MUTINY withIN THE STUDIO 007

The rhythm guitars are almost finished! We've got 11 of 15 songs nailed. The tone sounds amazing and Jason has done an excellent job of pushing for the best performance.

Deicide is in the studio next to us, working on their new album with Mark Lewis. Their guitar tones are sounding great as well, and their drums are insane. more...
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BLACK STONE CHERRY GAME WITH FAME SMACK TALK!!!

Hard-rocking Southern band Black Stone Cherry will be on Xbox LIVE® January 12 to play members in Call of Duty®: World at War.

If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Black Stone Cherry, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (5:00 P. more...
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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE NEW SITE FEATURES!

We're proud to present to you the brand new NEWS and ARTIST pages on Roadrunnerrecords.com! These new pages allow you to get your music news in a whole new way, as well as view what you want about your favorite Roadrunner artists much easier.

We're in Beta with these new pages, so check them out and help us see how they're working:

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HOW HUNG OVER ARE YOU?!

We here at Roadrunner Records know what it's like to party.  We've had the industry's best holiday party for 900 years running!  After you sleep it off this year, log back in here and comment on this news post telling us about how awesome, horrible or just damn weird your New Years partying was. more...
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR NEW YEARS?

Besides getting so smashed you end up sleeping with the friend who's been secretly in love with you for three years but you've known about it the whole time and really don't want to give her the slightest inclination she has a chance because your pet spider is more friendly and infinitely more attractive and there's more personality in a brick. more...
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MIKE GITTER REVIEWS HATEBREED'S

"Brutal" doesn't always equate with klutzy. Maybe Jasta & Crew might have stumbled out of their share of New Haven bars but doesn't mean they get sloppy when it comes to wielding the riff Neanderthal. "Supremacy" is a too-legit-to-quit record from these hardcore smarty-pants.

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Black Stone Cherry Tour Update Videos!

Hey Black Stone Cherry fans!

Your favorite Kentucky rockers, Black Stone Cherry, have been taking the world by storm and keeping us updated along the way. more...
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MUTINY withIN THE STUDIO 006

It's Christmas Eve and we're back at Audio Hammer Studios. Jason's out on his "mega-trike" with Drew. The drums are done now and Bill has gone home to spend Christmas and his birthday with his family. We spent a while changing kit pieces until we had a kit that we were happy with. We had 6 snares to choose from and it took almost 2 days to get everything set up and ready. more...
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BLACK STONE CHERRY GAME WITH FAME

Hard-rocking Southern band Black Stone Cherry will be on Xbox LIVE® January 12 to play members in Call of Duty®: World at War.

If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Black Stone Cherry, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (5:00 P. more...
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THE WOMBATS RELEASE SPECIAL EDITION!

The Wombats have a special treat for you! more...
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OPETH BURDEN CONTEST WINNERS!

So we've selected the winners of the Opeth Burden comment contest!

The following two reviews are the winners, let us know what you think of them! 

missmaniac

HAIL OPETH!
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THE MOST METAL PRESENT THIS YEAR!

We here at Roadrunner Records know what it's like to give!  We are going to give away more prizes in 2009 on this site than there are days in the year!  That being said, we also know how to receive, being that you guys have made Roadrunner Records the biggest family in the music industry. more...
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DRAGONFORCE LAUNCH FAN SITE!

Calling all DragonForce fans!  

Extreme power metal masters Dragonforce launch Soldiers of the Wasteland, the official Dragonforce fan club! As a member of Soldiers of the Wasteland, you'll gain access to exclusive opportunities such as meet and greets with band, early entry privileges at shows, first access to tickets, new music, and videos. more...
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MUTINY withIN THE STUDIO 005

MUTINY withIN THE STUDIO 005

Hey everyone, we're finally in Florida and it's really great. The weather is warm and the people are awesome. We might get a break next week, so we're considering going to Universal Studios. more...
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SAMMY HAGAR ALBUM DRIVE THROUGH!

Sammy Hagar, a Ferarri 599 GTB and Cosmic Universal Fashion!  Sammy takes you for a drive in his bad-ass car and tells you all about the inspirations, the feeling and the balls it took to write this record.

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TOMMY LEE's New Backstage Dress Rules

According to World Entertainment News Network, drummer Tommy Lee has a new rule backstage at MÖTLEY CRÜE shows — those entering his dressing room must remove an item of clothing. more...

Source | MetalSucks

WE ARE CUM DUMPSTERS. PSYCROPTIC = THE SLEEPER PICK OF ‘08

Tasmanian metallers Psycroptic’s Ob(Servant) didn’t make any MetalSucks writers’ year-end lists, (though it did make my initial short-list of albums to be considered for year-end top honors.) MetalSucks commenter “Anal Beadz” was quick to point out this omission in our final tally of year-end honors: number of time[s] psycroptic’s ob(servant) mentioned in year end lists …0 YOU FUCKING [. more...

