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CLOVEN HOOF Parts Ways With Singer

NWOBHM legends CLOVEN HOOF have issued the following update: "Russ North [vocals] has left CLOVEN HOOF to pursue a solo singing career away from heavy metal. The band wish him luck in his new venture. The Barbaars festival in Holland and the Newcastle Cluny shows will have to be cancelled as result...

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REFLEXION Parts Ways With Drummer

REFLEXION, the Finnish band featuring vocalist Juha Kylmänen (FOR MY PAIN…, ex-TO/DIE/FOR),has parted ways with drummer Ari-Matti "Reiska" Pohjola. The group says in a statement, "This was the biggest and hardest decision in our band's history, but it was made in good spirit and without bad blood....

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MOB RULES: 'Astral Hand' Video Released

"Astral Hand", the new video from German metallers MOB RULES, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed on April 18 at Jahnhalle in Nordenham, Germany. Directing the video was Ronald Mattes from ROAX Film, who also worked with the band on the "Black Rain" and "Last Farewell" clips. "Astral Hand" come...

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SHEAVY: First Gig With New Guitarist Announced

St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada "stoner" rockers SHEAVY have begun recording their new album, "The Golden Age Of Daredevils", for an early 2010 release. The band states, "drums are done and Keith's [Foley] just about got the bass stuff completed. With any luck, Evan [Chalker] and Chris [White] will...

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MOB RULES: 'Astral Hand' Video To Debut This Week

"Astral Hand", the new video from German metallers MOB RULES, will be premiered on Friday, October 16 on iMusic 1 TV. It will then be shown every Friday and Saturday on iMusic1 Rocks between 11 p.m. and midnight. The "Astral Hand" clip was filmed in April 18 at Jahnhalle in Nordenham, Germany. Direc...

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Keyboardist KRISTEN RANDALL Quits WINDS OF PLAGUE

Keyboardist Kristen Randall has announced her departure from the Los Angeles-based symphonic hardcore death metal outfit WINDS OF PLAGUE. "I have decided to leave my current position as keyboardist with WINDS OF PLAGUE and I'd like to personally thank each member of the band, as well as all of our f...

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MOB RULES: 'Radical Peace' Artwork Unveiled

German metallers MOB RULES will release their sixth album, "Radical Peace", on November 13 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Bazement Studio with longtime engineer Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK'S BEARD, OASIS). A single, "Astral Hand", preceded the full-length CD on October 9. "Radical Peac...

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Former REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Bassist Says Split Was 'Mutual'

Former REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE bassist Justin Biggs has released the following statement regarding his departure from the group: "I'm writing this statement of course in regards to the latest news from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE. It's only been a few days and already I can see a storm on the horizon. So,...

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CONTRIVE Frontman Performs With SLAYER In Melbourne; Video Available

Video footage of CONTRIVE frontman Paul Haug singing the classic SLAYER song "Dead Skin Mask" with the legendary California thrashers this past Friday night (October 9) at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia can be viewed below. SLAYER is currently touring Australia with MEGADETH, but on Friday, t...

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Ex-REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Says He Learned He Was Fired Via Internet

Former REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE keyboardist Michael Khalilov has slammed the band's mainman, ex-STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki, for allegedly failing to inform Khalilov and bassist Justin Biggs that they were no longer members of the group. Tolkki released a statement on Thursday (October 8) indicati...

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AEROSMITH: Transcript Of TOM HAMILTON Online Chat Available

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton took part in an online chat on October 7, 2009 via AeroForceOne, the band's official fan club. A transcript of the chat is now available at this location. AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry released his new solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", on Tuesday (October 6). The...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With Bassist, Keyboardist

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — has parted ways with bassist Justin Biggs and keyboardist Michael Khalilov. "During the recordings of [the second REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album], 'Age of Aquarius', it became evident to everybody that REVOLUTION...

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ANVIL's Documentary Becomes First Screener Sent To Academy Members

According to the Los Angeles Times, ANVIL's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", was the first official 2009 Academy viewing screener which was mailed Thursday to the nearly 6,000-person membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Being the first screener sent out...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: DAVE MUSTAINE 'Is Not In This Band For A Reason'

On September 28, 2009, METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield was interviewed by Cindy Scull of the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas radio station 97.1 The Eagle Rocks. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On rumors that METALLICA was assembling a tour that would feature the "Big Four" of th...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist To Guest On 'The Ellen Degeneres Show'

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry will guest on tomorrow's (Thursday, October 8) edition of "The Ellen Degeneres Show". Perry released his new solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", on Tuesday (October 6). The first single from the project is "We've Got A Long Way To Go". Perry told The Pulse of Radio...