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International / Guitar Player And Drummer Quit Nevermore

« on: April 23, 2011, 12:37:04 AM »

NEVERMORE guitar player Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have announced their departure from the group. The two have released the following joint statement:

"In a mutual decision, Jeff Loomis and Van Williams have decided to leave NEVERMORE. The time has come to pursue our own paths from the group. Due to internal struggles and ongoing issues within the band, we feel it is our time to move on. We would like to thank all of our fans around the world for their years of love, support and enthusiasm. This was not an easy decision but a very necessary one at this point, may we all meet again someday, somewhere in time."

Loomis and Williams had been with NEVERMORE since the band's self-titled first album, which came out in 1995.

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International / KK Downing Leaves Heavy Metal Music Legends Judas Priest

« on: April 23, 2011, 12:30:56 AM »

Looks like the end of one of the most famous guitar duos in metal.

After 40 years with Judas Priest, KK Downing has quit heavy metal music legends Judas Priest. The English heavy metal group will complete their farewell tour without their co-founder, replacing him with Richie Faulkner from Lauren Harris' band


Official statement from KK Downing:

"Dear friends,

It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured that I am O.K.

There has been an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time.

Therefore I have decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to you, our cherished fans.

However I would urge you to please support the Priest as I have no doubt that it will be a show not to be missed.

All my love and respect."

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CD Trade & Merchandise / Heavy Metal 180g LP Vinyl Records from Heavy Metal Merchant Online Metal Shop

« on: April 13, 2011, 06:45:41 AM »

Now instock & available from www.HeavyMetalMerchant.com

- 180 gram vinyl pressings - the ultimate vinyl re-issues for the metal vinyl connoisseur & dedicated collector!
- Pressed on exquisite, heavy weight vinyl to produce the very best in sound quality with a mesmerizing tactile feel that makes these a pleasure to handle.
- Beautiful vinyl colours are carefully chosen to complement the artwork.
- The artwork itself is re-worked to faithfully interpret the original album, and reproduced on superior quality gatefold sleeves in heavy weight card with a superb and un-rivalled finish.

We have new issue vinyls from AMON AMARTH / DEATH / CANNIBAL CORPSE / JUDAS PRIEST / BURZUM / DARKTHONE / DIMMU BORGIR / SLAYER / MERCYFUL FATE / POSSESSED / ELECTRIC WIZARD / GHOST / RAINBOW / ANTHRAX / DIO / HELLHAMMER / IN FLAMES / THIN LIZZY / WITCHFINDER GENERAL / TYPE O NEGATIVE / SLIPKNOT / ROB ZOMBIE / BLACK STEEL and heaps more..

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CD Trade & Merchandise / New Metal Band t Shirts At Heavy Metal Merchant From Metallica Slipknot Pantera

« on: December 15, 2010, 04:04:58 AM »

Heavy Metal Merchant New Arrivals For Dec 2010!

New stuff from Metallica, Disturbed, Slayer, Slash, Napalm Death, Death Spell Omega, Five finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold, Cannibal Corpse, Pantera, Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, Children of Bodom, Behemoth, Lamb of God, Black Label Society Brewtality Vest with full patch set and 100s more!!

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May you have a very metal xmas!!

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International / Jorn Song For Ronnie James

« on: July 07, 2010, 05:15:39 PM »

Song for Ronnie James:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEtyaC6ltQg

From Jorns website:
Many people are too busy trying to reinvent the wheel, forgetting the talent, quality and originality of the people that paved the way, like Ronnie James Dio.

My intentions for writing "Song for Ronnie James" was to bow down and pay respect to one of the greatest, most influential and unique artists the world has ever known.

When Ronnie passed away so sudden, I wasn't sure whether or not the release of the song should be postponed for a while, but we decided to proceed with the release of the song as planned.

"Song for Ronnie James" was written before Ronnie got sick last year, and it makes me sad to know that he never got to hear it.

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Western Australia / Flyer / Poster Design Who Do You Recommend?

