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VENOM Frontman: 'This Is The Devil's Music, Apparently, So Let's Make It So'

Stevie Chick of UK's The Guardian recently conducted an interview with VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant. A few excerpts from the chat follow. On whether he sees any parallels between the absurd events chronicled in "This Is Spinal Tap" and the experiences enjoyed by VENOM: Cronos: "That movie was...
June 27, 2008
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Reunited FORBIDDEN: Maribor Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN performing on June 24, 2008 at Stuk in Maribor, Slovenia can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "shoufer"). As previously reported, FORBIDDEN has tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:I...
June 25, 2008
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SACRIFICE: Classic 'The Exorcism' 1985 Demo Available For Download

The 1985 eight-song "The Exorcism" demo cassette by influential Toronto thrashers SACRIFICE has been made available for download at the Bazillion Points metal demo blog. According to the blog post, "[SACRIFICE] had quickly absorbed all the nuances of SLAYER's 'Hell Awaits', and pressed the accelerat...
June 25, 2008
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Y&T Frontman Says 'In Rock We Trust' Lineup Hasn't Been 'Finalized' Yet

According to Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, the lineup for the band's proposed "In Rock We Trust" U.S. tour has not been "finalized" yet and probably won't be officially announced for the next few weeks. The trek, which was announced earlier today by the FATAL SMILE camp as featuring Y&T, ENUF...
June 24, 2008
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LIZZY BORDEN Frontman Promises 'Special Set' For BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Appearance

Long-running California metallers LIZZY BORDEN will perform at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany on Saturday, June 28. Commented the band's frontman/namesake: "It's been nine years since we played the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Germany. We've got a special set planned for the fe...
June 24, 2008
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Y&T, ENUFF Z'NUFF, BULLETBOYS, FATAL SMILE To Team Up For 'In Rock We Trust' Tour

Y&T, ENUFF Z'NUFF, BULLETBOYS and FATAL SMILE will team up for the "In Rock We Trust" U.S. tour this fall. The trek is expected to kick off on October 5 and run through November 10. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. Locomotive Records released the two-DVD/CD set "Live: One Hot Night...
June 24, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Announces New Zealand Date

British rock heavyweights DEF LEPPARD have been confirmed to play Auckland, New Zealand's Vector Arena on Friday, November 14. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 9 at www.ticketmaster.co.nz. DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world tour for its new album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" in wha...
June 23, 2008
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ICED EARTH: 'The Crucible Of Man' Release Dates Announced

ICED EARTH's new full-length studio album, "The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)", will be released through SPV Records on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: September 5 Rest of Europe: September 8 USA, Canada: September 9 "The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" c...
June 18, 2008
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Y&T: More Tour Dates Announced

Legendary California hard rockers Y&T have scheduled the following dates: Jun. 19 - Osaka, Japan - Shangrila Jun. 20 - Nagoya, Japan - E.L.L. Jun. 21 - Kawasaki, Japan - Club Citta Jun. 22 - Kawasaki, Japan - Club Citta Jul. 12 - Boerne, TX - Javelina Harley Davidson Festival Jul. 19 - Modesto,...
June 16, 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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ICED EARTH: North American Tour Dates Announced

ICED EARTH has confirmed sixteen North American tour dates for the fall of 2008 that will take the band to all corners of the United States, including New York, Florida, Oregon, and California. Joining the band as special guests are INTO ETERNITY and SAVIOURS. For the dates listed below, ICED EARTH...
June 12, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: 'C'Mon C'Mon' Single To Be Released On 12" Vinyl Picture Disc

DEF LEPPARD will release the second single from the "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" album, "C'Mon C'Mon", on July 14. The single, which will be released only on 12" vinyl picture disc, is available for pre-order from Amazon.com. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world...
June 12, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD To Team Up With CHEAP TRICK For Australian Tour

British rock heavyweights DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world tour for their new album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" in what will be their first visit since 1992. The tour will kick off with a mighty big bang in Perth with a huge outdoor show on Friday, October 31. To celebrate the ban...
June 11, 2008
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ICED EARTH: New Album Artwork Revealed

ICED EARTH's official web site. IcedEarth.com, has posted the cover art (see below) for the band's forthcoming full-length studio album, "The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)", which continues where their 2007 release, "Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part I)" left off. "The Crucible...
June 10, 2008
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Reunited FORBIDDEN: Video Interview, Performance Footage From San Francisco Available

Reality Check TV has posted a seven-minute video clip featuring interview and performance footage of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN recorded on February 29, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco. Watch the clip below. As previously reported, FORBIDDEN has tapped Mark He...
June 8, 2008