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RAGE Announces New Drummer

German power metallers RAGE have announced the addition of drummer André Hilgers (AXXIS, SILENT FORCE) to the group's ranks. "During [the recording sessions for] the Nuclear Blast anniversary album, we were very surprised how perfectly André's style matched our new song, 'Terrified'," the group writ...

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Beloved… I Caught You When You Fell

First of all, let's give CRIES HANNAH a little credit. In an age where most Christian bands choose an ambiguous and vague way to express themselves, these Missouri natives are about as direct as it gets in expressing their faith. It's also nice to read, in their MySpace mission statement (and if tha...

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THE ACACIA STRAIN Parts Ways With Guitarist

Fresh off supporting THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD and FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW along with Prosthetic labelmates LIGHT THIS CITY, Massachusetts' THE ACACIA STRAIN has returned home before hitting the road again in January and February. Stated vocalist Vincent Bennett: "The Daniel [Dan Daponde, guit...

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KILLINGBIRD Announces Los Angeles-Area Dates

Los Angeles sleaze/hard rockers KILLINGBIRD, featuring SCUM OF THE EARTH guitarist Skyla Talon, have announced three L.A.-area shows with Sweden's VAINS OF JENNA. Ex-SYSTEMATIC drummer Philip Bailey will be manning the kit for these shows: Dec. 21 – Cat Club - Hollywood, CA Dec. 22 – Paladino's - Ta...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist Psyched About RED SOX Getting Japanese Pitcher

Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH lead guitarist Joe Perry is thrilled about the newest man to put on the uniform of his hometown baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka recently signed a deal to play for the Sox after starring for almost a decade in Japan with the Seibu...

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ANKLA Joined By DIVINE EMPIRE's J.P. SOARS

ANKLA, the Los Angeles-based band led by former PUYA guitarist Ramón Ortíz, has issued the following update: "As we approach the end of 2006, we want to take a moment to be thankful for all the good things that happened to ANKLA this year — the signing with Bieler Brothers, the release of 'Steep Tra...

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PANZERCHRIST Parts Ways With Guitarist

Lead guitarist Frederik O'Carroll has quit the Danish extreme metal band PANZERCHRIST. Commented O'Carroll: "After having thought about it for quite some time now, I've decided to leave the band. I've had a great run and I wish the rest of the band the best of luck." PANZERCHRIST has yet to announce...

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WITHIN Y Parts Ways With Drummer

Swedish melodic death metal band WITHIN Y has parted ways with drummer Thim Blom (ex-GARDENIAN). Commented Blom in a statement: "After several years of pain in my wrists, I've come to the point where I can't perform at the top of my abillity and to do what it takes to play at this level. I ...

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DIABOLIC: Lineup Changes Announced

Florida-based death metallers DIABOLIC have issued the following update: "Due to personal reasons Kelly [McLauchlin, guitar] and Jesse [Jolly, bass/vocals] have decided to leave DIABOLIC. Kelly has a job working 60 hours a week and Jesse is in three other bands (CRIMSON MASSACRE, LULL ME TO LARVAE,...

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DODHEIMSGARD's KVOHST Discusses New Album Leak

Antenna's Lars Lolk recently conducted an interview with Kvohst from DØDHEIMSGARD. An excerpt from the chat follows: Antenna: DODHEIMSGARD's newest album, "Supervillain Outcast", is set for a 2007 release, but I know that a rough pre-production version of the album, without vocal tracks, has been le...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Launches Drummer Search

Detroit, Michigan's THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has officially parted ways with drummer Pierre Langlois. "Pierre has gone back to Montréal. He wants to pursue a more secure lifestyle and we all wish him the best of luck with it," the band writes in a press release. "Pierre is most definitely the finest...

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Drummer MIKE TERRANA Comments On His Split With RAGE

After eight successful and great years together, drummer Mike Terrana has decided to leave German power metallers RAGE with immediate effect. In an official statement, Terrana says, "This was no easy decision, but I strongly believe it is about time for something new for me. I had a great time in RA...

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VANISHING POINT Parts Ways With Drummer

Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT has issued the following update: "Dear friends and fans... we regret to announce our brother Jack [Lukic] retiring from his role as our drummer. We are so proud of Jack and his newfound priorities in life and we can't wish him any more luck than we h...

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RATT Reunion In The Works?

Vocalist Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE) appears to have left RATT, the band he has fronted for the past six years following the departure of original singer Stephen Pearcy. In a Dec. 4, 2006 posting on his official web site, Pearl wrote, "It's time to go. Thanks to all the RATT fans for all the good times...

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Business as Usual

I suppose it's supposed to be a joked, but it's still an awful name for a band. Boston's RIGHTEOUS JAMS goes for the rock 'n' roll infused hardcore thing with tepid results. I've been hearing more of the style as of late and, with the exception of CANCER BATS, it has not worked very well. ...