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16 апр 2010
Metal Journalist JOEL GAUSTEN Comments on PETER STEELE\'s Passing
 Author and musician Joel Gausten (THE UNDEAD, PIGFACE, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele:
"I met Peter Steele back in 1995, when Jerry and Doyle from the MISFITS brought me along to a show in New York, where they joined TYPE O onstage during an encore. This was the first time those guys has appeared onstage in MISFITS gear in 12 years.
"Backstage, Jerry introduced me to Peter, who looked up at me, handed me a bottle of whiskey and said in his classic deep voice, 'Drink!' Being an 18-year-old wiseass at the time, I immediately started chugging it like it was ice tea! 'WHOA!!' shouted Peter as he snatched the booze away from me. He then pointed to the stack of unspeakably disgusting porno mags piled up beside him. 'Um, might I interest you in some fine pornographic material?'
"Quite a nice host, if you ask me.
"A few years ago, I was approached by a member of CARNIVORE about doing a book on the band. I passed. Unfortunately, I kinda knew the tale was already coming to a close by that point. As Ozzy once sang: 'The race is run/The book is read/The end begins to show.'
"What a shame.
"Farewell to a deeply talented — and deeply troubled — man."
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16 апр 2010
NARNIA Calls It Quits
 C.J. Grimmark (guitar, keyboards) of Swedish epic/melodic metallers NARNIA has issued the following update:
"Some of you may have heard rumors, and some of you may be surprised by what you're about to read.
"We confirm today that we're facing the end of the journey of this band.
"We want to thank all our fans, friends and our families who stood behind us all the time. Thank you for believing.
"The decision was made around New Year '09/'10.
"It's time to move on. Music business is tough, and it's getting tougher every day. But it's also the greatest business to be in thanks to the crowds and the people we've met along this long road.
"Thank you for sharing your stories and for letting our music and message be a part of your lives.
"Last summer, after a concert, a guy around the age of 20-25 walked up to me, thanked me for the show and said, 'I listened a lot to you guys when I was a kid'. (...and I thought WE were still kids...hey, wake up.) :)
"To celebrate this long journey, we will do ONE more concert that will serve as the grand finale of NARNIA. The event has been chosen with great care and we hope to announce this... soon ;)
"Stay tuned, God bless... over and out."
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16 апр 2010
IMMORTAL - Moscow Show Postponed Due To Volcanic Eruption; New Date Confirmed
 Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL have issued the following update from Håkon Grav - Photograve Management:
"To all Immortal fans in Russia:
Due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, all flights out of Norway have been canceled, and we have no other option but to postpone the Moscow concert.
This has already been cleared this with our promoter, and I can confirm that Immortal are coming back to Moscow on October 30th.
Already purchased tickets will keep their validity, and the venue will be the same, DK Gorbunova.
See you all then!"
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16 апр 2010
MURDERDOLLS Completes Work On New Album
 SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison and vocalist Wednesday 13 have completed work on long-awaited sophomore album from their horror-punk side-project MURDERDOLLS, entitled "Women And Children Last", at a studio in Hollywood Hills, California with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD).
Commented the band: "After a month pretty much, here up in the Hollywood Hills, the new MURDERDOLLS album, the first in eight fucking years, 'Women And Children Last', is finished. We are so stoked with the outcome, and can't wait for you all to hear it; you guys have no idea what's coming your way."
Full Metal Jackie, who hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, has posted a short video clip of her April 6, 2010 visit to the Hollywood Hills, California studio where MURDERDOLLS recorded the new CD. Watch the footage below.
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16 апр 2010
MUSICA DIABLO: Debut Album Artwork Unveiled
 MUSICA DIABLO — the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist André L.A. (NITROMINDS), bassist Ricardo Brigas, guitarist André Germani Curci (KORZUS, THREAT) and drummer Edu Nicollini (NITROMINDS) — will release its self-titled debut album on May 28 via SAOL / H'Art / Zebralution. The CD's cover artwork was created by Gustavo Sazes, who has previously worked with ARCH ENEMY, GOD FORBID and OLD MAN'S CHILD. | 0 | |
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16 апр 2010
KREATOR Frontman On PETER STEELE\'s Death: \'This Is A Black Day For Music\'
 Mille Petrozza, vocalist/guitarist of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR, has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele:
"Peter Steele was one of my all-time favourite musicians ever!
