According to a posting on VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony's web site, "the new Mad Anthony's BBQ Sauce — Original Style and Extra Hot — is done! Bottling is underway and both will be available in a healthy 16 oz bottle in our online store in the next two to three weeks." Back ...

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Dark Element has pushed back the U.S. release date of the new PARADISE LOST album, entitled "Paradise Lost", to November 1 from the previously announced October 18. The CD will feature the regular 12 tracks and two bonus tracks taken from the limited-edition "Forever After" EP. "Paradise Lost" U.S. edition track listing: 01. Don't Belong ...

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MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I have made up my mind [regarding whether I will continue with MEGADETH or pursue a solo career] and will tell you all on the night of the Buenos Aires concert [on October 9]. It will ...

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KORN's new single, "Twisted Transistor", has been made available for purchase via iTunes. "Twisted Transistor" is the first single off the Californian band's upcoming album, "See You on the Other Side", due on December 6 via Virgin Records. KORN frontman Jonathan Davis stated in a recent Swedish interview that the follow-up to 2003's "Take a ...

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Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Between the 28st of November and the 21st of December, we'll be spreading the gospel throughout Europe with CHIMAIRA, HATESPHERE and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. The headlining slot will be switched between us and CHIMAIRA depending on the country, but the playing ...

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New Jersey metal outfit GOD FORBID have sold 8,300 copies of their latest album, "IV: Constitution of Treason", in the United States in its first week of release (according to Nielsen SoundScan) to debut at position No. 119 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. Produced by Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM) and Eric Rachel (ATREYU, THE ...

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The reunion of the "classic" ANTHRAX lineup of singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, bassist Frank Bello and drummer Charlie Benante appears to be generating little heat in terms of retail sales. The band's most comprehensive "best of" collection ever issued, its first two-CD retrospective, "Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985-1991)", has shifted ...

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According to a posting on ANGRA's official web site, the band were forced to cancel their September 20 concert in Guadalajara, Mexico after the promoter could not be located on the day of the show. More information is available at Angra.net. ANGRA are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, "Temple ...

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German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have been nominated in the "Best German Act" and "Best Video" ("Keine Lust") categories at this year's MTV European Music Awards, set to be held on November 3 in Lisbon, Portugal. Fans can vote for RAMMSTEIN at this location. As previously reported, RAMMSTEIN have been nominated in the "Best ...

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