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HELION Announces Lineup Changes
Finnish melodic metallers HELION have issued the following update: "We regret to announce that as of this day, Kimmo Korhonen [guitar] is no longer a part of HELION camp. There were many reasons to this decision, and the band takes full responsibility of this action. Our apologies to Kimmo, we expec...February 28, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Couldn't Be More Excited' About Working With YNGWIE
Former JUDAS PRIEST/ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has commented on his latest gig as the frontman of the solo band of the legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie J. Malmsteen. Speaking exclusively to D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene, Owens said, "Yes, it is official, I will be singing on the nex...February 28, 2008
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DOWN Bassist Thanks U.S. Fans For Their Support
DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex "Rocker" Brown has issued the following update: "Hello, all DOWN fans, lifers and powers of the riff united. Just wanted to drop a quick thank you to every single one of you who came out for our 'Evening with DOWN' tours here in the States. Every single night, you fuckers...February 28, 2008
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TERROR Bassist: 'The New Record Is DONE!'
Bassist Jonathan Buske of the Los Angeles hardcore/metal act TERROR has issued the following update: "Just checking in to let you all know that the new record is DONE!!! We finished tracking and doing vocals a few days ago and have been working with Zeuss [producer Chris 'Zeuss' Harris; SHADOWS FALL...February 27, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Parts Ways With DOOGIE WHITE; TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Step In?
Vocalist Doogie White and Yngwie Malmsteen have decided to part company after six and a half years together. Doogie joined Malmsteen's band in September 2001 and recorded two albums with the legendary Swedish guitarist: "Attack" (2002) and "Unleash the Fury" (2005). "I had a long chat with Yngwie to...February 26, 2008
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Landmine/Scarecrow
It's two different styles on one righteously metallic CD. Phoenix's LANDMINE MARATHON follows up its "Wounded" full-length with three crispy critters. Following close behind is an old-school thrash metal project called SCARECROW from guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey (EXHUMED, DEKAPITATOR, REPULSION),...February 24, 2008
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KISS: Bergen Concert Headed For Quick Sellout
According to a posting on the KISS fan site KissNews.de, 14,000 tickets were sold for KISS' June 1 concert in Bergen, Norway within the first 24 hours after tickets went on sale. A video report and photos from Bergens Tidende can be found at this location. In other news, all the ...February 23, 2008
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HELLOWEEN Guitarist: 'We Don't Want To Be An Old-Fashioned Early Heavy Metal Band'
Justin Donnely of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's new album, "Gambling With The Devil": "The direction on 'Gambling With The Devil' is a very different step for us. When yo...February 23, 2008
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TRIVIUM Frontman On Upcoming CD: 'It's Our Strongest Material To Date'
Orlando metallers TRIVIUM are currently in pre-production for their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Roadrunner Records. The as-yet-untitled CD will be produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH, VELVET REVOLVER, SHADOWS FALL, STONE SOUR...February 16, 2008
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NONPOINT Drummer Comments On Performing With MACHINE HEAD
South Florida's NONPOINT is currently on the road with MACHINE HEAD, HELLYEAH and BURY YOUR DEAD as part of the More Balls, More Volume, More Strength Tour. NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has issued the following update: "Man, are we exhausted. We are on our way to The Rock in Maplewood, MN to do show...February 16, 2008
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TERROR Rumored To Have Signed With CENTURY MEDIA
Los Angeles hardcore/metal act TERROR is rumored to have inked a deal with Century Media Records for the release of its new album. The band is currently recording the effort with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SHADOWS FALL, HATEBREED) at Planet Z studios in Hadley, Massachusetts. A late spring/early...February 15, 2008
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BLOODSIMPLE Frontman Discusses PHIL ANSELMO Collaboration
ARTISTdirect editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with BLOODSIMPLE/ex-VISION OF DISORDER frontman Tim Williams. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ARTISTdirect: How did the collaboration with PANTERA vocalist Phil Anselmo come about on [VISION OF DISORDER's] "By the River"? Ti...February 14, 2008
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Checks In From UK Tour
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have issued the following update: "Just a quick note informing you all that the UK run is going great indeed. "After having completed a relatively large-scale tour of Asia, it's a nice contrast to get back to small, intimate venues where the audience...February 7, 2008
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DORO: More Details Revealed About Upcoming Anniversary Concert
German "metal queen" Doro Pesch (ex-WARLOCK) will celebrate her 25th anniversary as a performer with a special concert in her hometown of Düsseldorf, Germany on December 13, 2008 at the ISS Dome. According to a posting on Doro's web site, "the party starts at 2:00 p.m. with a metal market that all g...February 7, 2008
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LINKIN PARK Plans Quick 'Midnight' Follow-Up
Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that as LINKIN PARK prepares for its upcoming North American tour, frontman Chester Bennington is predicting a much shorter turnaround for the group's follow up to 2007's "Minutes to Midnight". "We sparked a new kind of life into what we do during the writing of [...February 6, 2008
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