"I've only met him once briefly and he was just the nicest guy!
"CARNIVORE's 'Retalliation' and all TYPE O NEGATIVE albums have been a huge influence on my creativity.
"This is a black day for music!
"Rest in peace, Peter."
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16 апр 2010
LACUNA COIL\'s SCABBIA On PETER STEELE: \'I Treasure The Moments We Spent Together On This Road\'
 Singer Cristina Scabbia of the Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele:
"I haven't heard such bad news in a long time.
"I am apalled, speechless.
"Silence is more respectful in these circumstances, I know. But everyone who knows me knows that Peter and TYPE O were (and are) an IMMENSE influence in my musical taste and beside that Pete was a charismatic, intense, funny, fantastic person.
"I treasure the moments we spent together on this road and I know he's rockin' out both heaven and hell right now.
"My deepest condolences to Johnny, Kenny, Josh and Peter's family.
"I will miss you, brother, my influence and adorable giant.
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16 апр 2010
TYPE O NEGATIVE Manager Confirms \'Heart Failure\' Is Suspected In PETER STEELE\'s Death
TYPE O NEGATIVE manager Mike Renault has confirmed to CBS News that the band's frontman, Peter Steele, has died.
In an email, Renault said, "Peter passed away last night. As of now it appears to have been heart failure. That's all the details we have right now."
According to unconfirmed reports, Steele had been ill for days leading up to his death.
TYPE O NEGATIVE's web site left a message to their fans this morning around 5:15 a.m. It read, "The forums have been re-opened. Please play nice and expect statements from the band and family later today. Thank you for your understanding and support."
Steele was born Petrus T. Ratajczyk on January 4, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. He stood 6' 7" (201 cm) tall, and had a low, bass-heavy voice, which was one of the most recognizable features in TYPE O NEGATIVE's music.
Before forming TYPE O NEGATIVE, Steele played for the metal group FALLOUT and the thrash band CARNIVORE.
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16 апр 2010
ICARUS WITCH Bassist Says PETER STEELE\'s Work With TYPE O NEGATIVE Was \'Groundbreaking\'
 Bassist Jason Myers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based melodic metallers ICARUS WITCH has released the following statement:
"Peter Steele, a true icon, enigma, musical genius and hell of a nice man who I had the pleasure of talking with on several occasions dating back to the early '90s, has reportedly died of heart failure at the age of 48.
"As of 5 a.m., the news is still unconfirmed, but despite a similar rumor in 2005, it appears the reports of his passing are true.
"His work with TYPE O NEGATIVE was groundbreaking and a large influence on myself and other members of ICARUS WITCH.
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16 апр 2010
THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT\'s DEKKER Says PETER STEELE\'s Death Is \'A Great Loss\'
 Guitarist/vocalist Michiel Dekker of Dutch extreme metallers THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT has released the following statement:
"Peter Steele passed away and I felt very sad about it.
"[TYPE O NEGATIVE's albums] 'Bloody Kisses' [and] 'October Rust' [were] the soundtrack of my teenage years and laid the foundation for my songwriting.
"When we started THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT back in 2003, almost more important than the music was the image of irony, sarcasm and black humor which was the trademark of Peter Steele. Later, when we deepened our sound TYPE O NEGATIVE became more and more a big influence on THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT. We honoured Peter and TYPE O NEGATIVE already with 'The White Crematorium' title track.
"Peter Steele and TYPE O NEGATIVE were unique and his death is a great loss."
THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT's reworked version of the band's 2005 album "The White Crematorium", dubbed "The White Crematorium 2.0 - The Revenge of the Failed", was released in Europe on February 19, 2010 through Twilight-Vertrieb and in the United States shortly thereafter via Epitomite Productions. | 0 | |
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16 апр 2010
BLACK MAJESTY: \'In Your Honour\' Audio Samples Available
 Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY will release its new album, "In Your Honour", in Europe on May 14 via Limb Music. The CD was produced by Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) at his Grapow Studios in Slovakia. Dirk Illing (SCORPIONS, WIZARD) once again handled the album's artwork, which continues the theme of the band's past works.
"In Your Honour" track listing:
01. Far Beyond
02. God Of War
03. Millenium
04. Break These Chains
05. Further Than Insane
06. End Of Time
07. Wish You Well
08. Follow
09. Witching Hour
Bonus tracks (European digipack):
10. Two Hearts
11. Silent Company (acoustic version)
Check out audio samples on the band's MySpace page.
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16 апр 2010
LACUNA COIL\'s FERRO On PETER STEELE: \'Thanks A Lot For The Inspiration And Friendship\'
 Singer Andrea Ferro of the Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele:
"These are a few words from a comic book that I'd like to use to remember Pete Steele.
"Thanks a lot for the great journey I had (and will always have) with your music. Thanks a lot for the inspiration and friendship, R.I.P.
"He saw the true face of the 20th century and chose to become a reflection, a parody of it. No one else saw the joke, that's why he was lonely. Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, 'Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up.' Man bursts into tears. Says 'But, doctor...I am Pagliacci.' Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains Fade to black. (Rorschach)"
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16 апр 2010
BIOHAZARD Frontman: PETER STEELE Was \'My Single Biggest Musical Influence\'
 BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld has released the following statement via Twitter:
"[Rest in peace], my friend, brother, and mentor, Peter Steele, TYPE O NEGATIVE, CARNIVORE... my single biggest musical influence... who named BIOHAZARD.
"I fucking miss you so much already... I love you, brother. I hope you are in a better place."
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15 апр 2010
DEVIDRIVER Frontman On PETER STEELE: \'We Have All Lost A Legend\'
 Vocalist Dez Fafara of Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVIDRIVER has released the following statement:
"We have all lost a legend — Peter Steele.
"Peter Steele was one of the nicest guys in music. He was always kind to me through the years.
"I toured many times with TYPE O and was always taken care of! Big guy with a huge heart.
"My heart goes out to his band, his family, and his many friends around the world...
"We have all lost a legend, a voice that will never be duplicated!"
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15 апр 2010
HATEBREED: \'There Will NEVER Be Anyone Else Like\' PETER STEELE
 Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED have released the following statement:
"HATEBREED would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Peter Steele. He is one of the best guys we've ever toured with and a true legend! There will NEVER be anyone else like him. May he rest in peace." | 0 | |
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15 апр 2010
FAITH NO MORE Rejoined By Ex-Singer CHUCK MOSLEY At San Francisco Concert
 Ex-FAITH NO MORE singer Chuck Mosley rejoined his former bandmates on stage last night (Wednesday, April 14) at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, California to perform five songs, including a duet with current FAITH NO MORE vocalist Mike Patton on "Introduce Yourself".
The band's setlist was as follows:
01. Reunited
02. From Out of Nowhere
03. Land of Sunshine
04. Caffiene
05. Evidence
06. Gentle Art of Making Enemies
07. Chinese Arithmetic with Poker Face
08. Last Cup of Sorrow
09. Cuckoo for Caca
10. Ben
11. Ashes to Ashes
12. Midlife Crisis
13. Digging the Grave
14. King For A Day
15. Epic
16. Just a Man
Encore 1 (with Chuck):
17. As the WormTurns
18. Crab Song
19. We Care A Lot
20. Mark Bowen
Encore 2:
21. Chariots of Fire/Stripsearch
22. Introduce Yourself (with Chuck and Mike)
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15 апр 2010
TYPE O NEGATIVE\'s Label: The World Has Lost A Charismatic Frontman And A Very Talented Person
 Germany's SPV/Steamhammer Records has released the following statement:
It's with great sadness that we give our condolences to the family and friends of Peter Steele. He died on April 14th, 2010.