« on: July 05, 2010, 02:09:06 AM »

Looking at a flyer for my online metal shop Heavy Metal Merchant, a basic layout with some product images, logo etc?

If anyone can assist, please send me message.. 

 

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International / Magic - A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio - Worthy Tribute?

« on: June 24, 2010, 06:16:37 PM »

MAGIC - 'A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio' the first tribute album released since the metal legends passing is now available for download.

MANOWAR and Magic Circle Entertainment have decided to honor one of metal's greatest legends with "Magic - A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio", a new CD featuring Magic Circle Music artists and friends performing some of Dio's most inspired work.

Dio's son Dan Padavona has confirmed that Joey Demaio who is releasing this through his magic circle music label intends be directing profits to charity. Cover artwork was commissioned by famous fantasy artist & the main who painted the original Rainbow cover Ken Kelly.

TRIVIA: : Joey DeMaio who has put this album together worked for Black Sabbath on the Heaven & Hell tour. Its was Dio himself who introduced him to Ross The Boss and encouraged him to start his own band.

Good? Bad? cash in? Waste of time, worthy tribute? There has been some controversy surrounding this release what do you think?

You can check out the first track here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFsLeSh69Y

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General discussion / DIRT CHEAP CDS SELLING BOOTLEG T-SHIRTS

« on: June 21, 2010, 11:16:29 PM »

Anyone seen the totally crap bootleg shirts that Dirt Cheap CDs are selling fo? They have them online also.

They look horrible - really cheap knockoffs.  Makes you wonder why they stoop so low for a dollar ,why don't they just start burning up Cds as well?

Just shows you what happens when people focus on the purely on the bottom line but forget about the process.

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International / Physical format CD's anyone still buy them?

« on: June 21, 2010, 06:39:57 PM »

Of course it is very obvious the record industry is pretty much dead and dying. Apart from the collectors market CD's being an almost redundant format now. The music industry is very much alive and well though with digital downloads via itunes, bands websites etc (more revenue going direct to bands). Which is great for bands and artists.

Does anyone still think 20+ year old digital format of compact discs are still necessary?  Does recorded music still need to have an Australian distributor, a physical format cd, a pressing plant, distribution, warehousing & trucks to take it to a retail store, every step along the chain taking a margin with almost none left for the artist - unlike a paid digital download that can be accessed from anyone in the world with a click of a button?

Many now feel cutting out redundant distributors and going direct to source is the best thing thats happend to accessability of music and the death record companies - does anyone else agree / disagree?  

Does anyone still buy CD's from retail and pay retail prices?

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CD Trade & Merchandise / Grindcore & Death Metal Shirt Bargains At Heavy Metal Merchant

« on: May 25, 2010, 10:02:58 PM »

Some totally sick shirts from Aborted, Cattle Decapitation, Despised Icon, Napalm Death, Pig Destroyer, Black Dahlia Murder, the Faceless, misery Index & The Red Chord.  

Most sizes available - all only $24.99 (Napalm Death designs $26.99) plus ($5.95 + $2 each additional sent at same time) postage to anywhere in oz.

Email info@heavymetalmerchant.com to reserve your shirt or more photos, (please include your contact #  info)



