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SOIL: 'Re-LIVE-Ing The Scars' DVD Preview Clip Posted Online

Chicago heavy rockers SOIL will release their first-ever DVD, entitled "Re-LIVE-Ing The Scars", on May 8 via Bieler Bros. Records. The two-disc set, which was recorded live on October 14, 2011 at Electric Ballroom in London, England, will contain an audio CD version of the same concert. Also include...

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NILE: New Album Release Date Confirmed

South Carolina-based extreme technical death metallers NILE will release their seventh full-length album, "At The Gate Of Sethu", on July 3 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2009's "Those Whom The Gods Detest" was once again produced and mixed by Neil Kernon, who has previously worked with...

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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist Discusses New Album, Vocalists And Performing Live

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with guitarist Herman Li of British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On vocalist Marc Hudson joining DRAGONFORCE: Herman: "Before Marc was even in the band, we actually worked him really...

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JOE SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI And STEVE MORSE To Join Forces For South American 'G3' Tour

Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT),John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) will join forces for the South American edition of the G3 tour in October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 11- Citibank Hall - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Oct. 12 - Credicard Hall - Sao Paulo, Brazil More...

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JON OLIVA Comments On 'Hall Of The Mountain King' 25th-Anniversary Shows

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, is preparing to hit the road in June to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of heavy metal's most iconic records, "Hall Of The Mountain King" by SAVATAGE, where Oliva himself was the singer and main songwriter from 1982...

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WHITE WIZZARD To Record New Song In Early May

Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD will be in the studio May 1 and May 2 to record a new song called "Torpedo Of Truth". According to the band, "It will feature beastly rhythm, thunderous melodic bass and some serious shred at a whole new level... Anybody that was whining about th...

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NILE: Indian Tour Canceled

South Carolina-based extreme technical death metallers NILE have issued the following update: "We are extremely sad to inform this to our fans in India that our tour of India has been called off as the visas for three of the members were refused today by the Indian embassy in Washington D.C. Two peo...

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ICED EARTH To Begin Writing New Material In The Fall

ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer has issued the following update: "Just wanted to write a thank you to all the fans on the last leg of the tour. You guys were amazing every single night, no matter where in the world we were. It was a truly special run, and one that will remain high ...

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SOIL: 'Earthday Birthday 19' Performance Footage

Fan-filmed video footage of SOIL's April 14 performance at Earthday Birthday 19 at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida can be seen below. SOIL will release its first-ever DVD, entitled "Re-LIVE-Ing The Scars", on May 8 via Bieler Bros. Records. The two-disc set, which was recorded live on October 14, 2...

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WHITE WIZZARD To Be Rejoined By Singer WYATT ANDERSON For Tokyo Performance

Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD have confirmed a special show in Tokyo, Japan in support of their latest album, "Flying Tigers". WHITE WIZZARD will perform at Shibuya Club Quattro on May 12, and as a special treat for fans, the band will be joined by vocalist Wyatt Anderson, wh...

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New Season Of 'Metalocalypse' To Feature Voice Work From SOUNDGARDEN, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD

Season 4 of "Metalocalypse" — the smash hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK — premieres Sunday, April 29 at 12:15 a.m. ET/PT. This season will include special guest voice work from members of SOUNDGARDEN and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD; American stand-up comedian, wr...

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DOKKEN Performs At Rainbow's 40th-Anniversary Party (Video)

Video footage of DOKKEN's performance of the classic song "Just Got Lucky" at Rainbow Bar and Grill's 40th-anniversary party this past Sunday, April 15 in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. Frontman Don Dokken was joined for the brief set by Sean McNabb (DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT, GREAT WHITE) o...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY: 'Demonocracy' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Demonocracy", the new studio album from Arizona death metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY, sold 4,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 87 on The Billboard 200 chart. JOB FOR A COWBOY's sophomore full-length CD, "Ruination", opened with around 10,600 units bac...

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VOLBEAT To Tour North America With ICED EARTH, HELLYEAH

VOLBEAT will embark on a North American tour in June with support from ICED EARTH and HELLYEAH. Commented ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer: "I'm completely stoked, VOLBEAT is one of my all-time favorite bands, and Michael and the boys are great people. There is a lot of mutual respect and admiration,...

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NILE Drummer Interviewed On 'Radioactive Metal' (Audio)

NILE drummer George Kollias was interviewed for the latest edition of "Radioactive Metal". You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "Radioactive Metal" is broadcast on Pure Rock Radio Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. EST at www.purerockradio.net. Interview (audio):