"With his bands CARNIVORE and TYPE O NEGATIVE he achieved cult status and was loved by fans around the world. The last releases he did with TYPE O NEGATIVE were the DVD 'Symphony For The Devil' and the studio album 'Dead Again'.
"SPV/Steamhammer proudly released both products worldwide, which will now — very unfortunately — be the end of his recording legacy.
"The world has lost a charismatic frontman and a very talented person.
"Our condolences go to Peter's family, friends and the members of his bands."
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15 апр 2010
OZZY OSBOURNE: Longer \'Let Me Hear You Scream\' Sample Available
 OZZY OSBOURNE will release "Scream" — his first album in almost three years and 10th studio album overall — on June 15 via Epic Records. Produced by Ozzy and Kevin Churko, both of whom did the same honors for Ozzy's 2007 worldwide million-seller "Black Rain", the album will feature the first single "Let Me Hear You Scream".
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15 апр 2010
IRON MAIDEN Guitarist JANICK GERS Supports Campaign For Sale Of Handcarved Stone Penis
 A MEMBER of heavy metal group Iron Maiden is backing a campaign to free a 4ft handcarved stone penis from captivity.
Guitarist Janick Gers yesterday visited the Simply Dutch furniture shop, in Leeming Bar, near Bedale, North Yorkshire, which is at the centre of the campaign.
The store and its owner, Jason Hadlow, have been in the public eye since police confiscated the sandstone statue following complaints from members of the public.
Mr Hadlow, 46, was fined £80 and faces possible court action if he does not pay by Wednesday.
The story has received global attention, with Mr Hadlow receiving requests for interviews from as far away as Azerbaijan and the US.
A Free Willy campaign on networking website Facebook now has nearly 2,000 fans.
Mr Gers, 53, who was born in Hartlepool and is a regular customer at Simply Dutch, visited the store yesterday to see what all the fuss was about.
He was said to be “gobsmacked”
by the worldwide coverage of the story and the subsequent campaign.
Mr Hadlow said: “He could not quite believe it.
“I would not say there has been massive celebrity support, but it does not come as a surprise that music celebrities are coming out in support of the campaign.
“I have done interviews with radio stations all over the world.
“It is just astonishing the way that the story has gone viral.”
Mr Gers is said to have offered his full support to the campaign and told Mr Hadlow he would support him any way he could.
Mr Hadlow said he had jokingly suggested staging a benefit concert in aid of the willy.
He said: “It would make a lot more sense for the police to return the thing, tear up the fine and put an end to it, then we can all get on with our lives.
“It is ridiculous and I cannot back down over this.”
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15 апр 2010
KIUAS: \'Of Lust\' Video Released
 "Of Lust, Love and Human Nature", the new video from Finnish power metallers KIUAS, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Markus Nieminen of Routafilmi. The song comes off the band's fourth album, "Lustdriven", which entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 8.
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15 апр 2010
KINGCROW: \'Phlegethon\' Release Date Announced
 "Phlegethon", the fifth album from the Italian progressive rock/metal band KINGCROW, will be released on May 17 via Scarlet Records. The CD was mastered at 20Hz20Khz in Naples by Davide Barbarulo.
"Phlegethon" tentative track listing:
01. The Slide
02. Timeshift Box
03. Islands
04. The Great Silence
05. Lullaby For An Innocent
06. Evasion
07. Numb (Incipit, Climax & Coda)
08. Washing Out Memories
09. A New Life
10. Lovocaine
11. Fading Out Pt. III
12. Phlegethon
The song "Evasion" and audio clips of "Fading Out Pt. III" and "Numb (Incipit, Climax & Coda)" are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. | 0 | |
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15 апр 2010
MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT To Release New EP
 Ohio's metalgaze magicians MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT break the silence in their release schedule since 2008's critically acclaimed full-length, "Quietly", with a monstrous new EP entitled "The Violence Beneath".
To be released on April 27, the four tracks on this behemoth mini-release encompass over 32 minutes of patented MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT intensity. The band brings a slightly more metallic approach to some of the material, yet still bridges its cavernous buildups with beautiful, spiritual passages.
