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AFTERSHOK Seeks Rhythm Section

Drummer George Borden and bassist Nick Gryszka have left classic/traditional metal band AFTERSHOK due to work and family obligations. The group, which features in its ranks former SHOK PARIS vocalist Vic Hix, is currently seeking replacement musicians. Interested parties should reside in the tri-sta...

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NEVERLAND: Audio Sample Featuring BLIND GUARDIAN Singer Posted Online

A new audio sample from NEVERLAND, the collaboration between Turkey's progressive power metal band DREAMTONE and Greek artist Iris Mavraki, has been posted on the NEVERLAND MySpace page. The song "To Lose the Sun", features Hansi Kürsch of BLIND GUARDIAN on lead vocals. This clip, along with two mor...

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Former DAMAGEPLAN Manager's Company Is No More

226 Music Group, Inc., the company launched by former DAMAGEPLAN manager Paul Bassman, has announced that after a series of unfortunate setbacks the company will close its artist management division and is currently assessing the viability of its independent label division. On April 10, 2007, DROWNI...

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DESTRUCTOR, THE EVERSCATHED Confirmed For MIDWEST METAL ANTHEM

Cleveland, Ohio's legendary power/thrash band DESTRUCTOR has been confirmed as Saturday's headliner for Midwest Metal Anthem 2007, a two-day festival that will showcase 12-14 bands from Chicago and the Midwest area. The event will take place on Friday, August 24 and Saturday August 25 at J.J. Kelly'...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY, ROGER TAYLOR Interviewed On New Zealand TV; Video Available

QUEEN's Brian May and Roger Taylor were interviewed for New Zealand TV on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the "We Will Rock You" musical in London. The interview, which aired on May 25, can be viewed on YouTube. As previously reported, Chrome Dreams has set a June 26 release date for ...

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SHOT INJECTION Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Sweden's SHOT INJECTION has parted ways with drummer Niklas Jonsson and is currently seeking a replacement. If you think you've got what it takes, contact the band at [email protected]. SHOT INJECTION earlier in the year announced the departure of vocalist Kristian Forsell. A replacement singer...

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THE HELLACOPTERS: New Single To Arrive In June

Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, whose lineup includes former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, will make its new single, "The Same Lame Story", available with the next issue of the Swedish magazine Denimzine, to be released all over Scandinavia on June 26. Denimzine #14 will be a huge "p...

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SANCTUARY Gets Bid Approaches

Reuters reports that struggling British music company Sanctuary Group Plc — which was co-founded by IRON MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood and named after one of the heavy metal band's songs — said on Friday it had received approaches from third parties that could lead to a takeover offer, sending its sh...

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IN BATTLE: 'Kingdom Of Fear' Pushed Back To August

Sundsvall, Sweden-based death metallers IN BATTLE have pushed back the projected release date of their fourth album, "Kingdom of Fear" (Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records),to August 27 from the previously announced June 25. The follow-up to 2004's "Welcome to the Battlefield" was recorde...

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QUEEN: 'Collector's Box' DVD Set Due In June

Chrome Dreams has set a June 26 release date for QUEEN's "Collector's Box" DVD set. According to the official product description, "Collector's Box" is a two-DVD documentary set that "proves at length why this legendary group are still dearly loved by so many. This first disc tells the full story of...

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DIVISION, MIRROR BLACK, OTTOMAN EMPIRE Confirmed For MIDWEST METAL ANTHEM

DIVISION, MIRROR BLACK, OTTOMAN EMPIRE and BLACK CASKET have been confirmed for Midwest Metal Anthem 2007, a two-day festival that will showcase 12-14 bands from Chicago and the Midwest area. The event will take place on Friday, August 24 and Saturday August 25 at J.J. Kelly's (2455 Bernice Rd.) in...

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EVERGREY: New Audio Interview With RIKARD ZANDER Available

EVERGREY keyboardist Rikard Zander was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Rikard Zander interview begins at around the 51-minute mark). C...

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OVERKILL Founder RAT SKATES Revisits Thrash Metal's Old School In New Film

"Born in the Basement", a documentary from filmmaker/OVERKILL founder Rat Skates, will be released on May 12, 2007 by Kundrat Productions. Written and narrated by Skates, this is an autobiographical journey that begins in 1980, when the East Coast of North America experienced a massive culture clash...

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VADER Kicks Off Summer Touring Season

Polish death metal veterans VADER kicked off their summer touring season with two shows in Holland (May 5 in Wageningen and May 6 in Dordrecht). The band has scheduled around 30 gigs, including appearances at such prestigious festivals as Rock Hard, Hellraiser, Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest, Tuska...

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SUSPERIA Pulls Out Of EDGUY Tour, LIGHT THIS CITY Steps In

Due to logistical problems, Norway's SUSPERIA will no longer be part of the EDGUY North American tour, which will launch on Tuesday, September 11 in Hartford, Connecticut. Replacing SUSPERIA on the bill will be Bay Area thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY. The trek will also include Canada's INTO ETERNITY. LI...