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CIRCUS OF POWER Frontman Begins Work On New Record

CircusOfPower.net recently conducted an interview with CIRCUS OF POWER frontman Alex Mitchell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: CircusOfPower.net: Alex, I would like to start by saying the Don Hill's show [in New York City] in September was way beyond my expectations. The band sounded fantastic...

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STARKWEATHER Working On New EP

Guitarist Todd Forkin of the Philadelphia-based hardcore/metal act STARKWEATHER has issued the following update: "After playing a pretty cool show in Saratoga, NY we decided to bunker down and focus on the next album. Before playing Albany we had about seven brand new songs written and in varying st...

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JOHN CORABI, TED POLEY To Guest On New LIBERTY N' JUSTICE CD

John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT, UNION) and Ted Poley (DANGER DANGER) have been added to the list of guest musicians appearing on the new CD from Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE. Described as a "full-production acoustic rock record," "Independence Day" will feature 12 "all-star singers" on 11 so...

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REDEEMER To Release Debut EP In March

REDEEMER, the Toronto metal band featuring former members of MONSTER VOODOO MACHINE, SOULSTORM and SUDDEN IMPACT, is set to release its debut EP, "Battle Hymns of the Apocalypse", in March. Described as a mix of thrash and classic metal, REDEEMER has posted two songs from the EP — "I Am Revenge" and...

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RAGING SPEEDHORN: European Tour Dates Announced

Britain's RAGING SPEEDHORN wil embark on a European headlining tour in May. Support at the shows will come from TWELVE TRIBES from Ohio and BRIDGE TO SOLACE from Budapest, Hungary. The dates are as follows: May 09 - Kato - Berlin, GER May 11 - Zeche Carl - Essen, GER May 12 - Rock Fest ...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Reveals Band Lineup For KOTIPELTO Tour

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has revealed that his solo band for his upcoming European tour with KOTIPELTO will consist of Nick Douglas (bass; DORO),Paul LaPlaca (guitar) and most likely John Macaluso (drums; TNT, ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE, STARBREAKER). "[...

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BRAINSTORM: Early Album Reissues To Include Bonus Material

Metal Blade Records Europe will reissue the first two BRAINSTORM albums, "Hungry" and "Unholy" with tons of bonus material. Both albums will be released on March 23 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and March 26 in the rest of Europe. Each release (two-CD double-digipack) will be available for th...

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LORDI To Peform On Belgian TV

According to Belgovision.com, Finnish "monster metallers" LORDI are one of the scheduled performers at a huge musical television show that will be broadcast on Saturday, March 24 from the Esplanade of the Atomium in Belgium. The three-hour program, which will air on Belgium's Flemish and French chan...

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LORDI To Perform On German TV

Finnish "monster metal" band LORDI will perform on the "Ultimate Chart Show" on German TV next month. According to the group's German record company, Drakkar Entertainment, the performance will air on February 23 at 21.15h on RTL. A repeat broadcast is scheduled for February 24 at 15.55h. Since winn...

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GAIA EPICUS: 'New Life' Video Posted Online

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have posted their video for the song "New Life" at this location (Windows Media). The clip features home video footage taken during the last year, including from the recording sessions for the group's new album, various live shows and from the band's visit to Mi...

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ALL THAT REMAINS, MISERY SIGNALS, TEXTURES: European Tour Dates Announced

Massachusetts' ALL THAT REMAINS will team up with MISERY SIGNALS, TEXTURES and ETERNAL LORD (U.K. dates only!) for a European tour beginning late March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 29 - Germany Berlin Magnet Mar. 30 - Germany Leipzig Conne Island Mar. 31 - Germany Bochum Matrix Apr. 01 - Ge...

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LORDI Frontman Says He Never Heard Of GWAR Before Coming Up With Monster-Costume Idea

LORDI frontman Tomi Petteri Putaansuu — a.k.a. "Mr. Lordi" — recently spoke to MTV.com about the comparisons that have been drawn between his band and GWAR due to both groups' "monster" image. "I am not offended, but I didn't know [about] GWAR until people in Germany asked me about them in interview...

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LORDI Frontman Discusses Band-Themed Restaurant

Mr. Lordi, frontman for Finnish monster hard rock act LORDI, has been keeping busy with the new LORDI-themed restaurant, Lordi's Rocktaurant (web site),which opened December 15, 2006 in Rovaniemi, Finland. "Everything on the menu that is related to LORDI is our own ideas," he explained. "Like every...

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TOTAL F*CKING DESTRUCTION Signs With TRANSLATION LOSS RECORDS

Translation Loss Records has announced the signing of Philadelphia's TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION. The band's Translation Loss debut, entitled "Zen and the Art of Total Fucking Destruction", will be released sometime this spring. TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION was founded by BRUTAL TRUTH's very own drummer/...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Added To DIMEBAG Tribute At NAMM

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens will join Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT) and Nick Bowcott (ex-GRIM REAPER) on stage for a three-song extravaganza on Saturday, January 20 at the Hilton Hotel in...