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MY OWN GRAVE: New Album Available For Streaming
"Necrology", the new album from the Swedish death metal band MY OWN GRAVE, can be streamed in its entirety at the Pulverised Records MySpace page. The stream will be available until July 23. "Necrology" is scheduled for release on July 20. The CD was produced by Dan Swanö at Unisound (DISSECTION, DA...July 10, 2009
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CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist Says MIDNIGHT Was 'An Eccentric Artist'
Mark Morton of Examiner.com conducted an interview with CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Jon Drenning about the passing of former CG frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: I know Midnight and the band have had differences over...July 10, 2009
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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD To Take Concerto To Russia
According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has confirmed three Russian concerts for October — in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. The concerts are Jon Lord's first solo appearances in Russia, and they will feature the Concerto for Group and Orchestra with a selection...July 10, 2009
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'Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History Of Metal' Book Due In 2011
"Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History of Metal" by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman will be a comprehensive, informative and entertaining history of metal told by the people who created it. In addition to talking to a broad range of artists, the authors will interview industry professio...July 9, 2009
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JON OLIVA: 'I Am Filled With Sadness After Learning Of MIDNIGHT's Death'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following message from SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA's PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.): "I am filled with sadness after learning of Mid's death. He was truly one of the most unique, heart-me...July 9, 2009
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KOBRA KAI Featuring SHADOWS FALL, FATES WARNING Members: New Shows Announced
Current and former members of SHADOWS FALL, FATES WARNING, ALL THAT REMAINS and DARK DAY SUNDAY have joined forces in a new project called KOBRA KAI. The mission is simple: '80s metal covers done the way the way a metal show truly was back then — a party! The group says, "The way we see ...July 9, 2009
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Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute
A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Key public beach (just south of main pavillion) in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life will be open to all who wish to attend. CRIMSON GLORY ba...July 9, 2009
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KEEP IT TRUE Festival Organizer Comments On MIDNIGHT's Passing
Oliver Weinsheimer, organizer of Germany's Keep It True festival, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "I was deeply shocked this morning when I read the news, that former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight has died at the age of 47. He was o...July 8, 2009
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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick Jr. McDonald) passed away earlier today (Wednesday, July 8) from "total kidney and liver failure." He was 47 years old. According to JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte, who played on some of Midnig...July 8, 2009
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SUFFOCATION Offers Up Exclusive Live Tracks On Free iPhone App, Goes Mobile With Mocospace
New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION are blasting into the future with an iPhone application, free to fans, and loaded to the brim with content anyone can now access anywhere they damn well feel like it! The app is currently available in the iTunes Store, and will feature news, tour dates, and...July 7, 2009
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JOB FOR A COWBOY: 'Unfurling A Darkened Gospel' Video Released
"Unfurling a Darkened Gospel", the new video from Glendale, Arizona extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY, can be viewed below. The clip was shot on location in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and at the city’s distinguished music venue, The First Unitarian Church. The clip was lensed by Doug Spang...July 7, 2009
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FAITH NO MORE At Austria's NOVA ROCK Festival; Video Available
Quality fan-filmed video footage of FAITH NO MORE performing at this year's Nova Rock festival, which was held June 19-21 on the Pannonia Fields in Burgenland, the easternmost federal state of Austria (near Nickelsdorf and the Hungarian and Slovak borders),can be viewed below (courtesy of "Archive6...July 4, 2009
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AC/DC Fans Follow BON SCOTT's Adventures On 'Highway To Hell'
Beatrice Thomas of The West Australian reports: It might have been a highway to hell for AC/DC but tram tour operator Jon Tomkins hopes his new tour marking hometown hero and lead singer Bon Scott's early years in Fremantle will be a road to a successful tourism venture. The "Highway to Hell" tour,...July 4, 2009
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DORO, ULI JON ROTH, BRAINSTORM Confirmed For MONTERREY METAL FEST IV
DORO, ULI JON ROTH and BRAINSTORM have been confirmed for the Monterrey Metal Fest IV, set to take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (Mexican Independence Day holiday) at the Santa Lucia Arena in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The complete festival billing is as follows: CHILDREN OF...July 3, 2009
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FAITH NO MORE: St. Petersburg Footage Available
Video footage of FAITH NO MORE's June 30, 2009 concert in St. Petersburg, Russia can be viewed below (courtesy of "shnur0k"). Photos of the band's July 1 2009 show in Riga, Latvia are available at this location (all pictures taken by Mart Reinson). FAITH NO MORE kicked off its reunion tour on June ....July 3, 2009
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