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THE DAMNED Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

British punk legends THE DAMNED have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGENT STEEL DAN REED BAND DESTRUCTION FLÄSKET BRINNER GHOST GROUNDHOGS JASON &am...

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MANOWAR: Autographed Copies Of 'Battle Hymns 2011' Vinyl Picture Disc Available For $200

The vinyl picture disc, limited-edition version of "Battle Hymns 2011", the "reinterpretation" of MANOWAR's debut album, 1982's "Battle Hymns", can be personalized with your name and autographed by the band. Available for a whopping $199.95, it includes a numbered certificate of authenticity. Accord...

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SODOM Announces New Drummer

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have announced the addition of drummer Markus "Makka" Freiwald to the group's ranks. Freiwald previously played for the German bands DESPAIR and FLAMING ANGER and was involved with the VOODOOCULT project. In addition, he played percussion as a session musician on t...

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MOONSPELL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGENT STEEL DAN REED BAND DESTRUCTION FLÄSKET BRINNER GHOST GROUNDHOGS JASON &amp...

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ARTIZAN: Second Studio Clip Posted Online

U.S. melodic power metallers ARTIZAN have released the second in a series of "studio clips" (see below) which they plan to unveil before the release of their new album. ARTIZAN recently finished recording its first CD with legendary producer Jim Morris (ICED EARTH, DEATH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, JAG PANZER...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces Farewell 'Epitaph' Tour

After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking its very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, JUDAS PRIEST — one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time — has announced plans to embark on a final world tour. However, the mighty PRIEST will certainly ....

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JASON BONHAM Interviewed By 'Classic Rock Revisited' (Audio)

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with drummer Jason Bonham about JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE — which celebrates the life and music of Jason's father, the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham. You can now listen to the chat in three parts below. Pa...

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BATHORY Tribute Act TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

BATHORY tribute act TWILIGHT OF THE GODS has been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. A total of 40 acts will appear at the event. TWILIGHT OF THE GODS consists of: * Alan ...

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LYNCH: My Problem With DON DOKKEN Has Always Been That He Was 'Not An Honest, Trustful Person'

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: What's the situation with [LYNCH MOB singer] Oni Logan now? I mean, he's been on and off from thi...

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JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: OZZY OSBOURNE SAXON JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS STYX RHAPSODY OF FIRE MUSTASCH OV...

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STAIND Frontman Goes Country On 'Town Line' Solo Debut

Country music comes naturally for Aaron Lewis. It's something the STAIND frontman grew up with. It's something that he comes back to. It's something that inspires him. It's something that's in his blood. Hints of that are present in the stripped honesty and acoustic melodies of STAIND hits such as "...

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SODOM Parts Ways With Drummer

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have released the following statement: "After personal and private problems between Tom [bassist/vocalist Thomas 'Angelripper' Such] and Bobby [Schottkowski; drums], it was decided, by mutual agreement, to end the cooperation between SODOM and the drummer Bobby Sch...

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PARAGON Taps Producer PIET SIELCK For Next Album

Bassist Jan Bünning of German power metallers PARAGON has issued the following update: "We are very proud to announce that the producer of our next album will be none other than Piet Sielck. We already worked with him on four of our previous albums ('Steelbound', 'Law Of The Blade', 'The Dark Legacy...

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EPICA, DISBELIEF, METAL INQUISITOR Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD Festival

EPICA, DISBELIEF and METAL INQUISITOR have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Rock Hard festival, set to take place June 10-12, 2011 at the Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AGENT STEEL ANACRUSIS ATLANTEAN KO...

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ANGBAND: 'Forsaken Dreams' Video Released

"Forsaken Dreams", the new video from Iranian power metallers ANGBAND, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's sophomore album, "Visions Of The Seeker", which was released on October 29 via Pure Steel Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by veteran producer/sound engineer Achim Köhler (...