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Limp Bizkit Reveal New Album Title
Earlier this year, it was announced that all five original members of Limp Bizkit would be reuniting for a new record release and a world tour. For many, their 2001 album 'Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water' was really their last full-length, since there was so much controversy over the on-going feud between singer Fred Durst and guitarist Wes Borland; not to mention the multitude o
Satyrasis Drummer Leaves on Bad Terms
When a band releases an official press statement to address the departure of a member, it's often dry and direct with the goal of sounding as diplomatic as possible. Recently, drummer Jake Bryan left the Michigan-based metal band Satyrasis, and the remaining 'mates published a ramble of reason that was harsh and full of snark...
Ronnie James Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer
Right before Dio was set to start its European tour, frontman Ronnie James Dio was hospitalized. Now nearly two weeks later, Wendy Dio -- who also manages the band -- followed up with Blabbermouth about her husband's hospitalization, stating that he's been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer...
At the Gates Release Definitive DVD Set
Before the Haunted and Cradle of Filth reached their peaks, various members were a part of At the Gates, a Swedish death metal band that disbanded around 1995. Just last year, they reunited for a one-off tour that was well-received around the world...
Cretin Frontman Now Officially a Frontwoman
In the early '90s, Cretin were a solid blend of death metal and grind in the northern part of California, and after a few years of dormancy, their comeback in 2003 placed them squarely in the grindcore community. Dan Martinez, one of the Relapse band's founding members, has been a focus of Decibel magazine's attention for the last year, but for something very different from their music...
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Rotten Sound Sign to Relapse
Finland's finest grindcore outfit, Rotten Sound, have just inked a deal with Relapse Records. The union furthers the Philadelphia-based label's reputation as having great foresight and taste in the bands they enlist. In 2005, Rotten Sound re-released their album, 'Murderworks,' via Relapse and vocalist Keijo Niinimaa is thrilled about the recent signing...
Morbid Angel Sign to Season of Mist
Morbid Angel have just signed to Season of Mist, an independent record label based out of Marseilles, France with a satellite in Philadelphia. Focusing on black, pagan and death metal releases, the label -- now over a decade old -- has shifted towards avant-garde, gothic metal and punk bands...
The Red Chord Like Having More Room in the Van
The latest Red Chord record has been well-received for its dynamics and variety (Decibel) and blazing guitar attacks (Revolver), and the four members from Revere, Mass. are pleased with the outcome. "I feel pretty outstanding about the way that came out," vocalist Guy Kozowyk told Brave Words...
Miss May I, ‘Forgive and Forget’ — Video
Ohio's Miss May I are in the midst of their big break with the release of their Rise Records debut, 'Apologies Are for the Weak.' The metalcore band premiered the music video for 'Forgive and Forget' -- which features a strong concept to coincide with its lyrics -- on MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball' last week...
Heavy Metal Monk Leaves Band at Age 63
Brother Cesare Bonizzi attended a Metallica concert 15 years ago and fell in love with heavy metal. The Italian monk later formed Fratello Metallo (Metal Brother) and was its lead singer for two well-received albums. Bonizzi often performed on stage wearing a Franciscan brown robe and sandals, and stood out with a massive white beard...