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VOMITORY Begins Recording New Album; Title Revealed

Swedish death metallers VOMITORY have entered Leon Music Studios in Karlstad, Sweden with producer/engineer Rikard Löfgren to begin recording their seventh album, "Carnage Euphoria", for a late spring/early summer release via Metal Blade Records. more...

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Reunited AT WAR Begins Recording New Album

Reunited Virginia thrash metal legends AT WAR entered Pyramid Sound studios in Ithaca, New York on January 4, 2009 to start recording their first album in 20 years, entitled "Infidel". more...

Source | Blabbermouth

NECROPHAGIA's KILLJOY, MACHETAZO's DOPI To Guest On BONE GNAWER Debut

Frank "Killjoy" Pucci of NECROPHAGIA and Dopi (real name: José M. more...

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New OSSEIN Double Album Available For Free Download

New Jersey experimental/ambient/black metallers OSSEIN recently released their third full-length, a double album entitled "Führer". more...

Source | Blabbermouth

Norwegian Black Metallers SLAGMAUR Sign With OSMOSE PRODUCTIONS

Norwegian black metallers SLAGMAUR have inked deal with Osmose Productions for the re-release of two of the band's earlier albums, "Svin" and "Skrekk Lich Kunstler". more...

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DETONATION Hard At Work On New Material

Frontman Koen Romeijn of the Dutch death/thrash metal act DETONATION has issued the following update: "2009 will be the year of the fourth DETONATION album, and without doubt our most interesting album so far. more...

Source | MetalSucks

HAPPY NEW YEAR. HERE’S A VIDEO OF A BUNCH OF HOCKEY PLAYERS BEATING THE SHIT OUT OF EACH OTHER

Set to At the Gates, natch. -VN Related posts: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BROTHER VON DOOM (8) BUT WE STILL WANNA HAVE PETER DOLVING’S BABY (14) ARE YOU READY FOR NEW MUSIC FROM CYNIC? (9) DAM, THIS BAND IS GOOD! (3) NEW MUSIC FROM THE HAUNTED (2) more...

Source | Blabbermouth

SACRED REICH: More European Dates Announced

Reactivated Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have scheduled the following dates: May 30 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Dynamo May 31 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Rock Hard Festival Jun. more...

Source | Blabbermouth

METALLICA's 'Death Magnetic' Lands On 'Best Vinyl Cover Art Of 2008' List

METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" has landed on the "Best Vinyl Cover Art Of 2008" list at position No. more...

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DARK THE SUNS: New Internet-Only Single Available For Download

Jyväskylä, Finland-based melodic metallers DARK THE SUNS have made an Internet-only single, "Rimed With Frost", available for download at this location. more...

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STAIND Frontman Kicks Off Solo Tour; Photos Available

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis kicked off his annual post-holiday solo acoustic tour this past Friday (January 2) in the Green Valley Ranch resort in Henderson, Nevada. more...

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SVARTSOT Guitarist 'Making A Fresh Start'

On December 17, 2008, Michael Lundquist Andersen (guitar), Niels Thøgersen (drums), Claus B. more...

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BEHEMOTH Preparing To Enter Studio

Polish extreme metal veterans BEHEMOTH are in the final stages of the songwriting process for their upcoming, as-yet-untitled album. more...

1SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES U.S. ARENA HEADLINE TOUR

SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES
U.S. ARENA HEADLINE TOUR

BAND RETURNS HOME IN SUPPORT OF
ALL HOPE IS GONE

2009 MARKS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OF BAND'S LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM

New York, NY - Grammy-award winning hard rockers  Slipknot announced today their first U. more...
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2KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM IN WORKS!

New York, NY: Killswitch Engage, the most prolific of the burgeoning Massachusetts metal scene's exports, are proud to announce the recording of their as-yet untitled fourth album for Roadrunner Records. The album will follow 2006's As Daylight Dies, which is approaching Gold-status. more...
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3BLACK STONE CHERRY HEADLINE TOUR PLUS MORE!

BLACK STONE CHERRY headline, other acts TBA.

1/29/2009 Firewater - Dallas, TX
2/1/2009 Scout Bar - Houston, TX
2/2/2009 Scout Bar - San Antonio, TX
2/4/2009 Scout Bar - Beaumont, TX
2/6/2009 The Bottling - Company Hattiesburg, MS
2/7/2009 Fire - Jackson, MS
2/9/2009 Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK
2/10/2009 The Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS
2/12/2009 The Rock - Maplewood, MN
2/20/2009 Piere's Entertainment Center - Ft. more...
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4OPETH BURDEN CONTEST WINNERS!

So we've selected the winners of the Opeth Burden comment contest!

The following two reviews are the winners, let us know what you think of them! 

missmaniac

HAIL OPETH!
My husband and I got together in 95. more...
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5HOW HUNG OVER ARE YOU?!

