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SCORPIONS Frontman To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

SCORPIONS vocalist Klaus Meine has recorded a duet with EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet for the forthcoming album from Tobias' AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "We played a couple of shows with the SCORPIONS here and there and they are not only the biggest and greatest rock band ever to emerge from...

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THE 69 EYES: Sixth 'Back In Blood' Promo Video Available

Finnish goth metallers THE 69 EYES will release their new album, "Back In Blood", in Europe (excluding Finland) on August 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (September 15 in the U.S. through The End Records). The CD, which was tracked with the Grammy-winning producer Matt Hyde (SLAYER, MONSTER MAGNET, FU...

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OTEP: 'Smash The Control Machine' Video Released

"Smash The Control Machine", the new video from California's OTEP, can be viewed below. The song is the title track of the band's new album, which is scheduled for release on August 18 via Victory Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Rise, Rebel, Resist 02. Sweet Tooth 03. Smash...

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Grand Union

Funny that all this attention is paid to a blues band by the metal press by virtue of its label home when there are tons of other worthy blues artists out there to which Joe Metal Fan will never be exposed. But that's neither here nor there and has nothing to do with the merit ...

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Fire! Die In It

We get dozens of unsigned bands' releases every day, submitted for review. Here's how to make yours one of the few that rises to the top of the pile: a) come up with a song title as ridiculously funny as "Egregious Philbin", b) tour with Tesco Vee and THE MEATMEN and live to tell about ...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Completes Vocals For CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED Debut

Powerhouse heavy metal singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR) has completed laying down vocals for the debut album from CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy. The recording sessions are taking place at...

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'Crüe Fest 2' Video Report From ALTITUDE TV

Altitude TV has posted a four-minute video report (see below) on Crüe Fest 2, the sequel to last summer's touring rock festival, which kicked off on July 19 in Camden, New Jersey. Crüe Fest 2 stars MÖTLEY CRÜE with GODSMACK, THEORY OF A DEADMAN, DROWNING POOL and CHARM CITY DEVILS. Celebrating the 2...

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MONSTER MAGNET Mainman Talks About Being Addicted To Prescription Drugs; Songwriting Process

I Heart Guitar recently conducted an interview with MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar: It's been a long time since you've toured Australia, and a while since you've put out an album. What prompted the forthcoming Oz tour? Wyndorf: It...

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OTEP: 'Smash The Control Machine' Deluxe Packaging Unveiled

A two-minute video clip featuring the unveiling of the deluxe CD/DVD packaging of OTEP's fourth full-length studio album, "Smash the Control Machine", can be viewed below. The deluxe CD/DVD package includes: * DVD includes interviews, poetry readings and more *CD/DVD deluxe edition includes: hologra...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Issues Update

Vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH has posted a lengthy update on the band's MySpace blog. A couple of excerpts from the entry follow below. "The video for 'The Death Of Love' is now finished and [can be viewed below]. The premise for this track is very much ...

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JAMES HETFIELD Gets Covered In Pies For 46th Birthday

Video footage of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield getting covered in cream pies for his birthday at the conclusion of the band's performance at the Sonisphere festival on Sunday, August 2 at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom can be viewed below. Hetfield turned 46 on Monday (August 3). O...

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DOWN Bassist REX BROWN To Sit Out North American Tour

DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has released the following statement: "It is with my deepest apologies to let you know that I will not be joining [DOWN] on the first leg of the forthcoming U.S./Canada tour. It has been mutually agreed upon between myself and the guys that I take this time to addre...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: The Fact That My Son Is Going To Be Even Smarter Than I Am Is Frightening

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posed the following message on the band's official MySpace page: "Well, I made it and day two of the procedure is almost over [referring to recent surgery for a neck injury — Ed.] . I wanted to take this time to thank you for all of your support. It was ...

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DECAPITATED: New Drummer Announced

Guitarist Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka of the Polish extreme metallers DECAPITATED has tapped Austrian drummer Kerim "Krimh" Lechner (of THORNS OF IVY) as the replacement for Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka, who died on November 2, 2007 in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a road collision. DECAPITATE...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: 'Even At 43, I'm Still A Primed, Well-Oiled Machine'

Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On new metal bands: "I've been listening ... I've been trying to listen to these new and upcoming bands. I don't want to pass judgment on any one...