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New EXCITER Frontman: 'I Am Metal'
Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER recently announced the addition of Brooklyn, New York-based singer Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter to the group's ranks. "After holding auditions this past summer, the band was blown away with Kenny's three-and-a-half-octave range, delivered with tremendous intensit...October 30, 2006
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PHANTOM-X Seeks Guitarist
PHANTOM-X, the band featuring OMEN singer Kevin Goocher, is holding a nationwide guitarist search. If you are interested in joining an internationally signed and touring metal band, please e-mail links and/or MP3s of your work to [email protected] or to www.myspace.com/AListMusic. PHANTOM-X's sop...October 30, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Promo Takes Flight With BIRD STUDIOS
Ireland's 4RFV reports that animation production company Bird Studios has completed the latest promo for veteran rock band IRON MAIDEN. Scripted by Howard Greenhalgh, "Different World" is a bleak take on the Nature vs Science story and features an animated Bruce Dickinson, as he struggles to out-run...October 27, 2006
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EXCITER: New Album Title Announced
Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER have set "Thrash Speed Burn" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in early 2007 via France's Osmose Productions. EXCITER recently announced the addition of Brooklyn, New York-based singer Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter to the group's ranks. "After holdi...October 27, 2006
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SHADOWS FALL Explains Tour Cancellation
Atlantic recording group SHADOWS FALL has reluctantly decided that the intensity of their current recording sessions has made it impossible for the band to hit the concert trail next month for their previously announced shows with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and BURY YOUR DEAD. The Springfield, MA-based heavy...October 25, 2006
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CELLADOR Explains MADPOWER Festival Cancellation
Nebraska-based melodic metallers CELLADOR were forced to cancel their appearance at this past weekend's (Oct. 21) Madpower festival in Madison, Wisconsin. The group's guitarist, Bill Hudson, has issued the following statement regarding the matter: "Unfortunately due to some last minute unpleasent ci...October 23, 2006
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LOWDOWN Schedules Norwegian Gig With SATYRICON
Up-and-coming Norwegian metal quartet LOWDOWN will support SATYRICON in Honefoss, Norway, on November 3. Also scheduled to appear is the death metal act ZEENON. The concert will be held at a very intimate venue (Alfreds) holding a maximum of 300-400 people. LOWDOWN's sophomore album, "Antidote", was...October 21, 2006
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MY RUIN Frontwoman To Record Vocals For New Album In November
MY RUIN lead vocalist Tairrie B., who was "seriously injured" in a car accident in late September, has issued the following message via the group's MySpace page: "We feel it is important to let everyone know what is going on as the days and weeks pass. While it might have been easier to ...October 20, 2006
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THE BERZERKER Announces New Album Title
Australia's THE BERZERKER has set "Animosity" as the title of its fourth studio album, due in March 2007 via Earache Records. According to a press release, the CD sees THE BERZERKER continuing and developing the theme of hate-fuelled lyrics and extreme sonic assault seen in "World of Lies". For the...October 13, 2006
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THIS ENDING Completes Work On Debut Album
THIS ENDING, the Stockholm, Sweden-based band formerly known as THE PLAGUE (they had to change their name due to legal reasons),has finished recording its debut album, "Inside the Machine", at Offbeat studio in Stockholm with producer Linus Nirbrant. Mastering was done by Peter in de Betou at Tailo...October 10, 2006
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DIMMU BORGIR To Begin Recording New Album Today
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR are about to commence the recording sessions for their new album at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with Fredrik Nordström. Commented guitarist Silenoz: "Finally we arrived in Studio Fredman. It's now located outside Gothenburg in a godforsaken p...October 10, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman Pissing In The Wind
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "What is the big deal with discussing stuff like economical system or religion? "It's amusing how people are so eager to attack as soon as anyone simply sets about and types the right trigger words. Sometimes I...October 9, 2006
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MEGADETH's New Album To Include LED ZEPPELIN Cover
According to Eddie Trunk — VH1 Classic VJ and host of "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM — MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has confirmed that the band's upcoming album, "United Abominations", will include a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Out on the Tiles". Mustaine previously told MTV....October 6, 2006
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NOMINON Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement
Swedish death metallers NOMINON have parted ways with their bass player of two years, Joel Andersson. According to a posting on the group's web site, Joel "decided to leave the band because of personal reasons. He has promised to give us an official statement of the reasons within a couple of days....October 5, 2006
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CHIMAIRA Signs With FERRET MUSIC, NUCLEAR BLAST
Cleveland's CHIMAIRA has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records for all territories except the U.S., where the band's future albums will be released via Ferret Music. Commented singer Mark Hunter: "We have known the guys over at Ferret for many years and they are great friends. We look forward to b...October 5, 2006
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