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THERION To Release Six-Disc DVD/CD Set In May

Sweden's THERION will be issuing a six-disc DVD/CD set, entitled "Celebrators of Becoming", on May 5. The package will include four DVDs and two audio discs. It will be available in two versions, one luxury digipak version in a slip case and one cheaper version, but both will contain all discs. The...
March 9, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE, SYMPHONY X, EDGUY, OBITUARY, ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

QUEENSRŸCHE, SYMPHONY X, EDGUY, OBITUARY, VICTORY and ARCH ENEMY have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ARCH ENEMY ASIA B...
March 6, 2006
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ASIA, VANDEN PLAS, THE QUILL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival

ASIA, VANDEN PLAS, and THE QUILL have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ASIA BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC F...
February 24, 2006
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HENRY ROLLINS Slams MAXIM Magazine: Audio Available

A short audio clip of punk-rock icon Henry Rollins giving a verbal lashing to a writer from Maxim magazine — which is frequently accused of objectification of women — has been posted online at Blender.com. Rollins recently made headlines after he was placed under investigation by the Australian gove...
February 24, 2006
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HENRY ROLLINS Talks About Terror Accusation

Henry Rollins recently spoke to MTV.com about the controversy surrounding his most recent trip to Australia. On the flight from New Zealand, Rollins said he was reading a copy of Wall Street Journal correspondent Ahmed Rashid's book "Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia". The man sittin...
February 21, 2006
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HENRY ROLLINS Cited As 'Possible Threat' By Australian Government

According to News.com.au, American punk rock icon and writer Henry Rollins was reported to the National Security hotline during his recent Australian tour because of a book he was reading on a flight to Brisbane. A furious Rollins was informed he was "nominated as a possible threat" for reading "Jih...
February 18, 2006
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UFO, ANDY SCOTT'S SWEET, GOTTHARD Confirmed For Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival

UFO, ANDY SCOTT'S SWEET and GOTTHARD have been confirmed for Rock of Ages, a new festival series set up by the organizers of the German hard rock and heavy metal festival Bang Your Head!!! The event is set to take place July 28-29 in Seebronn (close to Rottenburg),Germany and will feature appearanc...
February 13, 2006
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CLOUDSCAPE: 'Almost' Done Recording Sophomore Album

Swedish metallers CLOUDSCAPE entered RoastingHouse studio in Malmö, in late December with producers Anders "Theo" Theander and Pontus Lindmark to begin recording their sophomore album, "Crimson Skies", tentatively due in Europe in June 2006 via Metal Heaven. Artwork will be handled by Mattias Norén....
February 4, 2006
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MARILYN MANSON To Call 'Action!' This Summer

Launch Radio Networks reports: Cameras will roll this summer on MARILYN MANSON's first film as a director, called "Phantasmagoria - The Visions of Lewis Carroll". According to HorrorChannel.com, the film will be shot in Europe. Manson will play the title character, who was the author of "Alice In Wo...
February 1, 2006
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ELDRITCH: Hometown Showcase Announced

Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH have posted the following message on their official web site: "The official release date for [ELDRITCH's sixth album] 'Neighbourhell' will be February 24th in Europe and March 14th in U.S.A. For the other countries like Asia, South America, Australi...
January 30, 2006
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SHAAMAN Frontman Joins Forces With EYES OF SHIVA For Japanese TV Appearance

Vocalist André Matos (SHAAMAN, ex-ANGRA) and the Brazilian band EYES OF SHIVA recently teamed up to record an in-studio live performance for the Japanese show "Agenda+", which airs on IPC TV. Matos and EYES OF SHIVA played several songs on the program, including "Kamisama", a tribute to the legendar...
January 24, 2006
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HELLOWEEN Tour Manager Addresses BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors

HELLOWEEN's tour manager, Kosta Zafiriou of Bottom Row Promotion, has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "My name is Kosta. I am the tour manager of HELLOWEEN on their 'Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy World Tour 2005/2006'. "After reading some of the postings on Blabbermouth, I re...
January 23, 2006
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Islamic Officials In Malaysia Ban 'Black Metal' Music

The Jerusalem Post has issued the following report: Islamic officials in Malaysia ruled Monday that "black metal" music was unacceptable for Muslims, saying it can cause listeners to rebel against religion. Black metal is akin to hard rock music, but often uses occult imagery and lyrics. It emerged...
January 23, 2006
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F5: 'Dissidence' Video Available; Tour Dates Announced

F5, the new Phoenix-based band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, ex-SICK SPEED vocalist Dale Steele, drummer David Small, and guitarists Steve Conley and John Davis, have made available an e-card containing the group's video for the track "Dissidence" at this location. The song comes...
January 17, 2006
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EYES OF SHIVA: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances By SHAAMAN, ANGRA Members

Brazil's EYES OF SHIVA have uploaded tracks from their upcoming album, "Deep", at www.myspace.com/eyesofshiva. The CD, which features guest appearances by Andre Matos (vocals) and Hugo Mariutti (guitar) from SHAAMAN and Fabio Laguna (keyboards) from ANGRA, reportedly focuses on the current political...
January 12, 2006