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SCAR SYMMETRY: In Writing Mode

Sweden's SCAR SYMMETRY has issued the following update: "At the moment we're in the midst of writing material for our third album, set to be recorded at the end of the summer. So far we have like 10 songs in the works and there are more set to be written in the near future. Hopefully ...

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THERION: 'Gothic Kaballah' Listening Party Launched

In an exclusive partnership between Nuclear Blast Records and MP3.com, THERION's latest studio album, the dual-disc "Gothic Kaballah", will be available for streaming in its entirety for seven days prior to the album's North American street date of February 6 at this location. "THERION are never pre...

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APOCALYPTICA's EICCA Talks About Upcoming Album

Eicca Toppinen, the primary composer of the Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA, was recently interviewed by Terrë on the band's official MySpace page. The interview follows here in its entirety: Q: Do you have any shows lined up for this year or are you concentrating solely on the album and making n...

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RAGE: 'Full Moon In St. Petersburg' DVD Trailer Available

A three-and-a-half-minute trailer for RAGE's upcoming DVD, "Full Moon in St. Petersburg" (cover),has been posted online at this location (Windows Media, 7.44 MB). The double DVD, which was filmed in St. Petersburg, Russia last year in front of 15,000 fans, is scheduled for release on February 23 vi...

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SAXON: Video Footage From Sheffield Gig Posted Online

Three short video clips of SAXON performing at Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, United Kingdom on January 26 have been posted online at YouTube.com. A review of the show and several pictures are available on the band's official forum. As previously reported, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was interview...

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CRIMSON GLORY Parts Ways With Vocalist MIDNIGHT; Ex-Singer WADE BLACK Steps In

Reunited classic Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY have parted ways with singer Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) following the revelation that Midnight was arrested last Saturday night, January 20 in Sarasota, Florida and charged with "DUI [driving under the influence] with .20 [blood-a...

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CANDLEMASS Mainman To Talk About Upcoming Solo Album On Sweden's 'Dist'

Bassist/mainman Leif Edling of the legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS will discuss his upcoming solo album and the group's first LP with new singer Robert Lowe of SOLITUDE AETURNUS on Sweden's "biggest hard rock radio show" "Dist" this Sunday, January 28. "Dist" airs on Sveriges Radio (SR),Swed...

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THE VISION BLEAK: In Pre-Production Mode

German horror metal band THE VISION BLEAK is currently in pre-production for its third, as-yet-untitled album. According to the band, the follow-up to "Carpathia" is going to be "more guitar-based, harder, but also more dramatic and melodic," promising their most sinister work to date. In early Febr...

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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist Jams With Guitar Legends STEVE VAI And JOE SATRIANI

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li joined guitar legend Steve Vai during the song "Reaping" at the Ibanez Jem 20th anniversary show on January 20 at the Key Club in Hollywood. The two guitarists traded solos along with Vai's band consisting of Tony MacAlpine (guitar/keyboards),Billy Sheehan (bass),Da...

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SAXON Frontman Interviewed On British TV: Video Available

SAXON frontman Biff Byford was interviewed by a British TV station about the group's world record attempt in a new category — the largest-ever air guitar ensemble — at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough ground in the United Kingdom on Saturday (Jan. 20). Watch the interview online at YouTube.com. Fo...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA Schedules East Coast Dates

Former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna has lined up the following solo tour dates: Jan. 28 - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New York, NY * Feb. 02 - Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT Feb. 23 - The Loft - Poughkeepsie, NY Feb. 24 - Mark's Place - Bedford, MA * w/ OVERKILL, METAL ...

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SLAYER: Atlantic City Show Cancelled

The sold-out SLAYER concert scheduled for February 17 at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey has been cancelled due to "venue production issues," according to the group's publicist. The Atlantic City date was to be part of SLAYER's 22-city tour North American that kicks off today (Jan. 2...

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Former STUCK MOJO Frontman BONZ Releases New Video Message

Former STUCK MOJO vocalist Bonz has posted an eight-minute video message addressing his departure from STUCK MOJO and the current status of his DEAD GOSPEL project. Watch it at this location. STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward fired Bonz from the band in July 2006, claiming that the frontman's substance...

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KROKUS Survives Tour Bus Crash Thanks To 'Guardian Angel'

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported earlier today, the tour bus carrying Switzerland's KROKUS and Sweden's THE POODLES was involved in a crash yesterday (Monday, January 22) in Denmark (photo). The bands were traveling from Oslo to Hamburg when the accident occured just south of Copenhagen. KROKUS an...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Wants To Write 'Unbelievable' New Record

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has issued the following update: "Unreal and impressive is the only way to describe how [Eric] A.K. [vocals] is doing so well at his flight training, and he will very soon be eligible to fly helicopters privately, then he gets his professional license soon af...