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REKUIEM Plans New Album, Live DVD

REKUIEM (formerly REQUIEM),the cult NWOBHM band that was at the very start of the British metal movement alongside such names as DIAMOND HEAD and WITCHFINDER GENERAL, has posted the following message on its official web site: "Work will very soon start on a brand new REKUIEM album, as yet untitled....

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FIREBALL MINISTRY, ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER and VAINS OF JENNA To Team Up For TRIPLE THREAT TOUR

While beer snobs around the world will soon flock to Germany for the country's annual Octoberfest, the more budget-conscious boozers among us will have an even more intoxicating entertainment option this fall right around the corner at the local rock bar. On Oct. 13, The Triple Threat Tour — featuri...

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HAMMERFALL, LIZZY BORDEN, ANDROMEDA Members To Guest On MOUNTAIN OF POWER CD

Swedish guitarist Janne Stark (OVERDRIVE, LOCOMOTIVE BREATH) has released more information about his MOUNTAIN OF POWER project, featuring guest appearances by current and/or former members of HAMMERFALL, LIZZY BORDEN, ANDROMEDA and TREAT, among many others. Says Janne: "The project is basically me w...

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BIOMECHANICAL To Record 'Painkiller' Cover With Original PRIEST Producer

U.K. progressive epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL will record a cover version of "Painkiller" by JUDAS PRIEST in October. The track will be produced by Chris Tsangarides, who worked on the 1990 original with PRIEST. The recording will happen over three days at Tsangarides' own studio, the Ecology...

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EUROPE: More Scandinavian Tour Dates Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have added Danish and Finnish dates to their upcoming Scandinavian tour. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, SWE - Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, SWE - Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, SWE - Valhall Oct. 30 - Copenhagen, DEN - Vega Nov. 01 - ...

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'Chaos' DJ FULL METAL JACKIE Lands VJ Slot On HOLLYWOOD MUSIC's Metal Program

Radio personality Full Metal Jackie, best known for her two-hour Wednesday night metal program known as "Chaos" on the Los Angeles alternative radio station Indie 103.1, has signed on to the Internet-only music video channel Hollywood Music Television as the new VJ for its heavy metal specialty chan...

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FOREFATHER Featured On New FOLKEARTH CD

The new FOLKEARTH CD, "By the Sword of My Father", featuring the FOREFATHER-penned track "The Lady's Gift" and contributions to two other tracks, is now available. The first album, "A Nordic Poem", has also been re-released. According to a posting on the FOREFATHER web site, "There are some mistakes...

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EUROPE: New Album Audio Samples Available

Audio samples of the new EUROPE tracks "Let the Children Play" and "Always the Pretenders" have been posted online at the band's official web site. Both songs come off the reunited Swedish hard rockers' new album, "Secret Society", which is scheduled for release in Europe on October 27 (November 18...

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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire: Nearly 100 Fail To Show For Jury Selection

The Associated Press has issued the following report: Nearly 100 people summoned for jury duty failed to appear in court earlier this week as jury selection began in the trial of the co-owner of The Station nightclub, where a 2003 fire killed 100 people. Michael Derderian faces 200 counts of involun...

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EUROPE: Norwegian Date Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have added a Norwegian date to their upcoming Scandinavian tour. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, SWE - Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, SWE - Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, SWE - Valhall Nov. 01 - Halmstad, SWE - Diesel Nov. 02 - Göteborg, ...

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AEROSMITH Likes Touring With Big Bands

United Press International reports that Boston rockers AEROSMITH find inspiration these days by touring with other big names. The group has shared bills in recent years with KID ROCK, KISS and LENNY KRAVITZ and began a 33-show run with MÖTLEY CRÜE Tuesday (Sept. 5) in Columbus, Ohio. "It keeps your...

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EUROPE: Swedish Tour Dates Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will be undertaking a 10-date Swedish tour beginning on October 26. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, Valhall Nov. 01 - Halmstad, Diesel Nov. 02 - Göteborg, Lisebergshallen Nov. 03 - Karlstad, Nöjes...

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VIRGIN STEELE's GILCHRIEST Slams 'Fake' Drummers In Metal

The official VIRGIN STEELE web site has been updated with a new interview with frontman David DeFeis and drummer Frank Gilchriest. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: What are your favourite moments on [the new VIRGIN STEELE album, "Visions of Eden"]? Favorite tracks? Are you satisfied with the way...

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IRON MAIDEN Frontman To Relaunch Radio Show

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will relaunch his late-night BBC 6 Music Saturday rock show on September 9 with maximum rock on the display and American metal titans SLAYER as his first guests. The network rock show will offer three hours of the best contemporary hard rock, alternative and meta...

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FOZZY Frontman CHRIS JERICHO Eliminated From 'Celebrity Duets'

According to ProWrestling.com, FOZZY singer and former WWE wrestling champion Chris Jericho's venture into the mainstream was short-lived; he was the first celebrity contestant eliminated from FOX's "Celebrity Duets" — an unscripted series that pairs singing stars with celebrities outside the music...