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MAJESTY Complete Work On New Album

Germany's MAJESTY have completed work on their third album with producer Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist) for a January 20, 2006 release. An EP release will precede the album later in the year. MAJESTY's second full-length album, "Reign in Glory", was released in Oct...

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HELSTAR And AGENT STEEL To Team Up For 'Majestic Power Metal Assault'

Progressive power metal outfits HELSTAR and AGENT STEEL will burn across the skies of Southern California and Texas for a limited number of performances. Word has spread like a wildfire throughout the metal community that singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, ex-SEVEN WITCHES) and guitarist Juan Garcia (AGE...

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DAWNRIDER: MAJESTY Mastermind's Debut Album Due Next Month

DAWNRIDER, the side project of MAJESTY mastermind Tarek "MS" Maghary, will release their first album, "Fate Is Calling", on October 21 via Massacre Records. The concept album, which tells a great epic fantasy story taking place in the kingdom of Riandra, will feature guest appearances by some of the...

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AGENT STEEL To Begin Recording New Album In October

California-based metallers AGENT STEEL have issued the following update: "We've been rehearsing NEW material ONLY and things have been going well. We have a couple of West Coast shows coming up with HELSTAR (September 23-24 at the Brick by Brick in San Diego, and The Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, CA...

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Vocalist JAMES RIVERA Joins VICIOUS RUMORS

Veteran heavy metal singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, KILLING MACHINE) is strongly rumored to have landed the lead-vocalist slot in the long-running San Francisco Bay Area band VICIOUS RUMORS. An official statement on the matter is expected soon. As previously reported, VICIOUS RUMORS mai...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer: 'We're One Of The Better Live Speed Metal Bands Out There'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: This ["Dreams of Death"] is your first new studio album since "My God" in 2001. Why such a long wait? Craig: "We lost our deal with Metal Blade. That...

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Make Triumphant Return At ROBB'S METALWORKS SHOWCASE

The third annual "Robb's MetalWorks Showcase", a yearly event held by San Antonio, cult-cable show "Robb's MetalWorks", marked the first appearance of Arlington, Texas doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS in the area in over four years. The band made their live debut with their new lineup, which include...

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MAJESTY Begin Recording New Album

Germany's MAJESTY have entered the studio with producer Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist) to begin recording their new album. The following is band leader Tarek Maghari's report on the CD's recording sessions: "Hail metalheads! I'm writing to you directly from the stu...

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Former ANTHRAX, HADES Singers Are Top Candidates For SEVEN WITCHES Slot

Neil Turbin (ex-ANTHRAX) and Alan Tecchio (ex-HADES, WATCHTOWER) are the two vocalists currently in the running for the vacant singer slot in SEVEN WITCHES, according to informed sources. Both vocalists recently appeared on SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost's upcoming solo CD, "Out in the Cold", te...

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SEVEN WITCHES: New Singer 'Almost A Done Deal'

SEVEN WITCHES' webmaster has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I just spoke to Jack [Frost, guitar] yesterday and he wanted me to pass some fresh info onto you. The new solo album, 'Out in the Cold', is almost done and sounding incredible and is still scheduled for its...

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Vocalist JAMES RIVERA Quits SEVEN WITCHES

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, DISTANT THUNDER, SEVEN WITCHES) has issued the following statement: "Many of you have heard that I, James Rivera, have recently joined a band called KILLING MACHINE. This is truly a blessing for me to be playing with such an all-star team! KILLING MACHINE will commenc...

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SEVEN WITCHES Part Ways With SANCTUARY, Announce New Album Title

SEVEN WITCHES, the band featuring former SAVATAGE guitarist Jack Frost and HELSTAR singer James Rivera, have posted a message on their official web site regarding the band's upcoming activities and related projects. An excerpt from the update follows: "The band's contract with Sanctuary is up. They...

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Vocalist JAMES RIVERA Joins KILLING MACHINE

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES) has reportedly joined KILLING MACHINE, the new band featuring German guitarist and founding member Peter Scheithauer (STREAM, played with KISS drummer Eric Singer),San Diego-based drummer Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT) and bassist David Ellefson (F5,...

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ETERNITY BLACK: Former HELSTAR Guitarist Discusses New Project

Texas-based metal band ETERNITY BLACK, featuring former HELSTAR members Larry Barrigan (guitar),Rob Trevino (guitar) and Russell Deleon (drums),recently made song samples from their latest demo available for download at EternityBlack.com. The demo CDs will arrive in time for their next show Friday...

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ETERNITY BLACK: Former HELSTAR Members Bounce Back With New Band

Texas-based metal band ETERNITY BLACK, featuring former HELSTAR members Larry Barrigan (guitar),Rob Trevino (guitar) and Russell Deleon (drums),have posted their new five-song demo at their official web site. The demo, which was recorded at Spyder Studio with producer Gregg Gill, features the song...