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HELMET Adds New Guitarist

Influential alternative rock pioneers HELMET have announced the addition of guitarist Dan Beeman to the group's ranks. Beeman replaces the band's most recent axeman, Jimmy Thompson, who reportedly decided to move back to his native Australia at the end of 2007. In a recent interview with Ultimate-Gu...
February 28, 2008
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SEPULTURA: Footage From 'Metalmania 2007' DVD Posted Online

Professionally filmed video footage of Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA performing the song "False" at the 21st edition of the Metalmania Festival, the biggest and the most prestigious metal festival in Central-Eastern Europe, can be viewed below. The clip is taken from the "Metalmania 2007" DVD+CD, wh...
February 28, 2008
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Decimate the Weak

Southern California's WINDS OF PLAGUE are kind of the quintessential new school metalcore act with styles ranging from traditional hardcore to death metal with classy solos, and keyboards as one of the central elements. You'll hear the BLEEDING THROUGH comparison until you're nauseous and it is not...
February 24, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Claims Label Initially 'Rejected' Rock Opera, Vows To Take Legal Action

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update in his ongoing dispute with Italy's Frontiers Records over the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "Due to the unfortunate events around 'Saana' during the...
February 21, 2008
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Record Label Says It Is Righful Owner Of TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Album

Frontiers Records has released the following statement regarding STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's claim that Frontiers "hasn't fullfilled its contractual obligations" regarding the release of Tolkki's recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal I...
February 20, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Claims He Has Terminated Contract With FRONTIERS For 'Saana' Release

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update regarding his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I would like to inform you about the following things regarding 'Saana': Due to the fact that Frontiers Records has...
February 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light Part 1': More Details Revealed

Frontiers Records will release STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island" on March 14. "Composing, writing the story, casting from hundreds of people, and putting this all together has been very refreshing and interesting f...
February 19, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Offers 'Saana' Gift

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island"; "In the last days I have received so much support from people all over the world that I decided to give you a little gift. You can do...
February 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Leaked Online Following Production Master Theft

According to STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki, tracks from Tolkki's upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island", have surfaced on various torrent sites shortly after the album's production master was stolen at a photo shoot in Helsinki, Finland. Comm...
February 18, 2008
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HELMET: New Tour Dates Announced

Influential alternative rock pioneers HELMET have scheduled the following dates: Mar. 13 - Red Seven - Austin, Texas Mar. 14 - Viper Room - Austin, Texas Mar. 15 - The Playground - Park City, Utah Apr. 17 - Canes Bar and Grill - San Diego, California Apr. 18 - Key Club - Hollywood, California Apr. ....
February 16, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman's 'Saana' Single Master, Graphic Master Stolen

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued a following update: "I was in a photo session in Helsinki two days ago and while we were taking promotional pictures, someone stole my bag and one guitar, a purple Fender Stratocaster Jeff Beck model. It is priceless. But what worries me more is that the...
February 13, 2008
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THE CURSED/Ex-HADES Guitarist On 'The Tour Bus'; Audio Available

THE CURSED/ex-HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo recently spoke with Ralph Sutton of "The Tour Bus". The interview can be heard online at this location. An e-card for the debut album from THE CURSED — the new band featuring vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL) and Dan Lorenzo — is available at this...
February 13, 2008
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SCUM: 'Gospels For The Sick' Available On Limited-Edition Vinyl

SCUM, the Norwegian/American project featuring Samoth (ZYKLON, ex-EMPEROR),Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust) (ex-EMPEROR),Happy Tom (TURBONEGRO),Casey Chaos (AMEN) and Cosmocrator (MINDGRINDER),has had its 2005 debut album, "Gospels for the Sick", made available on limited-edition vinyl. To order a...
February 9, 2008
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ELENIUM: 'Up The Long Ladder' Video Posted Online

Finnish "progressive death" metallers ELENIUM, whose lineup includes current OMNIUM GATHERUM vocalist Jukka Pelkonen (a.k.a. "J"),have posted their video for the song "Up the Long Ladder" on YouTube. Watch the clio below. The track comes off the group's full-length debut, "For Giving - For Getting"...
February 6, 2008
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MUSHROOMHEAD Featured In 'The Rage' Film; DVD Due This Month

Horror legend and special effects master Robert Kurtzman's new splatter epic "The Rage" will be released in the U.S. on DVD on February 26 from Screen Media Films. The film, which stars Andrew Divoff ("Lost", "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull") and Erin Brown (Masters of Horror's "...
February 6, 2008