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U.D.O. Recruits Temporary Bassist

U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, has tapped ex-VANIZE/MAJESTY bassist Marcus Bielenberg as the temporary replacement for Fitty Weinhold, who is currently unable to perform with the group "for private reasons." Bielenberg played with U.D.O. last weekend at the...

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RAGE: Russian Tour Dates Announced

German power metallers RAGE will embark on the "Metal Firestorm" tour of Russia in November. The dates are as follows: Nov. 06 - Moscow - Apelsin-Club Nov. 07 - Nizhniy Novgorod - [to be announced] Nov. 08 - Vladimir - [to be announced] Nov. 10 - Ryazan - [to be announced] Nov. 11 - Tula ...

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MARILYN MANSON Talks About SLAYER Tour, Politics And 'Eat Me, Drink Me'

Aaron Detroit of SuicideGirls.com recently conducted an interview with Marilyn Manson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: SuicideGirls.com: SLAYER fans are kind of notorious for not being super kind to the bands that play with them. How are you going to handle that? Manson: Well, I think tha...

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35 Percent Of Heavy Metal Songs Have Satanic Content: Expert

The Interfax Russian news agency reports that most heavy metal songs are about murder and suicide, according to the Serbsky State Research Center for Social and Forensic Psychiatry professor Fyodor Kondratyev. "Having researched 700 most popular heavy metal songs revealed that half of them is about...

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CLUTCH Frontman NEIL FALLON: 'We're Not Making Money Selling Records'

In a brand new, exclusive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, CLUTCH vocalist/guitarist Neil Fallon discusses the band's latest album, "From Beale Street To Oblivion", touring with MOTÖRHEAD, the band's longevity, as well as the possibilities of a long-rumored DVD from the band. Also covere...

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U.D.O., PRIMAL FEAR: First European Tour Dates Announced

U.D.O., the band led by legendary ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, and PRIMAL FEAR will team up for a European co-headlining tour this fall. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 13 - NL - Geleen Hanenhof Oct. 15 - I - Milan Alcatraz Oct. 16 - I - Rome Alpheus Oct. 20 - E ...

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REVEREND BIZARRE, SOLSTICE To Appear On 'Knock 'Em Down To Size' 7" Compilation

REVEREND BIZARRE, SOLSTICE and UPWARDS OF ENDTIME are among the bands that are scheduled to appear on the "Knock 'Em Down To Size" 7" compilation, due later this summer/early fall via Germany's Metal Coven Records. The track listing for the effort is as follows: * REVEREND BIZARRE (FIN) "Odinn's Men...

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ANJ, ARIA, CHERNUI OBELISK To Take Part In Bulgaria's 'Russian Metal Fest'

According to Metal Best BG, the first-ever "Russian Metal Fest" will be held at the Kaliakra stadium in Kavarna, Bulgaria on August 16. Bands scheduled to perform include ARIA, CHERNUI OBELISK, MASTER and ANJ. Tickets are available from NDK (Sofia),Sport Palace (Varna),all the "Na Tumno" stores in...

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METALLICA Concert In Moscow: 160 Drunks Apprehended

According to Russia-ic.com, METALLICA gave their second concert at Luzhniki sports complex in Moscow on Wednesday (July 18) as part of thier European tour Sick Of The Studio '07. The band's first concert in the Russian capital took place in 1991, also featuring AC/DC and PANTERA (documented in the "...

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TEXTURES Announces New Bassist

Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES have announced the addition of bassist Remko Tielemans (ISLE OF MAN, 37 STABWOUNDZ) to the group's ranks. "He's a skilled musician, an open-minded guy and he's blessed with a crazy stage performance," the band writes on its web site. TEXTURES made its live debut...

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JOE SATRIANI: 'Surfing With The Alien' Reissue EPK Available

A new JOE SATRIANI EPK (Electronic Press Kit) in support of the 20th anniversary reissue of his "Surfing with the Alien" LP — due in stores August 7 — is available at this this location (Quicktime required). "Surfing with the Alien" was the album that ignited Joe Satriani's career as a solo performe...

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RAVEN: Working Title For New Album Revealed

Legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN has set "Walk through Fire" as the tentative title of its new album. The band is scheduled to return to the studio on July 9 to resume recording the CD, which is expected in late 2007/early 2008. RAVEN last year recorded four new tracks — "Against Th...

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Former OVERKILL Drummer Discusses 'Born In The Basement' DVD

Dawn of TheMetalWeb.com recently conducted an interview with former OVERKILL drummer Rat Skates about a number of topics, including his new DVD, "Born in the Basement". An excerpt from the chat follows: TheMetalWeb.com: I have to say that I loved "Born in the Basement"! It brought back so many memor...

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HIGH ON FIRE Announces European Tour Dates

HIGH ON FIRE has announced the first European dates in support of itw brand new album, "Death Is This Communion". The Oakland, CA trio will tour through the U.K. and mainland Europe in early September prior to their recently announced North American tour. Joining HIGH ON FIRE in the United Kingdom w...

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THE SKUDS To Release Limited-Edition CD/EP Through MOSHPIT TRAGEDY RECORDS

Beer-fuelled crust punks THE SKUDS have announced plans to release an alternate CD version of their upcoming "Hellbound" seven-inch via Moshpit Tragedy Records' DIY Series. Limited to 100 hand-numbered and screenprinted copies in a mini-vinyl sleeve, "Hellbound +1" will also feature a new and as-of-...