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LEE AARON Set To 'Rock' Again
Former Canadian "metal queen" Lee Aaron has lined up several dates where she will be performing some of her early hard rock-oriented material along with "rocked up" versions of some of her newer songs (after singing jazz for the past several years). So far the following shows have been announced: Fe...February 18, 2008
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Black Metallers BALFOR Enter Studio To Record 'Barbaric Blood'
Ukrainian black metallers BALFOR will enter the Blacklight Studio in Kiev on February 19 to begin recording their next full-length album, entitled "Barbaric Blood". The CD will be mixed and mastered by Borge Finstad at Norway's Toproom Studio (MAYHEM, BORNAGAR, ARCTURUS, VINTERSORG, EXTOL, ULVER, TR...February 16, 2008
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WHITE LION: More BANG YOUR HEAD Concert Footage Posted Online
Reactivated hard rockers WHITE LION have posted two more clips from their 2005 appearance at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Germany. Watch footage of the band performing the songs "Lights And Thunder" and "Little Fighter" below. WHITE LION is putting the finishing touches on a 60-minute live DVD...February 16, 2008
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: 'Animal Instinct' Release Date Announced
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update: "February has been a very busy month for the band. The recording of the new album, 'Animal Instinct', is now complete and is in the very capable hands of Ben Matthews, who is mixing the final versions. Confirmation of the track list...February 15, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY: 'TOMMY THAYER Used To Be In A KISS Tribute Band - And He Still Is!'
Roger Hillis of DelmarvaNow.com recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his appearance in a hilarious Dunkin' Donuts television commercial in which he shoots fireworks from his guitar in an office board room full of corporate...February 15, 2008
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: Blackpool Performance To Be Webcast
TYGERS OF PAN TANG's March 15 performace at the Berlin Studios in Blackpool, UK will be webcast on www.globegig.com at 9:00 p.m. GMT. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/globegig. TYGERS OF PAN TANG' "Back & Beyond" EP features two brand new songs — "Live For Today" and "Bury The Hatchet...February 15, 2008
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NIGHTWISH, HANOI ROCKS, TURISAS, CONVERGE Confirmed For Finland's ILOSAARIROCK Festival
NIGHTWISH, TURISAS, HANOI ROCKS, CONVERGE and CULT OF LUNA are among the confirmed bands for the Ilosaarirock festival, set to take place July 11-13 in Joensuu, the capital of Eastern Finland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 22-PISTEPIRKKO (FIN) 51KOODIA (FIN) ANAL THUNDER (FIN) ASA J...February 13, 2008
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ROB ZOMBIE: 'Record Labels Are Dinosaurs Waiting To Die'
In the March 2008 issue of Metal Edge magazine (web site),Rob Zombie paints a bleak picture of the music industry's future, insisting that record labels are "overstuffed, overpaid dinosaurs" who "won't exist" in a few years. Discussing his new album, "Zombie Live", he starts an avalanche of hatred...February 10, 2008
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LOUDNESS: Another 'Metal Mad' Sample Available
An audio sample of another new LOUDNESS track, entitled "Can't Find My Way", has been posted on the group's official web site. Also available are previously released samples of the songs "Fire Of Spirit" and "Metal Mad". A video for the track "Metal Mad" can be viewed below. LOUDNESS' new album, "Me...February 10, 2008
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LOUDNESS: New Video Posted Online
Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS have posted the video for the title track of their new album, "Metal Mad", on YouTube. Audio samples of two tracks from the CD have been posted on the band's official web site. "Metal Mad" is scheduled for release in Japan on February 20 through Tokuma Communicati...February 9, 2008
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LOUDNESS: 'Metal Mad' Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of two tracks from the new album from the veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS, "Metal Mad", have been posted on the band's official web site. Check out the songs "Fire Of Spirit" and "Metal Mad" at this location. "Metal Mad" is scheduled for release in Japan on February 20 through Toku...February 6, 2008
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DEZPERADOZ To Release 'An Eye For An Eye' In April
German "Western metal" band DEZPERADOZ (formerly DESPERADOS) will release its third album, "An Eye For An Eye", on April 11 via AFM Records. Commented mainman Alex Kraft: "On the new DEZPERADOZ album, 'An Eye For An Eye', we are telling the story about a man who was condemned to death, because he ki...February 5, 2008
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JOHN SYKES: 'We Want To Keep PHIL LYNOTT's Legacy Alive And Keep His Music Out There'
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY guitarist/vocalist John Sykes. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: Did singing in BLUE MURDER spur you on to do more lead vocals? Sykes: Yeah, I never really wanted to be a singer, but I sang so...February 5, 2008
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Former SABBAT Bassist Joins RAVENS CREED
RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring ORANGE GOBLIN's Ben Ward, as well as Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham and James Kiely, have announced the addition of former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske to the group's ranks. "We are currently rehearsing for the 'Albion Thunder' UK...February 4, 2008
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ANONYMUS: Canadian Tour Dates Announced
Quebec metallers ANONYMUS have scheduled the following dates: March 01 - Riviere-du-Loup, QC - Maison Des Jeunes March 02 - Quebec, QC - Bar Le Monkey March 08 - Joliette, QC - l'Azile March 19 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Killoys March 21 - Prince Albert, SK - The Union Center (with INTO ETERNITY) ...February 3, 2008