Aborted  Horror
Aborted  Dr Murder
Aborted  Bunny Massacre
Aborted  Butchered Lobotomy
Aborted  Thing
Brutal Truth  Green Skulls
Cattle Decapitation  tooth enamel
Cattle Decapitation  Alone At Landfill
Cattle Decapitation  Horrible People
Cattle Decapitation  Into The Public Bath
Cattle Decapitation  Tibetan monk
Cattle Decapitation  Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation  the Angus Of Death
Cattle Decapitation  I Decapitate
Cephalic Carnage  kill For Weed
Despised Icon  death Wish
Despised Icon  Day Of Mourning
Despised Icon  Eulogy
Despised Icon  Dawn of The Beer
Despised Icon  night Of Terror
Despised Icon  Hardcore Logo
Despised Icon  Hannibal Red Shirt
Despised Icon  Represent
Despised Icon Human Race
Misery Index  Cree Prophecy
Misery Index  Pulling Out
Napalm Death  time Waits For No Slave 25.99
Naplam Death  Chains
Napalm Death Brink of Extinction
Napalm Death  resist
Pig Destroyer  Seldon hunt
Pig Destroyer Glowing hunt (Charcoal)
The Black Dahlia murder  Wolfman
The Black Dahlia murder  Creature From black lagoon
The Black Dahlia murder  The Thing
The Black Dalia Murder  Typhon
The Black Dahlia murder  Transformation
The Black Dahlia  Deflorate
The Black Dahlia murder  Deflorate
The Black Dahlia murder  alien
The Black Dahlia Murder  Skeleton Throne
The Black Dahlia murder  dune
The Black Dahlia murder  Last Supper
The Black Dahlia murder  space Battle
The Black Dahlia murder  Jekyll & Hyde
The Faceless  Menstrual River
The Faceless  Eagle of Death Metal
The Faceless  Transcend Illusion
The Faceless  Planetary Duality
The Faceless  Thorny Skulls
The Faceless  Darkened Era
The Faceless  Dimensional
The Red Chord  Logo
The Red Chord  Fed Through Teeth
The Red Chord  Rainbow Grinder White
Despised Icon  Dawn of The Beer
Despised Icon  night Of Terror
Despised Icon  Hardcore Logo
Despised Icon  Hannibal Red Shirt
Despised Icon  Represent
Despised Icon Human Race
Misery Index  Cree Prophecy
Misery Index  Pulling Out
Napalm Death  time Waits For No Slave 25.99
Naplam Death  Chains
Napalm Death  Brink of Extinction
Napalm Death  resist
Pig Destroyer  Seldon hunt
Pig Destroyer  Glowing hunt (Charcoal)
The Black Dahlia murder  Wolfman
The Black Dahlia murder  Creature From black lagoon
The Black Dahlia murder  The Thing
The Black Dalia Murder  Typhon
The Black Dahlia murder  Transformation
The Black Dahlia  Deflorate
The Black Dahlia murder  Deflorate
The Black Dahlia murder  alien
The Black Dahlia Murder  Skeleton Throne
The Black Dahlia murder  dune
The Black Dahlia murder  Last Supper
The Black Dahlia murder  space Battle
The Black Dahlia murder  Jekyll & Hyde
The Faceless  Menstrual River
The Faceless  Eagle of Death Metal
The Faceless  Transcend Illusion
The Faceless  Planetary Duality
The Faceless  Thorny Skulls
The Faceless  Darkened Era
The Faceless  Dimensional
The Red Chord  Logo
The Red Chord  Fed Through Teeth
The Red Chord  Rainbow Grinder White

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CD Trade & Merchandise / Classic DIO Shirts Available Now Fom Heavy Metal Merchant

« on: May 21, 2010, 08:54:05 PM »

We have been having many people asking for Dio shirts so have made a deal for some official fully licensed Dio and Heaven & Hell shirts.

Please don't be sucked in by the bootlegger shirts already available on the market. We are trying to keep these at the most reasonable price possible most around $25 which I'm sure you'll agree is good price for an official metal shirt.  Available in most sizes and are fully licensed by Dio's Ninji management company.

These are shirts that you will be proud to wear to show your respect for the metal legend Ronnie James Dio!
Limited supply so be quick secure your shirt.

This link will take you to the Dio merchandise available in our store:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/HeavyMetalMerchant__W0QQ_sacatZHeavyMetalMerchantQ5fQ5fW0Q51Q51Q5farmrsQ5A1QQ_sidZ88579852?_nkw=dio&submit=Search

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CD Trade & Merchandise / Looking for Metal Merchandise?

« on: May 04, 2010, 01:15:31 AM »

Large range of metal shirts, posters, stickers, patches, collectables and more!

Check out some of the new arrivals - 1000s of items instock now!  If you are in WA you should receive your order within 1 working day!

www.heavymetalmerchant.com