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FATAL SMILE Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE has parted ways with singer H.B. Anderson and has replaced him with Thomas E. Blade. FATAL SMILE recently inked a deal with Locomotive Music. The group's sophomore album, "Neo Natural Freaks", was released in the U.S. on February 20. The f...

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LILLIAN AXE Guitarist Talks Singer Change

Steve Blaze, LILLIAN AXE guitarist and songwriter, checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their brand new album "Waters Rising"; why the band chose new singer Derrick LeFevre when original singer Ron Taylor left the band; upcoming tour plans; their classic release "Love & War"; guitarists...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: More Details Revealed About New Album Recording Sessions

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has entered the studio to begin work on its brand new full-length album. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has teamed with longtime engineer Steve Evetts at Omen Room Studios in Los Angeles, California to begin tracking songs. The band will remain in L.A. through July to complete w...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Talks About Upcoming HEAVEN AND HELL Tour, 'Sign Of The Times' Collection

Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: QUEENSRŸCHE will be opening for HEAVEN AND HELL and ALICE COOPER in September. Are you excited about the tour? Geoff: Well, we are very excited to...

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LACUNA COIL Singer FERRO Joins TYPE O NEGATIVE On Stage In Italy

LACUNA COIL singer Andrea Ferro joined TYPE O NEGATIVE on stage for the song "Black No. 1" during TYPE O's appearance at the Gods of Metal festival yesterday (Saturday, June 30) in Milan, Italy. Watch fan-filmed video footage at YouTube. LACUNA COIL was recently featured on ABC News Now's hit show "...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: New Webisode Available

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has posted the latest webisode documenting the making of its new album, "Ire Works". Watch it at this location. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN recently entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts (SAVES THE DAY, EARTH CRISIS, SEPULTURA) to begin recording its new album for a l...

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MAGIC KINGDOM Announces New Drummer, Keyboardist

Belgian power metallers MAGIC KINGDOM, whose lineup includes guitarist Dushan Petrossi (also in IRON MASK) and singer Olaf Hayer (DIONYSUS),have issued the following update: "After many auditions with international drummers, MAGIC KINGDOM finally found their newest member right in their own backyar...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: Drum Tracks For New CD Complete

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN recently entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts (SAVES THE DAY, EARTH CRISIS, SEPULTURA) to begin recording its new album for a late 2007 release. The upcoming CD will feature the drumming of STOLEN BABIES' Gil Sharone following the departure of Chris Pennie (he now...

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SAMMY HAGAR Explains Why He Decided To Sell Cabo Wabo Tequila

In a recent interview with BusinessWeek.com, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar explains how and why he decided to sell a majority stake in his $60 million-a-year Cabo Wabo tequila business to Campari/Skyy. "My first intention was just to have this little tequila brand for my friends at the cantina...

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APIARY Taking Time Off From Touring To Write New Material

APIARY, the San Francisco Bay Area band formed out of the ashes of local favorites CLEARING AUTUMN SKIES and SOMETHING MUST DIE, has issued the following update: "After just about nine months of constant touring, APIARY has decided to take the rest of June and July off from touring and start work on...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Confirms Drummer's Departure

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has confirmed that it has parted ways with drummer Chris Pennie. The group is presently utilizing the services of Gil Sharone (STOLEN BABIES) for its current album recording sessions, although it appears unlikely that he will be joining the band on a permanent basis. In an...

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DAN SWANÖ Talks About New NIGHTINGALE Album

CenZu of the Finnish Dan Swanö fan site www.swano.net recently conducted an interview with Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, SECOND SKY, BLOODBATH). A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: How have you been, you have had a busy year I've understood. Would you care...

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The 'Hottest Chicks In Metal' To Guest On Tomorrow's 'The Governor's Ball'

The ladies of The Hottest Chicks in Metal Tour — LACUNA COIL's Cristina Scabbia, IN THE MOMENT's Maria Brink and STOLEN BABIES' Dominique Persi — will be the featured guests on "The Governor's Ball" this Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Tune in at this location to hear the chat. The LACUNA ...

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DREAM THEATER: Final North American Itinerary Announced

DREAM THEATER has announced the final itinerary for its North American summer tour with special guests REDEMPTION and INTO ETERNITY. It is as follows: Jul. 24 - OAT - San Diego, CA Jul. 25 - Dodge Theater - Phoenix, AZ Jul. 27 - Gibson Amphitheater - Los Angeles, CA Jul. 28 - Berkeley Community Thea...

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FATAL SMILE Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE has parted ways with bassist Markus Johansson and has replaced him with Alex Johnson. FATAL SMILE recently inked a deal with Locomotive Music. The group's sophomore album, "Neo Natural Freaks", was released in the U.S. on February 20. The...