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Morbid Angel, Cryptopsy Members Accompany Visual Artist Nader Sadek
Nader Sadek, an Egyptian-born/New York-based visual artist known for creations showcased on Mayhem's 2009 tour and Sunn O)))'s recent performances will unveil his latest work, 'B'DOUN O'MR (Ageless)' at Santo's Party House on Nov. 21.
'Ageless' is the third installment of Sadek's, along with previous projects 'Faceless' and 'B'doun Wag'h,' which explored the concepts of intimidation, fear and pre
Ozzy Osbourne Bassist Blasko Takes Shot at Eddie Trunk
Just about everyone has a Twitter these days, and for some like Ozzy Osbourne bassist and Affliction Clothing endorser Rob 'Blasko' Nicholson, it's a way of exercising opinions which runs the risk of hitting some nerves.
In what's been dubbed a "heavy metal cat-fight" earlier this week, Blasko took a pot shot at New York City-based Sirius XM/Q104...
Blackened Music Weekend Takes Hold of New York City
New York City's Blackened Music Series has announced a three-day mini-festival featuring Krallice, Liturgy, Skeletonwitch, Black Anvil, Rwake, Malkuth, Orphan and capped off by the premiere performance of doom supergroup Shrinebuilder. Set for November 13-15, the Blackened Weekend follows in the footsteps of the series' Repulsion/Brutal Truth and Sunn O)))/Southern Lord Showcase shows earlier this
W.A.S.P. Getting Love From Europe as They Hit the Road in 2010
Hamburg, Germany's Remedy Records is putting together a tribute album for legendarily controversial L.A. metal band W.A.S.P. Set for an early 2010 release, the tentative tribute is entitled 'The Crimson Covers' and will feature re-worked versions of the Sunset Strip band's cuts 'Wild Child,' 'Animal (F--- Like a Beast),' 'L...
Hulk Hogan Wants to Play Bass for Metallica
Professional wrestling superstar turned reality show trainwreck Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) discusses in his new tell-all book, 'My Life Outside the Ring,' how he wanted to put wrestling on hold to play bass for the Rolling Stones or Metallica...
Norma Jean Sign to Razor & Tie
Grammy-nominated metalcore/post-hardcore quintet Norma Jean have left Solid State, their label of seven years, and signed with New York-based indie label Razor & Tie. With plans to release their first offering from their new home next summer, the band will head into the studio in January to start tracking the forthcoming album.
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Ozzy & Sharon Host WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’
Tonight's edition of the WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' will feature "the patriarch and matriarch of the 'First Family of Darkness' -- Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne -- as its hosts. Set to air on the USA Network at 9 PM ET, 'Monday Night Raw' will be broadcast live from the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass...
Ihsahn to Deliver ‘After’ in Early 2010
Former Emperor frontman Ihsahn has announced the U.S. release date for the third installment in his solo trilogy, 'After.' Set to drop on Jan. 26, the upcoming Candlelight Records release was recorded earlier this year and features the Norwegian icon alongside drummer Asgeir Mickelson and bassist Lars K...
Deftones Announce Benefit Show for Bassist Chi Cheng
The Deftones have announced a series of fund-raising plans for their injured and hospitalized bassist Chi Cheng, starting with a Nov. 19 benefit show in Hollywood, Calif.
The band writes on its official Web site, "On our bass player and brother Chi Ling Cheng was involved in a horrific car accident which has left him in a semi-conscious state...
Bon Jovi Disclose Having a Psychiatrist in New Documentary
Metallica were definitely not the first to bring in a psychiatrist to keep the band together, and though some fans frown upon their depiction of it in 'Some Kind of Monster,' that hasn't stopped Bon Jovi from discussing their turn to psychiatry in their new documentary, 'Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful...