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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: South American Tour Postponed

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has issued the following statement: "We are forced to postpone our [South American] tour due to lack of professionalism and responsibility of the promoter. They approached us with an offer for the tour in June, w...

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DEATH METAL ALLSTARS Featuring OBITUARY, DEICIDE, SADUS, DIMMU BORGIR Members

Members of OBITUARY, DEICIDE, EXHORDER, SADUS and DIMMU BORGIR will join forces for five shows in Japan under the "DEATH METAL ALLSTARS" banner. Musicians taking part in the trek are as follows: Kyle Thomas (EXHORDER, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY) - Vocals Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, ICED EARTH, DEICIDE, DEAT...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Guitarist Opens Personal Studio

Luca Turilli, guitar player of the Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, has issued the following update: "I want to tell you that I finally set up my new personal studio, located between the hills and the sea of my Italian hometown, the beautiful Trieste. This studio is based on the won...

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DISTURBED Drummer: 'We're Very Hands-On And We've Always Been Hands-On'

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Wengren and bassist John Moyer of the Chicago heavy rock band DISTURBED. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalshrine: Is the U.S. your biggest market? Mike: Yes, as far as record sales the U.S. has been our bigge...

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ICED EARTH Mainman: 'I've Never Lied About Anyone Who Has Ever Been In This Band'

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. KNAC.COM: Do you see any similarities that may exist between what is going on in this country and what happened just before the fall of Rome? Schaffer: Absolu...

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BURN HALO Seeking Extras For 'Dirty Little Girl' Video Shoot

BURN HALO, the new band fronted by former EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, has issued the following update: "We are shooting our music video for 'Dirty Little Girl' this coming Wednesday, November 19 at The Slide Bar in Fullerton, California. You must be 21 or older to attend. "We are looking for...

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TIMO TOLKKI Discusses STRATOVARIUS 'Publicity Stunt'; Video Available

Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki has released the second part of his three-part interview via the RR web site. During this lengthy interview which lasts almost an hour, Tolkki talks about the STRATOVARIUS period between 1996 and 2008. He discusses the diffic...

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Former CRISIS Frontwoman To Release Solo Album

Former CRISIS frontwoman Karyn Crisis has announced plans to release her debut solo album in 2009. The CD will be tracked early next year in Italy and will be produced by Eraldo Bernocchi for Rare Noise Ltd. Bernocchi is an eclectic producer who started his career in the mid-'80s with industrial ext...

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BURN HALO To Film 'Dirty Little Girl' Video

BURN HALO, the new band fronted by former EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, has issued the following update: "We wanted to let everyone know that we will be shooting our first music video for the track 'Dirty Little Girl' this November. We are excited to finally get things rolling with the video....

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THRONE OF KATARSIS: New Album Details Revealed

The unholy Norwegian black metal band THRONE OF KATARSIS will release its new album, "Det Iskalde Mørket", in early 2009 via Candlelight Records. The CD was recorded and mastered at Black Dimensions Studio during 2008. The 53-minute effort will feature the following tracks: 01. The Winds of Blasphem...

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FEAR FACTORY's CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Says He Turned Down OZZY OSBOURNE Gig

Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY/ARKAEA guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: If I understand correctly, FEAR FACTORY is temporarily on hiatus so that Burton C. Bell can focus on his sid...

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TIMO TOLKKI: New Video Interview Available

Part one of a new interview with former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki can be viewed at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE recently launched its official web site at this location. Also included on the site are individual video interviews with the other RR...

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ASTRAL DOORS Parts Ways With Management Company

On November 1, the cooperation between Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS and their management company, Intromental, will come to an end. The parties have decided to amicably go separate ways due to differences in their visions for the band's future. Commented Intromental Promotional Director Lars Larse...

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SCOTT WEILAND Backs BARACK OBAMA For President

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has released the following statement via his official web site: "Barack Obama is the leader, the listener and the visionary with international respect to take us from the depths of where we are today and bring us to a new place where dreams...

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BURN HALO Featuring Ex-EIGHTEEN VISIONS Singer: Dates With AVENGED SEVENFOLD Announced

BURN HALO, the new band fronted by former EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, will support AVENGED SEVENFOLD on the following dates: Dec. 09 - Rams Head Live! - Baltimore, Maryland Dec. 10 - Rams Head Live! - Baltimore, Maryland Dec. 12 - House of Blues - Atlantic City, New Jersey Dec. 15 - Pavillio...