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ANDRE ANDERSEN, PAUL LAINE, DAVID READMAN Team Up For 'III' Project

Frontiers Records has announced the release of the new exciting ANDRE ANDERSEN / PAUL LAINE / DAVID READMAN "III" project on March 24. The project came together after Andre Andersen (keyboard maestro and mainman of ROYAL HUNT) and Paul Laine (former singer of DANGER DANGER) decided to work together...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: Early Recordings Unearthed!

It's no secret that before DREAM THEATER there was MAJESTY. But before MAJESTY, drummer Mike Portnoy (mis)spent some time of his youth recording with S.A. ADAMS. The then-18-year-old Portnoy did quite a few day and evening sessions with ADAMS working on what became the foundation of Adams' body of w...

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Maleficus

In a world where straight-up death metal seems to be on a race to blast-beating oblivion, it takes dedication to stick doggedly with a rhythmic, midtempo, song-oriented style. Perhaps this is why, despite ten years of persistence in the underground and props from fellow metal travelers, this America...

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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY: 'Storm' Audio Sample, Cover Artwork Posted Online

Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY have uploaded an audio sample of the title track from their forthcoming album, "Storm", at this location (MP3, 1:39 min, 64 KBit). "Storm" (view cover here) is scheduled for release in Germany and Switzerland on Friday, March 24 via AFM Records. The rest of Europe will fo...

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Ex-ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist JERRY CANTRELL To Play On New COURTNEY LOVE Demos?

Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell has been tapped by Courtney Love to assist her with the demoing process for the the follow-up to Love's 2004 solo effort, "America's Sweetheart", according to NME.com. Love wrote eight songs on her own before leaving court ordered rehab at the end of N...

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DOWNLORD Working With Former DIMMU BORGIR Drummer

DOWNLORD, the Danish death metal band featuring former members of BOLT THROWER/BENEDICTION, INIQUITY, and SACRIFICIAL, are utilizing the services of drummer Reno Kiilerich (DIMMU BORGIR, OLD MAN'S CHILD, DEW-SCENTED, EXMORTEM, VILE, PANZERCHRIST) for the recording of their new demo. Commented DOWNLO...

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LOUDNESS Ink North American Deal For Release Of Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics

Crash Music Inc. has inked a deal with legendary Japanese metallers LOUDNESS for the North American release of "Rockshocks", a collection of re-recorded versions of some of their classic songs from their early years as chosen by the fans. Originally issued in Japan in October 2004 via Tokuma Japan C...

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WITHIN Y: 'Portraying Dead Dreams' Artwork Posted Online

WITHIN Y, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, have uploaded the cover artwork for their sophomore album, "Portraying Dead Dreams", at this location. "The album is done, we got it back from the mastering just before Christmas," the band write on their we...

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ARES KINGDOM To Release New Single, Full-Length Album

Kansas City's only death/thrash metal band ARES KINGDOM will release their new 12" single, entitled "Firestorm Redemption", through NWN! Productions in mid-February. It will feature two non-LP bonus tracks, "The Undying Fire" and "The Scourge" (both re-recorded in 2005). Each copy will include a lyr...

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C.O.C.'s PEPPER KEENAN: Opening For DISTURBED Was 'Dumbest Thing We've Ever Done In Our Lives'

John Pegoraro of StonerRock.com conducted an interview with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY frontman Pepper Keenan in December. A few excerpts from the chat follow: StonerRock.com: Was it both your house and the bar [in New Orleans] that got fucked up [in the Hurricane Katrina aftermath]? Pepper: "The bar g...

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DOWNLORD Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement

DOWNLORD, the Danish death metallers featuring former BOLT THROWER/BENEDICTION vocalist Dave Ingram, have begun looking for a new drummer. Commented Ingram: "Jesper Frost (ex-INIQUITY) has commitments to his other band, and we knew that he'd only be with us for a short time. We just want to thank hi...

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Norway's INFERNO FESTIVAL: Tickets Selling Faster Than Ever Before

According to the organizers of Norway's Inferno Festival, the three-day passes for this year's event are now completely sold out — the first time in the festival's history the pases have sold out this early. In addition, about 30 percent of the passes have been sold to metal fans abroad. There are s...

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NIGHTRAGE Looking Forward To European Tour Kick-Off

Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE, who released their highly acclaimed second full-length album, "Descent Into Chaos", on Century Media Records in 2005, are are about to hit the road throughout Europe supporting BOLT THROWER on their Those Still Loyal Europe 2006 tour. Commented NIGHTR...

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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY To Be Supported By GOTHMINISTER On European Tour

Norway's GOTHMINISTER have been confirmed as the support act for THEATRE OF TRAGEDY on their upcoming European tour. GOTHMINISTER will appear on all shows except the Norwegian dates. A complete list of currently confirmed tour dates can be found at this location. THEATRE OF TRAGEDY will release thei...

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BLOODTHORN Prepare To Release 'Genocide'

Norwegian death metallers BLOODTHORN will release their fourth studio album, "Genocide", in January/February via Red Stream Inc. (Morningstar Records in Europe). The long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Under the Reign of Terror" was recorded at Godt Selskap Studio (CHTON, GRIFFIN, KEEP OF KALESSIN) in...