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EDGUY Members Consider Sex Change

German melodic metallers EDGUY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Against certain rumors and speculations, Tobias Sammet [EDGUY vocalist] has not undergone a sex change operation yet: 'Of course, after the success of NIGHTWISH, WITHIN TEMPTATION and EVANESCENCE, we sat do...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Stage Fright' DVD To Receive U.S. Release In January

SPV USA has set a January 10, 2006 release date for MOTÖRHEAD's 30th anniversary DVD, entitled "Stage Fright". A four-minute trailer for the DVD has been posted online at this location (Real Media). "Stage Fright" was recorded during a show at the Phillipshalle in Düsseldorf on December 7, 2004. The...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'The More Stable My Life Is, The More Aggressive The Music Is'

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. Several excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: If you had to break down how much of your guitar acumen is based on natural ability versus how much is attributable to hard work, what would you...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Ties The Knot

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon and his girlfriend Susanna tied the knot on October 2. The wedding in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, was "an amazing event," according to a posting on the group's official web site. "Rico Forrester from SAVANNAH and Rob Urbinati from SACRIFICE were Jed's Best Men. Th...

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FACE DOWN: 'The Will To Power' Limited Edition To Include Bonus DVD, 'Extra Goodies'

The first pressing of the new FACE DOWN CD, "The Will to Power", will include a bonus DVD containing live footage from Sweden Rock 2005 plus "extra goodies." A limited-edition version of the album will also include special DVD-box packaging, a specially designed slip-case, an XL version of the bookl...

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Malaysia Probing Revival Of Satanic Heavy Metal Cult

Mainichi Daily News is reporting that Malaysia's Islamic authorities are probing the alleged revival of a Satanic heavy metal cult whose members practice animal sacrifice and destroy religious texts including the Quran, a news report said Wednesday (Oct. 5). The cult, believed to be led by a foreign...

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MEGADETH Mainman Working On New Music

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I got an email from my pal Megannie about a misquote in some media reporting in South America. The journalist said that I told him, 'This will be the last concert ever in Chile.'...

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FOZZY Frontman To Co-Emcee BEYOND THE MOUNTAIN Christian Metal Festival

BTM Productions has announced a change of dates and location for the upcoming Beyond the Mountain Festival. The event will now take place on November 4-5, 2005, at the Arcada Theater, in St. Charles, IL. The new venue is an exuberant movie house located in downtown St. Charles, about 30 miles outsid...

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FACE DOWN: Support Bands For London CD-Release Party Announced

PANIC CELL, MALEFICE and I-REMAIN have been confirmed as the support acts for the upcoming London CD-release party gig from FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro. The show will take place on Saturday, November 5 at The Marquee. FACE DOWN's new album, "T...

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FACE DOWN Schedule London CD-Release Party

FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro, have scheduled a launch party for their new album, "The Will to Power", on Saturday, November 5 at The Marquee in London. More bands and details will be confirmed shortly. "The Will to Power" is scheduled for relea...

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Gold Becomes Sacrifice

CANNAE's third album and the first one I've heard, "Gold Becomes Sacrifice", snorts, snarls, and kicks 90-pound weaklings in the face. As far as sheer heaviness is concerned, the quintet leaves bomb craters in its wake. Except for the brief instrumental, "Collapse", "Gold Becomes Sacrifice" continue...

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Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist Writing Material For LINDSAY LOHAN

Former EVANSCENCE guitarist Ben Moody is working with Lindsay Lohan on material for her second solo album, according to People magazine. The follow-up to Lohan's "Speak" debut (2004) is expected sometime next year. Moody is currently puting the finishing touches on his first solo album, "Can't Regre...

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FACE DOWN: 'The Will to Power' Artwork, Release Date Revealed

FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro, have posted the following message on their official web site: "We mastered the [new] album ['The Will to Power'] last week and it sounds totally out of this world. Bonecrushing heaviness and all the clarity you cou...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'The Electric Guitar Is Still A Developing Instrument'

Modern Guitars Magazine recently conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. An excerpt from the chat follows: Modern Guitars Magazine: If I may quote you, you state: "I don't think anyone can actually teach someone how to play guitar. The desire should come from inside...

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NILE, HYPOCRISY, SOILENT GREEN, RAGING SPEEDHORN: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

NILE will be teaming up with HYPOCRISY, SOILENT GREEN, RAGING SPEEDHORN, DECAPITATED and WITH PASSION for the "Annihilation of the Wicked" North American tour beginning in early January 2006. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jan. 12 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues Jan. 13 - Houston, TX @ En...