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TRISTANIA Joined By Former OCTAVIA SPERATI Guitarist

Norway's TRISTANIA have issued the following update: "We are very happy to announce that Gyri Losnegård has joined the ranks of TRISTANIA as a permanent member! It was never a hard decision to ask her to get on board. We quickly got to know her as a hard-working, talented guitar player, skilled song...

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KREATOR Drummer Forced To Sit Out Shows; Temporary Replacement Announced

German thrash metal veterans KREATOR have issued the following update: "[Drummer] Ventor [real name: Jürgen Reil] will be sitting out of some of the upcoming tour dates that we have, due to some personal issues. Not to worry, Ventor is fine and will be playing live again soon. "For the time being, w...

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AS I LAY DYING: In Writing Mode

San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING have issued the following update: "A lot of people have been wondering what we're up to since we normally tour constantly and we haven't been playing many shows lately. Well, we've been home hard at work writing new songs for an album that will be out in early ...

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WAYLANDER Begins Writing New Material

Long-running Irish folk metal act WAYLANDER has posted a lengthy update on the band's official MySpace blog. A couple of excerpts follow below. "The summer was quiet for us on the gig front, so we took the opportunity to begin the writing process for another album. We have a start made on three ...

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EVERY TIME I DIE, DEAD BY APRIL Added To European 'Taste Of Chaos Tour'

EVERY TIME I DIE has been confirmed as the support act for the entire European edition of the "Taste Of Chaos Tour 2009" which is being headlined by IN FLAMES and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. In addition, DEAD BY APRIL has been added to the Scandinavian leg of the trek (Sweden, Norway, Finland),with more ban...

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WHYZDOM: 'From The Brink Of Infinity' Trailer Available

A trailer for "From The Brink Of Infinity", the forthcoming debut album from the French symphonic gothic ensemble WHYZDOM, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on September 21 via Ascendance Records. The label describes the CD in the following way: "Think of a huge orchestra and a ma...

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ARES KINGDOM Completes Work On 'Incendiary'

Kansas City-based death/thrash metal band ARES KINGDOM has completed work on its second album, "Incendiary", at the group's own Very Metal Sound studio for an early October release through Nuclear War Now! Productions. According to a press release, the album contains "nine new tracks of absolute arm...

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AUSTRALIAN METAL AWARDS: Finalists Announced

The complete list of finalists for the 2009 Australian Metal Awards (AMA) can be viewed below. Winners will be announced at the 2009 Australian Metal Awards show on November 7 at the Forum (Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW) in Sydney. The complete list of scheduled performers at the event is a...

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BLITZKRIEG Drummer Joins CHAOS ASYLUM

Drummer Phil Brewis of NWOBHM legends BLITZKRIEG has joined CHAOS ASYLUM, the British metal band which also features in its ranks BLITZKRIEG guitarist Guy Laverick. CHAOS ASYLUM, which will run alongside BLITZKRIEG commitments, is preparing for gigs in November and is currently writing material for...

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MEGADETH Mainman Talks About His Record Collection, Love Of Vinyl

Germany's Plattenladenwoche web site recently spoke to MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine about his record collection and love of vinyl. Watch the five-minute chat below. MEGADETH's new album, "Endgame", is due on September 15 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at the band's brand new, self-bui...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Interviewed By SMARTASS RADIO; Audio Available

DJ Scully of Smartass Radio conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER when the band played Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 31, 2009. The chat is now available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. It can also be streamed using the aud...

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FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING Announces New Bassist

German death metallers FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING have announced the addition of bassist Christopher Körtgen (SMILODON, CHAOS HD) to the group's ranks. FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING's awaited fourth album, "The Everhaunting Past / Chapter IV - A Splendid Retrospection", will be released in early October via...

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CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Pennsylvania's CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN has issued the following update: "Just a little update on the status of 'Psalm of the Grand Destroyer', the upcoming CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN full-length recording. "Although the music was recorded in November of 2008, various circumstances effectively sidelined...

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STATE:CHAOS: Debut Album Artwork Unveiled

STATE:CHAOS, the Dutch metal band featuring former members of CALLENISH CIRCLE and DESENSITISED, has unveiled the cover artwork (see below) of its upcoming debut album, "Chaos || Pain || Despair" (designed by Hellborn Design). Drummer Martijn recently left STATE:CHAOS in order to focus on his work w...

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MEGADETH's SHAWN DROVER Schedules California Drum Clinic

MEGADETH's Shawn Drover will take part in a drum clinic on September 5 at Gearhounds (18283 Pasadena St., Suite 103) in Lake Elsinore, California. He will also be at Ponier Music (2790 Cobb Pkwy.) in Kennesaw, Georgia on August 27. A new MEGADETH track entitled "1,320'" is available for streaming be...