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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...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Celebrates Birthday With PAMELA ANDERSON, BILLY CORGAN

Actress/model Pamela Anderson and SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan were among the guests who helped SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker celebrate his 59th birthday on August 31. Check out photos at this location. As previously reported, SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' EPs Detailed

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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FALCONER: New Album Written

FALCONER guitarist Stefan Weinerhall has issued the following update: "Now we have all the new songs for the next album written. There's just the finishing touches left to do. We will start recording around Christmas this year and then mix it in May 2008. Faster and more complex than the last album...

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SODOM: More Live Dates Announced

Long-running German thrashers SODOM have scheduled the following dates: Oct. 20 - (E) Valencia - HMH Festival Oct. 27 - (D) Koblenz - Rhein Metal Cruise II Nov. 02 - (MEX) Mexico City - Circo Volador Nov. 03 - (MEX) Monterrey - Café Iguana Dec. 01 - (NL) Arnhem - Arnhem Metal Meeting Dec. 02 ...

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SCORPIONS: 'Live At Wacken Open Air 2006' DVD Due In November

SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on August 3, 2006 will be released on DVD in November 2007. Entitled "Live At Wacken Open Air 2006: A Night To Remember - A Journey Through Time", the disc will include the German hard rock band's historic performance at the festival during wh...

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AMON AMARTH To Tour Australia In January

Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH will embark on "The Wrath Of The Norsemen Tour 2008" of Australia/New Zealand in January 2008. The dates are as follows: Jan. 04 - Adelaide - Fowler's Live (All Ages) Jan. 05 - Perth - Amplifier Bar Jan. 06 - Sydney - The Enmore Theatre (All Ages) Jan. 08 - ...