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VANDEN PLAS: 'Abydos' DVD Teaser Available

German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS have released a DVD of the theater play based on the "Abydos" solo album of the group's lead singer, Andy Kuntz. The disc contains a full performance of the musical on stage at the Pfalztheater in Kaiserslautern, featuring Andy Kuntz in the title role, VANDEN...

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HEAVEN AND HELL's VINNY APPICE: 'Drums Don't Have To Be Played Safely All The Time'

David Iozzia of Dave's On Tour recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Dave's On Tour: After BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward decided not to tour [with HEAVEN AND HELL], were you...

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VANDEN PLAS, CIRCUS MAXIMUS, THY MAJESTIE Confirmed For PROGPOWER UK Festival

VANDEN PLAS, CIRCUS MAXIMUS, THY MAJESTIE, DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA, POWER QUEST and SERENITY have been confirmed for the ProgPower UK 2008 festival, set to take place March 28-29 at Anson Rooms in Bristol, England. More acts will be announced soon. This year's ProgPower UK festival was held on March...

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Former Heavy Metal Guitarist Becomes New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Music Director

Stuff.co.nz reports that a 27-year-old Finnish former heavy metal guitarist and footballer is the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's new music director. Pietari Inkinen (web site),who has replaced British conductor James Judd, conducted his first orchestra at the age of 14 and is the youngest person...

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BIFFY CLYRO Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Roadrunner Records has announced the U.S. acquisition of Glasgow's latest rock sensation BIFFY CLYRO, a trio being heralded in some U.K. circles as "the new NIRVANA." "Puzzle" is the band's breakthrough new album, and is garnering massive attention in Britain. It was produced by GGGarth Richardson (...

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PAUL DI'ANNO To Perform IRON MAIDEN Songs With Swedish Symphony Orchestra

Former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Paul Di'Anno will perform with the Swedish heavy metal act BLOODBOUND at the Bollnäs Festival in Sweden on July 21, 2007. The band will perform both BLOODBOUND and IRON MAIDEN songs together with the Southern Hälsingland orchestra association. This will be the first time...

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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist SLASH Discusses Making Of 'Libertad'

Guitarist magazine recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Guitarist: What can we expect from you on "Libertad"? Slash: "I actually spent from August to when the record was finished listening to nothi...

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The Craft of Contradiction

It becomes immediately apparent from the orgasmic shredding heard on the instrumental opener ("Enduring the Illusion") of ESTUARY's "The Craft of Contradiction" that the Cincinnati band has taken is mix of death and thrash metal to new heights. "To Exist and Endure" spoke vociferously to the band's...

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SAVATAGE Guitarist Comments On RIAA's Attempt Raise Royalty Rates For Internet Broadcasters

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery appeared on "The Classic Metal Show" on Saturday, May 5 to promote his latest solo release, "Pins & Needles". During the course of the discussion, Caffery was asked about his take on the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) an...

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SOLEMNITY Adds New Guitarists

Germany's SOLEMNITY has announced the addition of guitarists Robin Fischer (ex-HAGGARD, RED TO GREY) and Frank Pané (ex-VALLEY'S EVE, RED TO GREY, BURN) to the group's ranks. The band has written more than two dozen songs for its new album, which it plans on recording this summer. SOLEMNITY's limite...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Discusses 'From Darkness To Light' Composition

According to The Highway Star, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has posted the following update on the Runboard's Deep Purple Fan Forum regarding premiering a new composition called "From Darkness To Light" at the Hell Music Festival 2007 in Trondheim, Norway on Sunday, July 1: "'From Darknes...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Discusses Upcoming Album

Baconmusic's James Allman recently conducted an interview with legendary SCORPIONS lead guitarist Matthias Jabs. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Baconmusic: Can you start by talking me through the writing and recording process for the brand new album "Humanity Hour 1"? Matthias: "Yes, we have r...

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SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist RAY WEST: More Tour Dates Announced

SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West has annnounced his East and West Coast tour dates: May 06 - Cat Club, Hollywood, CA May 09 - The Joint, Beverly Hills, CA May 11 - Paladino's, Tarzana, CA May 13 - The Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, NV May 16 - The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ May 17 - ...

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MACHINAE SUPREMACY Finishes Filming 'Through The Looking Glass' Video

Swedish metallers MACHINAE SUPREMACY have finished filming a video for the song "Through the Looking Glass". The track comes off the group's Spinefarm Records debut, a remixed version of their indie album "Redeemer", which was released on November 8, 2006. According to Spinefarm, MACHINAE SUPREMACY...

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GALLOWS To Release 'Orchestra Of Wolves' In North America

England's vicious hardcore act GALLOWS will release its debut album, "Orchestra of Wolves", in North America on July 10 through Epitaph Records. Originally released in the U.K. in 2006, the record will feature three brutal new tracks, including a cover of BLACK FLAG's classic "Nervous Breakdown". Cr...