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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Hard At Work On New OHM: Album

OHM:, the project of former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland, is hard at work on its third studio effort, due later in the year. According to a press release, the new material is being described as "slightly heavier, but still very much still uniquely OHM:" Songtitles set to appear on the as-yet-unti...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman: 'Unholy Alliance' Was 'Best Tour We've Ever Done In Our Lives'

Lizar Borowski of Imhotep recently conducted an interview with CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live" CD/DVD: "I'm pretty happy about it. We worked very hard on it, I think the gig was really good,...

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OZZFEST Announces STATIC-X As Final Main-Stage Act On This Summer's Tour

Ozzfest alumni STATIC-X is the last band to join the Ozzfest revolution by signing on for this year's historic "Freefest." They, along with OZZY OSBOURNE, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and others, will give fans the rock experience of their lives at a price that's hard to beat. As previously announced, the...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Celebrates 5 Years/50 Shows On 'Rock 50'

The June 9 episode of "Rock 50" with Bill Ward will mark the beginning of year number six of his monthly co-hosting duties on "Rock 50". This Saturday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on WPMD.org (a college radio station at Cerritos College in California),celebrate "The Best of Bill Ward's Rock...

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CIRCUS OF POWER: Video Interview Available

A short video interview with CIRCUS OF POWER's Alex Mitchell (vocals) and Marc Frappier (bass),conducted by Reality Check TV, has been posted online at YouTube. CIRCUS OF POWER has announced a "20th anniversary show" in Los Angeles at The Knitting Factory on June 1. The concert will be the first in...

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W.A.S.P.: Paris Concert Photos Available

A number of high-quality photos of W.A.S.P. perfoming live at the Elysée Montmartre in Paris, France on May 6, 2007 have been posted online at www.metalchroniques.fr. W.A.S.P.'s setlist was as follows: 01. Medley: On Your Knees / Electric Circus / Hate to Love Me 02. L.O.V.E. Machine 03. Wild Child...

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MACHINE MEN Issues Statement On EARTHSHAKER ROADSHOCK Tour Cancellation

Finnish melodic metal act MACHINE MEN has issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of the Earthshaker Roadshock tour — featuring FINNTROLL, TAROT, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, AFTER FOREVER, MACHINE MEN and ALL ENDS — following Friday night's concert (May 4) in Nürnberg, Germany: "Un...

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OCTOBER FILE Announces New Drummer

U.K. hardcore act OCTOBER FILE has announced the addition of drummer John Watt. The band is currently working on material for its new album, entitled "Holy Armour from the Jaws of God". The follow-up to last year's "Hallowed be thy Army" EP may include a special guest appearance on vocals by KILLING...

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SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY Completes Work On Debut EP

SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY, the Tampa, Florida-based grindcore act featuring former members of BODIES IN THE GEARS OF THE APPARATUS, DEHUMANIZED, FILTH PORN and LEPROSY, will release its debut EP, "Subhuman Empire", this summer via Debello Recordings. "'Subhuman Empire' will featur...

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SPARZANZA Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Swedish hard rockers SPARZANZA have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AEROSMITH (US) AFTER FOREVER (NL) ALL ENDS (S) AMON AMARTH (S) ANDROMEDA (S) A...

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ADAGIO Guitarist Jams With MARTY FRIEDMAN In Paris

Guitarist Stéphan Forté of the French progressive metallers ADAGIO and former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman met at the final show of Friedman's solo tour in Paris and played together in the afternoon for almost two hours. Stephan says, "Marty is a very, very cool person, very humble, and of cour...

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Former MERCYFUL FATE Drummer Doesn't Rule Out Reunion

Former MERCYFUL FATE drummer Kim Ruzz has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "A few words from depths of Hamlets, Denmark. "Kim Ruzz will in a moment appear in front of you in the form of written words. So if you are a true MERCYFUL FATE fan be seated and enjoy. Hello there great to ...

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SAVAGE CIRCUS Explains European Concert Cancellations

SAVAGE CIRCUS, the German/Swedish band featuring former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch and PERSUADER members Jens Karlsson (vocals, guitar) and Emil Norberg (lead guitar),announced last week that it has cancelled the remaining dates on its European tour with CIRCLE II CIRCLE and TOMORROW'S EV...

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NILE: New Album To Arrive In July

Nuclear Blast Records has set a July 20 German release date (July 23 in the rest of Europe) for the new NILE album, entitled "Ithyphallic". The CD was recorded at Sound Lab Studios in Columbia, South Carolina with producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE) and engineer Bob Moore. Son...

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MACHINE MEN: Video Footage From Helsinki Concert Available

Video footage of Finnish melodic metal act MACHINE MEN performing at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland on March 24, 2007 has been posted at YouTube. MACHINE MEN's new album, "Circus of Fools", recently entered the Finnish chart at position No. 8. The group's "No Talk without the Giant" single debuted on...