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PARADOX Rejoined By 'Collision Course'-Era Rhythm Section
Drummer Alex Holzwarth and bassist Oliver Holzwarth (Alex's brother) have rejoined PARADOX, the long-running German metal band led by Charly Steinhauer. The group is currently working on material for a new album, tentatively due in 2012 via AFM Records. According to a press release, the new record w...June 18, 2011
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PERIPHERY To Tour North America With THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, TEXTURES, THE CONTORTIONIST
Maryland-based experimental, progressive metal six-piece PERIPHERY will embark on the "Frak The Gods" headlining tour in September with support from THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, TEXTURES and THE CONTORTIONIST. The trek will kick off on September 2 and will run through October 8. Exact cities and dates will b...June 17, 2011
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ALTER BRIDGE Guitarist Says He's Heard Entire New VAN HALEN Album
Austria's Mulatschag TV recently conducted an interview with ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti. You can now watch the chat below. When asked about his band friendship with VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, Tremonti said, "We played with VAN HALEN years and years ago at Madison Square Garden a...June 16, 2011
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ELIS Announces New Singer
Liechtenstein-based gothic metallers ELIS have announced the addition of singer Simone Christinat (LEGENDA AUREA, FELONY) from Schaffhausen, Switzerland to the group's ranks. Commented Simone: "I am really happy to be announced as the new singer of ELIS. I feel honored to be a part of this great ban...June 16, 2011
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OPETH's New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By Former WEATHER REPORT Drummer
According to Nero of Arte Sonora, a Portuguese music and pro audio magazine, Peruvian drummer and percussionist Alex Acua (pictured below) who played with the fusion/prog jazz band WEATHER REPORT and performed/recorded with Elvis Presley, Peter Gabriel, THE CULT, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea makes...June 16, 2011
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MORBID ANGEL: 'Illud Divinum Insanus' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Illud Divinum Insanus", the new album from Florida-based extreme metal veterans MORBID ANGEL, sold around 3,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to enter The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 141. The effort marks MORBID ANGEL's first CD to feature bassist/vocalist David V...June 15, 2011
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KRISIUN: Quality Performance Footage Of New Song Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Brazilian death metalers KRISIUN performing a brand new song called "Dissident Abomination" on June 12, 2011 at LVC in Leiden, The Netherlands can be viewed below (courtesy of "letthedeathmetalflow"). KRISIUN entered Stage One Studios in Bhne, Germany in May to begin reco...June 14, 2011
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ELIS: 'We Found A Great New Singer And Are Writing New Songs'
Liechtenstein-based gothic metallers ELIS have released the following statement regarding the recent departure of their singer Sandra Schleret (pictured below): "It's now a couple of weeks since the announcement of Sandra's departure. We want to take the opportunity, to say a few words about that an...June 14, 2011
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SYMFONIA Parts Ways With Drummer ULI KUSCH
SYMFONIA the new melodic metal project featuring Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE) on guitar, Andr Matos (ANGRA, SHAAMAN, VIPER) on vocals, Jari Kainulainen (STRATOVARIUS, EVERGREY) on bass, Mikko Hrkin (SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) on keyboards, and Uli Kusch (MASTERPLAN, HELLOWEEN)...June 12, 2011
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SINNER: New Photo From 'Back On Trail' Video Shoot Posted Online
German heavy rockers SINNER recently finished filming a video for their new single, "Back On Trail", in Nrnberg, Germany. The song, which will be released in early August, comes off the band's new album, "One Bullet Left", which will be released on September 9 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded in...June 12, 2011
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SOLSTICE Rejoined By Drummer ALEX MARQUEZ
Drummer Alex "Brutalizer" Marquez has rejoined the reunited South Florida death/thrash metal band SOLSTICE. According to the group, "He's leaner, meaner and better than ever!" SOLSTICE will perform at this year's The Goregrowler's Ball on November 18-20, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas and is looking to...June 11, 2011
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SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD To Join Forces For South American Tour
SEPULTURA and MACHINE HEAD will team up for a South American tour in October. The trek will include stops in So Paulo, Brazil (October 14); Curitiba, Brazil (October 15); Porto Alegre, Brazil (October 16); Buenos Aires, Argentina (October 21); and Santiago, Chile (October 23). Venue details will be...June 10, 2011
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MORBID ANGEL Performs New Song 'I Am Morbid' Live For First Time; Video Available
Florida extreme metal veterans MORBID ANGEL played their new song "I Am Morbid" for the first time during their appearance yesterday (Thursday, June 9) at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg in southern Sweden. You can now watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance be...June 10, 2011
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Performs Using AmpKit App During 'Worldwide Developer Conference' (Video)
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, played live at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on June 8 at the Bin 55 Lobby Lounge. The group performed selections from its new album, "Veritas", and more during the week of the Worldwide Developer Co...June 10, 2011
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STEELWING: Footage From European Tour With ACCEPT
Swedish metallers STEELWING have posted behind-the-scenes footage from the band's January/February 2011 tour of European as the support act for reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT. STEELWING states: "Belgian rabbits, Spanish ducks and French timber were some of the things we encountered on our journ...June 9, 2011
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