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DIABLO: In Writing Mode

Guitarist/vocalist Rainer Nygård of Finnish metallers DIABLO has issued the following update: "Late autumn last year we thought that we needed some time off from rock 'n' roll business. It was a good choice because now that our mental and physical batteries are full again, it's easier to think about...

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ODYSSEY: 'Reinventing The Past' Artwork Unveiled

Back in 1999, Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based Utopian Vision Music released a three-song self-titled EP by ODYSSEY, a band featuring Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (NIGHTINGALE, EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH),Rick Gustafson (ex-MEMORY GARDEN),and Kenth Philipsson (DARK FUNERAL, THE PR...

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ANTHRAX: Photos Of Sydney Concert Available

Inside Out Webzine has uploaded more than 90 photos of ANTHRAX's February 21, 2010 performance at the Sydney, Australia stop of the Soundwave Festival. Check them out at this location (photos by Cameron and Aimee Edney). A few of the pictures can be seen below. ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian was recent...

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JETBOY: More 'Off Your Rocker' EP Details Revealed

Twenty years after the release of the highly acclaimed "Damnednation", California glam-rock veterans JETBOY have completed work on their most recent project, "Off Your Rocker", due on March 2, 2010 via iTunes and Amazon.com. Best described as a blend of edgy rock and roll with a traditional, blues-b...

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SLASH's Contribution To 'Download To Donate For Haiti' Available For Streaming

A previously unreleased track from legendary VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, entitled "Mother Maria", is available for streaming using the player below. The song, whcih features a guest appearance on vocals by Beth Hart, is featured on "Download To Donate For Haiti", a star-studded...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Signs Deal To Pen Autobiography

DOWN/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has signed a contract with MetalSucks.net writer and acclaimed true crime author Corey Mitchell to help pen the singer's autobiography. An official press release on the matter is expected next week. Anselmo was recently interviewed for the 200th issue of U.K.'...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Wins Round 1 Against TONY IOMMI In BLACK SABBATH Name Dispute

According to the New York Post, a Manhattan federal judge ruled yesterday (Thursday, February 25) that Ozzy Osbourne can proceed with his lawsuit against guitarist Tony Iommi over use of the BLACK SABBATH name. Ozzy filed a lawsuit against Iommi in May 2009, claiming that Iommi illegally took sole o...

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PANTERA: '1990-2000: A Decade Of Domination' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

A new PANTERA greatest-hits collection will be made available on March 30, titled "1990-2000: A Decade Of Domination", via Rhino exclusively at Walmart stores. The songs have been remastered and are "unedited" for this release. "1990-2000: A Decade Of Domination" track listing: 01. Cowboys From Hell...

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Hell Chose Me

That CARNIFEX's "Hell Chose Me" is launched into full-on modern death metal mode with a blistering title track that is awfully similar to way that MALEVOLENT CREATION's "The Will to Kill" begins, sans the corrosive qualities, would seem to be good as far as signs go. As it turns out, CARNIFEX has no...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says He 'Misspoke' When He Announced Reunion Of Classic DOKKEN Lineup

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE, DOKKEN) is in damage-control mode these days and wants to retract any of his earlier statements concerning a possible reunion of the classic lineup of DOKKEN. According to an official press release, Lynch "apologizes for being preemptive and...

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FIFTH ANGEL Taps HEIR APPARENT Drummer

FIFTH ANGEL has announced that Jeffrey McCormack will be handling drum duties for the band. A sought-after studio/touring musician from the Seattle area, McCormack joins Ed Archer (guitars),John Macko (bass),Kendall Bechtel (guitars) and Tim Branom (lead vocals) to complete FIFTH ANGEL's lineup. "...

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PANTERA: New Greatest-Hits Collection, Vinyl Reissues On The Way

A new PANTERA greatest-hits collection will be made available on March 30, titled "1990-2000: A Decade Of Domination", according to The Pulse of Radio. No details of what will be included on the release have been announced yet. Meanwhile, vinyl reissues of the band's three biggest albums — "Cowboys...

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PRETTY MAIDS: More Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS recently entered the studio to begin recording their new album, "Pandemonium", for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers Records. The second and third in a series of video clips featuring footage from the recording studio can be viewed below. In the...

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FINNTROLL Keyboardist Slams KEEP OF KALESSIN For EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Participation

In a recent interview with Italy's Musica Metal web site, keyboardist Henri "Trollhorn" Sorvali of Finnish folk metallers FINNTROLL was asked if his band would ever follow the example of Norwegian black metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN and consider taking part in the the Eurovision Song Contest (KEEP OF K...

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DAATH, CYNIC Members Collaborate On LEVI/WERSTLER Debut; More Details Revealed

DAATH's Eyal Levi and Emil Werstler will unleash their new collaboration, "Avalanche Of Worms", on April 20 via Magna Carta Records. Both accomplished guitarists, their interplay allows Levi's compositional style and Werstler' virtuosic guitar abilities to compliment each other fully; this unique al...