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Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND Guitarist GLEN DROVER Interviewed

Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, EIDOLON) on Sunday, April 18. Drover talked about his upcoming instrumental album; touring with TESTAMENT; EIDOLON; his decision to leave MEGADETH; production; guitar teac...

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NEVERMORE: 'The Obsidian Conspiracy' Two-Disc Limited Box Detailed

"The Obsidian Conspiracy", the long-awaited new album from Seattle metallers NEVERMORE, will be released in Europe on May 31 and in North America on June 8 via Century Media Records. In addition to the album's standard edition, a limited box set edition will be made available featuring featuring two...

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OPETH Mainman Interviewed On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on last night's (Friday, April 16) edition of Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". you can now listen to the program for the...

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NEVERMORE Guitarist Performs 'The Obsidian Conspiracy' In Warsaw; Video

Video footage of NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis performing the title track of the band's forthcoming album, "The Obsidian Conspiracy", during a guitar clinic on April 7, 2010 in Warsaw, Poland can be viewed below. The CD will be released in Europe on May 31 and in North America on June 8 via Centur...

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MEGADETH, OPETH Members To Guest On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will guest on this weekend's (April 16-18) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieR...

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WITCHERY Is Back!

Sweden's WITCHERY will release a new album, "Witchkrieg", in July via Century Media Records. The CD will mark the recording debut of the band's new vocalist, Legion (MARDUK, DEVIAN). Commented guitarist Jensen: "So it's finally, finally, FINALLY time for a new WITCHERY album! And not just any ol' ne...

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OPETH Frontman: PETER STEELE 'Was Funny, Intense, Intimidating And Overall, A Good Guy'

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele: "Well, I have to say I am shocked by these horrible news.... "Basically, I just want to express my condoleances on behalf of...

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BILOCATE Signs With KOLONY RECORDS

Jordanian dark oriental metallers BILOCATE have inked a deal with the Italian label Kolony Records. The band's second album, "Sudden Death Syndrome", which was originally released on Daxar Music in 2008, will be reissued in July. The cover artwork for "Sudden Death Syndrome" (see below) was designed...

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TREAT Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Reunited Swedish hard rockers TREAT have been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN...

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BARREN EARTH Bassist Interviewed On 'Talking Metal'

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview Mark Strigl conducted with Olli-Pekka Laine of BARREN EARTH as well as an interview John Ostronomy and guest host Victor Ruiz did with Anthony Esposito of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's solo band on the "Mars Attacks" show. The 90-mi...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Performs In Athens For First Time; Video Available

Veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM performed for the first time in Athens, Greece on April 12 at the Sin City club. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. The Master Sleeps 02. N.E. Terror 03. Me 04. Hammerhead 05. Never To Reveal 06. Natural Enemies 07. Iron Tears 08. Hard On You 09. Esca...

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KATATONIA To Tour North America With SWALLOW THE SUN, ORPHANED LAND

Sweden's KATATONIA will return to North America in September/October. Support on the trek will come from Finland's SWALLOW THE SUN and Israel's ORPHANED LAND. The dates are as follows: Sep. 08 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar Sep. 09 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Sep. 10 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre Se...

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OPETH Frontman Reflects On Anniversary Shows

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "Swollen feet! "If you guys been on a plane for 15 hours+, you might have experienced it. Fucking disgusting! Maybe it's something that comes with age. "Anyhooo... I went to the pharmacy and g...

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NEVERMORE: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available

A four-minute video clip containing audio samples of all 10 tracks that will appear on "The Obsidian Conspiracy", the long-awaited new album from Seattle metallers NEVERMORE, is available below. The CD will be released in Europe on May 31 and in North America on June 8 via Century Media Records. "Th...

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IHSAHN: 'Official' INFERNO Festival Footage Posted Online

"Official" video footage of former EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn's performance at this year's installment of the Inferno festival — which was held March 31 - April 3, 2010 in Oslo, Norway — can be viewed below. "After", the new studio album from Ihsahn, sold around 900 copies in the United States in its f...