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MEGADETH Perform Acoustic Set In Argentina: Photos Available

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine and Glen Drover performed acoustically in the park outside their hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday, October 8. Check out pictures: Photo#1, Photo#2. The setlist for this special performance, which was reportedly attended by around 200 fans, consisted of the follow...
October 8, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'Reuniting Original Lineups Is Awesome'

Mark Uricheck of NEPAtoday.com recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: NEPAtoday: I know you're actively involved in the business side of music; you had a book out on the subject a few years ago. How green...
October 8, 2005
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HOLY MOSES: 'Queen Of Siam' 1986 Debut To Receive CD Release In November

Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES will have their 1986 debut, "Queen of Siam", released on CD for the first time next month via Armageddon Music. As a special bonus, the "Queen of Siam" reissue will contain an ultra-rare demo recording with the group's old drummer, Snake. As previously report...
October 6, 2005
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AMON AMARTH: Metal Blade 10th Anniversary Show Filmed For Upcoming DVD

Sweden's AMON AMARTH have just returned home from performing at the Metal Blade 10th Anniversary celebration, dubbed Metal Blade RRROOOAAARRR, which took place October 2 at Longhorn in Stuttgart, Germany. The band have posted the following message on their official web site: "We just got home from a...
October 5, 2005
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Malaysia Probing Revival Of Satanic Heavy Metal Cult

Mainichi Daily News is reporting that Malaysia's Islamic authorities are probing the alleged revival of a Satanic heavy metal cult whose members practice animal sacrifice and destroy religious texts including the Quran, a news report said Wednesday (Oct. 5). The cult, believed to be led by a foreign...
October 5, 2005
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THE STORYTELLER To Support HELLOWEEN In Finland

Swedish power metallers THE STORYTELLER will support HELLOWEEN on the Finnish leg of their world tour in late November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 26 - Helsinki, FIN @ Kaapelitehdas Nov. 27 - Oulu, FIN @ Club Teatria Nov. 28 - Tampere, FIN @ Pakkahuone THE STORYTELLER's fourth full-length...
October 4, 2005
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SEXTRASH: New Album To Be Produced By Former SARCOFAGO Bassist

Reunited Brazilian death metallers SEXTRASH have announced that former SARCOFAGO bassist Gerald Minelli will produce the band's upcoming album, tentatively due December 2005. "SEXTRASH is a fucking great band," Minelli said in a statement. "They called me a few weeks ago at their practice place to l...
October 3, 2005
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Promises In Blood

George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher will surprise longtime fans here — his work in CANNIBAL CORPSE sounds positively one-dimensional next to the clear enunciation and varied vocal patterns he brings to PATHS OF POSSESSION. Musically, you might be a little startled too. The band lays off the speedy Floridi...
October 2, 2005
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Strength, Power, Will, Passion

On a purely visceral level, the new HOLY MOSES is a more satisfying beast than ARCH ENEMY's latest — a female-fronted thrash album with roaring harsh vocals and simple, speed-picking riffing that should make any SLAYER, SODOM or THE HAUNTED fan happy. Frontwoman Sabina Classen has been doing this of...
October 2, 2005
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TRIVIUM: Special Edition Of 'Ascendancy' To Be Released In Conjunction With ARCH ENEMY Tour

Roadrunner Records Germany has announced that it will be issuing a limited tour edition of TRIVIUM's new album, "Ascendancy", to coincide with the band's European tour with ARCH ENEMY. The special edition will feature a bonus disc containing two previously unreleased tracks and three video clips. No...
October 1, 2005
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MACHINE HEAD: Offically In Writing Mode

MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "What's up, everybody? Just getting back from doing some running, doing four miles every other day and starting five next week. I'm trying to get in shape for a half-marathon next year, maybe the Rock...
September 29, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Proud Of Starting 'Devil Horns' Trend

The Jerusalem Post recently conducted an exclusive interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On being synonymous with the devil horns, the slightly demonic hand gesture with a raised index finger and pinkie that...
September 29, 2005
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NATRON: Former Bassist Rejoins The Fold

Italian death metallers NATRON have issued the following update: "Last week we officially parted ways with our bass player, Michael Maggi, due to his need in moving towards different music direction. We duly thank him for his services in the band all over the past two years and a half and wish him t...
September 26, 2005
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MEGADETH Bassist JAMES MACDONOUGH's GIGANTOUR Recap

MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I would like to thank all the members and crew from DREAM THEATER, ANTHRAX, FEAR FACTORY, NEVERMORE, LIFE OF AGONY, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, SYMPHONY X, DRY KILL LOGIC and B...
September 24, 2005
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HOLY MOSES Introduce New Members

Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES introduced two new bandmembers during their appearance at the Occultfest on September 3 in Hoogeveen, the Netherlands: bassist Ozzy (ex-WARPATH, TEMPLE OF THE ABSURD, LA CRY, ELF) and drummer Asgard. HOLY MOSES had their early albums "Finished with the Dogs"...
September 23, 2005