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MEGADETH Mainman Considering Offers From Three Labels
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Reuters reporter Gelu Sulugiuc about the group's decision to turn to an online community of artists to redesign their longtime mascot, Vic Rattlehead. Mustaine, the band's founder, singer and guitarist, ran into licensing issues with the artist who originally...January 27, 2006
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THE CULT To Undertake 20-Date U.S. Tour, Explore Possibility Of Making New Music
Reunited THE CULT have officially confirmed that they will undertake a 20-date tour in March 2006. Some had reported the demise of the dark British rock band who've been inactive since 2002. Apparently those rumors were greatly exaggerated. "The eco-world cannot exist without its predators," stated...January 27, 2006
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Guitarist Checks In From U.K. Tour
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman has posted the following update from the U.K., where the band are currently touring with CLUTCH and STINKING LIZAVETTA: "Things are going pretty well over here so far. We're all having a great time and checking out towns we haven't seen in a few yea...January 24, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'Damage Case' Anthology Due Next Month
Sanctuary Records has set a February 6 release date for "Damage Case: The Lemmy Anthology", a unique career overview of the MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian Fraser Kilmister — otherwise known as Lemmy. The two-CD compilation pulls together a wild and oft-unlikely range of tracks from right across his recording...January 23, 2006
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IRON FIRE Sign With NAPALM RECORDS
Danish power metallers IRON FIRE, who feature in their ranks singer Martin Steene (FORCE OF EVIL),have inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band's third album, "Revenge", was produced by Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, TNT, HATESPHERE) and features cover art by Eric Philippe (RHAPSODY, LUCA TURILLI). An...January 23, 2006
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MARSHALL LAW Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
Long-running Birmingham-based heavy metal band MARSHALL LAW, who at one time featured Lee Morris of PARADISE LOST on drums, have parted ways with drummer Chris Green. "Everyone associated with MARSHALL LAW would like to thank Chris for his contribution & wish him well in his future endeavours,"...January 20, 2006
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CELTIC FROST 'Have No Interest In Perpetual Reconstruction Of Classic Albums'
According to a posting on CELTIC FROST's official web site, the band's former record company, The Sanctuary Group (formerly Noise Records),has approached the group's management with the intention of compiling and releasing a CELTIC FROST/HELLHAMMER anthology and re-releasing the band's older albums...January 19, 2006
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AFTER ALL To Support KING DIAMOND In Holland
Belgium's AFTER ALL have been confirmed as the support act for KING DIAMOND on two Dutch dates in early June. Also appearing on the bill are Denmark's MERCENARY. The details are as follows: Jun. 10 - De Lantaarn - Hellendoorn (NL) Jun. 11 - 013 The Choice - Tilburg (NL) In other news, a diary ...January 18, 2006
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LAKE OF TEARS Announce Tentative Release Date For New Album
Sweden's LAKE OF TEARS are tentatively scheduled to release their as-yet-untitled seventh full-length album on August 28 via Dockyard 1, the new company formed by Dirk Putzke, Christine Stephan (both ex-Sanctuary/Noise Records) and Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR). LAKE OF TEARS' most recent album, "Black...January 17, 2006
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VENOM: More U.K. Tour Dates Announced
British black metal pioneers VENOM have announced the following dates: Mar. 23 - Glasgow, UK @ Garage Mar. 25 - London, UK @ Mean Fiddler Mar. 26 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 2 Jun. 8-10 - Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock Festival As previously reported, VENOM have finished mixing their new album, "Metal...January 17, 2006
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Checks In From Greece
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message on his official web site: "Cool, I have been having this flu now for about one month. I know I am not the only person who's fighting with it at the moment. The thing is that I haven´t been able to sing (or do much nothing) ...January 15, 2006
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British Metal Legends VENOM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
British black metal pioneers VENOM have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DORO EASY ACTION EVERGRE...January 12, 2006
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THE GATHERING Sign European Licensing Deal With SANCTUARY RECORDS
Sanctuary Records has signed a European licensing deal with the world-renowned Dutch act THE GATHERING. THE GATHERING recently entered the studio to commence work on their ninth studio album, entitled "Home". For this recording the band has set up a professional studio in a quaint old church in the...January 12, 2006
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Prepare For U.K. Tour, Lay Down New Tune
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman has issued the following update: "We're getting in a couple of practices before the U.K. trip coming up next week. Really looking forward to traveling with the CLUTCH guys again. It's been way too long. That new one of theirs is fantastic, I recomme...January 11, 2006
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STRATOVARIUS To Play Taiwan And Hong Kong For First Time
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have lined up the following dates during January: Jan. 14 - Thessaloniki, GRE @ Idrogios Jan. 15 - Athens. GRE @ Club 22 Jan. 18 - Osaka, JPN @ Shinsaibashi Club Quattro Jan. 19 - Nagoya, JPN @ Bottomline Jan. 21 - Tokyo, JPN @ Shibuya O-East Jan. 22 - Tokyo, ....January 10, 2006
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