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ABYSMAL DAWN Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

ABYSMAL DAWN, the Los Angeles-based extreme metal band featuring former members of RISE and INHUMAN VISION, has parted ways with bassist Carlos Arriola. "The split was mainly due to personal reasons on his part and was in no way on bad terms," says guitarist/vocalist Charles Elliott. "We wish him th...

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JAGUAR: 1982 Live Recording Released On CD

Majestic Rock has just issued the first in an ongoing series of Internet-only archive releases containing a 1982 soundboard recording of NWOBHM heavyweights JAGUAR performing in Hengelo, Holland. Entitled "Holland '82", the CD is strictly limited to 1,000 copies and features sleeve notes from JAGUAR...

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HEIR APPARENT Mainman Sets Record Straight Regarding Split With Touring Lineup

Guitarist Terry Gorle of the reactivated Seattle-based progressive/power metallers HEIR APPARENT has issued the following update: "There have been many questions from all corners about the status of the band HEIR APPARENT over the past several years. Most recently, a 'news' post. "In an effort to pr...

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PRIMAL FEAR Bassist's GODDESS SHIVA: Debut Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

GODDESS SHIVA (formerly SHIVA),the long-running German band featuring Armin Sabol (guitar/vocals; ex-RAGE) and Mat Sinner (bass/vocals; PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER) plus new drummer Martin Schmidt (ex-LEAVES' EYES, ATROCITY),will relase its debut album on February 16 via Metal Heaven Records. Originally f...

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DOWN Records Tribute To THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS; Lyrics Revealed

Ross Karpelman, who plays keyboards for DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Ans...

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THE PANIC CHANNEL Guitarist DAVE NAVARRO Is In 'Rad-Bass-Player Heaven'

THE PANIC CHANNEL/CAMP FREDDY guitarist Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) has issued the following update: "Billy [Morrison, CAMP FREDDY guitarist] and I will be back in the studio on Saturday night [Jan. 6] for another installment of Camp Freddy Radio [weekly show hosted by...

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HEIR APPARENT Parts Ways With Members Of 2006 Touring Lineup

HEIR APPARENT members Bobby Ferkovich (bass),Peter Orullian (vocals),Op Sakiya (keyboards) and Jeffrey McCormack (drums) have issued the following statement: "We would first like to take the opportunity to thank all of the fantastic friends and fans of HEIR APPARENT that we have had the privilege...

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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 ...