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ABATTOIR's STEVE GAINES Launches ANGER AS ART

Following the tremendous response to the CD released by Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, BLOODLUST, PAGAN WAR MACHINE, DREAMS OF DAMNATION, TACTICS) in late 2004, a new band called ANGER AS ART has been formed. The lineup is Mars Castro (COFFINTEXTS, DREAMS OF DAMNATION) on drums, Javier Marrufo (NEW EDEN) o...

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SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL 2005 Photos Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos from this weekend's Sweden Rock festival have been posted at the web site of the Swedish daily newspaper Aftonbladet. Check them out: Thursday, June 9 (first day) photos: ACCEPT, ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, MOTÖRHEAD, NAPALM DEATH, SAXON, STYX Friday, June 10 (second day) phot...

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SPEED\KILL/HATE: Video Clips, Photos From LOUDER-HARDER-FASTER Festival Posted Online

SPEED\KILL/HATE, the "old-school thrash" project featuring OVERKILL (past and present) members Dave Linsk (guitar),Derek Tailer (guitar),and Tim Mallare (drums),have uploaded several video clips and pictures for their appearance at the Louder-Harder-Faster festival on June 5 at the Crocodile Rock...

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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist Completes Work On Solo Album; Audio Sample Available

Jack Frost, guitarist and founder of SEVEN WITCHES, has completed work on his sophomore solo CD, entitled "Out in The Cold", which is due to be released in September 2005. The album includes guest appearances by Ted Poley of DANGER DANGER, Jeff Martin of BADLANDS and RACER X, Alan Tecchio of HADES,...

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SLAYER, IN FLAMES, OVERKILL, DORO Confirmed For Turkey's ROCK REPUBLIC Festival

SLAYER, IN FLAMES, OVERKILL and DORO are among the bands confirmed for the Rock Republic festival, set to take place July 1-3 in Istanbul, Turkey. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: July 1, 2005: OVERKILL KRONÝK CATAFALQUE METAROTH COURTYARD ABRAXAS July 2, 2005: SLAYER TO/DIE/FOR ALEV 1...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Stage Fright' DVD Delayed; Trailer Posted Online

A four-minute trailer for MOTÖRHEAD's upcoming 30th anniversary DVD, entitled "Stage Fright", has been posted online at this location (Real Media). "Stage Fright" has had its release date pushed back to July 18 (via SPV Records) from the previously announced July 4. The two-disc set will feature the...

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Former ANTHRAX, HADES Singers Are Top Candidates For SEVEN WITCHES Slot

Neil Turbin (ex-ANTHRAX) and Alan Tecchio (ex-HADES, WATCHTOWER) are the two vocalists currently in the running for the vacant singer slot in SEVEN WITCHES, according to informed sources. Both vocalists recently appeared on SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost's upcoming solo CD, "Out in the Cold", te...

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AFTER ALL To Support METAL CHURCH In Holland

Belgium's AFTER ALL have been invited to support classic U.S. band METAL CHURCH at their two Dutch shows on June 2 and 3. Other upcoming AFTER ALL concerts include two club dates with Bay Area legends HEATHEN in July and appearances at Kleudde Metalfest and Izzefest later in the summer. Upcoming AFT...

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GIGANTOUR: Running Order, Set Times Revealed

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the Gigantour.com web site: "A few days ago, while considering what to do for the first week or so of shows until THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN joins Gigantour, and what my options were at the time when my fantast...

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JON SCHAFFER Discusses DEMONS & WIZARDS And The Future Of ICED EARTH

That's So Metal recently conducted an in-depth interview with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS. Several excerpts from the interview follow: That's So Metal: When writing music for DEMONS & WIZARDS, do you ever write in the style of BLIND GUARDIAN? Jon Schaffer: "No, that never ent...

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THE TENTH CIRCLE Complete Work On Debut Album

THE TENTH CIRCLE (formerly CIRRHOSIS),the new band featuring vocalist Ross Whitecavage (formerly of Thorp Records recording artists HOW IT ENDS) and extreme metal drummer Tim Yeung (HATE ETERNAL, VITAL REMAINS, HANK WILLIAMS III),have finished mastering their full-length debut, entitled "Of War an...

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FORCE OF EVIL And POWERGOD Confirmed For Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST

FORCE OF EVIL, POWERGOD and HAEMOTOM have been confirmed for this year's Earthshaker Fest, a three-day event (including the opening-night party) set to take place July 21-23 in Geiselwind, Germany. Meanwhile, FEINSTEIN (the new band featuring former THE RODS frontman/ELF guitarist David "Rock" Feins...

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Report: MÖTLEY CRÜE File Suit Against NBC For Banning Them Because Of An Expletive

The New York Times is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE filed suit against NBC Tuesday (May 24) alleging that the network violated the group's free-speech rights and weakened its sales by banning it after Vince Neil, the lead singer, used an expletive on the air in a Dec. 31 appearance on "The Tonight Show...

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MERCENARY Confirmed For Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST

Danish metallers MERCENARY have been confirmed for this year's Earthshaker Fest, a three-day event (including the opening-night party) set to take place July 21-23 in Geiselwind, Germany. MERCENARY will perform on Friday, July 22. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: MANOWAR (feat. Christo...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Stage Fright' DVD Details Revealed

MOTÖRHEAD will be issuing a 30th anniversary DVD, entitled "Stage Fright", on July 4 via SPV Records. The two-disc set will feature the band's December 7, 2004 concert in Düsseldorf, Germany on one disc and a documentary feature on the second disc. The Düsseldorf show was shot with 23 high-definitio...