Anamaria Araya, sister to Slayer frontman Tom Araya and Thine Eyes Bleed bassist John Araya, is currently battling ovarian cancer. Her family has organized a benefit concert and donation fund to help her. Click here to learn more.

Revolver sends its best wishes to Ms. Araya and urges fans and readers alike to give what they can.



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German tech death-metallers Obscura have been forced to drop off the current Relapse Contamination tour. Vocalist-guitarist Steffen Kummerer has released the following statement:

“Several nights ago, after struggling with illness throughout this tour, I’ve lost my singing voice entirely and can barely speak. At this juncture, it’s best for me to rest rather than deliver anything less than exceptional performances. For all the cities we’ll miss, we’ll be back in the winter to make up these dates. Thanks to everyone who made our first North American tour so amazing. We’re looking forward to returning again in the winter.”



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Aussie industrial death metallers the Berzerker have recorded a cover of “All the Things She Said,” originally by Russian lesbian pop group Tatu. They have posted a video for it, which is chock-full of girl-on-girl make-outs and cuddling, and can be viewed below. If you or anyone you know can explain why the Berzerker have done any of this, please leave a comment:

Bay Area thrashers Testament are allowing their fans to choose their set list for their upcoming Revolver-sponsored US tour. The three setlist options can be found below; click here to vote for your city’s songs.

-Set A – The Legacy full album + “Best Of”
-Set B – The New Order full album + “Best Of”
-Set C – “The Persecuted Won’t Forget,” “Practice What You Preach,” “Into the Pit,” “Dog Faced Gods,” “Raging Waters,” “More Than Meets The Eye,” “Demonic,” “True Believer,” “The Legacy,” “Over the Wall,” “The New Order,” “Souls of Black,” “First Strike Is Deadly,” “Disciples of the Watch,” “D.N.R.,” “Three Days in Darkness,” “The Formation of Damnation”



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Nuclear Blast Records and Terminal Press are combining forces to create Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress, the first of a number of comic books inspired by the lyrics and music of Dimmu Borgir. Apparently, the first comic will be about “three reluctant men [who] are chosen to quest to the Dark Fortress in a desperate attempt to protect their land from a growing evil.”

Captain America was quoted as saying, “There goes the neighborhood.”



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Ohio destroyers Chimaira have posted a video for “Destroy and Dominate,” a track from their latest release, The Infection. The video, an examination of slow and painful decay, can be watched below:

Chimaira - Destroy And Dominate

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Legendary British metal band Iron Maiden is suing a small comic company—Iron and the Maiden, LLC—for producing the comic book Iron and the Maiden, because their “confusingly similar” name is, according to the band, a way to profit off of their heavily-trademarked image.

The band went on to sue Johann Philip Sibenkees, inventor of the iron maiden torture device in 1790s Nuremburg, and God for inventing fire.



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Rock Of Ages, the Broadway musical featuring ’80s hard rock including the music of Journey, Twisted Sister, Foreigner, and more, has been nominated for five Tonys: “Best Musical, "Leading Actor in Musical" (Constantine Maroulis), "Best Direction of a Musical" (Kristin Hanggi), "Best Costume Design for a Musical" (Gregory Gale) and "Best Sound Design for a Musical" (Peter Hylenski).

Revolver congratulates Rock Of Ages and hopes the directors will watch our dance audition tapes again and reconsider us.

On Saturday, May 2, Jonathan Matthew Blank—bassist for doom-metal icon Wino’s recent solo work as well as for D.C. stoner rockers Rezin—passed away of a drug overdose. He was in his mid 30s. “He just got back in the States from an amazing European music tour on Friday,” his sister Andrea wrote on Rezin’s blog. “He was doing so well and, well, I guess he thought he was invincible and wanted to celebrate his return. I can’t even begin to imagine how he really felt though.” In addition to Wino and Rezin, Blank played in a Wretched, Cause to Believe, Fragment 37, and a Black Crowes tribute band, Amorica. He also performed with Colouring Lesson’s Dave Hill and occasionally did solo gigs. Revolver sends our condolences to his family and friends.


Jon Blank, on left, with Wino and drummer Jean Paul Gaster

Apparently, Children Of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho has broken his shoulder by falling off of his bunk.

At the Kansas City, Missouri, stop of Bodom’s current tour with Lamb of God, Laiho made the following announcement: “I've gotta tell you something. Three nights ago, I fucking fell down from my bunk on the fucking tour bus, and I broke my fucking shoulder, so I've got a fucking broken bone right now. I fucking apologize—I can't fucking move, I can't fucking sing; I'm fucking just standing here like a fucking idiot, so fucking try to bear with me, alright?!”

Revolver sends best fucking wishes to that speedy fucking Finn and hopes his fucked-up shoulder gets fucking better so he can rock the fuck out of our fucking city in time. FUCK, man.



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