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MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist To Record Solo Album
MERCYFUL FATE/FORCE OF EVIL guitarist Hank Shermann has announced plans to record a solo album, tentatively due in March 2007. "I have 'tons' of ideas and unused material dating back to the days of MERCYFUL FATE in the early '80s , and also it will be my 30-year anniversary as a guitar player," Sher...March 20, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says RIPPER 'Took It On The Chin' When HALFORD Came Back
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: When you entered the studio to record "Angel of Retribution", did you initially find it hard to work together after such a long absence? Glenn: "...March 18, 2006
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Don't Fear the Reaper
I'll be honest with you here; I was a little taken aback at Tue Madsen's crystal clear, thick 'n' rubbery sound mix the first time I heard WITCHERY's "Don't Fear the Reaper". By that I mean that I was expecting the rawer, bloodied thrash sounds of "Dead, Hot and Ready" or "Symphony for the Devil", ....March 13, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Is Keeping His Ear To The Ground
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: Do you ever get the sense as someone who has been around as long as you have been, that the best period for someone to make a life long impression ...March 11, 2006
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EMBRAZE: In Recording Mode
EMBRAZE, the Finnish band featuring FOR MY PAIN… guitarist Lauri Tuohimaa, have finished recording all instrumental parts and scratch/guide vocals for their new album. The material "sounds heavier, but also more melodic than ever before in EMBRAZE history!" reads a posting on the band's web site. "T...March 11, 2006
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SIG:AR:TYR: Debut Album Finally Sees Light Of Day
Canadian "atmospheric viking metal" act SIG:AR:TYR have announced the release of their debut full-length CD, "Sailing The Seas Of Fate", via Morbid Winter Records. "It has been a very long wait for this CD to be released, and I am glad to have it finally see the light of the sun," stated the band's...March 9, 2006
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NEW YORK DOLLS: 'New York Doll' Film To Receive DVD Release In April
Visual Entertainment and First Independent Pictures have announced the release of the critically acclaimed film "New York Doll" on DVD on April 4, 2006. Released in theaters in October 2005, the film is director Greg Whiteley's debut effort and was a Grand Jury Prize Nominee at the 2005 Sundance Fil...February 23, 2006
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Rare KURT COBAIN Guitar To Be Auctioned
A guitar once owned and used by late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain will be featured in the Heritage Auction Galleries' April 15 Signature Music & Entertainment auction, to be held in Dallas, Texas. "This instrument is unusual in a couple of ways," Heritage's Music & Entertainment expert, Doug...February 20, 2006
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AMON AMARTH: 'Wrath Of The Norsemen' DVD Details Revealed
Metal Blade Records has released the details of the upcoming AMON AMARTH DVD, "Wrath of the Norsemen", due in Europe on April 24 (April 21 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The three-disc set will be released in a deluxe 10-page digipack with special gold-laminated slipcase. The main body of the DV...February 20, 2006
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AMON AMARTH Announce Title, Release Date Of Live DVD
Sweden's AMON AMARTH have posted the following message on their official web site: "It's been a tough job to piece everything together, but we're finally closing in on the release of our DVD entitled 'Wrath of the Norsemen'. The release dates are: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: April 21 Rest of Euro...February 20, 2006
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Reunited FATE To Release New Album In April
Reunited Danish hard rockers FATE will release their new album, "V", in April via MTM Music. Formed back in the early '80s, FATE made themselves quite a name on the metal/rock scene with their four superb albums. The band came to life in 1984 when guitarist Hank Shermann left MERCYFUL FATE. Hank hoo...February 19, 2006
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STONE SOUR: Ex-SOULFLY Drummer MAYORGA To Play On New Album
STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are hard at work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). Guitarist Josh Rand has filed the following candid report from inside the studio: "As we roll into week four o...February 16, 2006
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Hail Infernal Darkness
Some bands seem to exist just beneath the radar, somehow escaping the discerning ears of fans in search of quality death metal. Seattle's DRAWN AND QUARTERED would seem to fit that description, but after 2004's "Return of the Black Death" and this year's "Hail Infernal Darkness", the ripples should...February 6, 2006
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MEGADETH Guitarist Interviewed On Toronto Radio: Audio Available
MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover (also in EIDOLON) was a guest on "The Kim Mitchell Show" on Toronto's classic rock station Q107 on Friday, February 3. Glen was interviewed and he performed a snippet from one of Mitchell's classic solo tracks — "Rocklandwonderland" (from 1989's "Wonderland" album). Do...February 5, 2006
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MANTICORA To Record Two New Albums
Danish power metallers MANTICORA will enter Jailhouse studios in Horsens, Denmark on April 7 to begin recording two new full-length albums with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, TNT, PRETTY MAIDS, FATE). More information about the month-long session will be made available soon. In other news, MANTIC...January 31, 2006
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