We here at Roadrunner Records know what it's like to party.  We've had the industry's best holiday party for 900 years running!  After you sleep it off this year, log back in here and comment on this news post telling us about how awesome, horrible or just damn weird your New Years partying was. more...
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6CHECK OUT SOME OF THE NEW SITE FEATURES!

We're proud to present to you the brand new NEWS and ARTIST pages on Roadrunnerrecords.com! These new pages allow you to get your music news in a whole new way, as well as view what you want about your favorite Roadrunner artists much easier.

We're in Beta with these new pages, so check them out and help us see how they're working:

• more...
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7BLACK STONE CHERRY GAME WITH FAME SMACK TALK!!!

Hard-rocking Southern band Black Stone Cherry will be on Xbox LIVE® January 12 to play members in Call of Duty®: World at War.

If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Black Stone Cherry, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (5:00 P. more...
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8NICKELBACK'S "GOTTA BE SOMEBODY" PREMIERES TODAY!

The long-awaited video for Nickelback's "Gotta Be Somebody" will World Premiere on AOL Music today!

Check it out HERE! more...
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9SLIPKNOT'S SHAWN CRAHAN: THE EYE OF A CLOWN

This week, Slipnkot percussionist and resident visual artrist Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) talks about sex, uses the words "vagina" and "nudes" and delivers a photo for "The Eye of a Clown" that's totally rated "G," but sizzles with sensuality - especially if you're one of those freaks who gets turned on at the playground. more...
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10MIKE GITTER REVIEWS

It's not too often that you get to see an A&R guy writing about the label's bands!  Check out Mike Gitter's thoughts on Killswitch Engage's As Daylight Dies on the album page here on RoadrunnerRecords.com.

To read the review go more...
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1STEADLUR - BUMPIN' MP3 FOR DOWNLOAD UP NOW!

So if you haven't yet heard the rumors about Roadrunner Records' latest signing, you obviously live under a huge rock. This new rock band will tickle your fancy so come out from underneath that boulder and go download their latest demo track, "Bumpin" more...
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2SLIPKNOT SNEAK PEEK, YOU FREAK!

I know you maggots have been waiting patiently since Slipknot's last release, the two disc DVD, Voliminal: Inside The Nine.

Well now we're ready to give you a sneak peak at some upcoming greatness.

What will you be peeking at you ask? more...
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3SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM TITLE!

Slipknot, the Grammy Award winning hard rock machine from Des Moines, IA is back. The band will release its fourth album, All Hope is Gone, on Roadrunner Records on August 26, 2008. more...
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4SLIPKNOT SCARES THE BEJESUS OUT OF THE FN CROWD

Slipknot's "Psychosocial" video from the upcoming All Hope Is Gone release on 8.26.08 scared the hell out of th FN MTV Premieres crowd on Friday night. Expect a longer version of the video to premiere in this space soon. more...
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5WHAT'S UP WITH SLIPKNOT'S MASKS?

On July 1, Slipknot, the Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum nine man hard rock enigma, will unveil its new imagery in an exclusive partnership with more...
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6SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES U.S. ARENA HEADLINE TOUR

SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES
U.S. ARENA HEADLINE TOUR

BAND RETURNS HOME IN SUPPORT OF
ALL HOPE IS GONE

2009 MARKS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OF BAND'S LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM

New York, NY - Grammy-award winning hard rockers  Slipknot announced today their first U. more...
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7SLIPKNOT TAKES OVER THE MTV VMA'S

Slipknot freak out Christopher Mintz-Plasse (”Superbad”’s Fogell (aka McLovin) on red carpet (photos by Lyndsay Siegel)

We’re guessing not too many of you tuned in to watch this year’s MTV Video Music Awards since the program didn’t feature any heavy metal awards and the “Best Hard Rock” video went to Linkin Park, which some may embrace as a guilty pleasure, but let’s face it, they ain’t metal. more...
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8MAJOR NICKELBACK ANNOUNCEMENT

Unstoppable multi-platinum rockers Nickelback announced today Dark Horse as the title for their new album, set for release on November 18^th on Roadrunner Records. more...
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9WANT A TASTE OF THE NEW TRIVIUM ALBUM?

WARNING: May induce heart attack.

Trivium's new album Shogun doesn't hit stores until September 30th, but you can hear the first single in a matter of days.

At Roadrunnerecords.com, you will be able to download "Kirisute Gomen," the first track from Trivium's new album Shogun at 12AM EST Thursday July 31st. more...
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10NIGHTWISH ANNOUNCES NEW SINGER

Anette Olzon was announced as the new singer for Nightwish today - click HERE to watch a video clip featuring a brief message from Anette.

The band met Anetten on her first visit to Finland earlier this year, and after going through over 2,000 applications, knew they had found a match. more...
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