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Chad's Heavy Metal Blog November 2005 Archive

By Chad Bowar, About.com Guide to Heavy Metal since 2005

Morbid Angel Profile

Monday November 28, 2005
Profile of the legendary death metal band Morbid Angel, including a biography, discography and recommended album.

Celtic Frost To Play At Wacken

Monday November 28, 2005
The reunited Celtic Frost will be playing at the 2006 Wacken Open Air Festival. The band's first new album in 13 years is slated for release in early 2006. ... Read More

Venom Profile

Thursday November 24, 2005
Profile of the black metal band Venom, including a biography, discography and list of current and former band members.

Metallica Live Videos Posted

Thursday November 24, 2005
Metallica has posted a couple of videos from their recent concerts with the Rolling Stones. "One" and "For Whom The Bell Tolls" are available at their official web site.

Black Label Society - Kings Of Damnation: 98-04 Review

Tuesday November 22, 2005
The greatest hits collection from guitar god Zakk Wylde garners four out of five stars. (photo courtesy of Spitfire Records)

Shots Fired At Bret Michaels Tour Bus

Tuesday November 22, 2005
According to a release posted on his official web site, shots were fired into the living quarters of Michaels' tour bus last night in Chickopee, Massachusetts. Michaels was struck ... Read More

Fear Of Eternity - Toward The Castle Review

Tuesday November 22, 2005
I gave 2.5 out of 5 stars for this album from Italy's black metal project Fear Of Eternity. (photo courtesy of Moribund Records)

Emperor Announces Shows

Monday November 21, 2005
The black metal band Emperor has reunited. After breaking up in 2001 they reunited this summer. They've announced some festival dates for 2006, and will also be playing ... Read More

Shadows Fall - The Art Of Touring DVD review

Monday November 21, 2005
Check out the review of the new Shadows Fall DVD "The Art Of Touring." (photo courtesy of CenturyMedia)

Chris Barnes Joins Torture Killers

Monday November 21, 2005
In a posting on their MySpace site, the Finnish death metal band Torture Killers have announced the addition of Six Feet Under's Chris Barnes as their vocalist. They also ... Read More

Gigantour Items For Auction

Saturday November 19, 2005
Some signed items from artists on this summer's Gigantour are being auctioned off on Ebay to benefit music education. The items are from a celebrity softball game played in ... Read More

Emperor Profile

Saturday November 19, 2005
Emperor were one of the pioneers of black metal. Check out the profile for details on their history along with a list of band members and a discography.

Nasum Collection To Be Released

Thursday November 17, 2005
According to their official website, Nasum will be releasing the collection Grind Finale in January 2006. The 2 CD set includes over 100 songs. It was mastered and ... Read More

Death Profile

Thursday November 17, 2005
Death were one of the first death metal bands. Find out more about the band and the tragic death of their leader.

Dissection Bassist Leaves Band

Tuesday November 15, 2005
According to their official site, the Norweigan black metal band Dissection has parted ways with their bassist Haakon Forwald. They are already auditioning people to be his replacement.

What Is Black Metal?

Sunday November 13, 2005
Black metal has a dark history, filled with murder and church burnings. Find out about some of the pioneers of the genre and some recommended black metal albums.

"Heavy Metal Parking Lot" Finally Available On DVD

Saturday November 12, 2005
The cult classic heavy metal documentary "Heavy Metal Parking Lot" has just been released on DVD. Filmed in the parking lot of a 1986 Judas Priest concert, it's a ... Read More

What Is Death Metal?

Saturday November 12, 2005
It's one of the most popular styles of metal. How did it get started, and what albums are recommended to get an overview of death metal? Check out ... Read More

Diecast Drops Off Tour

Saturday November 12, 2005
In a posting on their official website, Boston metalcore band Diecast announced their departure from the current American Head Charge tour due to their drummer taking off without warning in ... Read More

Metallica Bobbleheads

Wednesday November 9, 2005
Don't know what to get for that hard to buy for Metallica fan? How about Metallica Bobble Heads! The Tiki style bobbleheads and a totem pole are available at ... Read More

Nightwish Number One Single

Tuesday November 8, 2005
While teen pop and hip-hop dominate the U.S. singles charts, in Finland it's a different story. According to this week's Finnish chart, Nightwish's "Sleeping Sun" is number one. Children ... Read More

New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

Tuesday November 8, 2005
Learn more about the genre that set the stage of the rise of heavy metal in the '80s. Also known by its initials NWOBHM, bands like Def Leppard and ... Read More

Bon Jovi Ticket Contest

Tuesday November 8, 2005
Island Records is having a contest where you can win front row tickets to a Bon Jovi concert. The group will be touring in 2006 to support their recent ... Read More

Top 5 Metal Magazines

Sunday November 6, 2005
Before you head to the bookstore, check out this list of recommended metal magazines. They are great way to read about your favorite bands, learn about new bands and ... Read More

Opeth On Headbanger's Ball

Saturday November 5, 2005
Sweden's Opeth will be the featured guests on this weekend's episode of MTV 2's "Headbanger's Ball". The two-hour program will air tonight beginning at 10:00 p.m. Opeth are currently touring ... Read More

Top 10 Heavy Metal Books

Saturday November 5, 2005
There are many different ways to learn more about heavy metal music and artists. These books are all both entertaining and educational. You learn something about metal and ... Read More

Black Dahlia Murder Boots Two Members

Thursday November 3, 2005
According to their MySpace site, the rumors that Black Dahlia Murder bassist David Lock and drummer Zach Gibson are no longer members of the band have been confirmed. Black Dahlia Murder's ... Read More

Ozzy Osbourne - Under Cover review

Wednesday November 2, 2005
To support the release of his new covers album, Ozzy Osbourne will be making several TV appearances in the next few days. Set those DVRs! Wed Nov 2 - Jimmy ... Read More

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