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THERION Mainman: 'There Is No Risk At All That We Will Be Canceling Shows'

THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has vowed to carry on with the group's North American tour even if vocalist singer Snowy Shaw (who shares the vocal duties with Thomas Vikström and two female singers) is forced to sit out a few dates due to his passport being stolen in San Francisco. In a stateme...

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OVERKILL Frontman Comments On Current Tour, New Record Label

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are currently on tour in support of their new release, "Immortalis". The trek began on October 3 in Elmira, NY at The The Amp and will conclude with a special appearance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City on Sunday, October 21. "Immortalis",...

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THERION: Remaning North American Tour Dates In Jeopardy

THERION singer Snowy Shaw — who shares the vocal duties with Thomas Vikström (CANDLEMASS) and two female singers — has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "As soon as THERION left the South American leg of the world tour and arrived at the hotel in the ghetto-like area Tenderloin, San...

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SAXON: Second Podcast From Japan Posted Online

The second in a series of podcasts from SAXON's visit to Japan has been posted online at this location. SAXON's video for the song "I've Got To Rock (To Stay Alive)", featuring guest appearances by Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Angry Anderson (ROSE TATTOO) and Andi Deris (HELLOWEEN) can be viewed at...

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SAXON: First Podcast From Japan Available

The first in a series of podcasts from SAXON's visit to Japan has been posted online at this location. SAXON's video for the song "I've Got To Rock (To Stay Alive)", featuring guest appearances by Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Angry Anderson (ROSE TATTOO) and Andi Deris (HELLOWEEN) can be viewed at t...

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Exclusive: AT THE GATES Guitarist Discusses Reunion Plans, Possibility Of New Studio Album

Legendary Swedish extreme metal band AT THE GATES has announced its plans to reform for several festival appearances next summer, including Wacken Open Air (Germany),Bloodstock (UK) and Ruisrock (Finland). In an exclusive interview with BLABBERMOUTH.NET, AT THE GATES guitarist Anders Björler discus...

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It's Official: AT THE GATES To Reunite For Select Shows

Legendary Swedish metal band AT THE GATES will reunite for several shows next summer. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jul. 4-6 - Ruisrock, Finland Jul. 31 - Aug. 2 - Wacken Open Air, Germany Aug. 15-17 - Bloodstock, Derby, UK Commented guitarist Anders Björler (currently in THE HAUNTED): "Wel...

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SCORPIONS: Video Footage From RUDOLF SCHENKER's Birthday Party Available

SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker celebrated his 59th birthday on August 31. Check out photos at this location. Video footage taken at the party can be viewed below. SCORPIONS have lined up the following tour dates in December (venue details to be announced): Dec. 04 - Lisbon, Portugal Dec. 06 - G...

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SAXON: 'I've Got To Rock' Video Featuring LEMMY, ANGRY ANDERSON, ANDI DERIS Available

SAXON's video for the song "I've Got To Rock (To Stay Alive)", featuring guest appearances by Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Angry Anderson (ROSE TATTOO) and Andi Deris (HELLOWEEN) can be viewed at this location (Real Media). The clip is featured on the British heavy metal veterans' upcoming double DV...

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OVERKILL: 'Immortalis' First-Week Sales Revealed

OVERKILL's new album, "Immortalis", has sold 2,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Released on October 9 via Bodog Music, the CD marks OVERKILL's reunion with Jonny and Marsha Zazula, previous owners of Megaforce Records, the label responsibl...

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AVANTASIA: New Audio Samples Available

On November 16, EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet will release two six-track albums — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — from his AVANTASIA project. Apart from the identical title track, both releases will feature completely different, exclusive songs plus videos, a poster, studio report...

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SODOM Guitarist Auctioning Axe For Charity

SODOM guitarist Bernemann has issued the following update: "Everybody who watched a SODOM gig in the last 11 years has seen me playing my old camouflage Kelly. I recorded every CD and played nearly every show with this guitar. I really love it. Finally after all the years it was time for me to get ....

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THE BONES Confirmed For Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Swedish punk 'n' roll masters THE BONES have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IRON MAIDEN (headliners) CARCASS HATEBREED CHILDREN OF BODOM AVANTASI...

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Exclusive: CARCASS Frontman Discusses Reunion, Upcoming Reissues

Reactivated British extreme legends CARCASS recently announced that they will perform at next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The group has also revealed plans to make a number of other festival appearances during 200...

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HATEBREED Confirmed For Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Connecticut-based hardcore/metal band HATEBREED has been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IRON MAIDEN (headliners) CARCASS HATEBREED CHILDREN OF BODOM A...