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WOLVERINE Begins Writing New Material

Vocalist Stefan Zell of the Swedish melodic/progressive metal band WOLVERINE has issued the following update: "Me, Mikael [Zell, guitar], Marcus [Losbjer, drums] and Per [Henriksson, keyboards] got together and jammed on some new stuff [last] weekend. After our short U.K. tour with ANATHEMA, we have...

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BLACK SABBATH's 'The Dio Years' Release Will Be A Single-Disc Collection

HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus new addition Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) — was interviewed earlier in the week in England by VH1 Clas...

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DEVILDRIVER Launches YouTube Channel

DEVILDRIVER, the Santa Barbara, California-based band featuring former COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara, has launched its own exclusive channel on YouTube. Go to this location to see videos, updates from the recording sessions and more. DEVILDRIVER recently entered Sonic Ranch studios in El Paso, Te...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: 'Chaos Ridden Years' DVD Enters German Chart At No. 75

The new CHILDREN OF BODOM DVD, "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live", has entered the German national chart at position No. 75. As previously reported, a "Media Player" for "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live" has been launched at this location. Due in the U.S. on December 5, the...

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CLAWFINGER: In Songwriting Mode

Frontman Zak Tell of the Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER has issued the following update on the writing/ recording sessions for the group's new studio album: "So Bård [Torstensen, guitar] is in town since Sunday evening [Nov. 19] and we've started another round of writing and recording. So far, s...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: Autographed Drum Sticks Now Available

QUEENSRŸCHE's official web site is currently selling drum sticks autographed by QUEENSRŸCHE's Scott Rockenfield. Each pair is available for $19.99 plus shipping/handling from Queensryche.com. As previously reported, QUEENSRŸCHE members Geoff Tate (vocals),Mike Stone (guitar) and Michael Wilton (gui...

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THESYRE: 'Exist!' Released With Pressing Error

Eric M. Syre, vocalist/bassist for Quebec-based black metallers THESYRE has posted the following update on his official blog: "There is a pressing error on the first batch of the jewel case version of our new album [titled 'Exist!']. The manufacturing plant did an error and you get the promo version...

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THERION To Be Joined By AESMA DAEVA Singer For Upcoming Tour

Sweden's THERION has announced the addition of singer Lori Lewis from Minneapolis, Minnesota to its touring lineup. "She is the singer of AESMA DAEVA (a band that actually supported THERION on one of the shows on the U.S./Canada tour 2005)," the group writes on its web site. "Thanx to John (Prassas)...

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ANOREXIA NERVOSA Goes On Hiatus

Guitarist Stefan Bayle of the French black metallers ANOREXIA NERVOSA has issued the following update on the band's current status (translated from French): "It's been a while since there has been any news from the ANOREXIA NERVOSA camp, and I think that it is time to give a progress report on the g...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Confirmed For United Arab Emirates' DESERT ROCK Festival

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM are among the first confirmed bands for the Desert Rock 2007 festival, set to take place March 9-10, 2007 at the Dubai Country Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Also scheduled to appear are THE PRODIGY, INCUBUS and PRIME CIRCLE. Around 10 more acts have yet to...

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MSG Bassist Slams 'Talentless' MICHAEL SCHENKER For 'Disrespectful' Behavior

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) bassist Rev Jones has issued the following statement regarding guitarist Michael Schenker's performance at the group's recent shows in Japan and Thailand: "I want to apologize to all the fans that wrote to me and all the fans in Japan and Thailand for the talentless guit...

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RAGE Drummer Schedules German Clinics

RAGE drummer Mike Terrana has lined up the following drum clinics in Germany: Nov. 21 - House of Drums - Bochum, GER Nov. 22 - Dr. Drum - Mainz / Kostheim, GER Nov. 23 - Drumhouse - Waldkirch, GER Nov. 24 - Musik Hieber Lindberg GmbH - München, GER As previously reported, RAGE filmed its ...

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OBITUARY Frontman: 'Mexico Was A Blast!'

OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "This [past] weekend at the Monterrey Metal Fest in Mexico was a blast! We really appreciate all of our Mexican fans that came out, they really showed us a good time and anytime we get to hang out with our...

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KAMELOT Guitarist: 'New Album Is Going Killer'

Guitarist Thomas Youngblood of the American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT has issued the following update: "I am flying back from some intense and very productive recording sessions with producer Sascha Paeth in Wolfsburg, Germany. We are flying over one of nature's most beautiful sites, a cry...

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RAGE Guitarist Schedules German Workshops

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski has lined the following guitar workshops in Germany: Dec. 02 - Berufsfachschule – Dinkelsbühl, GER Dec. 04 - Popakademie – Mannheim, GER Smolski, who is said to be an avid race-car driver/enthusiast, recently took part in two test races on Germany's Nürburgring circuit....