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Ex-ONWARD Guitarist TONY KNAPP Issues Update On New GODLESS RISING Album

Former ONWARD guitarist and solo instrumentalist Toby Knapp (see photo below),who is currently a member of GODLESS RISING (the band featuring former VITAL REMAINS vocalist Jeff Gruslin) has issued the following update: "Jeff Gruslin and myself are entering the final stages of the recording of [the...

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JARBOE: 'MahaKali' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Vocalist JARBOE will release her new album on October 14 in the U.S. via The End Records (one day earlier in Europe via Season of Mist). The project, entitled "MahaKali", follows on the heels of her highly successful J2 collaboration with Justin K Broadrick (GODFLESH, JESU). The album is named after...

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QUO VADIS Joined By MARTYR Drummer

MARTYR drummer Patrice Hamelin, who has previously done session work with DESPISED ICON and SENATE, will join fellow Canadian progressive tech-death giants QUO VADIS on tour and in studio. The announcement is the first in a series of lineup changes for QUO VADIS after the band's September 6 show in...

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DEMON HUNTER: '45 Days' Trailer Available

A trailer for "45 Days", the forthcoming CD/DVD package from Seattle-based metallers DEMON HUNTER, can be viewed below. Due on November 25 through Solid State, the three-disc set will feature a 90-minute documentary about the band and footage of the group's June 26, 2008 concert at Rockettown in Nas...

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SANCTIFICATION: The Making Of 'Black Reign' Part 1

The first in a series of video episodes documenting the recording process for SANCTIFICATION's sophomore album, "Black Reign", can be viewed below. SANCTIFICATION entered Abyss studio in Sweden on July 7 with producers Tommy and Peter Tägtgren to begin recording "Black Reign". The CD was mixed by Pe...

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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Checks In

URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box has issued the following update: "Well, we are all very happy with the reviews from both the fans and the media regarding 'Wake The Sleeper'. In general, I am very happy that we delivered to the fans the CD that they were waiting for. To be honest, we have been ...

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VAN CANTO: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Hero' Album Available

Audio samples of all 10 tracks that will appear on "Hero", the new album from the German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO are available for streaming at Metal-Hammer.de. Due on September 26 through GUN Records, the CD will feature 10 songs, including originals like "Speed Of Light" (see video below...

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GRAVE DIGGER: 'Pray' Video Posted Online

"Pray", the new video from German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's forthcoming album, "Ballads Of A Hangman", which is scheduled for a January 9, 2009 release via Austria's Napalm Records. The "Pray" single will precede the album on November 28. The g...

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DISFEAR: Norwegian Dates Cancelled

DISFEAR — the Swedish "crust rock" outfit featuring former AT THE GATES/THE CROWN vocalist Tomas Lindberg and ex-ENTOMBED guitarist Ulf "Uffe" Cederlund — has issued the following update: "We are sorry to announce that we are forced to cancel our imminent Norwegian dates due to our drummer Marcus An...

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GEORGE LYNCH, MIKE VARNEY Interviewed For 'Metal Moment' Podcast; Audio Available

Japan's Metal Moment podcast has uploaded interviews with legendary hard rock guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) and Shrapnel Records CEO Mike Varney. Listen to the podcast at this location. Sitting behind the drum kit for LYNCH MOB's performance at Rocklahoma in July was CINDER...

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TARJA TURUNEN To Perform At DORO's Anniversary Concert

According to a posting on the TarjaTurunenEnkeli.net web site, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen will perform at German singer Doro Pesch's 25th anniversary concert in Düsseldorf, Germany. Also scheduled to appear is LEAVES' EYES, among other acts. According to Tarja, she will perform "a new...

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OPERATIKA: 'The Calling' Release Moved Up; Audio Sample Available

New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA will release their debut CD, "The Calling", on October 24 through Scarlet Records. According to a press release, the album has been described as "the perfect combination of singer Slava Popova's harmonious operatic vocals, powerful guitar riffs an...

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DEMON HUNTER: '45 Days' CD/DVD Track Listing Revealed

Seattle-based metallers DEMON HUNTER will release a new CD/DVD package, "45 Days", on November 25 through Solid State. The three-disc set will feature a 90-minute documentary about the band and footage of the group's June 26, 2008 concert at Rockettown in Nashville, Tennessee. The CD portion of the...

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AMON AMARTH: 'Twilight Of The Thunder God' Video Posted Online

The video for the title track off AMON AMARTH's new album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", can be viewed below. The clip was filmed on the old Viking site, Jomsborg, home of the Jomsvikings in Wolin, Poland, with the Polish team Group 13 and director Dariusz Szermanowicz. The song features a guest ap...

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VERTIGO STEPS: New Song Available For Download

Portuguese metal act VERTIGO STEPS, the ambitious offspring of Bruno A (ARCANE WISDOM, UNDERSTREAM, REDSTAINS),has made the song "Fire Eaters" available for free download at the band's MySpace page. The track comes off VERTIGO STEPS' forthcoming self-titled debut album, which was recorded at UltraS...