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MINISTRY Signs With AFM RECORDS
Industrial veterans MINISTRY inked a worldwide deal with AFM Records. The band's first album of original material since 2007's "The Last Sucker", "Relapse", will be released on March 30, 2012. In support of the "occupy movement," MINISTRY will release the new song "99 Percenters" via iTunes on Decem...December 21, 2011
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MINISTRY: 'Relapse' Cover Artwork Unveiled
"Relapse", the first MINISTRY album of original material since 2007's "The Last Sucker", will be released on March 30, 2012 via MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records. In support of the "occupy movement," MINISTRY will release the new song "99 Percenters" via iTunes on December 23 and...December 19, 2011
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Frontman Talks Next Album, Upcoming WACKEN OPEN AIR Appearance (Audio)
Mark Uricheck of The Musician's Voice recently conducted an interview with CIRCLE II CIRCLE/ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens. During the 20-minute chat, Zak spoke about CIRCLE II CIRCLE's upcoming album; the band's appearance at next year's Wacken Open Air festival (where they will perform SAVATAGE's...December 14, 2011
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GOD SEED: 'Live At Wacken' Packaging Preview
GOD SEED's "Live At Wacken" DVD and CD will be released on January 27 in Europe and January 31 in North America via Indie Recordings. The number of tracks on the "Live At Wacken" DVD was recently reduced to nine from the previously announced 13. GOD SEED was the Norwegian band featuring former GORGO...December 14, 2011
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SAXON Frontman Interviewed On 'The Right To Rock' (Audio)
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #128),featuring an interview with vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON. The chat lasts approximately 30 minutes and can be streamed using the audio player below.December 12, 2011
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Road Rage And Liquor Shopping With MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN
The fifth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Relapse", the new studio album from the reactivated MINISTRY, can be seen below. The CD will be released on March 30, 2012 via MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records. Jourgensen spoke to U.K.'s M...December 9, 2011
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Announces Lineup Changes, New Album Title
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band led by former SAVATAGE frontman Zak Stevens, has parted ways with guitarist Rollie Feldmann and drummer Johnny Osborn and has replaced them with Andy Lee and Jayson Moore, respectively. Commented the group: "CIRCLE II CIRCLE would like to announce the return of guitarist A...December 6, 2011
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ATHEIST Frontman's STONES OF MADNESS Project: Two Songs Available For Streaming
"For Today" and "Not For Nothing", two songs from STONES OF MADNESS, the Sarasota, Florida-based heavy rock project led by Kelly Shaefer (ATHEIST, NEUROTICA, PYROCLASTIC, BIG MACHINE, UNHEARD) can be heard using the ReverbNation TuneWidget below (click on "Songs" tab). Commented Shaefer of these new...December 6, 2011
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TWISTED SISTER Members Talk About 'From The Bars To The Stars' DVD Box Set In New Video Intervi
Video footage of TWISTED SISTER vocalist Dee Snider and guitarist Jay Jay French talking to Artisan News about "From The Bars To The Stars", a five-disc DVD box set from the band, featuring three decades of live performances, can be seen below. Released on November 8 via Eagle Vision,"From The Bars...December 5, 2011
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EXUMER Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
German thrash metal veterans EXUMER have signed a worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records. The band's first album in 24 years, "Fire & Damnation", will be released in the spring. The 10-track CD, which was recorded with renowned producer Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., THERION, SODOM, MOONSPELL),...December 5, 2011
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SAVATAGE Members To Perform Entire 'The Wake Of Magellan' Album At WACKEN OPEN AIR
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band formed by ex-SAVATAGE frontman Zak Stevens, has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2012 in Wacken, Germany. The group will be joined at the event by special guest guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SI...November 30, 2011
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GOD SEED's 'Live At Wacken' To Be Released In January
GOD SEED's "Live At Wacken" DVD and CD will be released on January 27 in Europe and January 31 in North America via Indie Recordings. The number of tracks on the "Live At Wacken" DVD was recently reduced to nine from the previously announced 13. GOD SEED was the Norwegian band featuring former GORGO...November 30, 2011
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VOLBEAT Parts Ways With Guitarist
Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have issued the following update: "VOLBEAT has decided to part ways with Thomas Bredahl. "Being in a band is in many ways similar to a marriage with ups and downs. At times you can work it out and sometimes you need to go separate ways... "We want to thank ...November 28, 2011
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MINISTRY: The Making Of 'Relapse' Webisode 4
The fourth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Relapse", the new studio album from the reactivated MINISTRY, can be seen below. The CD will be released on March 30, 2012 via MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records. Jourgensen spoke to U.K.'s...November 28, 2011
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SAXON: Copenhagen Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of SAXON's November 27, 2011 performance at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark can be seen below. SAXON will release a new concert DVD, "Heavy Metal Thunder Live: Eagles Over Wacken", in early 2012. According to Classic Rock, it will feature performances from Germany's Wacken...November 28, 2011
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