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THE GATES OF SLUMBER Cancels European Dates

Indianapolis, Indiana doom metal masters THE GATES OF SLUMBER have been forced to cancel a number of dates in continental Europe after a cloud of ash from an Icelandic volcano continued to blanket Europe Saturday, shutting down airspace in 23 countries and causing travel misery for millions of peopl...

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ENEMY OF THE SUN: New Song Posted Online

"Another End Of The Rainbow", a brand new song from ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta — former member of GRIP INC./DESPAIR and producer for such bands as LACUNA COIL and MOONSPELL — is available for streaming at this location. The track comes off the group's sec...

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ZOROASTER: 'White Dwarf' Video Released

"White Dwarf", the new video from Atlanta, Georgia's "psych metal" band ZOROASTER, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by the group's longtime friend and roadie/light tech, Nick Hood, and was filmed on location at both the Plaza Theater and Thunderbox Rehearsal Studios in the band's hometown....

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CANDLEMASS Mainman Comments On 'Ashes To Ashes - Live' DVD

Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS will release a new DVD, "Ashes To Ashes - Live", in North America on June 29 via Nuclear Blast Records (April 23 in Europe). The set will contain footage of the band's performance at last year's Sweden Rock Festival in front of 30,000 people as well as CANDLEMAS...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Positive That There Is A Lot More Of Life Left To Live

Artisan News Service conducted an interview (see video below) with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on the "black carpet" of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last Thursday, April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. W...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Putting Finishing Touches On New CD

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT is in the "final mix stage" on its new CD for a late 2010 release. The band's guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore (ex-DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) writes on the BLACKMORE'S NIGHT web site, "Candice [Night; BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer and Ritchie's wife] and I and our minstrel band — are looking for...

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AUDIOVISION: 'Invitation' Video Released

"Invitation", the new video from the Swedish melodic metal band AUDIOVISION, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Ronny Hemlin (SCAR SYMMETRY, STEEL ATTACK).The song comes off the group's second album, "Focus", which will be released in Europe and North America on April 23 through Ulterium...

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BENEDICTUM Begins Recording New Album

Drummer Mikey Pannone of San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM has completed his tracks for the band's forthcoming third album. The band will begin tracking the guitars for the CD on Tuesday, April 6. A fall release is expected. In other news, BENEDICTUM will support PRIMA...

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ZOROASTER: New Song Performance Clip, Studio Footage Posted Online

Video footage of Atlanta, Georgia's "psych metal" band ZOROASTER performing a new song, "Ancient Ones", on March 18, 2010 at Hoek's Death Metal Pizza in Austin, Texas can be viewed below. ZOROASTER recently entered Living Room Studios (MASTODON, THE BLACK LIPS) in the band's hometown to begin record...

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TARJA TURUNEN, BLOODBOUND, FATAL SMILE, CARNAL FORGE Confirmed For Sweden's ROCKWEEKEND

TARJA TURUNEN, BLOODBOUND, FATAL SMILE, CARNAL FORGE and CRAZY LIXX are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's edition of the Rockweekend festival, set to take place July 8-10 in Kilafors (two hours north of Stockholm),Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Recalls The 'Heaven And Hell' Era

Julian Marszalek of Spinner.com recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Spinner.com: How did you come to work with Ronnie James Dio? Iommi: I met him at a party at the Rainbow...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Cancer, I'll Kick The Hell Out Of You'

Houston, Teas' KIAH-TV (Channel 39) reports that legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) has been going to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas since late last year when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. "Why come to Houston? It's t...

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SLASH To Be Honored At Third Annual SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL

Legendary guitarist Slash will be honored at the third annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF). SSMF will celebrate Slash, who is synonymous with The Sunset Strip, for his contributions to the history of The Strip as well as the music industry. The tribute event kicks off the three-day music fest...

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CANDLEMASS: 'Ashes To Ashes - Live' DVD Trailer Available

Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS will release a new DVD, "Ashes To Ashes - Live", in North America on June 29 via Nuclear Blast Records (April 23 in Europe). The set will contain footage of the band's performance at last year's Sweden Rock Festival in front of 30,000 people as well as CANDLEMAS...

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TOMMY HEART To Contribute To 'Lyraka' Project

German singer Tommy Heart (ULI JON ROTH, FAIR WARNING, SOUL DOCTOR) has signed on to contribute vocals to the "Lyraka" project. "Lyraka" is a heavy metal opera project that encompasses a set of highlights CDs, as well as a 3-D animated movie. Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ) has completed fou...