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Legendary Heavy Metal Record Store SLIPPED DISC RECORDS Closes Its Doors Today
Legendary independent record store Slipped Disc Records of Valley Stream, New York officially closed its doors today after 25 years in business. Slipped Disc Records has been the top independent record store for heavy metal, hardcore, rock and alternative music in the New York area since 1982. The s...April 19, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: New DVD, Covers Album Due In June
On June 27, two new HAMMERFALL releases will see the light of day: a DVD continuing chronicling the band's career, and a covers CD a collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones. Incidentally, this will be guitarist Stefan Elmgren's last release with HA...April 19, 2008
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LOUDNESS Taps DED CHAPLIN Drummer For Japanese Dates
Kozo Suganuma, drummer for one of the most popular fusion bands in Japan, FRAGILE and a former member of DED CHAPLIN (featuring LOUDNESS singer Minoru Niihara),has been tapped to fill in for LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi for the latter group's previously announced Japanese dates. Higuchi was ho...April 17, 2008
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DREAM THEATER, SHADOWS FALL, MESHUGGAH Members Comment On 'Record Store Day'
Hundreds of independently-owned music, movie and video game stores across the country will celebrate Record Store Day this Saturday (April 19) in honor of the culture and unique place they occupy nationally and in their local communities. Record Store Day is organized by MonitorThis.com, the Allianc...April 17, 2008
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LOUDNESS Drummer Diagnosed With Liver Cancer
LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi was diagnosed with liver cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) earlier this month, according to Japanese media reports. He is still in the hospital, where he has been undergoing radiotherapy for HCC. LOUDNESS will play the three previously announced Japanese dates with...April 14, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS: 'Don't Listen To Your Girlfriends, Size Does Matter'
Australia's News.com.au reports that KISS have reassured fans their Grand Prix show will be a full concert. The longtime rockers will play for two hours on Sunday once the race has ended. "There's all this incredible horsepower, incredible noise and speed — and then there'll also be the car race," P...March 14, 2008
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OBSESSION: 'Carnival Of Lies' Reissued With Bonus Tracks
Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has had its 2006 CD, "Carnival of Lies", re-released through Mausoleum Records on February 12, 2008. This reissue features new artwork and the bonus tracks "Panic in the Streets" (previously only available on the Avalon release in Japan) and "Judas"....February 19, 2008
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LOUDNESS: Another 'Metal Mad' Sample Available
An audio sample of another new LOUDNESS track, entitled "Can't Find My Way", has been posted on the group's official web site. Also available are previously released samples of the songs "Fire Of Spirit" and "Metal Mad". A video for the track "Metal Mad" can be viewed below. LOUDNESS' new album, "Me...February 10, 2008
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LOUDNESS: New Video Posted Online
Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS have posted the video for the title track of their new album, "Metal Mad", on YouTube. Audio samples of two tracks from the CD have been posted on the band's official web site. "Metal Mad" is scheduled for release in Japan on February 20 through Tokuma Communicati...February 9, 2008
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LOUDNESS: 'Metal Mad' Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of two tracks from the new album from the veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS, "Metal Mad", have been posted on the band's official web site. Check out the songs "Fire Of Spirit" and "Metal Mad" at this location. "Metal Mad" is scheduled for release in Japan on February 20 through Toku...February 6, 2008
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LOUDNESS: New Album Title, Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
According to a posting on the Tokuma Communications web site, veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS will release their new album, "Metal Mad", through the label on February 20 in Japan. Release dates for other territories have not yet been announced. "Metal Mad" track listing: 01. Fire Of Spirit 02. M...January 31, 2008
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STYGIA Featuring Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANNIHILATOR Members: Demo Tracks Available
STYGIA, the band featuring vocalist Mike Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION),drummer Mike Mangini (STEVE VAI, EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR),keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE),bassist Chris McCarvill (HOUSE OF LORDS, X FACTOR X, JEFF SCOTT SOTO, OBSESSION) and guitarist Todd...November 4, 2007
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Former LOUDNESS/EZO Frontman Featured On FIRESIGN Album
Masaki Yamada, former frontman for FLATBACKER, EZO and LOUDNESS, is featured on the self-produced album from the New York city-based project FIRESIGN, entitled "Anger Management". Masaki alternates between bassist and guitarist for several tracks on the album, which features the vocal talents of har...October 17, 2007
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LOUDNESS Guitarist AKIRA TAKASAKI: New Solo Album Samples Available
Audio samples from legendary LOUDNESS guitarist Akira Takasaki's eighth solo album, "Black Brown" (cover artwork),are available at this location. The CD, which was released on September 26 via Tricycle Entertainment, features the following track listing: 01. Midnight Train 02. Live or Die 03. Black...October 4, 2007
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'Heavy Metal Box' Animated Product Shot Available
An animated product shot for the upcoming "Heavy Metal Box" (due on October 2 via Rhino Records) can be viewed below. The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compila...September 19, 2007
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