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KING'S X Frontman Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
Lacey Conner, villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels, conducted an interview with KING'S X frontman Doug "Dug" Pinnick at the Dean Guitars booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at...February 9, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman To Release 'Live In Anaheim' Two-CD Set
Edel has set a February 25 UK releae date for "Live in Anaheim", a two-CD set from DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan comprising 20 tracks recorded live at the famous House Of Blues Club in Anaheim, California at the end of 2006. The release sees Gillan present the best of his career as a solo ...February 9, 2008
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FATE: New Song Posted Online
Head over to FATE's MySpace page to check out "Your Creed is Greed", the first track available from the band's upcoming Metal Blade debut, "Vultures". Hailing from Carmichael, California this five-piece band does not compromise the veracity of their music for anyone. Deeply influenced by all things...February 6, 2008
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Pre-MIND'S EYE Band AFTERGLOW To Re-Release Debut EP With Bonus Tracks
Lion Music has announced plans to re-release the original EP by the Swedish band AFTERGLOW, which later evolved into MIND'S EYE. The CD will contain a total of eight songs — including four previously unheard tracks — that were recorded at the Sheepvalley studios in 1994 with Jörgen Svensson (RAISE H...February 6, 2008
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AYREON's '01011001' Lands On European Album Charts
"01011001", the new rock opera from AYREON — the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen — has entered the Dutch "alternative chart" at position No. 1 and the overall Dutch album chart at No. 2 — the highest Dutch chart positions so far for any AYREON release! The album also entered th...February 6, 2008
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ADAMANTRA: Debut Album Sample Available
Finnish progressive metallers ADAMANTRA have posted the song "Shattered" on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's debut album, which was recently mixed by Mikko Mustonen (best known for his work with NORTHERN KINGS, a band consisting of members of NIGHTWISH and SONATA ARCTICA, among ot...February 6, 2008
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DARKTHRONE Drummer/Vocalist: The Mere Word 'Fanbase' Disgusts Me
Metal Maniacs' Nathan T. Birk recently interviewed legendary DARKTHRONE drummer/vocalist Fenriz about his band's latest album, "F.O.A.D.", and the Norwegian act's enduring influence on black metal. Excerpts from the February 2008 cover story follow: Metal Maniacs: Prior to recording "F.O.A.D.", were...February 5, 2008
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EDENBRIDGE: 'MyEarthDream' Cover Art Revealed
Austrian symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has unveiled the cover art for its sixth studio album, "MyEarthDream", due out in April via Napalm Records. The art was created by Anthony Clarkson, who has previously worked with BLIND GUARDIAN, among other artists. "MyEarthDream" track listing: 01. The Forc...February 5, 2008
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SYNASTRY Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
Montreal-based death metal quartet SYNASTRY has signed with Year of the Sun Records. The group's debut album, "Blind Eyes Bleed", is scheduled for release on May 13. Commented SYNASTRY frontman Jimmy Anastasopoulos: "All of us in SYNASTRY are eager and thrilled that 'Blind Eyes Bleed' will be issued...February 4, 2008
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A Mounting Crisis…
Who knew that the most Germanic of the new wave of retro thrash bands would be from Japan? GRIEF OF WAR at their best are dealing in the kind of skittering, fast-paced, four-on-the-floor thrash that was the province of TANKARD and DEATHROW twenty years ago (though without the former's maniacal edge...February 3, 2008
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PERSUADER To Enter Studio In May
Swedish metallers PERSUADER will enter the studio in May to begin recording their fourth album for a late 2008 release via Dockyard 1. PERSUADER's third full-length effort, "When Eden Burns", was released in May 2006 via Dockyard 1. The follow-up to 2004's "Evolution Purgatory" (Sanctuary/Noise) was...February 2, 2008
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SCELERATA Films 'Enemy Within' Video
Brazilian progeressive metallers SCELERATA have just finished filming a video for the song "Enemy Within". The clip was shot at an abandoned factory site in Porto Alegre by Velha Árvore. "Enemy Within" should be released in March as a free download single, with exclusive artwork and a preview of the...January 31, 2008
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BLAZE BAYLEY, AWAKE Confirmed For Holland's DOKK'EM Open-Air Festival
Former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley and AWAKE have been confirmed for the Dokk'em open-air festival, set to take place August 9, 2008 near Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DIAMOND HEAD (UK) TRAIL OF TEARS (NO) BLAZE BAYLEY (UK) AWAKE (UK) VENGEANCE...January 31, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Think All Politicians Are A**holes'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Does it bother you that METALLICA went on to fame and fortune to a level MOTÖRHEAD didn't? Lemmy: It is just the luck of the...January 31, 2008
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AT THE GATES Confirmed For Denmark's ROSKILDE FESTIVAL
Reactivated Swedish metal band AT THE GATES has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Roskilde Festival, set to take place July 3-6 in Roskilde, Denmark. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 4-7 - Sweden Rock Festival - Sölvesborg, Sweden Jun. 20-22 - Hellfest - Clisson, F...January 30, 2008
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