"The Violence Beneath" is a multi-faced yet cohesive release, showcasing the band forging new paths artistically, and packs enough punch to tide us over until the next full-length.
"The Violence Beneath" track listing:
01. The Violence Beneath
02. Buried Hopes
03. Restore
04. In Your Eyes
The opening/title track, "The Violence Beneath", is available for streaming at this location.
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15 апр 2010
GOJIRA To Record EP For Whales
 French extreme/progressive metallers GOJIRA are writing material for an EP they'll record this summer, the proceeds from which will benefit Sea Shepherd, an anti-whaling organization.
"We'll record and produce five songs that [we] will sell on our web site without going through traditional ways," guitarist/vocalist Joe Duplantier says in a new video interview (see below). "The benefits of sales will be donated to Sea Shepherd. There will be guests from the international metal scene [on the record]."
GOJIRA is currently supporting METALLICA on a short European tour. Also on the bill is FEAR FACTORY.
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15 апр 2010
TYPE O NEGATIVE Keyboardist Confirms PETER STEELE\'s Death
 TYPE O NEGATIVE keyboardist Josh Silver has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the band's frontman, Peter Steele, passed away yesterday (Wednesday, April 14) at the age of 48. No official cause of death has yet been released, but it is believed that Steele died of heart failure.
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15 апр 2010
METALLICA Performs \'The Unforgiven III\' Live For First Time; Video Available
 METALLICA played the "Death Magnetic" track "The Unforgiven III" live for the first time ever earlier tonight (Wednesday, April 14) at Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway.
Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below.
The band's setlist was as follows:
01. That Was Just Your Life
02. Cyanide
03. Fuel
04. The Shortest Straw
05. The Day That Never Comes
06. Of Wolf And Man
07. The Judas Kiss
08. Sad But True
09. The Unforgiven III
10. ...And Justice For All
11. One
12. Master Of Puppets
13. Battery
14. Nothing Else Matters
15. Enter Sandman
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16. Helpless
17. Phantom Lord
18. Seek And Destroy
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15 апр 2010
TERROR Begins Recording New Album
 Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR has entered the studio with producer Chad Gilbert (SHAI HULUD, NEW FOUND GLORY, HAZEN STREET) and engineer Paul Miner (DEATH BY STEREO) to begin recording its fifth album, "Keepers Of The Faith", for a late 2010 release via Century Media Records.
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15 апр 2010
DISBELIEF: New Song Available For Streaming
 German death metallers DISBELIEF will release a 20th-anniversary album, "Heal", on May 21 via Massacre Records. The CD will contain eight songs, including three cover versions and a remake of the classic track "Shine". The first album to be recorded and mixed by the DISBELIEF members themselves, "Heal" will also feature four original compositions which "are meant to be a tribute to bands who influenced us a lot over those two decades concerning their music and attitude!!" according to the group. | 0 | |
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15 апр 2010
ENEMY OF THE SUN: New Song Posted Online
 "Another End Of The Rainbow", a brand new song from ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta — former member of GRIP INC./DESPAIR and producer for such bands as LACUNA COIL and MOONSPELL — is available for streaming at this location. The track comes off the group's second album, "Caedium", which will be released in Europe on May 28 via Massacre Records. | 0 | |
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15 апр 2010
RATT: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
 "Infestation", the first studio record in 11 years from Californian rockers RATT, can be streamed in its entirety at TheRattPack.com. The CD will be released on April 20 via Loud & Proud. | 0 | |
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15 апр 2010
PETER STEELE Death Rumors Gaining Strength
 TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele is rumored to have died of heart failure earlier today (Wednesday, April 14).
Mistress Juliya of Fuse TV wrote on her Twitter page earlier tonight that she spoke to TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey just before midnight New York time, and that Kenny confirmed that the rumors were true.
Revolver magazine's editor-in-chief Brandon Geist also posted on Twitter that he has heard reports of Steele's passing. "Hoping [the rumors] are not true, but the source is good," he wrote.
It should be noted that there ***has been no official statement*** released by TYPE O NEGATIVE or the band's management to corroborate these reports.
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