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SWALLOW THE SUN Name New Album
Finnish melodic death/doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN have set "Ghosts of Loss" as the title of their second album, due on August 24 via Firebox Records. Two different versions of the album will be available; a standard release and a special two-CD version featuring the stylish video "Descending Wint...July 25, 2005
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THOR To Tour In Support Of New Album, DVD
Smog Veil Records has announced U.S. and Canadian tour dates for THOR. The band will tour in support of the new album, entitled "Thor against the World", and retrospective DVD, entitled "An-THOR-logy", both set for release on July 12, 2005. Jon Mikl Thor — a rock music, film and bodybuilding legend...June 28, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Says He Was A Functional Alcoholic
ALICE COOPER was a guest on the Australian show "Enough Rope with Andrew Denton" Monday night (June 20). A few excerpts from the interview follow: Andrew Denton: And could yet be again. You basically invented shock rock, and your stage show is legendary for its success. What's the most over the top...June 21, 2005
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W.A.S.P. To Play 'Greatest Hits' Set On AMERICAN METAL BLAST 2005 Tour
In the annals of rock 'n' roll, few theatrical stage shows have shocked, horrified and entertained America as much as W.A.S.P.'s did on the Los Angeles-based band's 1983-84 debut tour. Now, W.A.S.P. is resurrecting this not-for-the-faint-of-heart spectacle of blood and gore for the first-ever Americ...June 15, 2005
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MEGADETH Bassist: 'I Can Die A Happy Man Now'
MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough (ex-ICED EARTH) has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "After playing to the multitude of these festivals has been simply amazing, but I have to especially talk about Donington. As a kid I always heard about Doningt...June 13, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Doesn't Rule Out Possibility Of New MEGADETH Music
MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine's recently spoke to MTV.com about Gigantour, whch starts July 21 in Fresno, California, and runs through September 10 in Seattle. "I have no crosshairs on any of the other festivals," he said. "I'm not the giant-slayer that's gonna go take on these other festivals and make '...June 10, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'I've Rocked The World, And The World’s Rocked Me'
Pennsylvania's Fly Magazine recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's three-decade history: "It's all a bit of a blur, but combined, it's all a damn good memory. I say to my mother, 'I just want you to know, mu...June 10, 2005
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Report: HELLFEST Celebrates Extreme Music
Scott Frost of Trentonian.com has issued the following report: A weekend concert celebrating extreme music, that last year caused quite a stir in Elizabeth with its sometimes violent fan base, is coming to Trenton's Sovereign Bank Arena. Organizers said tickets will go on sale today for Hellfest, a...June 1, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: Photos From Prague Show Posted Online
A number of photos from the first show of IRON MAIDEN's "Eddie Rips Up the World" tour, which took place Saturday night (May 28) in Prague, Czech Republic, have been posted online at CeskyRock.cz. According to MaidenFans.com, "The Ides of March" is the taped introduction played before the band launc...May 29, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Eddie Rips Up the World' Tour Opener Setlist Revealed
IRON MAIDEN kicked off their "Eddie Rips Up the World" tour Saturday night (May 28) in Prague, Czech Republic. According to MaidenFans.com, "The Ides of March" is the taped introduction played before the band launch into set opener "Murders in the Rue Morgue". The stage set is said to be related to...May 28, 2005
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SODOM: 'Better Off Dead' Picture Disc Due Next Week
The third SODOM picture disc, "Better Off Dead", in a series of five will be released on May 30 via the Vinyl Maniacs label. The first two SODOM picture discs — "Agent Orange" and "In the Sign of Evil" — were issued in January and were limited to 1,000 copies each. As previously reported, SODOM ...May 25, 2005
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HALLOWS EVE's STEWART Comments On CLASSIC METAL FEST Appearance
Bassist/vocalist Tommy Stewart of the reunited Atlanta-based thrashers HALLOWS EVE has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "The Classic Metal Fest [on] May 14th, '05 kicked ass! I especially enjoyed meeting so many people who I have only known through the Internet or bands...May 18, 2005
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SODOM: DVD Release Pushed Back To July
German thrashers SODOM have pushed back the projected release date of their first DVD to July from the previously announced May. According to SODOM frontman Thomas "Angelripper" Such, the DVD's concert footage will contain 23 songs. An overview of the band's career thus far and additional bonus feat...May 4, 2005
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ACCEPT: Tour Diary, Photos Posted Online
ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and the group's manager, Gaby Hoffmann (Wolf's wife),have posted several updates from their current European tour on Joe Schlared's Accept Home Page with U.D.O.. Gaby's latest entry (dated May 1, 2005) reads as follows: "It has been very, very hectic and we had so man...May 1, 2005
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LINKIN PARK's SHINODA Can't Wait To Unleash FORT MINOR Side-Project
LINKIN PARK rapper Mike Shinoda will be releasing his highly anticipated side-project FORT MINOR later this summer. Shinoda, the producer and beat-maker behind JAY-Z's and LINKIN PARK's "Collision Course", sees FORT MINOR as an extension of who he is as a musician, producer and visual artist: "I did...April 27, 2005
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