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MENSREA Featuring GWAR Members: New Song Posted Online
MENSREA, the Richmond, Virginia-based band featuring Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) and Nate Krishna (a.k.a. SlaveDogg) of GWAR on guitars, has posted a new song, "Wretched", on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off MENSREA's forthcoming album, "Media Coil Interrupt", due in April. Whil...February 3, 2008
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Holy Armour From the Jaws of God
Hey, ya like KILLING JOKE? I mean, a whole helluva lot? So much that if their singer, Jaz Coleman, did guest vocals on some other band's record, and you didn't know where that band's singer stopped and Coleman started, you'd be happy about it? Then have I got a band for you! It's not like ...February 2, 2008
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PERSUADER To Enter Studio In May
Swedish metallers PERSUADER will enter the studio in May to begin recording their fourth album for a late 2008 release via Dockyard 1. PERSUADER's third full-length effort, "When Eden Burns", was released in May 2006 via Dockyard 1. The follow-up to 2004's "Evolution Purgatory" (Sanctuary/Noise) was...February 2, 2008
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CIRCUS DIABLO Frontman To Record Solo Album
Los Angeles-based rock act CIRCUS DIABLO played as a three-piece last night (Wednesday, January 30) at Venice Rocks in Venice, California. "It's the first time I ever performed on a stage as part of a three-piece band," stated vocalist Billy Morrison. "That means, in case you are having a hard time...January 31, 2008
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STORMWARRIOR: New Album 'Teaser' Available
Germany's STORMWARRIOR has posted an audio "teaser" for its third studio album, "Heading Northe", on the group's MySpace page. Due on February 22 via Dockyard 1, the CD was recorded at the group's own Thunderhall Studios and was mixed with Piet Sielck (SAVAGE CIRCUS, IRON SAVIOR) before it was maste...January 31, 2008
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ASSAILANT To Release 'Wicked Dream' In March
ASSAILANT, the Umeå, Sweden-based band featuring guitarist Oscar Norberg ("little brother" of Emil of PERSUADER/SAVAGE CIRCUS fame and Nils Norberg of NOCTURNAL RITES),has set "Wicked Dream" as the title of its sophomore album, due on March 21 via Dockyard 1. According to a press release, the new C...January 31, 2008
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CIRCUS MAXIMUS Keyboardist To Play On BEYOND FLAMES Debut
CIRCUS MAXIMUS keyboardist Lasse Finbråten will perform on the upcoming debut album from the Norwegian metal act BEYOND FLAMES. Tentatively titled "Warfare", the CD is scheduled to be recorded in May/June for a fall release. Finbråten is a longtime friend of the BEYOND FLAMES members, having previou...January 30, 2008
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CIRCUS DIABLO To Play Venice Show As Three-Piece
Los Angeles-based rock act CIRCUS DIABLO will play as a three-piece on January 30 at Venice Rocks in Venice, California. "As Ricky [Warwick, guitar] is trucking around the UK with THE ALMIGHTY, Rob [Patterson; guitar; KORN, OTEP] jumped back over to KORN [as the band's touring guitarist] and who kno...January 28, 2008
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SHADOW CIRCUS Begins Work On New Material
New York's SHADOW CIRCUS has begun work on new material for the follow-up to its acclaimed progressive-rock debut, "Welcome to the Freakroom". SHADOW CIRCUS guitarist and main songwriter John Fontana stated about the musical the direction of the new release, "Fans of the first CD will be pleased to...January 28, 2008
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PAUL STANLEY: METALLICA And SLAYER Are 'Not My Thing'
Former HADES/current THE CURSED guitarist Dan Lorenzo recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley for Steppin' Out magazine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Lorenzo: Could you and Gene [Simmons] still write songs like the early KISS albums? Stanley: That's a...January 23, 2008
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ANTHRAX, THE CULT, EXTREME Members Perform With CAMP FREDDY At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — made an appearance...January 22, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: UK Signing Sessions Announced
Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have scheduled the following signing sessions in the UK: * HMV Cardiff – Sunday, January 27 at midnight * HMV Oxford Circus – Monday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. The London event will also include a 15-minute performance. BULLET FOR MAY VALENTINE's Matt Tuck and M...January 15, 2008
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MACHINE MEN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Finnish melodic metal act MACHINE MEN has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AXEL RUDI PELL AXXIS BEFORE...January 14, 2008
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DREAMSCAPE Added To SYMPHONY X European Tour
German progressive metallers DREAMSCAPE have been confirmed as one of the support acts for SYMPHONY X on their upcoming European tour. Also scheduled to appear are Norway's CIRCUS MAXIMUS. The package will play all dates below except London (Astoria) and the Atarfe Vega Rock festival in Spain; the L...January 14, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At Los Angeles Benefit Concert
Billy Morrison of CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — has is...January 13, 2008
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