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Hirax - Streams New Album Online

California thrashers Hirax have been kind enough to let us listen to their new album Immortal Legacy in its entirety online. How nice of them! The album has been released in Europe and comes out in the rest of the world on March 4th. It's being released by SPV/Steamhammer, known for their old school style roster. How do you like the new album?

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Source: soundcloud.com
Band profile: Hirax
Posted: 04.03.2014 by deadone | Comments (1)


Cannibal Corpse - Begin Recording New Album This Weekend

Veteran death metallers Cannibal Corpse have been working on new material. The band is heading off to the studio this weekend to start tracking album number thirteen at Audio Hammer Studios with producer Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, DevilDriver). The band's bassist Alex Webster confirmed the news posting an image via Instagram with the caption: "Pat and Paul jamming new Cannibal songs. Recording starts this weekend."

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Source: instagram.com
Band profile: Cannibal Corpse
Posted: 14.02.2014 by deadone | Comments (15)


Massacre - Debut New Track

Back from the dead, Massacre have recently released a new song called "As We Wait To Die" from their forthcoming album Back From Beyond. Get your fix of death metal by listening to the track below. The record will be released on March 24th, 2014 in Europe and April 1st, 2014 in North America via Century Media Records.

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Massacre
Posted: 07.02.2014 by deadone | Comments (0)


Machine Head - Reveal New Single Artwork

Groove thrashers Machine Head have revealed the artwork for a new single featuring the demo for new track "Killers And Kings". The single will be released on Record Store Day (April 19th) on a 10" vinyl with the B-side containing an Ignite cover "Our Darkest Days / Bleeding." For now, there is no news on their upcoming new album release date.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Machine Head
Posted: 06.02.2014 by deadone | Comments (3)


Hatriot - New Song Available For Streaming

Less than a month to go until Hatriot release their new album and "The Fear Within", a brand new song from the thrashers, has now been released. It can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track is taken from Hatriot's second album Dawn Of The New Centurion, which will be released on February 21st via Massacre Records. Tell us what you think about it.

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Source: hatriotmetal.com
Band profile: Hatriot
Posted: 29.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (1)


Randy Blythe - Taking A Break From The Band

Virginia metallers Lamb Of God are planning to take a long break from the road following the conclusion of the touring activities in support of the band's album Resolution. It was frontman Randy Blythe who confirmed it. Understandably, he needs a break.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Lamb Of God
Posted: 28.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (5)


Entombed - LG Petrov Version Becomes 'Entombed A.D.'

Entombed has apparently split into two separate bands. Back To The Front, the new album that was recorded last year by four members of the most recent lineup of the legendary Swedish metal act, LG Petrov, Nico Elgstrand, Olle Dahlstedt and Victor Brand, and recorded with Roberto Laghi, will come out under the name Entombed A.D.. Furthermore, it was announced that frontman LG Petrov will only perform with Entombed A.D. and not take part of any upcoming shows announced under the name Entombed. Back To The Front is now being scheduled for a spring release after several delays.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Entombed
Posted: 22.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (7)


Metallica - To Start Work On New Album

Metallica are hoping to finally start working on their next album after a busy couple of weeks ahead, including guitarist Kirk Hammett's inaugural Fear FestEviL in San Francisco, a Grammy's performance with classical pianist Lang Lang and the DVD/Blu-ray release of Metallica Through The Never.

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Source: billboard.com
Band profile: Metallica
Posted: 17.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (22)


Overkill - New Album Delayed To July

Thrashers Overkill have moved the release date of their new record (which they are currently working on) until July. As a result, the shows scheduled for March (except UK dates) will be moved to the Fall when you can expect a tour and a new release. The release of the new album was previously announced for March. According to the band, it will be worth the wait though.

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Source: wreckingcrew.com
Band profile: Overkill
Posted: 15.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (3)


Jason Newsted - Explains Reasons For Leaving Metallica

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, now with his new project Newsted, was recently interviewed by Scuzz TV in the UK and was asked about his exit from the band more than ten years ago. He finally opened up and revealed previously untold details surrounding his departure.

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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Metallica
Posted: 14.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (27)


Prostitute Disfigurement - Release Lyric Video For New Song

Dutch death metallers Prostitute Disfigurement have released a new lyric video for the track "Crowned In Entrails" from their forthcoming album titled From Crotch To Crown. The album is to be released on the 4th of February via Willowtip Records. For now, you can enjoy this new sonic assault. What are your thoughts about the new song?

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Source: prostitutedisfigurement.com
Band profile: Prostitute Disfigurement
Posted: 08.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (0)


Mikael Åkerfeldt - Updates On New Album

With their new album expected this year, guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive band Opeth spoke to Decibel magazine about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2011's Heritage. Åkerfeldt revealed that he plans to enhance at least a few of the new Opeth tracks with strings.

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Source: ultimate-guitar.com
Band profile: Opeth
Posted: 06.01.2014 by deadone | Comments (32)


Soilwork - Announce Special Show, To Film DVD

The Swedish metallers Soilwork have announced a special show to take place at Circus in Helsinki, Finland on March 21st, 2014. The show will be recorded for a future DVD release and will be a special night in the history of the band. The repertoire is set to be career spanning, with special guest appearances as well as some not to be unveiled surprises.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Soilwork
Posted: 17.12.2013 by deadone | Comments (2)


Slipknot - Part Ways With Drummer Joey Jordison

In the middle of the writing process of their new album, Slipknot have shocked fans by announcing that they have parted ways with longtime drummer and important songwriter Joey Jordison, now busy with a new project called Scar The Martyr. The band says this decision happened for "personal reasons" and they will move forward with the new album release next year. This is a big turning point for the band.

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Source: slipknot1.com
Band profile: Slipknot
Posted: 13.12.2013 by deadone | Comments (15)