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Former ANKLA Drummer Joins PHUSE
Former ANKLA drummer German Hernandez has joined the Los Angeles-based metal band PHUSE. The group which is said to be influenced by such Swedish metal acts as AT THE GATES, THE HAUNTED and IN FLAMES is currently working on the follow-up to its 2005 album "The Smell of Old Folk" with producer/engine...March 30, 2008
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HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY: North American Tour Dates Announced
HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY will embark on the North American leg of the "Hellish Rock Tour 2008" in September/October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 18 - Salle Albert Rousseau - Quebec City, QUE Sep. 19 - Medley Montreal, QUE Sep. 20 - Palladium - Worcester, MA Sep. 21 - BB King Blues & Gril...March 28, 2008
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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING Schedules L.A. Clinic
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will hold an exclusive clinic on Saturday, March 29 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the West L.A. Music Ampitheater (11345 Santa Monica Blvd.) in Los Angeles, California. A press release states: "Come see Kerry give a special live demonstration of his amazing guitar, showc...March 26, 2008
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PHARAOH: Another New Song Posted Online
PHARAOH, the American heavy metal band featuring vocalist Tim Aymar (CONTROL DENIED),has made available a second song from its upcoming album, entitled "Be Gone". The song "Telepath" is now available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Drummer Chris Black explains, "'Telepath' is about the er...March 25, 2008
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DEATH ANGEL, GOD FORBID: More 'In Thrash We Trust' Tour Dates Announced
San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL will embark on their first full U.S. tour since their initial split 18 years ago! The band will co-headline the "In Thrash We Trust" trek this May/June with GOD FORBID, with support from SOILENT GREEN and LIGHT THIS CITY. Comented DEATH ANGEL guitari...March 24, 2008
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DEVILDRIVER: More European Tour Dates Announced
Santa Barbara's DEVILDRIVER has scheduled the following European tour dates: April 22 - Wrexham, Wales - Central Station April 23 - Birmingham, England - Academy * April 24 - Glasgow, Scotland - Barrowlands * April 25 - Manchester, England - Academy * April 26 - London, England - Brixton Academy * A...March 24, 2008
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EPICA Singer Forced To Sit Out North American Tour; Stand-In Vocalist Announced
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA whose lead singer, Simone Simons, was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA),also known as the hospital bacteria have issued the following update: "The extra weeks of rest, as a result of the cancellation of most of this month's sho...March 22, 2008
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DEATH ANGEL, GOD FORBID, SOILENT GREEN, LIGHT THIS CITY: More U.S. Dates Announced
DEATH ANGEL, GOD FORBID, SOILENT GREEN and LIGHT THIS CITY will team up for a U.S. tour in May/June. So far the following dates have been announced: May 04 - Farmingdale, NY @ The Crazy Donkey May 08 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx May 09 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11 Tavern May 28 - ...March 21, 2008
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DEVILDRIVER To Release Digital EP Of Previously Unreleased Material
Santa Barbara, California-based metallers DEVILDRIVER will release a digital EP, "Head On To Heartache", on April 21 to coincide with the band's UK tour dates. The five-track EP features four tracks previously unreleased in the UK plus the title track, which is taken from the group's current studio...March 20, 2008
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BRAIN DRILL Calls It Quits
Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers BRAIN DRILL appear to have split up, based on a lengthy statement from guitarist Dylan Ruskin that was posted on the group's MySpace page (free registration may be required to view). BRAIN DRILL's latest album, "Apocalyptic Feasting", was released last mo...March 20, 2008
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DEATH ANGEL, FORBIDDEN: More Slim's Photos Posted Online
Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN — Russ Anderson (vocals),Craig Locicero (guitar),Matt Camacho (bass) and Glen Alvelais (guitar),along with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) — played two shows with DEATH ANGEL on February 28-29 at Slim's...March 11, 2008
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NIKKI SIXX Comments On Passing Of Addiction Specialist BOB TIMMONS
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following statement in regards to the recent passing of Santa Monica-based addiction specialist Bob Timmons: "A dear friend, Bob Timmons, not only of mine but countless others recently passed on. He saved not only my life, but so many others. He single-h...March 11, 2008
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UFO: Stand-In Bassist For U.S. Tour Announced
Legendary hard rockers UFO have tapped Rob De Luca to fill in for bassist Pete Way during their upcoming American tour after Way was recently once again denied a working visa to the USA. Rob De Luca is the bassist/backing vocalist in the SEBASTIAN BACH band. The Bach band toured as direct support fo...March 10, 2008
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DEATH ANGEL's 'Killing Season' Lands On German Chart
DEATH ANGEL's new album, "Killing Season", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 59. As previously reported, the CD landed on the Dutch chart at No. 56. "Killing Season" sold around 2,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (...March 10, 2008
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DEATH ANGEL's 'Killing Season' Lands On Dutch Chart
DEATH ANGEL's new album, "Killing Season", has entered the Dutch national chart at position No. 56. As previously reported, "Killing Season" sold around 2,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet sales *are* included in the SoundSc...March 7, 2008
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