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Ex-MARDUK Frontman: REBELANGELS Is 'Recharged, Remade, Unleashed!!'

Former MARDUK frontman Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted) has issued the following update on REBELANGELS, his California-based project also featuring ex-MARDUK bassist B.War (a.k.a. Roger "Bogge" Svensson): "OK, we're back! After all the twists and turns of last year struggling to put together something f...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman On Tomorrow's Gig At Royal Albert Hall: 'It's Just Incredible'

Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com spoke to JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford this week about the group's appearance tomorrow (March 31) at the Royal Albert Hall in central London for a benefit gig in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: I can r...

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ARCH ENEMY Confirm First-Ever Live Performances In Mexico

Swedish/German extreme metal band ARCH ENEMY have confirmed their first-ever live performances in Mexico. Commented guitarist Michael Amott: "Finally we are coming! We are super excited about this — looking forward to some METAL MADNESS...Mexico style!" The dates are as follows: May 08 - Café Iguana...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer 'Curses' Upcoming MARK CHAPMAN Movie

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following statement via his official web site: "Just got the shit news that there's going to be a movie about the asshole who shot John Lennon. As a Lennon fan [and] admirer, I can't believe that this film is coming out on general release. I object comp...

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THERION: 'Celebrators Of Becoming' DVD/CD Details Revealed

Sweden's THERION will be issuing a six-disc DVD/CD set, entitled "Celebrators of Becoming", on May 5. The package will include four DVDs and two audio discs. It will be available in two versions, one luxury digipak version in a slip case and one cheaper version, but both will contain all discs. The...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Begin Writing New Material

Swedish metal band SONIC SYNDICATE have finished writing eight songs for the follow-up to their debut album, "Eden Fire". New songtitles include "Psychic Suicide", "Blue Eyed Fiend", "Callous" and "Presence of Mind". "We're currently rehearsing these babies to perfection, and it sounds marvelous!" s...

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ANTHRAX, BIOHAZARD, TYPE O NEGATIVE Members To Guest On VH1 CLASSIC's 'Matzo and Metal II'

VH1 Classic is celebrating Passover Vegas-style with "Matzo and Metal II: Back To The Desert". The second annual Seder set to premiere on the network for classic rock lovers will bring together rock artists — that all happen to be Jewish — for a meal never to be forgotten at the Mandalay Bay Resort...

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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Hopes ATLANTIC Deal Will Push Band To 'Next Level'

Roger Lotring of Metal Edge magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: The band is kind of between what it did and where it's going. Was it always the intent to jump to a larger label [from ...

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THE QUILL: New Album Samples Posted Online

Sweden's THE QUILL have uploaded 30-second audio samples of all the songs that will appear on the band's upcoming fifth album, "In Triumph", on their official web site, www.thequill.se. "In Triumph" is scheduled for release on April 7 via SPV/Steamhammer. The CD was recorded at Area 51 studios in Ce...

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TRASHLIGHT VISION Sign Japanese Deal For 'Alibis And Ammunition'

TRASHLIGHT VISION, the new band featuring MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade, have signed a Japanese deal with The Firewall Division for the release of their debut album, "Alibis and Ammunition". The CD will be issued in Europe on April 17 via Undergroove Records, with the Japanese release to follow o...

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GREEN CARNATION Confirmed For Norway's QUART Festival

Norway's prog-metal masters GREEN CARNATION have been confirmed for the Quart Festival, set to take place in their hometown, Kristiansand, in early July. Other acts scheduled to appear include DEPECHE MODE, OPETH, TOOL, MUSE, KANYE WEST and PHARRELL. GREEN CARNATION will share stage with critically...

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THE QUILL Schedule European Dates

Sweden's THE QUILL have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Mar. 25 - Linköping, SWE @ The Rock Apr. 08 - Mönsterås, SWE @ Hvita Hästen Apr. 11 - Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle Apr. 12 - Berlin, GER @ Knaack Club Apr. 13 - Zwickau, GER @ BPM Club Apr. 14 - ...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN: 'Gillan's In' Details Revealed

The complete track listing has been released for DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn" — a celebration of Ian's 40th year on the road, featuring remakes of tracks spanning Ian's entire career. As previously reported, "Gillan's Inn" will be made available on the new DualDisc...

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CRIMINAL Announce New Bassist

Anglo-Chilean thrashers CRIMINAL have announced Staff Glover as their new bass player, following the departure of original member Juan "Kato" Cueto. Glover had already stepped in during CRIMINAL's 2004 European tour with SIX FEET UNDER. "It's a pity things didn’t work out with Kato, but his heart wa...

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ROB ZOMBIE Bassist BLASKO To Be Featured In 'Wizard Of Gore' Remake

THE DEATH RIDERS, the California-based band featuring ROB ZOMBIE bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, will be featured in the upcoming remake of "The Wizard of Gore", starring Crispin Glover. The band, which also includes Jonny Coffin (owner of Coffin Case Co.),will be featured playing during a carnival...