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HALLOWEEN Parts Ways With Guitarist
Detroit metallers HALLOWEEN have issued the following update: "Due to a difference in artistic vision, HALLOWEEN and Donny Allen [guitar] have decided to part ways. Donny has been a staple in this band for over 16 years and we love him like a brother, he will always be family and we hope the best fo...June 22, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About His Early Songwriting Contributions To Band
Stalker magazine recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Stalker: What band were you in prior to the formation of JUDAS PRIEST? Atkins: Late 1968, I was in a band I named THE CHAPTERS OF LIFE, but our agency thought the...June 22, 2008
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THE QUIREBOYS: 'The Best Of' Two-CD Collection Out Now
EMI Records has just released "The Best Of" from THE QUIREBOYS, a double CD of material from the band's EMI-era recordings. It contains many previously unreleased tracks and rarities and is available at a budget price. "The Best Of" track listing: Disc 1: 01. 7 O'Clock 02. Pretty Girls 03. How Do Yo...June 17, 2008
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DROWNING POOL, Former Singer Trade Barbs Over Split; Video Available
Ex-DROWNING POOL and current AM CONSPIRACY singer Jason "Gong" Jones slammed his former bandmates during a recent interview with Altitude, stating about his departure from the group, "I left DROWNING POOL because I wasn't really getting paid for the work I was doing at all whatsoever and wasn't real...June 14, 2008
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ALESTORM Parts Ways With Drummer
Guitarist Gavin Harper of the Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM has issued the following update: "I'm very sad to report that [Ian] Wilson [drums] has informed us last night that he is unable to continue in ALESTORM due to a heavy touring schedule and a career that unfortunately leaves little...June 14, 2008
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BREAKER: New Song Posted Online
Cleveland metal band BREAKER has posted a new song titled "Black Light Ark" at this location. The track comes off the group's forthcoming "Peace Love Death" CD (Auburn Records),which will be released in Europe to coincide with the group's appearance at the Bang Your Head!!! festival (June 26-28 in...June 13, 2008
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ENDORPHINS Calls It Quits
Toronto-based metal quartet ENDORPHINS has issued the following update: "We have all traveled this journey together which is why we feel the need to share our most recent news with you. We have been together for over 10 years and we've accomplished many goals and obstacles such as writing, recording...June 10, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Members Release Open 'Thank You' Letter To TIMO TOLKKI
STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jrg Michael (drums) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) have issued the following open letter to guitarist Timo Tolkki, who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name. "Dear Timo, we thank you for the w...June 9, 2008
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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Frontman STEVE TUCKER Quits LOWA, Reportedly 'Retires' From Music
LOWA, the new band featuring ex-GRIP INC./ HEATHEN bassist Jason VieBrooks and former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD drummer Steve Jacobs, has parted ways with former MORBID ANGEL bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker. According to a posting on the LOWA MySpace page, "Steve Tucker has decided that this was the right...June 6, 2008
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JAG PANZER: 'Chain Of Command' Released On Limited-Edition Vinyl
Night Of The Vinyl Dead has released JAG PANZER's "Chain Of Command" album on limited-edition (350 hand-numbered copies) "yellow explosion" vinyl. The LP, which was originally released on CD in 2004 via Century Media Records, features the following track listing: Side A: 01. Prelude - Chain Of Comma...June 6, 2008
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist Says His Comments About DISTURBED Were Misinterpreted
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has responded to what he claims was the media's misinterpretation of his comments regarding what he witnessed at one of DISTURBED's soundchecks. "[They were] practicing where they were going to walk and when they were going to put their leg up on the m...June 6, 2008
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METALLICA: New Album First Listen
Bob Mulhouse of The Quietus was one of a number of UK-based heavy rock writers who were given a preview of six tracks from the upcoming METALLICA album. The listening session took place on Wednesday (June 4) in London, with representatives from Rock Sound, Kerrang! and Metal Hammer also present. Mul...June 6, 2008
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DISTURBED Guitarist: 'Our Fans Know That We've Been Dedicated To Them'
Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Ultimate-Guitar.com: The new album "Indestructible" is a lot darker and heavier sounding than previous efforts was that due to the darker lyrical subject...June 5, 2008
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BREAKER: 'Peace Love Death' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Legendary underground Cleveland metal band BREAKER will release its new CD, "Peace Love Death" (Auburn Records),in Europe to coincide with the group's appearance at the Bang Your Head!!! festival (June 26-28 in Germany) and in North America on July 8. The collection features twelve tracks four bran...June 5, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says New YNGWIE MALMSTEEN CD Is Turning Out 'Killer'
Acclaimed heavy metal singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I have finished my vocals on the new YNGWIE CD and it's gonna be a killer CD. I had a blast in the studio with him good times! We will be s...June 5, 2008
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