Australia's LORD, who rose from the ashes of DUNGEON after its dissolution in late 2005, has posted its cover of PANTERA's "Shattered" at this location. The song will be included on the upcoming "The Art of Shredding - A Tribute to Dime" tribute CD to PANTERA's late great guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, featuring ...
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Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have posted the cover artwork for their new album, "Warball", at this location. Due in October via Mascot Records, the CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Geoff Thorpe and Juan J. Orteaga and includes lead-guitar contributions from Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) ...
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You don't get to be a respected journeyman like DEREK SHERINIAN without making a few friends along the way — or without having the chops to execute stop-on-a-dime stylistic changes and make yourself sound convincing. "Blood of the Snake" goes all over the place, with a little something for everyone, and a veritable Who's Who ...
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German metallers SACRED STEEL have set the tentative track listing for their sixth album, "Hammer of Destruction", due on November 10 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at the Spiderhouse studio in Lütte (near Berlin) with legendary producer Harris Johns (VOIVOD, HELLOWEEN, ST. VITUS, DEPRESSIVE AGE, SODOM, KREATOR). Mixing took place at the Music ...
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Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have completed work on their new album, "Warball", due in October via Mascot Records. The CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Geoff Thorpe and Juan J. Orteaga and includes lead-guitar contributions from Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) and Thaen Rassmussen (ANVIL CHORUS). The group's ...
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Due to ongoing circumstances and issues in vocalist Dan Tyrantor's personal life, he has resigned from Chicago's USURPER. The remaining four members will indefinately continue as a four-piece, with guitarist Rick Scythe and bassist Jon Necromancer taking over the vocal duties. USURPER is still confirmed and will perform at both the Minneapolis Mayhem 3 festival ...
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PLANET STORM is the name of a brand-new project formed by the guitar duo of Ronny Blylod (DESTYNATION) and Johannes Forsberg (AMETHYST). Launched in June 2006, the project is said to be "a progressive and neo-classical band wich will be fronted by two vocalists." So far, only one singer's identity has been revealed: Ronny Hemlin ...
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Araceli Esparza of the Pasadena Star-News has issued the following report: They're calling it "Slaughterfest" and promising concertgoers will "bleed metal" at the Whittier Community Theatre [in Whittier, California] later this month. Promoters Castle Black Productions, along with Sam Ash and Guitar Center music stores, have booked seven heavy metal bands, including GRAVE ...
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As part of his month-long Bananiversary Celebration, rock 'n' roll comic C.C. Banana spoke with guitarist Eddie Ojeda about his current projects and the possible future of TWISTED SISTER. A few excerpts from the interview follow: C.C. Banana: Eddie, what are you currently up to? Eddie Ojeda: "Well, I have a solo CD out now ...
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Bassist Dave Starr of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS has posted the following message on the band's official forum: "VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe is in the hospital here in Alameda, Ca. with an infection in his appendix and he is waiting for surgery. If anyone would like to send him ...
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MYTHIASIN, the band fronted by former STEEL PROPHET vocalist Rick Mythiasin, has commenced the recording sessions for its debut album, tentatively due before the end of the year through an as-yet-undisclosed label. The drum tracks for the song "The Truth" were completed last Sunday (July 23). Other songtitles set to appear on the CD include ...
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Swedish metallers SABATON have replaced SAVAGE CIRCUS on the billing of the Gates of Metal festival, set to take place August 4-5 at at Folkets Park in Hultsfred, Sweden. The lineup is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS DEATHSTARS DESTRUCTION DISMEMBER HAMMERFALL HELLOWEEN LUMSK MACHINE MEN MAYHEM MINISTRY NAGLFAR NARNIA ONE MAN ...
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STEEL PROPHET founders Steve Kachinsky (guitar) and Vince Dennis (bass) are currently working on new songs, according to a posting on the group's official web site. "In addition to that, the band has a HUGE surprise in store for their fans, but it's just too big to reveal right now!" the posting adds. STEEL PROPHET's ...
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Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have changed the projected title of their new album to "Warball" from the previously announced "Sonic Rebellion". The CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Juan J. Orteaga and includes guitarists Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) and Thaen Rassmussen. The group's first CD with new ...
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California-based metallers AGENT STEEL have inked a deal with Holland's Mascot Records. The band is currently recording its new album for a tentative early 2007 release. A European tour with labelmates VICIOUS RUMORS is expected to kick off in March. Commented guitarist Juan Garcia: "The recording of the new album is coming along great vocals ...
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Chicago's USURPER is currently preparing songs for their sixth full-length album, which they plan to record in early 2007 for a summer release through Earache Records. The album is currently untitled but some new songtitles include "Talons of Steel", "Planet of the Humans" and "Rebel Wolf". In other news, USURPER has posted photos of its ...
