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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Explains Why He Is No Rush To Do A Headlining Tour Of America
Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson. An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Edge: In past discussions, you've expressed a strong distaste for "greatest hits" tours. Yet now you're doing another one on Ozzfest. Why do you have such an issue w...July 30, 2005
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GREEN CARNATION Postpone Mexican Tour
GREEN CARNATION, the Norwegian band featuring Tchort (a.k.a. Terje Vik Schei; BLOOD RED THRONE, ex-EMPEROR, SATYRICON, EINHERJER),have postponed their previously announced Mexican tour. "After discussion with the promotor, GREEN CARNATION have agreed to postpone the possible Mexico tour this autumn...July 29, 2005
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MAJESTY Guitarist To Perform With RESPAWN INC.
MAJESTY guitarist Björn Daigger will be performing with the Berlin-based power/thrash metallers RESPAWN INC. on Friday, August 12 in Angelbachtal, Germany. RESPAWN INC. recently released their debut album, "Only Ashes Remain". A full-length MP3 of the track "Watching You Burn" is available for downl...July 29, 2005
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U.D.O.: 'Mission No. X' Cover Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for U.D.O.'s upcoming album, "Mission No. X", has been posted online at Accept-Udo.de. "Mission No. X" is scheduled for release on October 4 via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Thunderball" marks the recording debut with the group of new drummer Francesco Jovino. Jovino joine...July 20, 2005
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TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL: Photos Posted Online
A number of high-quality photos taken at this past weekend's Tuska Open Air Metal Festival have been posted online at Mesta.net. Tuska Open Air Metal Festival was held July 15-17 at Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki, Finland. Bands that performed at the festival included MONSTER MAGNET, APOCALYPTICA, FINN...July 19, 2005
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ACCEPT: More Tour Dates Announced
According to a posting on Joe Schlared's Accept Home Page with U.D.O., reunited German metal legends ACCEPT have announced the final two dates of their summer 2005 tour. They are as follows: Aug. 20 – Pratteln, SWI @ TBA Aug. 27 – Kavarna, BUL @ TBA ACCEPT's current touring lineup features original...July 17, 2005
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ALTARIA Announce New Guitarist
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have announced the addition of guitarist J-P Alanen to the group's ranks. "During the past winter J-P has been jamming and writing songs together with Marko [Pukkila, bass] and Tony [Smedjebacka, drums] and therefore felt like a natural choice," the band write on th...July 12, 2005
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ACCEPT To Replace MOTÖRHEAD At Denmark's GIANTS OF ROCK Festival
Reunited German metal legends ACCEPT will be replacing MOTÖRHEAD on the billing of the Giants of Rock festival, set to take place Sunday, July 10 at the Gentofte Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. Also scheduled to appear are RAMMSTEIN, SLAYER, MÖTÖRHEAD and HAMMERFALL. Tickets are currently available...July 8, 2005
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Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL: BAL-SAGOTH Cancel, SKYCLAD Added To Bill
The organizers of this year's Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki, Finland have been forced to make a couple of slight but very regrettable changes in the program. British cult band BAL-SAGOTH have been forced to cancel their performance at the festival. For some time now, the band have stated...July 7, 2005
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U.D.O.: '24/7' Enters German Single Chart At No. 82
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have entered the German single chart at No. 82 with their latest single, single/EP, entitled "24/7". "24/7" comes off the group's upcoming album, "Mission No. X", due on October 4 via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Thund...July 6, 2005
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Showdown
Well, I sure as hell regret not finding out about Denmark's' BARCODE sooner. "Showdown" is the band's fourth full-length album. They've also released a few splits and appeared on several compilations. Now that I've been punched in the mouth by "Showdown", I'm ready to check out the earlier material....July 2, 2005
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The JUDAS PRIEST Trial: 15 Years Later
Lenita Powers of the Reno Gazette-Journal has issued the following report: Fifteen years ago, Reno became the focus of a high-profile lawsuit that charged the British heavy metal group JUDAS PRIEST with hiding subliminal messages in its music that led to the deaths of two fans. As JUDAS PRIEST retur...July 1, 2005
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ALTARIA Part Ways With Guitarist JANI LIIMATAINEN
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have parted ways with guitarist Jani Liimatainen. "During the preproduction sessions of the upcoming album it became obvious to everybody including himself that things had developed to the point where it was impossible for him to combine ALTARIA's increasing demand...June 29, 2005
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MAJESTY Begin Recording New Album
Germany's MAJESTY have entered the studio with producer Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist) to begin recording their new album. The following is band leader Tarek Maghari's report on the CD's recording sessions: "Hail metalheads! I'm writing to you directly from the stu...June 28, 2005
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BRET MICHAELS Attracts Added Attention For Film Role
Actor and producer Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family was a key focal point in the VIP section of singer Bret Michaels' concert performance at famed Joe's Bar in Chicago on Saturday, June 25. Travolta previously appeared at Michaels' November Chicago concert date while scouting th...June 28, 2005
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