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D.R.I. On Video Game Soundtracks
Legendary hardcore/metal band D.R.I. have posted the following update on their official web site: "In case ya didnt see or hear, D.R.I. has a song on the new 'Backyard Wrestling 2' video game from Eidos Entertainment. Very kool game! And probably the best wrestling game and soundtrack ever. There's...May 19, 2005
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JON OLIVA To Produce BIRD OF PREY Debut
Jon Oliva, the mastermind behind SAVATAGE, DOCTOR BUTCHER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and JON OLIVA'S PAIN will be handling all production duties for the forthcoming debut album from BIRD OF PREY. BIRD OF PREY is led by vocalist Kyle Michaels. His impressive abilities have allowed him to collaborate w...May 11, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Still Planning To Release Covers Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD's latest single, a cover of BADFINGER's "No Matter What", appears on the group's upcoming compilation, "Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection". But it's also part of a larger project, an all-covers album that the group started working on in 2004. Frontman...May 4, 2005
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FINNTROLL Confirmed For EARTHSHAKER FEST Opening Night Concert
Finland's FINNTROLL have been confirmed for the special opening night of this year's Earthshaker Fest on Thursday, July 21 in Geiselwind, Germany. Other groups scheduled to perform on the opening night are TURISAS, JUSTICE, HOLY HELL and one other "surprise" act. Fans who have purchased a two-day co...April 30, 2005
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AXAMENTA To Begin Recording New Album Next Week
Belgium's AXAMENTA, the former band of current EPICA bassist Yves Huts, will make their way to Hansen studio in Ribe, Denmark on Sunday, May 1 to begin recording their new album with producer Jacob Hansen (MERCENARY, RAUNCHY, ABORTED). Mixing and mastering will take place at Studio Fredman in Gothen...April 26, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Offers Reward In Case Of Missing Woman
MÖTLEY CRÜE have announced that they will match the reward fund being offered for information on the whereabouts of a Baltimore County woman who has been missing since early March when she failed to meet her friends at a CRÜE concert. "We hope our involvement helps bring more attention to this case,...April 25, 2005
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Reward Offered In Search For Missing MÖTLEY CRÜE Fan
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Victims' Rights Foundation announced Saturday (April 23) a reward of up to $10,000 for information on the whereabouts of Tracey Gardner-Tetso, 32, who has been missing since March 6. Gardner-Tetso, of the 7800 block of Bluegrass Road in Rosedale, was reported...April 24, 2005
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BLIND GUARDIAN Singer Says There Will Be 'No Delay' In Production Of New Album
BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "First of all I would like to say how much we all appreciate the way you are dealing with the split [with drummer Thomen Stauch]. It is, as some of you have pointed out, not the end of the ...April 12, 2005
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Former OCTOBER THORNS Vocalist Joins CHRIS CAFFERY's Touring Band
Paul LaPlaca, former frontman for Brooklyn's OCTOBER THORNS, has joined Chris Caffery's live band for several international dates in support of Caffery's solo debut. Caffery is well known for his work with SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and DR. BUTCHER. Performances include BB King's in NYC and...April 10, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Drummer's BEATLES 'Cover Band' Comes To DVD
Neal Morse's (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) web site has been updated with the following message: "YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD (Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Paul Gilbert and Matt Bissonette) has been captured on DVD. Very cool. It's been Mike Portnoy's dream all his life to be in a BEATLES cover band. (Who would've ever...April 8, 2005
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RHAPSODY: 'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' Video Posted Online
RHAPSODY's video for their new single, "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream", has been posted online at the group's official web site. Check it out: MPEG, Quicktime. The spectacular video was shot in high definition by noted director Neil Johnson, featuring a 40-piece orchestra and a 20-piece choir. In...April 6, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES: 'Demons Of The Opera' Photos Posted Online
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES were recently granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform two shows alongside a renowned philharmonic orchestra at the opera house in their native Umeå, Sweden. The shows were conducted by Hans Ek, who has previously directed the musical "Chess" at Cir...April 6, 2005
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Former SEPTIC FLESH Bassist/Vocalist Talks About THE DEVILWORX
THE DEVILWORX, the new band formed out of the ashes of Greek "dark gothic metallers" SEPTIC FLESH, have posted two demo tracks at their official web site. Check out the songs "Wrath" and "Sloth" at this location. In a recent interview with Chronicles of Chaos, Spiros Antoniou (ex-SEPTIC FLESH bassis...April 3, 2005
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'Tage Mahal
Ah, the Mountain King himself, JON OLIVA, metal's own Brian Wilson. We never know what his status is, we empathize with his losses (brother and bandmate Criss was killed by a drunk driver a decade ago),we worry about his health, and when his voice cracks, or he takes years to release a proper metal...April 1, 2005
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In the Midst of Bloodied Soil
Hey, whaddaya know? It's an American band playing Swedish melodic death metal with hardcore accents! Sorry, I couldn't help myself, but talk about a style that's been embraced by U.S. metal musicians from east to west and north to south! In this case, it's the California sextet WITH PASSION and the...April 1, 2005


