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Best German Heavy Metal Bands

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:58:35 +0000

Germany is a country with a great metal heritage and tons of really good bands. From the mainstream hard rock/metal sounds of Scorpions to extreme underground bands, the number of quality German metal bands encompasses numerous genres. Germany is especially known for thrash metal, and you'll find a few of the genre pioneers on the list. Power metal is another genre that's well represented. Here's our list of the best metal bands from Germany. Who would you add to the list?

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Christian Mistress - Possession Review

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:58:29 +0000

Their debut release a couple years back garnered Christian Mistress a lot of positive attention. They've now signed to a bigger record label, and their latest CD Possession should take them to that "next level." They've raised their game in all areas, with dynamic songwriting, excellent musicianship and top-notch vocals from Christine Davis. As reviewer Natalie Zed says, "Don't miss this."

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The Devastated Interview

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:53:06 +0000

The Devastated hail from Southern California, and their debut CD is Devil's Messenger. One of the tracks on the album features a guest appearance from Suicide Silence vocalist Mitch Lucker. The Devastated vocalist Greg Wilburn gives us the band's background, describes the recording and songwriting process for the album, how they came to sign with Century Media, his musical history and influences and other subjects.

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Dave's Underground Laboratory: February 20, 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:25:45 +0000

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5 Questions With Voodoo Terror Tribe

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:28:46 +0000

5 Questions With... is your chance to get to know a new or up-and-coming band. The New Jersey band Voodoo Terror Tribe recently released the EP Stands To Reason. The group's drummer T. Bone introduces us to his band.

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Lillian Axe Interview

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:22:36 +0000

Lillian Axe have been around for almost 30 years now, and their latest CD is The Days Before Tomorrow. There has been a revolving door of musicians over the band's long career, but the one constant has been guitarist Steve Blaze. He spoke with Kelley Simms about the new album, their new vocalist, new record label and a few other subjects.

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Iron Maiden Tour Dates

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:22:02 +0000

Iron Maiden returns to North America in June, 2012 for Maiden England summer tour. The content and production of the show will resemble 1988's Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son concert tour. Alice Cooper will open the first part of the tour, with Coheed & Cambria opening during the latter half.

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Retro Recommendation: Dokken - Breaking The Chains

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:03:13 +0000

Every Friday I turn the blog over to Dan Marsicano for his Retro Recommendation, giving you a chance to learn about underrated and overlooked gems ...

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Psycroptic Interview

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:05:12 +0000

For more than a decade the Tasmanian devils in Psycroptic have been delivering their brand of technical death metal. The Aussies' latest CD is The Inherited Repression. I caught up with the band's drummer Dave Haley, and he gives us the lowdown on the writing and recording of the new CD, where the title came from, his musical inspirations, what genre he thinks is the most difficult for a drummer to play and other subjects.

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Pallbearer - Sorrow And Extinction Review

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:03:32 +0000

Their 2010 demo caused a bit of a buzz deep in the underground, but Pallbearer's full-length debut Sorrow And Extinction is earning rave reviews. The Arkansas doom metal trio brings heaviness and sadness along with flawless songwriting that gives the CD such an impact. Their pain and passion is your pleasure, as this is a top-notch doom metal album.

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