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DYING FETUS: 'Killing On Adrenaline' To Be Reissued
After years of (near-)unavailability, the 1998 brutal death metal classic "Killing On Adrenaline" by DYING FETUS will finally be reissued this summer by Displeased Records. The CD will be remastered and will feature upgraded layout. DYING FETUS last fall completed a month-long tour of the States in...January 21, 2008
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CELESTIA: New Album Due This Month
After a five-year absence, France's CELESTIA returns with its long-awaited sophomore album, entitled "Frigidiis Apotheosia: Abstinencia Genesiis", due out in January via Paragon Records in America, and Apparitia Recordings in Europe. This follow up to 2002's "Apparitia: Sumptuous Spectre" will conti...January 21, 2008
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Former OBITUARY Guitarist ALLEN WEST Released From Prison
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that former OBITUARY guitarist Allen West (prison photo) was released from the Gainesville Correctional Institution in Gainesville, Florida on January 19, 2008 after serving eight months for driving under the influence (DUI). According to Headbanger's Blog, West has had...January 20, 2008
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TRIUMPH To Reunite For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
The classic TRIUMPH lineup — Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore — could not have selected a better way to reunite after a two-decade absence, with what will undoubtedly be a show-stopping appearance at the 2008 Sweden Rock Festival. Held over a four-day span (June 4-7),the Sweden Rock Festival h...January 18, 2008
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AFTER FOREVER To 'Take A Break Of At Least A Year'
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers AFTER FOREVER have issued the following update: "As you might have noticed, AFTER FOREVER experienced a lot in 2007. A new deal with Nuclear Blast and The Entertainment Group, the release of a new album, gigs in Europe and the U.S.A./Canada, all thanks to you...January 16, 2008
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WIDESCREEN MODE: 'Dead Inside' Tops Finnish Single Chart
Finnish rock/metal band WIDESCREEN MODE's new single, "Dead Inside", has reached No. 1 on the official Top 40 chart in Finland. "Dead Inside" is the second single from WIDESCREEN MODE's debut album, "Until the End", which was released in Finland at the end of 2007. WIDESCREEN MODE has two songs in t...January 15, 2008
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer On Solo CD: 'I Didn't Want To Repeat Something That I Had Done Before'
Merlin Alderslade of Soundshock recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Soundshock: Your new album "My Winter Storm" has done incredibly well in Europe — including a Number One slot in your native Finland. How does that f...January 12, 2008
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THE ABSENCE Holding Open Auditions For New Drummer
Tampa, Florida-based melodic thrash metal band THE ABSENCE is currently holding open auditions for a new, full-time drummer. Besides great playing ability, these other standard requirements apply: * Must be at least 18 years old. * Must be able to play to a metronome. * Must be able to learn and pla...January 9, 2008
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SKYFIRE Signs With PIVOTAL ROCKORDINGS
Swedish progressive death metallers SKYFIRE have signed with Florida's Pivotal Rockordings. The band has entered Powernest Studios to begin recording its as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2004's "Spectral". Mixing and mastering will be handled by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) at Black Lounge Studios (S...January 7, 2008
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RESURRECTION To Release New Album In May
Tampa death metallers and former Nuclear Blast recording artists RESURRECTION, who had moderate success with their debut album "Embalmed Existence" (1993),have issued the following update: "Pre-production has begun for our new album slated for release worldwide on May 4, 2008. The songs are coming...January 7, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Am Growing A Lot As An Artist And A Person'
James Young of UK's Live 4 Metal recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Live 4 Metal: What kind of reception has the new album got? You're number one in Finland so it must be good! Tarja: Very good news! Also number ...January 6, 2008
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SON OF SAM: New Songs Posted Online
SON OF SAM, the resurrected band led by DANZIG guitarist Todd Youth, has posted two new demo tracks on its MySpace page. The songs "Twisted Soul" and "Into The Night" are demo versions and not the versions that will appear on SON OF SAM's upcoming CD through Horror High, LLC. Formed in 2000, ...January 6, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Completes Work On 'Saana' Classical Rock Opera
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "After spending 21 or so days in the studio, I got the mixes done. It was the weirdest mixing session I have ever done. Only assembli...January 4, 2008
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DIO Guitarist Wants To Share His 'Incredible Knowledge' Of Record Industry With You
Craig Goldy has long been looked upon in the hard rock and heavy metal world as one of the most well-respected guitarists ever to grace the stage. Probably best known for being the lead guitarist in the multi-platinum-selling group DIO, Goldy has put in well over 20 years in the recording and music...January 4, 2008
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BUSHWHACK Balances Prog With Melodic Rock On Self-Titled Debut
It's uncommon that an all-instrumental rock band can keep the attention span of non-musicians. But due to their penchant for crafting memorable non-vocal melodies along with their impressive, expert chops, BUSHWHACK is one such band that manages to successfully walk that fine line — as evidenced by...January 3, 2008
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