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EXMORTEM Completes Work On New Album
Danish death metallers EXMORTEM have completed work on their fifth album, "Funeral Phantom", for an October 20 release via Mighty Music. The CD was self-produced by the band, while the mixing was handled by Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE, LAST MILE). According to a press release, fans should "expect a cr...July 1, 2008
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MARIONETTE To Replace DEAD BY APRIL At Sweden's METALTOWN Festival
Swedish metal sextet MARIONETTE will replace DEAD BY APRIL on the billing of the Metaltown festival tomorrow evening (June 28) in Gothenburg, Sweden. MARIONETTE will perform at 17.20 (5:20 p.m.) on the Close-Up stage. Also set to appear tomorrow evening are IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, CLUTCH, CONVERGE,...June 27, 2008
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PITCHSHIFTER To Headline UK's ROCKOFF FESTIVAL
Reactivated UK industrial metallers PITCHSHIFTER will headline the Rockoff Festival on Sunday, July 27 at the Islington Academy in London, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: PITCHSHIFTER THIS IS MENACE BREED 77 EVILE SANGUINE MARSHALL LAW IDIOM ENGEL For more information, visit...June 25, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: First 'Midheaven' Album Teaser Posted Online
The first of three teasers for "Midheaven", the second full-length CD from the Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed below. The 30-second clip was directed by Michael Grodner (CHIODOS, PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS). Due on August 19 via Hopeless Records, "...June 25, 2008
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MEMORY GARDEN: 'Carnage Carnival' Release Date Announced
MEMORY GARDEN the Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson will release its new album, "Carnage Carnival", on September 15 via Vic Records. The video for the CD's title track, which was shot in March 2007 with director Owe Lingvall of Village Road Film, can be v...June 23, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: New Band Photos Posted Online
The first band photos of the new MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) touring lineup have been posted on the on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's current touring lineup is: Chris Slade (AC/DC, THE FIRM) - Drums Michael Schenker (ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) Guitar Gary...June 20, 2008
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GLENN HUGHES To Perform With Unique Kiwi Band In New Zealand
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will perform with a unique, Kiwi-based band when he plays the G-TARanaki International Guitar Festival on July 19 at the New Plymouth TSB Stadium in New Zealand. Although the erstwhile DEEP PURPLE star will be utilizing his regular...June 20, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: New Song Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will release its second full-length CD, "Midheaven", on August 19 via Hopeless Records. "The album follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and gr...June 19, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Tribute Album 'Maiden Heaven': Artwork Unveiled
As a tribute to IRON MAIDEN, UK's Kerrang! magazine has persuaded 15 of its favorite bands to record unique covers of MAIDEN's greatest anthems for an exciting free CD entitled "Maiden Heaven". The track listing and details for this world-exclusive release will be revealed next week and the CD will...June 18, 2008
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BRUCE KULICK On Split With KISS, Memories Of MARK ST. JOHN
Guitarist Bruce Kulick was recently interviewed live onstage at the 22nd annual NY/NJ Kiss Expo by the mysterious Maul Stanley (a parody hybrid of "Star Wars" character Darth Maul and KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley; see below). Part serious interview and part comedy roast, the exchange has bee...June 18, 2008
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FEAR FACTORY To Release New Album, Hit The Road Next Year
According to FEAR FACTORY's official MySpace page, the long-running Los Angeles-based metal band will release a new album and embark on a world tour in 2009. No further information is available. FEAR FACTORY is currently on hiatus while the band's frontman, Burton C. Bell, focuses his attention on t...June 17, 2008
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MACHINA: 'The Rumors Of Our Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated'
MACHINA, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based band featuring former EVANESCENCE members John LeCompt and Rocky Gray, has issued the following update: "The rumors of our death have been greatly exaggerated. "Despite our silence and lack of touring, we're still just as active now as we ever have been. Righ...June 15, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Completes Work On Autobiography
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins has completed work on his autobiography, titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest and Heavy Metal". The book, which was was written with Neil Daniels a freelance rock writer and heavy metal fan who befriended Atkins during the writing of Neil's b...June 14, 2008
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist Interviewed At UK's DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available
In the second installment of Kerrang!'s exclusive Download festival 2008 podcasts from Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK, Simon Young "bros down" with THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's Ben Weinman. Simon finds out that not only is Ben his own lawyer, he's also gonna be Kid Rock today because the "America...June 13, 2008
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Reformed SEVENTH ANGEL Recording New Material
The reformed British metal band SEVENTH ANGEL, which is currently working on a new, as-yet-untitled studio album and is set to hit the festival circuit later this year, has issued the following update: "We have just had a few more days together working on new songs and running through some old ones....June 13, 2008
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