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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces Fall U.S. Tour

After announcing their hiatus and performing at select intimate venues earlier this month, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has officially released the dates for their tour in support of their new album, "Dissociation". The tour will kick off in October and run throughout North America, making major stops...

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Producer GREG FIDELMAN Talks About Working On Latest METALLICA, SLIPKNOT Albums

When METALLICA and producer Greg Fidelman hunkered down to begin work on the legendary band's latest record, he knew he needed the flexibility to hop in and out of the band's studio and from instrument to instrument with ease. "They're really busy guys, so we wanted to have all of our sounds for dru...

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SONATA ARCTICA: First Trailer For 'The Ninth Hour' Album

Finnish melodic metal quintet SONATA ARCTICA will release its ninth album, titled "The Ninth Hour", on October 7 via Nuclear Blast. Once again, the CD was produced by SONATA ARCTICA themselves and mixed by Pasi Kauppinen to create a typical yet refreshing sound that defines the spirit of the band in...

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Sneak Peek At Statue Of MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY

A statute of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister will be unveiled in front of the late MOTÖRHEAD frontman's favorite haunt, the legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, on August 24 at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public. A partial first look at the Lemmy statue is...

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NORMA JEAN: New Song 'Forever Hurtling Towards Andromeda' Available For Streaming

Atlanta, Georgia's NORMA JEAN has released its explosive new single, "Forever Hurtling Towards Andromeda". The track is taken from the band's upcoming seventh full-length, "Polar Similar", due out September 9 via Solid State Records. "Forever Hurtling Towards Andromeda" features guest vocals from Se...

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Early BLACK SABBATH Memorabilia To Hit Auction Block In September

According to Antiques Trade Gazette, a collection of BLACK SABBATH-related memorabilia unearthed in London will be on sale in a Sheffield auction on September 30. Dating from the period 1968-1973, the collection includes a number of postcards from SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne to his mother in Birmin...

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There Are No Plans For ANGEL To Reunite, Says FRANK DIMINO

In an interview with Dave Ling of Classic Rock, Frank DiMino was misquoted as having confirmed "that plans are afoot to reunite his former group ANGEL for a handful of farewell concerts." The interview also suggested that DiMino "broke the news on July 31 via his Facebook page with the declaration:...

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RICK ASTLEY Covers AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' In Hollywood (Video)

Ginger-haired mid-'80s crooner Rick Astley performed a cover version of the AC/DC classic "Highway To Hell" during his Thursday night (August 11) concert at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. The soul-rock rendition, which has been a staple of Astley's sets over the years, saw the British...

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SONATA ARCTICA: Lyric Video For New Song 'Closer To An Animal'

Finnish melodic metal quintet SONATA ARCTICA will release its ninth album, titled "The Ninth Hour", on October 7 via Nuclear Blast. Once again, the CD was produced by SONATA ARCTICA themselves and mixed by Pasi Kauppinen to create a typical yet refreshing sound that defines the spirit of the band in...

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POP EVIL Frontman: 'There's No Excess In Rock Anymore'

Yell! magazine conducted an interview with vocalist Leigh Kakaty of Michigan rockers POP EVIL at this year's Heavy Montreal festival, which was held August 6-7 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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FREYA's New Album 'Grim' To Feature MEGADETH/Ex-SOILWORK Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN

Syracuse-based metal outfit FREYA will release its fifth studio full-length album, "Grim", on September 30 via Fast Break! Records. The CD was once again mixed and mastered by Jason "Jocko" Randall at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse, and features the intense graphic cover artwork by FREYA's...

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GEOFF TATE's OPERATION: MINDCRIME: Listen To New Song 'The Fight'

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Resurrection", the new album from OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, on September 23. Another song from the CD, "The Fight", can be streamed below. "Resurrection" is the second part of Tate's musical trilogy. One year after t...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN To Go On 'Extended Hiatus' After 'Dissociation' Album

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN is readying what is to potentially be the final full-length album before an "extended hiatus." "Dissociation", out October 14, is a product of the recent collaboration of the band's Party Smasher Inc. label with Cooking Vinyl and promises to be their most adventurous to dat...

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THE RAVEN AGE Feat. IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Son GEORGE HARRIS: Debut Album Due In December

THE RAVEN AGE, the U.K.-based band led by IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's son George Harris, will release its debut album, "Darkness Will Rise", in December. The effort can be pre-ordered with an exclusive free track, "Trapped Within The Shadows", at this location. Comments THE RAVEN AGE: "Everyt...

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REV THEORY To Release 'The Revelation' Album In September

REV THEORY will release its long-awaited fourth studio album, "The Revelation", on September 9. A striking lyric video for the track "Guns", taken from "The Revelation", can be seen below. REV THEORY vocalist Rich Luzzi states: "It's been an amazing experience recording these songs that were written...