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On the history of heavy metal: documentary and genealogy

~ I. Summary of the documentary ~In the documentary titled Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, narrated and conceived by anthropologist Sam Dunn, an...
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Bay area metal fest 2011: Review and commentary

IntroductionBeing reviewed is the bay area metal festival (B.A.M.F.) that was held at the Avalon club in Santa Clara on July 16, 2011. Please note,...
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Heavy metal band promotion: Important tips for branding

Introduction This article will help your heavy metal band stand out to your audience by explaining what a brand is, why a brand is important, and...
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The Waybacks, part II: A whole lotta Zeppelin then, but don't expect a whole lot now

At the 2008 edition of Merlefest last April, the Waybacks played the Phish card. Without any advance warning, James Nash and company launched into...
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Comic-Con 2011: Director Robert Rodriguez talks new projects.

Hollywood naysayers be damned, Director Robert Rodriguez took his major film announcements to Comic-Con to get the word out to his biggest fans and...
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Maryland Death Fest starts this Thursday, May 24

While Europe has more festivals than can be realistically attended by any one person, the alleged "richest nation on earth" known as...
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Bathory's 'Under the Sign of the Black Mark' turns 25

Metal book publisher Bazillion Points and authors Ian Christie, Daniel Eckeroth, and Jon "Metalion" Kristiansen released a joint...
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Slayer guitarist still recovering from infection

Guitarist Jeff Hanneman of seminal speed metal act Slayer has been missing in action for over a year since he contracted necrotizing faciitis from...
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Watain announces additional headlining tour dates

Swedish black metal outfit Watain has announced additional headlining tour dates to their already high-profile participation on the Decibel...
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Happy 'Onward to Golgotha' Day!

This Sunday, April 8, Christians around the world will celebrate Easter, which commemorates the day that Jesus of Nazareth supposedly rose from the...
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