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DESTRUCTION Parts Ways With Drummer

Drummer Marc Reign has left German thrashers DESTRUCTION due to "personal and musical differences" caused by "tour stress," according to a statement released by the band. The group adds, "Marc will concentrate on his rock project VOLCANO and wants to keep himself open for other musical styles. He wa...

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RAGE: Munich Footage Available

Video footage of RAGE's March 3, 2010 performance in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblrocknroll"). RAGE's new album, "Strings To A Web", entered the Media Control chart in the band's home country at position No. 27. Released on February 5 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was rec...

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RAGE: 'Strings To A Web' Cracks German Top 30

"Strings To A Web", the new album from German metallers RAGE, entered the Media Control chart in the band's home country at position No. 27. Commented guitarist Victor Smolski: "Thanks to all former and new RAGE fans who showed interest and enabled to get 'Strings To A Web' in the charts! It's a gre...

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RAGE To Support GAMMA RAY In Japan

German metallers RAGE will support GAMMA RAY on the following Japanese tour dates: April 13 - Osaka, Japan - Big Cat April 15 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya O-East April 16 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya O-East April 17 - Nagoya, Japan - Bottom Line RAGE's new album, "Strings To A Web", was released on ...

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RAGE: New Audio Interview With PETER 'PEAVY' WAGNER Available

Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Peter "Peavy" Wagner of German metallers RAGE. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. A text version of the interview can be found here. RAGE's new album, "Strings To A Web", was released on February 5...

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RAGE: Another New Song Available For Streaming

"Empty Hollow", a brand new song from veteran German metallers RAGE, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "Strings To A Web", which is scheduled for release on February 5 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studi...

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RAGE: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available

Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on "Strings To A Web", the new album from veteran German metallers RAGE, are available for streaming at this location. Due on February 5 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio and was produced by Charlie Bauerfein...

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DESTRUCTION Frontman To Attend Berlin 'A Savage Symphony' DVD Release Party

Bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer of German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will be on hand to sign copies of the band's new DVD, "A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation", at a release party on January 23 at Access Metal Pub in Berlin, Germany. Seven additional release parties (n...

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Black Future

The band logo and intriguing cover art immediately bring to mind VOIVOD, as do some of the deeply pondered futuristic/science-fiction lyrics and the occasional nods to otherworldly musical angularity. But more than anything else, VEKTOR's "Black Future" is simply a progressive thrash metal album who...

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GURD to Play Final Show With Drummer TSCHIBU

GURD, the Swiss band that formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, will play its final show with drummer Mauro "Tschibu" Casciero on December 12 at the Biomill club in Laufen, Switzerland. It also will mark the group's first appearance with Tschibu's replacement, Steve...

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RAGE: European Tour Announced

German power metallers RAGE will embark on a European headlining tour in March 2010. Support on the trek will come from JADED HEART. Confirmed dates are as follows: March 03 - München, Germany - Backstage March 04 - Budapest, Hungary - Diesel March 05 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Masters of Rock Cafe Ma...

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RAGE: Limited-Edition Digibook Version Of 'Strings To A Web' Detailed

Veteran German metallers RAGE will release their new album, "Strings To A Web", on February 5, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio and was produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, HAMMERFALL). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA,...

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EVILE Guitarist To Perform With DESTRUCTION In Honor Of Fallen Bassist

German thrash titans DESTRUCTION will dedicate their set at Damnation festival in Leeds, U.K. to EVILE bassist Mike Alexander, who tragically passed away on October 5, 2009 while on tour in Sweden. The festival will take place at Leeds University Union this Saturday, October 24. EVILE lead guitarist...

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ARCH ENEMY To Tour Europe With DESTRUCTION

Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have confirmed a European headlining run with support from DESTRUCTION, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS and TRIOSPHERE. The dates are as follows: "Tyrants Of Evil" European tour: Dec. 01 - ES - Madrid, Sala Heineken ** Dec. 02 - ES - Sevilla, Sala Q ** Dec. 04 - P - Alma...

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DESTRUCTION Taps EVILE Guitarist For Portugal's CAOS EMERGENTE Festival

Germany thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION have tapped EVILE guitarist Ol Drake as the temporary replacement for Mike Sifringer for their September 13 appearance at the Caos Emergente festival in Portugal. According to a posting on DESTRUCTION's web site, the middle finger on Sifringer's left hand wa...