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SIRENIA Forced To Cancel GODZZFEST Appearance

Norwegian/Danish gothic metal band SIRENIA has issued the following update: "It is with a great deal of frustration and disappointment that we announce that our scheduled show at Godzzfest [taking place September 28-29 at Godset in Kolding, Denmark] will not happen. Due to storms and bad weather in...

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THE SCOURGER: 'Dark Invitation To Armageddon' Artwork Revealed

THE SCOURGER, the brute thrash metal force from Helsinki, Finland, has revealed the cover artwork for its second full-length studio album, entitled "Dark Invitation to Armageddon". Joe Petagno, the artist behind the MOTÖRHEAD logo and album art, has designed the cover for the CD. Mr. Petagno was ver...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Frontman To Guest On New AYREON CD

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Steve...

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KORN Guitarist: FAMILY VALUES Tour Was 'Incredible'

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has issued the following update: "I finally had some time to relax after the Family Values Tour. However, since the tour, I've been constantly working on stuff for Emotional Syphon [Munky's record label], and we have so many cool surprises in the works! Thank you...

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Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked

A guy like Jon Schaffer hasn't survived twenty years of lineup changes and a tooth-and-claw battle for survival in the music industry by being unsure of himself. As the profile of ICED EARTH has slowly increased over the years, he has finally reached a plateau where he can tackle a project ambitious...

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SCARPOINT Prepares To Release Debut Album

Stockholm, Sweden-based metal band SCARPOINT will release its full-length debut, "The Silence We Deserve", via Blind Prophecy Records on the following dates: Japan: October 10, 2007 Europe: October 22, 2007 North America: November 6, 2007 SCARPOINT was created in 1999 when Henrik Englund, a young vo...

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NIKKI SIXX 'Freaked Out' By Ex-Wife's Alleged Call Girl Past

MSNBC.com reports: In a hearing to determine how to divide assets in the divorce of Nikki Sixx and Donna D'Errico, the MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist testified Thursday (September 20) that he was told his former model-actress wife previously worked as a prostitute and a stripper, and that she was a spendthrift...

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VADER: 'And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw' DVD Trailer Available

A two-minute trailer for VADER's forthcoming "And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw" DVD can be viewed below. The group's third DVD will be released in October via Metal Mind Productions and will feature footage from the band's February 12, 2007 concert at Stodola Club in Waraw, documenting the final stop of...

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PYURIA Signs With VIOLENT JOURNEY RECORDS

Finnish death metal band PYURIA has inked deal with Violent Journey Records. The group's new album, "Obliette Ontolgy", will be released before the end of the year. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. The Beginning 02. Two Sides Of A Spiteful Mind 03. Wound Opening Pt. 1 04. Wound Op...

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PAIN PRINCIPLE Prepares To Release New CD

Orlando, Florida's death/thrash outfit PAIN PRINCIPLE will release its new album, "Waiting for the Flies", via Blind Prophecy Records on the following dates: Japan: October 10 Europe: November 5 North American: November 6 The CD was recorded at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida with...

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P.O.D.: Video Interview With TRAA, Footage From Bass Clinic Available

Spiritual rockers P.O.D. (a.k.a. PAYABLE ON DEATH) have posted two video clips of the group's bassist, Traa, taking part in a Carvin bass clinic and talking about the band's new music. Watch the footage below. As previously reported, P.O.D. has tapped Jay Baumgardner to produce and mix the group's n...

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LEAVES' EYES Singer Issues North American Tour Recap

LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull has issued the following update: "Here we are, finally having arrived safely at home [in Germany after touring North America as the support act for KAMELOT]. The temperature difference between Texas and Baden-Württemberg is 25 degrees Celsius as the fa...

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MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT Not Splitting After All

Dayton, Ohio-based sludge metal act MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT appears to have changed its mind about calling it quits and has announced that it has been rejoined by original guitarist Alex Vernon (who co-wrote and played on "Time and Withering" and the band's split release with fellow Dayton-ites KENOM...

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THE SCOURGER: New Album Details Revealed

THE SCOURGER, the brute thrash metal force from Helsinki, Finland, is about to release its second full-length studio album, entitled "Dark Invitation To Armageddon". The recording of the album has been finalized and the finishing touches to the mix have been put by Pelle Saether at Studio Undergroun...

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W.A.S.P.: 'Dominator' Digipack, Vinyl To Be Released

W.A.S.P.'s latest album, "Dominator", will be released in digipack and LP format on October 1 via Demolition Records. The digipack features a special 3D cover. In other news, a 32-track W.A.S.P. compilation, "The Best of the Best", is scheduled for release in Europe on September 24 via Snapper Music...