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EXUMER Announces Lineup Changes

German cult thrashers EXUMER have parted ways with guitarist/second vocalist Paul Arakaki and session drummer J.P. Rapp. Guitarist H.K. and drummer Matthias Kassner, who were both recruited for EXUMER's last European tour, have joined the band on a full-time basis. Commented vocalist Mem V. Stein: "...

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WOLF HOFFMAN On ACCEPT Reunion: 'We're Trying To Do This Long-Term'

Marko Syrjälä and Arto Lehtinen of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffman and vocalist Mark Tornillo of reformed German heavy metal legends ACCEPT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: Mark, when you first get the request to join ACCE...

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U.D.O. Confirmed For STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT Festival

U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, will headline the second installment of the Stockholm Rock Out festival, set to take place September 10-11, 2010 at Gamla Tryckeriet in Alvik, Sweden. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: GREAT WHITE (US...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'One Of The Coolest Motherf**kers In The Biz'

Johnny Firecloud of Antiquiet and CraveOnline.com recently conducted an interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA vocalist Philip Anselmo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Antiquiet/CraveOnline.com: Where are you right now? Phil Anselmo: Down in Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans. It's like...

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Producer ANDY SNEAP Performs With ACCEPT In London; Video Available

Reformed German heavy metal legends ACCEPT had a special guest with them on stage on May 26, 2010 at the Islington O2 Academy in London, England — their producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE). Fan-filmed video footage of the "Balls To The Wall" performance featuring Sneap can...

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JOE SATRIANI Discusses Next CHICKENFOOT Album

Bryan Reesman of Attention Deficit Delirium recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT guitarist Joe Satriani. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Attention Deficit Delirium: A couple of months ago Sammy Hagar said the you guys were going into the studio in April. Did that happen? Joe S...

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ACCEPT: 'Blood Of The Nations' European Release Date Revealed

"Blood Of The Nations", the new studio album from reformed German heavy metal legends ACCEPT, will be released via Nuclear Blast Records on the following dates: August 20: Europe September 14: North America "Blood Of The Nations" was recorded at Backstage Studio in Derbyshire, England with acclaimed...

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PARAGON Seeking Guitarist

Bassist Jan Bünning of German power metallers PARAGON has issued the following update: "We get asked many times these days when we will have a new album out and when we will do shows again. The problem is: We are still looking for a new guitar player but couldn't find the right one so far. ...

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ACCEPT: New Audio Interview With PETER BALTES Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with bassist Peter Baltes of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT. The podcast can be downloaded at this location. It can also be streamed using the audio player below.

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ACCEPT: Uden Performance Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ACCEPT's May 23, 2010 performance at de Pul in Uden, Holland can be viewed below (courtesy of "Edwinvanderwerf"). The new lineup of ACCEPT made its live debut on May 8 at the 750-capacity Gramercy Theatre in New York City. ACCEPT's new studio album, "Blood Of The Nations"...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Video Footage From 'Music Italy Show' Available

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen donated his guitar to the city of Bologna during the inauguration of Music Italy Show — Italy's most important trade fair featuring musical instruments, publishing, backstage equipment, DJ and discography — on Saturday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. The Commissari...

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WATAIN: New Audio Interview With ERIK 'E' DANIELSSON Posted Online

On May 14, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with Erik "E" Danielsson of Swedish black metallers WATAIN. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. "Reaping Death", the new CD single from WATAIN, which was exclusively distributed in Sweden via Sweden Rock Magaz...

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Producer ANDY SNEAP To Perform With ACCEPT In London

According to Classic Rock magazine, reformed German heavy metal legends ACCEPT will have a special guest with them on stage on May 26 at the Islington O2 Academy in London, England — their producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE). "They've asked me to do one song with them — a c...

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OVERDRIVE Completes Recording Drums For New Album

Classic Swedish heavy metal veterans OVERDRIVE have finished recording the drums for 19 new songs at Studio Sound Palace with Johan Blomström (BLINDED COLONY, SPICE & THE RJ BAND, KAPTAIN SUN),who also mixed the band's previous album, "Let The Metal Do The Talking" (Lion Music). About 12 of the...

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ACCEPT Fan Proposes To Girlfriend At Stockholm Show; Video Available

Video footage of a Swedish heavy metal fan proposing to his girlfriend from the stage at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) ACCEPT concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden can be viewed below. ACCEPT dedicated its classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH,...