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ROBERT PLANT: North American Release Date Announced For 'Mighty Rearranger'
Sanctuary Records has set a May 3 North American release date for the new solo album from former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant. Credited to Plant and his current band the STRANGE SENSATION, "Mighty Rearranger" is his first studio work since 2002's "Dreamland". According to Billboard.com, "Might...February 17, 2005
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MORGANA LEFAY: 'Grand Materia' Track Listing Revealed
Swedish "heavy doom progressive" band MORGANA LEFAY have set the tentative track listing for their new album, "Grand Materia", due on April 18 via Black Mark Records. The follow-up to 2000's "SOS" (released under the LEFAY band moniker) is said to be a concept album about Nicholas Flamel, an 14th ce...February 17, 2005
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SCORPIONS Extend Record Contract, Prepare To Release DVD
Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS have extended their record contract with the German branch of Sony/BMG and are said to be putting the finishing touches on a "best of" DVD, tentatively due late spring/early summer. In addition, the group are said to be planning a new album release in the fall,...February 11, 2005
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AFTER ALL Sign With Germany's DOCKYARD 1
Belgium's AFTER ALL have signed a multi-album deal with Dockyard 1, the new German company formed by Dirk Putzke, Christine Stephan (both ex-Sanctuary/Noise Records) and Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR). The CD version of the new AFTER ALL album, "The Vermin Breed", will be released on March 21. German lab...February 10, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Refuses To Drop 'Hitler' Song From Upcoming Album
According to an article in the Finnish daily newspaper Iltalehti, STRATOVARIUS' record label is refusing to allow the group to release a newly recorded track featuring a sampled speech by Adolf Hitler. The song, entitled "Hitler", was recently recorded by the group for inclusion on their next album....February 10, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY To Play Three New Songs On MOTÖRHEAD Tour
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We got a new album ['In the Arms of God'] coming out April 5 [via Sanctuary] and a tour starting March 9, 2005. It looks like this trip with the mighty MOTÖRHEAD will be around seve...February 10, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD And CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Officially Announce Joint U.S. Tour
The immortal MOTÖRHEAD and mighty CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will hit the road for a North American tour in spring 2005. MOTÖRHEAD — celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a third career Grammy Award nomination — makes a triumphant return to these shores after a 2004 fall tour was canceled due...February 9, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER: Solo Album Update
Joe Siegler of BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com has posted the following update on the new solo album from SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, entitled "Ohmwork": "'Ohmwork' has a current release projection of April 2005 (the exact date is not set yet). The album will be released by Sanctuary. Th...February 8, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD First Segment Of 'The Making Of Alien' Posted
The maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD will embark on a massive U.S. headlining tour this spring with THE AGONY SCENE, MISERY SIGNALS and REFLUX in the support slots. The trek kicks off on April 5 and will make a stop at the legendary New England Metal and Hardcore Fest on April 23. Th...February 8, 2005
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DRAGONFORCE Announce Festival Appearances With IRON MAIDEN
London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE have announced the first of their major summer live appearances with IRON MAIDEN. The dates are as follows: May 29 - Mystic Festival @ Stadium Slaski - Chorzow, POL Jun. 11 - Gods Of Metal Festival @ Parco Nord Open Air Arena - Bologna, ITA Jun. 21...February 7, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD/CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: More U.S. Dates Announced
More dates have been confirmed for the forthcoming MOTÖRHEAD/CORROSION OF CONFORMITY U.S. tour, which is scheduled to begin in early March. The tour is shaping up as follows: Mar. 09 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom Mar. 11 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Mar. 12 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's Blu...February 5, 2005
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CAMP FREDDY Resume Work On Debut Album
CAMP FREDDY, the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, and vocalist Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan),have resum...February 2, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY To Master New Album This Week
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY are scheduled to master their new album, "In the Arms of God", at Sterling Sound in New York City this week, according to an online posting by guitarist Woody Weatherman. As previously reported, "In the Arms of God" — which is also known by its Spanish-language equivalent, "E...February 1, 2005
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AXL ROSE Publishing Deal Fuels GUNS N' ROSES Feud
The Associated Press is reporting that rock recluse Axl Rose has signed a multimillion dollar publishing deal, and that isn't sitting well with his former GUNS N' ROSES bandmates. The deal with music powerhouse Sanctuary Group covers both the back catalogue, which includes hits such as "Sweet Child...February 1, 2005
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DEBASE Split With SANCTUARY, Seek New Label Home
Swedish metallers DEBASE have posted the following message on their official web site: "Due to changes in the structure of Sanctuary/Noise Records, we can now announce that DEBASE will not continue the partnership on their next album. DEBASE is currently in the studio working on the new material and...January 31, 2005