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The reunited HELSTAR has been confirmed as the headlining act for the 2006 California Burning Star Metal Fest, set to take place August 5-6 at The Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, CA. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, August 5 (show starts at 1:00 p.m.): HELSTAR NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS NIHILIST CAGE WITHER ...
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DEADLY BLESSING, FAITH FACTOR and RAVENSTHORN (from Chicago) are among the confirmed acts for the Iron and Steel festival, set to take place January 5-6, 2007 at The Pirate's Den in Gloucester, New Jersey. Described as "South Jersey's first true metal fest," Iron and Steel will also feature a reunion of the acclaimed New Jersey ...
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The organizers of the Minneapolis Mayhem 3 festival, which is set to take place August 25-26 at the Star Central in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have issued the following update: "Mayhem Productions has announced [that] due to the previous scheduling of their JAG PANZER's guitarist [Chris Broderick] to perform with NEVERMORE on the same date (August 25) ...
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VANDEN PLAS, SAVAGE CIRCUS and INSOMNIUM have been confirmed for the sixth annual Bloodstock Festival, set to be held September 29-30 at the Assembly Rooms in Derby, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, September 29: Main Hall: PRIMAL FEAR AXEL RUDI PELL SAVAGE CIRCUS MAJESTY MARSHALL LAW Darwin Suite: TO-MERA EDEN ...
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WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has finalized the track listing for his sophomore solo album, "Fang Bang", due on September 12 via Restless Records/Rykodisc. The follow-up to 2005's "Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying and the Dead" was mixed by Bob Marlette, who has previously worked with such artists as BLACK SABBATH, ALICE COOPER and KISS. "Fang ...
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Australian Guitar magazine recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. An excerpt from the chat follows: Australian Guitar: Recently you contributed to Paul Stanley's (KISS) solo record. Can you tell us about that? Kulick: "Well, you know, it was kind of unusual how I got involved. First ...
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According to a posting on the WEDNESDAY 13 fan site Look What The Zombies Dragged In From The Grave!, WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has lined up the following dates as part of his "Till Death Do Us Party" U.S. tour: Jul. 28 - Planet Rock - Jacksonville, NC Jul. 29 - Planet Rock - ...
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ORANGE GOBLIN and LUNARMILE (the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie, daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) have been confirmed for the Hellacaust indoor metal festival at The Sanctuary in Birmingham, England on Sunday, November 5. Other bands set to appear include MITHRAS, CONQUEST OF STEEL, SEASON'S END, EXPLODER, HEADLESS CROSS, and MUSTA TALVI. Tickets ...
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Does anyone really need another SAXON live album? If you're a diehard fan, then the answer is a resounding "Yes!" Others may prefer 1982's "The Eagle Has Landed" for the early lineup and exclusively classic material or 1996's "The Eagle Has Landed Pt. II" for a relatively broad career retrospective. Still, each of the three ...
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Cincinnati Ohio's straight-edge hardcore heavyweights SUFFOCATE FASTER have inked a deal with 1981 Records. The group's new album, "Don't Kill The Messenger", is scheduled for release on September 19. Commented 1981 Records co-owner Cliff Wiener: "We're excited to be aligned with such hardworking musicians and look forward to destroying the world together!" The follow-up to ...
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DESTRUCTION and PARAGON have been confirmed for the Gates of Metal festival, set to take place August 4-5 at at Folkets Park in Hultsfred, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS DEATHSTARS DESTRUCTION DISMEMBER HAMMERFALL HELLOWEEN LUMSK MACHINE MEN MAYHEM MINISTRY NAGLFAR NARNIA ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD ...
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NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS, the new band fronted by original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin, have been confirmed for the Burning Star Festival, set to take place August 5-6 at The Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, CA. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Saturday, August 5, 2006: HELSTAR NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS (9:30 p.m.) CAGE ...
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Swedish melodic death metal band ZONARIA — who recently completed a European tour with IMPALED NAZARENE — have posted two tracks from their upcoming single, 'Rendered in Vain", on their MySpace profile. Check out the songs "Rendered in Vain" and "Attending Annihilation" at this location. "Rendered in Vain" was mixed by Jonas Kjellgren ...
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STIKKI FYKK, the long-running "nasty dirty glam thrash rock" from Germany featuring Dr. Vinnie Stikk (a.k.a. Andreas Preisig, owner of Battle Cry Records), Baron Carloz (a.k.a. Eren Eraslan, former guitar player of STORMRIDER), Sergeant Ryan Vixxen (a.k.a. Mathias Czop, former guitar player for STORMRIDER), Corporal Ver-Kehr (a.k.a. Kai Schindelar of LANFEAR and SACRED STEEL), Michael ...
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