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Former MARDUK Bassist Defends Shift In Musical Direction
Former MARDUK and current REBELANGELS bassist Roger "Bogge" Svensson (a.k.a. B.War) has defended his and ex-MARDUK singer Erik Hagsted's (a.k.a. Legion) decision to distance themselves from the black metal sounds of their previous group. REBELANGELS, the new California-based project formed by Hagste...July 25, 2005
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REBELANGELS: Former MARDUK Members Make New Music Available For Download
REBELANGELS, the new California-based project formed by ex-MARDUK members Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted, vocals) and B.War (bass),have uploaded two tracks from their recently four-song pre-production demo. Check out the tracks "Fly Again" and "Throw Me to the Wolves" at this location. The demo, which...July 24, 2005
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Fused
When a big-name star of a legendary band decides to do a solo project, the result often is a collection of tunes thrown together that sound like…well…rock-star boredom turned into a side project. This is not to say that Tony Iommi is one of those folks or that his output on the first two albums ...July 19, 2005
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The 1st Chapter
Wow, what an impressive debut from these Norwegian progsters! I feel the same way about prog metal as I do about power metal: some of it I like a great deal and some of it does absolutely nothing for me. CIRCUS MAXIMUS' "The 1st Chapter" does damn near everything for me. The 70-minute ride is ...July 19, 2005
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Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist Working On Solo Album
Former EVANESCENCE guitarist and songwriter Ben Moody's first solo single, "Everything Burns", has just started to chart in Europe. The single, which features lead vocals from dance-pop singer Anastacia and appears on the new "Fantastic Four" soundtrack, has landed at position No. 14 in Switzerland...July 18, 2005
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BOBAFLEX: New Song Posted Online
West Virginia's BOBAFLEX will release their sophomore full-length effort, "Apologize for Nothing", on August 23 through TVT Records. The follow-up to "Primitive Epic" (Eclipse Records) includes the track "Guardian", which the band apparently wrote in in honor of Columbus police officer James D. Nigg...July 15, 2005
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BONGZILLA Putting Finishing Touches On 'Amerijuanican'
BONGZILLA are nearing completion of the recording of "Amerijuanican", their third full-length album. BONGZILLA have finished recording at Coney Island Studios and are mixing at Butch Vig's Smart Studios (NIRVANA, GARBAGE, SMASHING PUMPKINS) in their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin with longtime engin...July 15, 2005
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GOD FORBID To Stand In For SOILWORK At 2nd Annual AGGRESSIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
New Jersey's GOD FORBID will be taking the place of SOILWORK at the 2nd annual Aggressive Music Festival, set to take place on Saturday, July 16 at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glen Falls, NY. The band will be joining an already much-anticipated lineup including MUDVAYNE, HATEBREED, KILLSWITCH EN...July 11, 2005
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THOR To Tour In Support Of New Album, DVD
Smog Veil Records has announced U.S. and Canadian tour dates for THOR. The band will tour in support of the new album, entitled "Thor against the World", and retrospective DVD, entitled "An-THOR-logy", both set for release on July 12, 2005. Jon Mikl Thor — a rock music, film and bodybuilding legend...June 28, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Singer: 'We Are Not Trying To Reinvent Ourselves'
The Mercury News recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the common perception that QUIET RIOT — along with the other acts on the Rock Never Stops tour, CINDERELLA, RATT and FIREHOUSE — slipped i...June 24, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD Film 30th Anniversary Concert For Upcoming DVD: Photos Available
According to TheRockRadio.com, MOTÖRHEAD filmed their 30th anniversary show on June 16 show at London's Hammersmith Apollo for a future DVD release. The supporting bands at the gig were GIRLSCHOOL and SAXON. "Welcome to the 30th anniversary show. We are MOTÖRHEAD; we play rock n' roll," said Lemmy a...June 17, 2005
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Former MARILYN MANSON Guitarist To Debut New Band On 'Fantastic Four' Soundtrack
Billboard.com is reporting that LOSER, the new band featuring former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5, have contributed a track called "Disposable Sunshine" to the "Fantastic Four" soundtrack, due July 5 from Wind-Up. The first single from the album is "Everything Burns" by for...June 2, 2005
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Former STATUS QUO Drummer's Rockin' School
Ben Clover of the Wimbledon Post has issued the following report: Kids don't normally need any help making a racket. But when the former drummer with rock giants STATUS QUO dropped into Poplar Primary School, Morden, to give some expert tuition, it could have been a scene from the film, "School of R...June 1, 2005
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HORRICANE Name Debut Album
Estonian dark death metallers HORRICANE have set "The Lynch-Lawyers" as the title of their upcoming full-length debut, due later in the year via Black Mark Records. The album is expected to contain new versions of the demo songs "Coup De Grace", "Fraction in Your Eyes", "The Lynch-Lawyers' Death Squ...May 25, 2005
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BOBAFLEX Confirmed For GIGANTOUR
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "It is my privilege to introduce to you the next confirmed act to the mighty Gigantour festival! Playing in the fourth spot on second stage… Drum roll please.... BOBAFLEX! "These...May 24, 2005
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