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Anthrax Drummer’s Mom Dies
AnthraxThis is sad. We here at Gun Shy Assassin feel for you, Charlie. Anthrax kitman Charlie Benante confirmed over the weekend that his ailing mother has passed away. “Okay, I gotta get this out… My...
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Armored Saint, Soilwork Booked For ProgPower USA
SoilworkThat’s right. Too bad the ProgPower USA festival happens in Georgia. Otherwise, I might attend. I really have no desire to go to Atlanta. Sorry. Just not what I’m interested in. I’d rather go...
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Metal Blade Records Schedules 30th Anniversary Show
Happy birthday bitchMetal Blade Records, in a press release, announced last night that Amon Amarth’s Johan Hegg, Ray Alder of Fates Warning, as well as Doug Pinnick of King’s X have been confirmed as...
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Former Killswitch Engage Singer Resurfaces
Howard JonesIt’s been a long-ass while since we’ve heard anything from Howard Jones. He left Killswitch Engage more than a year ago, and since then, has kept a low profile. That’s what you do, I guess,...
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Hirax To Release New Album In September
HiraxLegendary thrash metal band Hirax have officially entered the studio to record their new studio album, which will be called Immortal Legacy. Word. Singer and mastermind Katon W. De Pena has this...
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Armored Saint Start Work On Next LP
Armored SaintSometimes, I feel like I might buckle under the pressure of every day’s various responsibilities. Today’s one of those days where I have so much going on, and so much on my mind, that I...
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Former Odin, Lynch Mob Members Launch The Bones
The BonesDammit Jim, I’m a doctor — not a band! Yes, folks — The Bones have formed. The Las Vegas-based rockers boast guitarist Jeff Duncan (formerly of Odin and currently a member of Armored Saint)...
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Guest Column: Three Bands You May Not Know But Should By Midnite Hellion’s...
Midnite HelionBy now, you should know the drill. We’ve been having musicians from across metal’s grand spectrum pen brief guest columns for us on a number of engaging topics: must-read books, must-see...
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Guest Column: Five Albums That Will Change You By Midnite Hellion’s Drew Rizzo
Midnite HelionA long time ago, we asked a bunch of bands to submit columns on the following topic: Five Albums That Will Change Your Life. Today, we bring you an entry provided by Drew Rizzo of the...
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Armored Saint Working On New Album
John BushThe new year will see a new album from Armored Saint. The Veteran Los Angeles metal act has inked a new deal with Metal Blade Records. “We have been with Metal Blade for the last three records...
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Faith No More, Slipknot Sign On For Hellfest
Faith No MoreSome of the bands booked for next year’s Hellfest have been confirmed. Basically, everyone is playing. But I am most interested in Faith No More’s playing the festival, which goes down in...
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Saxon, Armored Saint Playing U.S. Shows
SaxonA select number of shows featuring Armored Saint and Saxon is being booked in the U.S. — and one’s going down in New York. Perhaps I will find my way there, even if they are playing one of the...
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Motor Sister To Release Metal Blade Debut
Motor SisterSo, this is an interesting story. A while back, for one of Scott Ian’s birthdays, he and his wife Pearl Aday hosted a jam session boasting John Tempesta of The Cult, Armored Saint bassist...
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Armored Saint Detail New Album, Book Shows
Armored SaintArmored Saint will return this summer with a new album, and have a bunch of shows booked in the states with Saxon. Win Hands Down, Armored Saint’s new one, shows the band have only grown...
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Armored Saint Streaming New Track
Armored SaintI’ve got news for you, so long as you dig Armored Saint. A new track from the Los Angeles metal act is streaming at the very end of this post. The song is called “Mess” and is taken from...
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Metal Blade Records Schedules 30th Anniversary Show
Happy birthday bitch Metal Blade Records, in a press release, announced last night that Amon Amarth’s Johan Hegg, Ray Alder of Fates Warning, as well as Doug Pinnick of King’s X have been confirmed as...
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Former Killswitch Engage Singer Resurfaces
Howard Jones It’s been a long-ass while since we’ve heard anything from Howard Jones. He left Killswitch Engage more than a year ago, and since then, has kept a low profile. That’s what you do, I...
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Hirax To Release New Album In September
Hirax Legendary thrash metal band Hirax have officially entered the studio to record their new studio album, which will be called Immortal Legacy. Word. Singer and mastermind Katon W. De Pena has this...
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Armored Saint Start Work On Next LP
Armored Saint Sometimes, I feel like I might buckle under the pressure of every day’s various responsibilities. Today’s one of those days where I have so much going on, and so much on my mind, that I...
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Former Odin, Lynch Mob Members Launch The Bones
The Bones Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor — not a band! Yes, folks — The Bones have formed. The Las Vegas-based rockers boast guitarist Jeff Duncan (formerly of Odin and currently a member of Armored Saint)...
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