. The video is being shot at Medieval Times and will feature knights, swords, and a ton of metal.

BROTHER VON DOOM is currently on the Thrash and Burn tour with Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Winds of Plague, Arsis, and more to support their upcoming debut, "Relentless." The album was produced by Andreas Magnusson (The Black Dahlia Murder, See You Next Tuesday, Scarlet) and mixed by Fredrik Nordstrom (At The Gates, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy). "Relentless" will be released on October 14 on Deathcote Records.

“Eater of Days” is currently streaming on the band’s official MySpace page.

Here are the remaining BROTHER VON DOOM tour dates on the Thrash and Burn Tour with Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Winds Of Plague, Stick To Your Guns, Arsis, + more:

8/21 – Claremore, OK – King of Clubs (w/Suicide Silence)*
8/22 – San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit
8/23 – Houston, TX – Java Jazz

*solo show (not Thrash & Burn)

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Black Stone Cherry Posts New Song For Download

Heavy southern rockers Black Stone Cherry released a downloadable MP3 of their first single, "Blind Man," off their new album, "Folklore and Superstition." The album hit stores yesterday, August 19.

You can download the track at Roadrunner Records' artist page on the right sidebar.

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