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SANCTIFICATION Schedules 'Black Reign' CD-Release Concert
SANCTIFICATION — the Swedish death metal band featuring current/former members of GOD AMONG INSECTS, IN BATTLE and SOULDRAINER — has scheduled a CD-release concert to launch its new album, "Black Reign", which will hit the streets everywhere on May 12 via Pulverised Records. The concert will be held...May 7, 2009
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THERION Announces New Members
Mainman Christofer Johnsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION had a meeting with singer Thomas Vikström (ex-CANDLEMASS) several weeks ago and offered him permanent status in the band. Commented Christofer: "Thomas is, besides being a very warm and nice person, an incredibly talen...May 6, 2009
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STEEL PANTHER Parachutes To Gig In Front Of 11,000 Fans
STEEL PANTHER, the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band formerly known as METAL SKOOL, made a grand entrance to the KUPD U-Fest this past weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. The band jumped from an airplane soaring over head and deployed their parachutes to glide onto the stage where over 11,000 fans were tre...May 5, 2009
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No NINE INCH NAILS For iPhone
According to the New York Times, a NINE INCH NAILS-themed application for the iPhone was rejected by Apple because it contained potentially offensive content. Over the weekend, NIN mainman Trent Reznor published an e-mail message that he received from Apple's iPhone developer group at his official w...May 4, 2009
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Former STILL REMAINS, THE SHOWDOWN Members Join Forces In JULEUS
JULEUS, a new West Michigan rock group featuring Mike Church (STILL REMAINS),AJ Barrette (THE SHOWDOWN),Ben Allen (DISSONANT),Luke Galas (THE ORPHAN),and Austin Poel (BROKEN SUNDAY),is primed and ready to be the breakout rock sensation of 2009! Armed with the very best rock, metal, and pop musi...May 4, 2009
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ALICE COOPER Presented With 'Lifetime Achievement' Award At TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND
Alice Cooper, known for being the first to mix hard rock, horror and theatrics, was presented with a "Lifetime Achievement" award this past weekend at the Southwest's premier horror convention, Texas Frightmare Weekend. A video report from Metal-Rules.com can be viewed below. The event, which was he...May 4, 2009
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VELVET REVOLVER's DAVE KUSHNER Interviewed In Las Vegas; Video Available
During the hiatus of VELVET REVOLVER, guitarist Dave Kushner was asked to fill in on guitar for the "Monster Circus" show in Las Vegas while Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS) was off doing a GRAND FUNK RAILROAD gig. Gus Griesinger from BackstageAxxess.com talked to Kushner about his participation in the show a...May 3, 2009
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LILLIAN AXE Guitarist Welcomes Addition To Family
LILLIAN AXE guitarist Steve Blaze and his wife Julie welcomed a son named Jude on May 1 (pictured below). According to a post on the band's web site, "both Julie and Jude are doing great and so is Steve." LILLIAN AXE will release its new album, entitled "Sad Day On Planet Earth", on June 30 ...May 3, 2009
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POP EVIL Added To JUDAS PRIEST / WHITESNAKE Tour
Grand Rapids, Michigan's POP EVIL has been confirmed as the opening act for JUDAS PRIEST and WHITESNAKE on their upcoming North American tour. POP EVIL has toured consistently since (and prior to) the release of its latest album, "Lipstick on the Mirror", with a combination of headline dates and spe...May 3, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Discusses Debut Solo Album; Video Available
Austria's Mulatschag.TV has posted a new six-minute interview with powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). Watch the clip below. Owens will hold a listening party for his first solo album, "Play My Game", at Scorchers...May 2, 2009
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EXCREMENTORY GRINDF**KERS, EVERGREEN TERRACE Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE
EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS, EVERGREEN TERRACE and THE CUMSHOTS have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 13-15, 2009 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH AMORPHIS BACKYARD BABIES BATTLELORE BE...May 2, 2009
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REV 16:8: Another Sample Posted Online
REV 16:8, the Swedish metal band formerly known as BLOODSHED, has posted a sample of a new song, "Born From The Womb Of Chaos", on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off REV 16:8's full-length debut, "Grand Tidal Rave", which will be released on June 28 via Temple Of Darkness Records. REV ...April 30, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Listening Party Announced
Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will hold a listening party for his first solo album, "Play My Game", at Scorchers in Akron, Ohio on Sunday, May 3 starting at around 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A private party will ta...April 30, 2009
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HATEBREED Announces U.S. Tour
Connecticut hardcore/metal act HATEBREED will embark on a U.S. headlining tour, entitled "Decimation of the Nation", presented by Hot Topic. The trek will hit 30 cities, beginning in Rochester, New York on July 31 and wrapping up on September 2 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Main support on all dates wi...April 29, 2009
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BLOOD TSUNAMI: 'Grand Feast For Vultures' E-Card Available
An e-card for "Grand Feast For Vultures", the sophomore album from BLOOD TSUNAMI, the Oslo, Norway-based thrash metal band featuring drummer Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust; SCUM, ABORYM, ex-EMPEROR),is available at this location. "Grand Feast For Vultures" was released in Europe on April 27 and will...April 28, 2009
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