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THIS ENDING Completes Five New Songs For Full-Length Debut
THIS ENDING, the Stockholm, Sweden-based band formerly known as THE PLAGUE (they had to change their name due to legal reasons),has written five new songs for its full-length debut, which they expect to begin recording late August at Offbeat studio for a tentative early 2007 release through Metal B...July 28, 2006
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STILL REMAINS Parts Ways With Keyboardist, Seeks Replacement
Grand Rapids, Michigan metalcore act STILL REMAINS has announced the departure of keyboardist Zach Roth. "After several months of pondering this life-changing decision, Zach has decided to pursue a life without touring," the band writes in a statement. "We are sad to see Zach leave but after long ta...July 27, 2006
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VH1 CLASSIC VJ EDDIE TRUNK Discusses AXL ROSE, ACE FREHLEY And EDDIE VAN HALEN
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 83 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This episode features an 35-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with VH1 Classic VJ and Q104.3 DJ Eddie Trunk. Interview topics include Trunk's thoughts on the next Ace Frehley album, Frehley's recen...July 24, 2006
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My Bloodied Wings
After languishing in import and tribute-album hell for years, the time finally seems right for California's IMAGIKA to make a dent in their home country. Their fierce, aggressive take on traditional melodic metal is potent, full of dramatic flourishes and virtuoso star turns that should have the pro...July 24, 2006
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LIVING COLOUR's Lineup Intact Despite COREY GLOVER's Absence From European Tour
LIVING COLOUR singer Corey Glover and guitarist Vernon Reid have commented on the band's decision to utilize guest singer Doug Pinnick of KING'S X for ther upcoming European tour dates in August. Said Reid: "It's a weird situation to be in but two things up front should be made clear: 1) This is ONL...July 23, 2006
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CRIMSON GLORY Frontman To Auction Song-Inspired Paintings
CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight has posted the following message on his official forum: "As most of you know, I DON'T LISTEN TO MUSIC. Over the past few months, I have been forced to listen to CRIMSON over and over to rehearse... not to mention the M2 [solo] stuff... so... in order to maintain ...July 21, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'I Want To Get Back Out On Tour And F*cking Crush'
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his official blog: "Slowly over the last couple of weeks my crackling psyche has been regaining some of the balance I felt I'd completely lost there for a while. "I'm getting back in shape physically and I've come to understand t...July 20, 2006
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STUCK MOJO Contemplates Future Without Frontman BONZ
STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has issued the following update on the band's current status: "Well, it's been a while since I've sat down to give everyone the latest goings on in the world of MOJO. It's been non-stop since the first of the year, with the writing and recording of a new record, tours...July 19, 2006
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NOUMENA Completes Work On New Album
Finnish melodic death metallers NOUMENA have completed work on their third full-length album, "Anatomy of Life", tentatively due late October via Spikefarm Records. The follow-up to 2005's "Absence" was recorded and mixed at Savonlinna's Sundi Coop studio by Tuomo Valtonen and was mastered at Finnvo...July 18, 2006
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DJ ROB GEE: We Weren't Gonna Let Another DIMEBAG-Type Incident Happen Again
DJ Rob Gee has commented on the controversial appearance by SLIPKNOT and BIOHAZARD members during his set at the Dutch techno festival Sensation Black last Saturday (July 8),which ended in fistfight between the DJ and a concertoer. According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, techno fans began bo...July 14, 2006
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Former MSG Singer ROBIN MCAULEY Joins SURVIVOR
Former MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) frontman Robin McAuley has replaced Jim Jamison as the new lead vocalist for SURVIVOR. Jamison first joined the band in 1984 after original lead singer Dave Bickler encountered voice problems before a tour supporting the band's "Caught In The Game" album. Bickler...July 13, 2006
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Embittered Darkness/Isle De Morts
They don't get much more authentic than this nutter. STRIBORG's sole member, Sin Nanna (wasn't that one of OL' DIRTY BASTARD's aliases when he flipped his lid?),apparently lives in Tasmania, out in the forest, without a computer or telephone, and refuses to do interviews or allow fan contact. How m...July 10, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Manager Answers Fan Questions
The IMOC (Iron Maiden Fan Club) has managed to gather up some pretty interesting questions from the IRON MAIDEN fanbase around the world for manager Rod Smallwood. After some time, Rod has finally found the time to answer the first five out of a massive 20 questions. Question: What do you think abou...July 6, 2006
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TO/DIE/FOR: New Single Sample Posted Online
Finnish goth metallers TO/DIE/FOR have uploaded a sample of their new single "Like Never Before", at their official MySpace page. The single will be delivered to Finnish radio stations later this month, and it wll be released in Finland on September 6. The group's fifth album, "Wounds Wide Open", is...July 4, 2006
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Live in L.A.
The self-titled BODY COUNT album from 1992 stirred up a shit storm with the controversial "Cop Killer". But what gets lost in the fray is that the album also includes a batch of memorable, righteously offensive, and uncompromisingly aggressive songs like "KKK Bitch", "On with the Body Count", "There...July 2, 2006
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