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Guitarist PETER WICHERS Rejoins SOILWORK

It's been almost three years since guitarist Peter Wichers announced his departure from one of Sweden's elite metal forces, SOILWORK. Although this initially caused shock and discussion within the metal community, SOILWORK was determined to continue modernizing the face of music and unleashed "Sworn...

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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': More Details Revealed

On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, will release one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". It's an all-star assemblage as members of such great hard rock bands as FOO FIGHTERS, QUEENSRŸCHE, DIO, ALICE C...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Joined By Former CELLADOR Guitarist

CIRCLE II CIRCLE — the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens — has announced the addition of guitarist Bill Hudson (POWER QUEST, CELLADOR, THE SUPREMACY) to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "We're sad about parting ways with Evan [Christopher], but the addition of Bill into the band is go...

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DESTRUCTION: More South American/Mexican Tour Dates Announced

German thrash veterans DESTRUCTION have scheduled the following South American/Mexican tour dates: Sep. 28 - Bogota, Columbia - Downtown Majesti Sep. 30 - Lima, Peru - Saquara Discoteca Oct. 02 - Chiapas, Mexico - Centro de Convenciones Oct. 03 - Mexico City, Mexico - Arena Lopez Mateos Oct. 04 - Sa...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'House Of Insanity' Artwork Revealed

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has revealed the artwork (see below) for his recently completed new solo album entitled "House Of Insanity". "House Of Insanity" will be released digitally in October via Apple's iTunes Music Store. A physical CD release will follow in ear...

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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH's Solo Debut Lands On Billboard Chart

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's debut solo album, "Save Me From Myself", has sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 63 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Save Me From Myself" was released on September 9 through Driven Music Group (distributi...

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JON OLIVA To Perform With DOCTRINE In Florida

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva will make a special guest appearance with the Florida-based rock band DOCTRINE on Saturday, September 20 at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida. DOCTRINE's first song of the evening, "In The Dark" will feature Oliva on vocals. Also scheduled to appear are JON OLI...

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AYREON: 'Timeline' 3CD+DVD Compilation Due In November

Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen has completed work on a new AYREON 3CD + DVD compilation album entitled "Timeline". "I've been asked many times before to release an AYREON compilation album, but it just didn't feel right to present fragmented bits of story by lifting individual songs out of...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Hits The Stage With FORBIDDEN In San Francisco; Video Available

Guitarist Craig Locicero of the reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN has issued the following update: "What a great night we had at Slim's [in San Francisco on Friday, September 12]! Everything about the experience was pretty f'n satisfying. I guess you could say it was full circle, c...

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Former KORN Guitarist's Backwards Message Unmasked?

A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor who is registered on YouTube under the name "chtimixeur" has submitted the following item: "If you listen closely to [former KORN guitarist] Brian 'Head' Welch's first song ['L.O.V.E.'] on his solo record ['Save Me From Myself'], you will hear weird sounds where he seems t...

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MASTODON: New Interview, Performance Footage Available

MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor and bassist/singer Troy Sanders recently down with Roxwel's "UnCut" to talk about the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival tour, the new record and how the band was formed. The band also performs "Circle of Cysquatch" and "Capillarian Crest" live at the Rockstar Energy Mayhe...

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BUCKCHERRY Tribute Album Due Next Year

Versailles Records has announced plans for "Lit Up: A Millennium Tribute To Buckcherry", due in the early summer of 2009. The album's star-studded, hit-laden track roster will include current/former members of MEGADETH, ALICE COOPER, HANOI ROCKS, THE CIRCLE JERKS, MOUNTAIN, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, RATT, W...

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DESTRUCTION: New Album Lands On German Chart

"D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.", the new album from German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION, has entered the Media Control chart in the band's home country at position No. 65. The "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." title track is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The CD was released on August 22 via A...

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It is rare that I'm enamored with a re-recording effort, as the results are often stale, the magic of the original recordings — no matter how devoid of modern studio polish — lost in the mix. The re-recordings of classics by the likes of TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION surely have their moments, but the e...

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'Magic Circle Festival 2008' DVD: First Details Revealed

From Wednesday, July 9 until the sunset on Saturday, July 12, 2008, 35,000 true metal fans (over the course of the entire festival) from 44 different countries across the globe poured onto the festival grounds in Bad Arolsen, Germany and experienced the ultimate in true heavy metal: the second annua...