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FIREBIRD Reject Breakup Rumors, Plan Live Shows

Despite Internet reports to the contrary, FIREBIRD, the British band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, have not split up. An SPV Records representative who spoke to Steer on Wednesday (Nov. 10) told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the band are still very much alive and are planning on h...

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THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT Vs. METALHEADS AGAINST RACISM: The Final Installment

Dutch death metal band THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have issued a response to Metalheads Against Racism founder Mike Meier's latest literary missive against the group, which included an allegation that they were using his web site as a promotional platform for their new album and an explanation of why he...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Live DVD Sold More Than 1.5 Million Copies Worldwide

According to an article in the U.K.'s Guardian, last year's biggest-selling music DVD was the LED ZEPPELIN live DVD, entitled simply "Led Zeppelin", which sold more than 1.5 million worldwide (but fewer than 200,000 in the U.K.) and last week's highest-selling British music DVD, "Queen Live", sold j...

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Temple of Shadows

ANGRA's 2001 release, "Rebirth", proved beyond any doubt that the departure of singer Andre Matos (who, along with ANGRA's rhythm section, left the group to form SHAMAN) would be less difficult to overcome than initially expected. Matos' replacement, Eduardo Falaschi (ex-SYMBOLS),bore little musica...

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SLUDGE: New Album Delayed

Mighty Music has pushed back the projected release date of SLUDGE's third full-length album, "Yellow Acid Rain", to December 6. No reason was given for the delay. Described as "a mix of ENTOMBED, CELTIC FROST, CARCASS and the early material of SAMAEL," the Swiss extreme metal act's new CD was record...

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CENTURY MEDIA Joins Forces With ALVERAN RECORDS

Century Media Records has joined forces with Alveran Records in a newly inked, exclusive contract for the production and distribution of selected Alveran titles throughout Europe via Century Media Records. Alveran Records is an independent record company founded by Sascha Franzen in 1995. Alveran's...

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CAMP FREDDY Joined By Special Guest Stars In Los Angeles: Photos Available

Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and ex-THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy were among the special guests performing with CAMP FREDDY at the "Vanity Fair In Concert" charity event benefiting Step Up Women's Network on Saturday (Oct. 23) at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Check out...

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BLIND STARE Sign With ARISE RECORDS

Turku, Finland-based metallers BLIND STARE have inked a deal with Arise Records. The band, whose music is being decribed as "a combination of melodic death metal with keyboards, black/death vocals and orchestral arrangements," will record their debut album during Christmas 2004/January 2005 for an A...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Interested In Buying Scottish Mansion?

According to a report posted at Fife Today, Ozzy Osbourne is rumoured to have shown an interest in an East Neuk, Scotland mansionhouse, currently on the market at over half a million pounds. Innergellie House and its grounds, which include a lodge and stable block, is advertised for sale by Cupar so...

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SLUDGE: SAMAEL Guitarist's Project Launch Web Site

Swiss extreme metal act SLUDGE, featuring SAMAEL guitarist Makro, have launched their official web site at this location. SLUDGE's third full-length album, "Yellow Acid Rain", is scheduled for release in November via Denmark's Mighty Music. Described as "a mix of ENTOMBED, CELTIC FROST, CARCASS and...

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SLUDGE: New Song Available For Download

A brand-new SLUDGE track, entitled "Blind Man", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. "Blind Man" comes off the Swiss extreme metallers' third full-length album, "Yellow Acid Rain", due in November via Denmark's Mighty Music. Described as "a mix of ENTOMBED, CELTIC FROST, CARCASS an...

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ICED EARTH Guitarist: No Touring Until Next Summer

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hello All! "It's time for an update once again. Things have been pretty crazy between the awesome news of being a future father for the first time, the back problems and the numerous doctor visits; M...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Frontman Offers Guitarist's Post-Surgery Update

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kursch has issued an update on guitarist Marcus Siepen's condition following a surgery for his broken leg. It reads as follows: "In a more than four hours long surgery Marcus's leg could get fixed on Thursday [Sept. 16]. Marcus told me that everything went very well. He...

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AT THE GATES Tribute Album Due Next Week

Drowned Scream Records has set a September 24 release date for the AT THE GATES tribute album, "Slaughterous Souls - A Tribute to At The Gates". The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. TAETRE (Sweden) – "At the Gates" 02. GODHATE (Sweden) - "Kingdom Gone" 03. MÖRK GRYNING (Swede...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Guitarist Breaks Leg, To Undergo Surgery

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kursch has posted the following message on the group's web site: "Hi everyone, This morning I got a phone call from [guitarist] Marcus [Siepen] who told me that he is in hospital for quite a few days. Pretending to be a skateboarder he finally stumbled and fell right in...