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FIFTH ANGEL Taps HEIR APPARENT Singer For KEEP IT TRUE Performance
Peter Orullian, best known in heavy metal circles as the voice of HEIR APPARENT during its highly successful 2006 reunion tour in Europe, will be singing for FIFTH ANGEL at the Keep it True XIII festival in in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany on April 24. Orullian steps in for vocalist Tim Branom, who is...April 13, 2010
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ICARUS WITCH Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based melodic metallers ICARUS WITCH have parted ways with vocalist Matthew Bizilia and have replaced him with Christopher Shaner. Commented the band in a statement: "Matthew's contributions to the band have been immeasurable over the past six years. "While this was a seriou...April 13, 2010
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WHIPLASH: No Further Live Performances Planned
Reactivated New Jersey thrashers WHIPLASH have released the following statement: "Pending legal issues are hindering WHIPLASH from continuing any and all performances. "We are thankful to all who have followed the band throughout the course of our journey and deeply regret having to make this announ...April 13, 2010
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STEELWING: 'Lord Of The Wasteland' Teaser Available
A teaser for "Lord Of The Wasteland", the debut album from the Swedish metal act STEELWING (formerly SCAVENGER),can be viewed below. Due in Europe on April 30, 2010 via Noise Art Records, a division of Rock The Nation, the CD was recorded at Deep Blue Studios with producer Nicko DiMarino. The album...April 12, 2010
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DOKKEN: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Greatest Hits 2' Collection Available
Audio samples of all the songs that appear on DOKKEN's new greatest-hits package, "Greatest Hits 2" — a collection of all-new versions of tracks such as "Dream Warriors", "Breaking the Chains" and "Just Got Lucky", paired two new songs and two covers (including a version of "Lies", originally record...April 11, 2010
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AYREON Mastermind Working On New STAR ONE Album
AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (also ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) is hard at work on what will become a new STAR ONE album. The instrumental demos are completed, and Arjen is now working on lyrics and melody lines. A few weeks ago, Arjen's former manager Yvette graciously hosted a demo listening party fo...April 10, 2010
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EXXPLORER Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Guitarist Ed LaVolpe has left reactivated New Jersey metallers EXXPLORER and has been replaced by original "Symphonies of Steel" (1985) axeman Kevin Kennedy. The lineup continues otherwise unchanged, with Lennie Rizzo on vocals, Mike Sakowski on drums, Jay McCaffery on bass, and Kevin Kennedy and Fr...April 8, 2010
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HAIL OF BULLETS Confirmed For Holland's FORTAROCK
HAIL OF BULLETS — the Dutch death metal band featuring GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby, THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens, former PESTILENCE/ASPHYX singer Martin Van Drunen and former HOUWITSER bass player Theo van Eekelen — has been confirmed for this year's FortaRock festival, set to t...April 6, 2010
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ICARUS WITCH Adds Second Guitarist
Pittsburgh traditional metallers ICARUS WITCH have announced the addition of second guitarist Ed Skero to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "Many people have mentioned over the last few years that they miss hearing ICARUS WITCH as a two-guitar lineup with the harmonies, rhythms and dual leads i...April 1, 2010
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I'm Not As Cruel As I Used To Be'
Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH before the band's March 26, 2010 concert in Austin, Texas. Watch the 12-minute chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson's recent interview wit...March 31, 2010
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MINDWARP CHAMBER Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS
Chicago progressive metal band MINDWARP CHAMBER, has inked a deal with Dark Star Records. According to a press release, Scott Huffman (TWELFTH GATE, SYRIS, LORDS OF MEAT),Ed "Shreddy" Bethishou (SCEPTER, DAVID SHANKLE GROUP),Paul Kilkenny (GENERAL PATTON, DARKER),Mike Cerna (AURAL ECSTACY, BEYOND...March 30, 2010
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DOKKEN: New Performance Footage Available
Video footage of DOKKEN performing the song "Dream Warriors" on March 27, 2010 at GB Leighton's Pickle Park in Fridley, Minnesota can be viewed below. DOKKEN's new greatest-hits package, "Greatest Hits 2" — a collection of all-new versions of tracks such as "Dream Warriors", "Breaking the Chains" an...March 30, 2010
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THE 11TH HOUR Joined By Former GOREFEST Guitarist
THE 11TH HOUR — the doom metal collaboration between Ed Warby (drums, guitar, bass, vocals, programming; GOREFEST, DEMIURG, HAIL OF BULLETS) and Rogga Johansson (vocals, additional guitar; RIBSPREADER, PAGANIZER, DEMIURG) — has issued the following update: "It is with great pleasure that I [Ed Warby...March 29, 2010
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SHOK PARIS To Perform Entire 'Go For The Throat' Album In Cleveland
Cleveland metal legends SHOK PARIS will perform their classic 1984 album, "Go For The Throat", in its entirety for the very first time on Saturday, May 1 at the Beachland Ballroom in the band's hometown. Also scheduled to appear are GROUND ZERO, H.A.T.E. and DOFKA. The show starts at 8 p.m. Admissio...March 28, 2010
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EVIL SURVIVES: 'Powerkiller' Out Now
"Powerkiller", the second full length album from the Canadian NWOBHM-influenced hell-raisers EVIL SURVIVES, has just been released via War on Music Records. High-bit MP3ss of the full album will be available for free at www.evilsurvives.com. Fans of classic IRON MAIDEN/JUDAS PRIEST power metal are a...March 25, 2010
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