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Former ADAGIO Singer Joins REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE

Former STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has recruited ex-ADAGIO singer Gus Monsanto for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Tolkki: "I'm writing this from Hong Kong overlooking the amazing bay. It is a great pleasure to announce the new singer of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE I have ch...

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SLAYER Confirmed For Denmark's ROSKILDE FESTIVAL

California-based thrash metal legends SLAYER have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Roskilde Festival, set to take place July 3-6 in Roskilde, Denmark. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AT THE GATES (S) BAND OF HORSES (US) BATTLES (US) THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS (UK) CHOIR OF YOU...

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X JAPAN: English-Language Video Interview With YOSHIKI Available

A 16-minute interview (in English) with X JAPAN founder Yoshiki about the reactivated band's future plans can be viewed below. According to a posting on the Jrock Revolution web site, X JAPAN has just released its new song, "I.V.", via iTunes in 23 countries, including Japan, Korea, America, Canada,...

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X JAPAN Announces Reunion Shows, Forthcoming 'Best-Of' Collection

According to a posting on the Jrock Revolution web site, reactivated Japanese rockers X JAPAN will release their new song, "I.V.", via iTunes on January 23 in 23 countries, including Japan, Korea, America, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Finland, Gr...

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SLASH On GUNS N' ROSES, Dating Porn Stars And Playing With MICHAEL JACKSON

Metro.co.uk recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metro.co.uk: What was the high point of your time in GUNS N' ROSES? Slash: The whole thing was a high point. It was the best thing I could have got involved w...

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MEGADETH Adds 20 Minutes To Osaka Set

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Man, we had such a great time onstage last night in Osaka, so much so that we played an extra 20 minutes for ya. I want to personally thank all involved with Mr. Udo for making .....

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LINKIN PARK Singer Talks About Broken Arm; Video Available

Video footage of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington talking about his broken arm which he sustained just four songs into the band's concert in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday night (October 14) can be viewed below. Fans attending the show reported at the group's official message board that Benning...

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LINKIN PARK Singer Breaks Arm During Show

The Pulse of Radio reports: LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington apparently broke his arm just four songs into the band's concert in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday night (October 14). Fans attending the show reported at the group's official message board that Bennington injured himself in a fall, a...

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NAPALM DEATH Guitarist Is Looking Forward To Playing China

Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with NAPALM DEATH guitarist Mitch Harris. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's latest album, "Smear Campaign": "'Smear Campaign' did surprisingly well. I think a lot of that had to do with the fact that stra...

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CHTHONIC Promotes Taiwan's UN Bid In Interview With PBS

Taipei Times reports that black metal band CHTHONIC promoted Taiwan, particularly its bid to join the international community, during a tour of the U.S., the U.S. Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) reported last Thursday. In an interview on the PBS program "Pacifictime", CHTHONIC lead vocalist Freddy...

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OVERLORDE Announces New Singer

New Jersey-based metallers OVERLORDE have announced that Chris Colfax has permanently joined the group as its new lead vocalist. "The band looks forward to working with Chris as they write and prepare for the release of their second CD on Sonic Age Records," OVERLORDE writes in a press release. A li...

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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist Schedules Asian Clinics

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li has scheduled the following clinics in Asia: July 14 - Thailand, Bangkok - Main Auditorium A.U.A Center July 15 - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - MCA Hall July 16 - Malaysia, Johor Baru - Jotic Auditorium July 17 - Indonesia, Bandung - Grand Pasundan Convention Hotel July 18...

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LINKIN PARK Singer Says New Album's Chart Success Is 'Unbelievable'

Launch Radio Networks reports: LINKIN PARK's new album, "Minutes to Midnight", debuted at No. 1 on this week's Billboard album chart, selling 623,000 copies in its first week of release and landing the highest first-week total of 2007. The band also scored the biggest first-week sales since JAY-Z's...

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SOLIUM XI Signs With Hong Kong's TRINITY RECORDS

Hong Kong's Trinity Records has announced the signing of Finnish occult propaganda metallers SOLIUM XI. "Litanies unto Adversary", the band's full-length debut, has already been recorded, and will shortly be mixed and mastered for a late 2007 release. Commented the group: "When an occasional listene...

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NAPALM DEATH: More Tour Dates Announced

British grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH have lined up the following dates during the coming months: May 04 - Arlon, Belgium - Les Nuits De L'entrepot May 05 - Wuustwezel, Belgium - Puntpop May 06 - Lausanne, Switzerland - Le Romandie May 07 - Montpellie, France- Rockstore May 08 - Durango, Spain - Pl...