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All the Way to the Sun
Norwegian-American band TNT have been proudly flying the flag of melodic hard rock for over 20 years (including a "break" before the 2002 reunion) and 2005 sees the release of the band's eight studio disc, "All The Way to the Sun". It seems I have probably encountered the band's music at some point...November 28, 2005
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DAWN OF AZAZEL Frontman Thanks Fans For Support In Wake Of Controversy
Ibex Moon Records has issued the following update on the New Zealand-based death/grind outfit DAWN OF AZAZEL: "[DAWN OF AZAZEL] have been the subject of controversy and received considerable publicity this week [check previous BLABBERMOUTH.NET stories: Story#1, Story#2, Story#3] after a sensationali...November 25, 2005
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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Part Ways With Guitarist KARMA CHEEMA
AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE have apparently fired guitarist Karma Cheema. In a cryptic posting on the band's official message board, Cheema writes in part, "Have you guys ever had a fight with a family member? Gets kinda personal, don't it? Side note... I will never be free of responsibility to my brother...November 24, 2005
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JANI LANE and FIREHOUSE Audio Interviews Posted Online
StriglsMusicNews.com has posted episode 21 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode is the second in a three part series spotlighting VH1 Classic's "Metal Mania: Stripped Across America Tour 2005". Included in this episode are interviews co-host John Ostronomy conducted with former WARRANT sing...November 23, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Forgot How Good JIMMY DIGRASSO And AL PITRELLI Were'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I am doing the weirdest thing right now. I am listening to the rough mixes of 'The World Needs a Hero' and I forgot how good [Jimmy] DiGrasso [drums] and [Al] Pitrelli [guitar] w...November 21, 2005
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PRIMAL FEAR: Brazilian Recap
Mat Sinner (bass) and Ralf Scheepers (vocals) of German power metal mainstays PRIMAL FEAR recently travelled to Brazil to take part in two star-studded concerts in Sao Paulo and one in Belo Horizonte. The shows also featured Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN),Roy Z. (producer for JUDAS PRIEST, HALFORD),...November 20, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's HOGLAN: Drums Have Taken Over As The 'Featured Instrumentalist' In Thrash
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following tour update on the group's official web site: "So, last night, we're at the Norva, in Norfolk, Va. It's one of the nicer clubs in North America, with real friendly people, a HUGE greenroom with loads of cool amenities, and a JACUZZI in...November 16, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's DICKINSON Sits Behind The Kit For AC/DC, DEEP PURPLE Classics
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson made his final guest appearance with the TRIBUZY project (led by Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy) at the third of three scheduled dates in Brazil on Sunday (Nov. 13) at the Chevrolet Hall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The following report was submitted to BLABBERM...November 14, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON Performs IRON MAIDEN Classics During TRIBUZY Appearance
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson performed a total of five tracks during his guest appearance with the TRIBUZY project (led by Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy) at the first of three scheduled dates in Brazil this weekend. According to a posting on the MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, "[Bruce] c...November 13, 2005
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Former NILE Drummer Collaborating With Members Of SATYRICON, SPIRAL ARCHITECT
Drummer Tony Laureano (DIMMU BORGIR, ex-NILE, ANGELCORPSE) has posted following message on his official website: "Alright, a quick heads up to let people what's going on with me in the next few months. Fair warning, some of this is going to sound cryptic right know, as I can't talk too much about a...November 3, 2005
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Ex-ANCIENT Vocalist Explains How She Became A Follower Of Islam
HailMetal.com recently conducted an interview with former ANCIENT frontwoman Deadly Kristin. An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: HailMetal.com: I'd like to start with a question which was on everyone's mind for a long time. Have you converted to Islam and how do you combine the...November 1, 2005
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Hellfire
As soon as the demonic yell of "Hellfire!" announces the beginning of 1349's third full-length album, something immediately tells you that Norway's upper-tier black metal horde has come of age. There's a confidence and stylistic presence on "Hellfire" that sets it apart from its worthy predecessors,...October 23, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Numbers From The Beast' Tribute Album Samples Available For Download
Several tracks from the upcoming IRON MAIDEN tribute album, "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", have been made available for streaming and download via Rykodisc-Media.com. On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newl...October 8, 2005
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OMNIUM GATHERUM Guitarist Says New Keyboardist Is 'Energetic As A Monkey'
Guitarist Markus Vanhalla of the Finnish death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM has issued the following update: "OMNIUM GATHERUM is doing only two gigs at the end of this year, as we have to take a pause in composing material for the new album. These gigs are both Finnish indoor festivals — Rocklinna Meta...October 5, 2005
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Buried in the Front Yard
Think what you will about the record label, band name, cover art, and album title, but RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER's "Buried in the Back Yard" is not a grindcore album. It's a dynamic thrash album with roots in crossover, a musically talented cast, and loads of tongue-in-cheek cleverness. MUNICIPAL WAST...October 2, 2005
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