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BLACK SABBATH: 'Greatest Hits 1970–1978' Collection Due Next Month
Rhino has set a March 14 release date for a new collection from BLACK SABBATH, entitled "Greatest Hits 1970–1978". Executive produced by Sharon Osbourne, the CD contains 16 monster hits from the original BLACK SABBATH, with over 80 minutes of remastered musical mayhem. Liner notes were written by BL...February 2, 2006
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Former SINDROME Drummer Resurfaces In SERVITUDE
SERVITUDE is the name of a new Chicago-area band featuring former SINDROME drummer Tony Ochoa and ex-PLAGUE guitarist Fly Affinitio. According to a posting on the band's web site, SERVITUDE hope to "fuse the simplistic songwriting of rock and roll's roots with the aggressive, drop-tuned edge of toda...January 29, 2006
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Former HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS Bassist AUF DER MAUR Gets A&R Gig
Karen Bliss of Jam! Music is reporting that Montreal musician Melissa auf der Maur, formerly of HOLE and THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, has been hired by Toronto-based EMI Music Canada as an artist & repertoire (A&R) consultant. She will seek out both Anglo and French-language acts of all genres. "I...January 25, 2006
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MANNGARD To Re-Release Debut Album Next Month
Norwegian extreme metallers MANNGARD will re-release their debut album, "Circling Buzzards", on February 20 in Europe and March 31 in the U.S. via Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records. The lyrical concept on "Circling Buzzards" is said to be inspired by the works of American novelist Willia...January 23, 2006
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ATHEIST Confirmed For Norway's HOLE IN THE SKY Festival
Seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST are the second confirmed band for the Hole in the Sky – Bergen Metal Fest VII, set to take place August 23-26 in Bergen, Norway. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are CELTIC FROST. More acts will be announced soon. For more information on the Hole in...January 23, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The first release under the agreement, scheduled for spring 2006, is the band's highly anticipated new project titled "Monotheist", CELTIC FROST's first album in 13 years. The album features 11 so...January 18, 2006
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HIGH ON FIRE Announce Second Leg Of 'Blessed Black Wings Tour 2006'
HIGH ON FIRE have announced the second leg of their North American "Blessed Black Wings Tour 2006". This leg of the tour will begin March 30 and extend into May. Support on all dates will come from GOATWHORE and WATCH THEM DIE. HIGH ON FIRE kick off the first leg of the "Blessed Black Wings ...January 16, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert
The second annual Raven's Heart benefit concert will take place this Thursday, January 19 at the Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles. All proceeds from the event will go to the Raven's Heart Foundation. The benefit will feature a full night of performances, including a surprise band, and will be capped off by...January 16, 2006
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SOUNDGARDEN Tribute Album Due In February
Midwest Movement/Tribute Sounds has set a February 21 release date for the SOUNDGARDEN tribute album, entitled "Black Days: Midwest Movement Tribute to Soundgarden". The CD will receive nationwide distribution through Navarre. "Black Days..." will feature 10 classic SOUNDGARDEN songs performed by so...January 12, 2006
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YAKUZA: New 'Samsara' Release Date Announced; Audio Available
Prosthetic Records has pushed back the projected release date for the new album from the Chicago-based experimental jazz/metal quartet YAKUZA, entitled "Samsara", to March 21 from the previously announced March 7. "Samsara" was recorded by Matt Bayles (ISIS, BOTCH) at Volume Studios in Chicago and h...January 10, 2006
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MUSHROOMHEAD Frontman On New CD: 'Take Everything You Think You Know & Throw It Out The Window'
Ellen Gager of Midwest Excess recently conducted an interview with MUSHROOMHEAD frontman Waylon Reavis. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Midwest Excess: Changing lead singers can either make or break a band. How do you think this change has effected the whole ensemble? Waylon Reavis: "It's...January 9, 2006
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Human Failures
The split release format is a great idea for so many reasons. Most obviously, if you're a fan of one band, you may get turned onto the other, of course. There's also something to be said for using up that dead space on a CD, instead of putting out a four-song EP that, no matter ...January 9, 2006
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MORTIIS: European Dates Postponed
Due to changes in management and booking structure and events beyond the band's control, MORTIIS' planned European shows for March/April have been postponed. "We realize some of these shows have been advertised and tickets have been put up for sale already, so we would advise anyone who bought ticke...January 8, 2006
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Former PANTERA Drummer Seeks 'Talent' For BIG VIN RECORDS
Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul is currently looking for "different and out-there talent" for his new record label, Big Vin Records. Bands can send submissions to: BVR 420 E. Lamar, No. 212 Arlington, Texas 76011 As previously reported, Big Vin Records has secured a distribution deal v...January 5, 2006
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MORTIIS Completes DEATHSTARS Remix
Norway's legendary eccentric artist MORTIIS recently completed a remix for DEATHSTARS' new album. The song, entitled "Blitzkrieg (Driven On Mix)", will appear on a limited-edition version of the Swedish band's upcoming CD, "Termination Bliss", due out January 27, 2006 on Nuclear Blast. MORTIIS had p...December 23, 2005
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