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CRESCENT SHIELD: 'The Last Of My Kind' Release Date Announced
California's traditional melodic metal band CRESCENT SHIELD, which features the talents of former DESTINY'S END guitarist Dan DeLucie and former ONWARD vocalist Michael Grant, will release its debut album, entitled "The Last of My Kind" on November 20 Cruz Del Sur Music. The artwork for the album wa...October 23, 2006
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DARK FUNERAL, ENSLAVED: More North American Tour Dates Announced
DARK FUNERAL (Sweden),ENSLAVED (Norway) and newcomers ABIGAIL WILLIAMS (USA) will team up for the "Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising" North American tour beginning in early January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 09 - Jaxx Nite Club - Springfield, VA Jan. 10 - BB King Blues Club - New York, NY J...October 20, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Guest On SARAH SPENCER Album
According to a posting on DEEP PURPLE/DIXIE DREGS guitarist Steve Morse's web site, Steve, basist Dave Larue and drummer Van Romaine have been recording tracks for the upcoming album from Sarah Spencer, the talented teen vocalist Steve's been writing and recording with. Although Dave and Van will be...October 19, 2006
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ARMY OF ANYONE: First Tour Dates Announced
ARMY OF ANYONE fans will finally get the chance to see the band live when they head out this November for their first-ever live shows. The group will kick off the dates November 18 in Philadelphia and play live shows through the end of the year before embarking on a full-scale tour in 2007. "We ...October 19, 2006
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DESTRUCTION, SADUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE: More U.S. Dates Announced
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have announced more dates for their upcoming "Thrash Till Death Over North America" tour with SADUS and MUNICIPAL WASTE. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jan. 20 - Seattle WA @ Showbox Jan. 21 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theater Jan. 23 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim'...October 19, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: U.S Show Details Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will play three shows in California in late October prior to its European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). The dates are as follows: Oct. 21 - John Mclaren Park - San Francisco, CA (3:00 p.m. show) Oct...October 15, 2006
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DECREPIT BIRTH Announces Session Bassist
Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have issued the following update: "We would like to officially announce that Erlend Caspersen (BLOOD RED THRONE, THE ALL SEEING I),will be filling in as our touring and session bassist until a permanent bassist can fill the position. We ar...October 13, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER: New Tour Dates Announced
TWISTED SISTER has lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Dec. 01 - The Myth - Minneapolis, MN Dec. 07 - The House of Blues - Chicago, IL Dec. 09 - The Pepsi Roadhouse - Burgettstown, PA Dec. 14 - The House of Blues - Anaheim, CA Dec. 17 - Hard Rock - ...October 13, 2006
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DANZIG Taps Former SAMHAIN Bassist For 'Blackest Of The Black' Tour
DANZIG has tapped former SAMHAIN bassist Steve Zing for its upcoming West Coast-only edition of the "Blackest of the Black" tour, which will kick off on November 17 in Seattle, WA. Headliner DANZIG — Glenn Danzig (vocals),Zing, and TYPE O NEGATIVE's Johnny Kelly (drums) and Kenny Hickey (guitar) —...October 12, 2006
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DON DOKKEN Completes Work On New Solo Album
DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken has issued the following update: "Hi, everyone. It's me, that singer guy who seemed to drop off the planet for the last six months, I figured it's about time to write and let everyone know what's up in DOKKEN land which isn't easy when you type with one finger. "As you ...October 5, 2006
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PHARAOH And CANVAS SOLARIS To Cover CORONER
American metal bands PHARAOH (the Pennsylvania-based heavy metal band featuring vocalist Tim Aymar, formerly of CONTROL DENIED) and CANVAS SOLARIS have begun work on a unique split 7" release planned for early 2007. Each band will contribute its version of a song by the legendary Swiss progressive t...October 4, 2006
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HIRAX Prepares To Record New Material, Hit The Road
Thrash metal icons HIRAX will enter the studio in October to record the first new material since 2004's "The New Age of Terror". The band is scheduled to begin recording four new tracks on October 13 at Shiva Industries Studio in Santa Ana, California. John Haddad will produce the tracks "Lucifer's...October 2, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: California Dates Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will play three shows in California in late October prior to its European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). The dates are as follows (venue details to follow): Oct. 20 - San Francisco, CA @ TBA Oct. 25...October 2, 2006
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Palace of Mirrors
Let's get it straight right now: "Palace of Mirrors" by Santa Cruz's ESTRADASPHERE is not a metal album. BUT, it is a fine jam with a smattering of guitar-based heavier parts amidst the violins, upright bass, accordion, bass clarinet, harpsichord, organ, and Japanese Shamisen. And yes, this 13-track...October 2, 2006
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist Joins DANZIG
DANZIG has enlisted TYPE O NEGATIVE's Kenny Hickey as the group's new guitarist. Hickey joins drummer Johnny Kelly as the second TYPE O NEGATIVE member to join DANZIG's touring lineup. DANZIG will perform a dozen West Coast "Blackest of The Black" live dates in November alongside LACUNA COIL, THE HA...September 30, 2006
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