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THERAPY?: 'We're Here To The End' Artwork Unveiled
Irish rockers THERAPY? will release their first-ever official live album, "We're Here To The End", on November 8 via Global Music. In March 2010 THERAPY? performed three nights at the London Water Rats Theatre as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations. Those shows were recorded and have been laid...October 7, 2010
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STAIND Frontman: 'I Always Want To Feel Like I Have To Outdo Myself As A Songwriter'
STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis recently spoke to Sean McCarthy of SouthCoastToday.com about Lewis' current solo tour, which sees him playing songs from the STAIND catalog as well as solo selections and assorted covers. "When I'm performing solo it couldn't be a more polar opposite from STAIND," Lewis s...October 4, 2010
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Misled by Certainty
Setting the kind of standard of excellence that CEPHALIC CARNAGE reached virtually from the beginning of its career can be a tricky proposition. Any slight detour, any album that climbs a lesser known, yet comparatively steep hill, leaves a band open to nostalgia junkie bitterness and critical snobb...September 27, 2010
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SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE To Lay Down Drums On EYE EMPIRE Debut
EYE EMPIRE, the new band featuring former/current members of DARK NEW DAY, STUCK MOJO, SWITCHED and SUBMERSED, has tapped Morgan Rose (SEVENDUST) to record the drums on the band's debut album, "Moment of Impact". Commented guitarist Bradley Chester "B.C." Kochmit, "There have been a few curves and t...September 15, 2010
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THERION: Tour Schedules Changes Announced
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION have issued the following update: "The tour schedule has changed: The shows in Caracas (Venezuela),Chihuahua and Puebla (both Mexico) have to be cancelled and the show in Santiago de Chile has moved to the Teatro Caupolican. In Europe there will be...August 26, 2010
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SNOWY SHAW 'Quits' DIMMU BORGIR, Rejoins THERION
Just one day after confirming that he has been tapped by Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR to replace bassist/clean vocalist ICS Vortex on the band's upcoming ninth album, "Abrahadabra", and world tour, Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (real name: Tommie Helgesson; THERION, DR...August 25, 2010
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EARTHRIDE Releases New Album, Hits The Road
Long-running Maryland biker doom masters EARTHRIDE have just released their third full-length album, "Something Wicked", via their own label, Earth Brain Records. The CD was recorded at The Polar Bear Lair in Middletown Maryland, with producer Chris Kozlowski (BLUE CHEER, PENTAGRAM, MELVINS, TROUBLE...July 30, 2010
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THERION Announces New Touring Bassist
Bassist Nalley Påhlsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION announced yesterday (Thursday, July 22) that would sit out the band's upcoming European headlining tour in order to focus on his personal life. Christofer Johnsson, the creative force behind the group, has now released the...July 23, 2010
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THERION Bassist To Sit Out European Tour
Bassist Nalley Påhlsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION will sit out the band's upcoming European headlining tour. According to Påhlsson, the reason for him not being able to take part in the trek is threefold. He says, "1) I'm alone with my two children and it's not possible f...July 22, 2010
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End Of The Line For METALLICA...For Now
According to The Pulse of Radio, METALLICA has confirmed that a newly added last show on its fall South Pacific tour, on September 22 in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the last gig the band has booked in support of its 2008 album "Death Magnetic". A post at the official METALLICA web site said, "All...July 15, 2010
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Ex-TIGERTAILZ Frontman Schedules First U.K. Performance In Over Three Years
Former TIGERTAILZ frontman Steevi Jaimz will make his first U.K. appearance in over three years on Saturday, September 4 at The Rig - Rock City in Nottingham as part of the 30 years of Rock City celebrations. The band's lineup for the performance will be as follows: Steevi Jaimz - Vocals Mick Priest...July 7, 2010
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THERION Mainman Discusses New Lineup, Forthcoming Album
Studio Rock recently conducted an interview with mainman Christofer Johnsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Studio Rock: I want to ask you about the new lineup of the band. You have only played together for the recent Mexico sh...July 6, 2010
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THERION: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION will release their new album, "Sitra Ahra", in September via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm by Lennart Östlund (LED ZEPPELIN, ABBA). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard, who worked on...July 1, 2010
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THERION: New Album Track Listing Revealed
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION will release their new album, "Sitra Ahra", in September via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm by Lennart Östlund (LED ZEPPELIN, ABBA),who commented, "What you have made here is truly unique." "Sitr...June 23, 2010
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THERION Announces New Guitarist
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION have recruited Christian Vidal from Argentina as the band's new guitarist. Vidal made his live debut with THERION on June 4, 2010 in Mexico City. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed below. Christian Vidal was born in Zarate, Buenos...June 21, 2010