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COWBOY PROSTITUTES To Release New Album In March
Örebro, Sweden's rock/metal act COWBOY PROSTITUTES will release its second full-length album, "Swingin' at the Fences", on March 14 via Nicotine Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH). A single, "Pirate Town", was recently released on 7" red viny...February 6, 2008
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PEARL JAM Backs BARACK
The Pulse of Radio reports that PEARL JAM members Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron have posted a song called "Rock Around Barack" at their official web site, PearlJam.com. The track supporting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is a reworking of the '50s classic...February 6, 2008
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MARIONETTE Signs With LISTENABLE RECORDS
Gothenburg, Sweden-based melodic death metal act MARIONETTE has inked a deal with France's Listenable Records. The group's debut album was recorded in Borås with producer Simon Exner and will be released in late April. Commented MARIONETTE bassist Mikael Mendin: "We are incredibly excited to work wi...February 6, 2008
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IN FLAMES: European Festival Appearances Announced
Swedish metallers IN FLAMES have scheduled the following European festival appearances in June: Jun. 07 - Rock Am Ring - Nürburgring, Germany Jun. 08 - Rock Im Park - Nürnberg, Germany Jun. 13 - Greenfield - Interlaken, Switzerland Jun. 14 - Nova Rock - Pannonia Fields, Austria Jun. 20 - Hellfest -...February 6, 2008
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IN FLAMES Bassist Comments On Knee Injury
IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers has commented on the knee injury which forced him to play the band's January 27 concert at B1 Maximum in Moscow, Russia while sitting on a chair. Swedish writer Martin Carlsson, who accompanied IN FLAMES on their mini-tour of Russia, told BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "We went to t...February 5, 2008
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IN FLAMES Wins At BANDIT ROCK AWARDS
Swedish metallers IN FLAMES were honored in the "Best Swedish Live Act" and "Best Swedish Band" categories at the Bandit Rock Awards. The awards ceremony, which was organized and hosted by the Stockholm-based radio station Bandit Rock 106.3, was held this past Friday (February 1) at Tyrol in the Swe...February 4, 2008
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DANZIG: More Details Revealed About 'The Lost Tracks Of Danzig' Limited-Edition LP Release
DANZIG vinyl collectors will want to reserve their copy of the upcoming limited-edition double-disc LP release (image) of "The Lost Tracks of Danzig". This edition features a fold-out double cover and eight-page 12" booklet. "The Lost Tracks" is comprised of 26 previously unreleased tracks that span...February 1, 2008
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STEEL ATTACK: 'Angels' Video Posted Online
"Angels", the new video from Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK, can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Carpe DiEnd" (cover artwork),which is scheduled for release on February 22, 2008 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic T...February 1, 2008
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DEREK SHERINIAN At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of keyboardist Derek Sherinian (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DREAM THEATER) playing the Korg M3 at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. Derek has been lock...January 31, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Think All Politicians Are A**holes'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Does it bother you that METALLICA went on to fame and fortune to a level MOTÖRHEAD didn't? Lemmy: It is just the luck of the...January 31, 2008
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Bassist NEIL MURRAY Lays Down Tracks For New MSG, GIRLSCHOOL Albums
Veteran hard rock bassist Neil Murray (BLACK SABBATH, WHITESNAKE) has issued the following update: "I've completed work on Michael Schenker's new album 'In The Midst of Beauty'. Michael's playing is back to his best, and he's written some great songs. I can report that he is in very good shape, heal...January 30, 2008
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Former W.A.S.P., MSG, WARRANT, OZZY OSBOURNE Members Jam In Hollywood; Photos Available
THE BIG BALL STARS — the band featuring Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR),Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.),Brent Woods (WARRANT, VINCE NEIL),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE),Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, ADLER'S APPETITE),and Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) — performed this past Saturday nigh...January 29, 2008
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Update: IN FLAMES Bassist Dislocated Knee, But Did Not Break His Leg
Swedish writer Martin Carlsson, who accompanied IN FLAMES on their just-completed mini-tour of Russia, has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the report that the group's bassist Peter Iwers broke his leg before the band's January 27 show in Moscow. "It may have looked like it...January 28, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: New Studio Photos Posted Online
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) is scheduled to release a new album, "In the Midst Of Beauty", in April. The CD will feature returning MSG singer Gary Barden, drummer Simon Philips (THE WHO, TOTO),bassist Neil Murray (BLACK SABBATH, WHITESNAKE) and keyboardist Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, OZZY OSBOURNE). A...January 28, 2008
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IN FLAMES Bassist Breaks Leg Before Moscow Concert
According to Russia's Darkside webzine, IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers broke his leg right before the group's January 27, 2008 concert at B1 Maximum in Moscow show and played the entire show while sitting in a chair (photo). Check out pictures from the Moscow gig at this location. The ...January 28, 2008
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