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THERION To Play Israel In August

Swedish symphonic metal band THERION is scheduled to perform at the Exhibition Grounds in Tel Aviv, Israel on August 30. For a list of upcoming THERION appearances, click here. THERION recently announced the departure of vocalist Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, KRUX, TREAT, AT VANCE) prior to the band...

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DISMEMBER: New Touring Drummer Revealed

According to Sweden's Close-Up magazine, long-running Swedish death metallers DISMEMBER have tapped drummer Thomas Daun (ex-REPUGNANT, INSISION, SUBVISION) for their upcoming European tour. DISMEMBER last month announced that it has parted ways with longtime drummer Fred Estby. "My decision to put m...

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Gear Talk With ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER: 'I'm A Gear Head But Not A Gear Whore'

With ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and producer Jim Morris locked up at Morrisound studios in Tampa this week to mix the band's forthcoming album, "Framing Armageddon", IcedEarth.com checked in with Jon before he left for temporary exile in Florida to inquire about what gear he has and will be usi...

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Ex-THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN: 'It Felt Too Much Like A Job, And That's Not A Good Sign'

Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, KRUX, TREAT, AT VANCE) has commented on his decision to leave THERION prior to the band's appearance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in early August. His replacement in the group will be Thomas Vikström, who is best known to metal fans...

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HELMET: New Video Interview Available

A video interview with HELMET, conducted recently by Australia's Beat TV, has been posted online at this location. In other news, HELMET and P.O.D. will perform on June 1 at the San Diego Sports Arena as part of the "Rockbox" night of exhibition featuring Danny Bonaduce ("Breaking Bonaduce", "The Ad...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: Australian Tour Dates Announced

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE has lined up the following Australian dates: Sep. 04 - Melbourne, AUS - Billboard Sep. 06 - Sydney, AUS - UNSW Roundhouse Sep. 07 - Brisbane, AUS - The Arena A video interview with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE guitarist Michael Paget and drummer Michael Thomas, conducted by PureGr...

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VOLBEAT Frontman Hired To Write For Danish FHM Magazine

VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen has been hired as a writer for the Danish edition of the FHM magazine. Poulsen will write for the publication every third month about rock 'n' roll in general. The new issue of FHM (No. 44) came out on May 10 and features Michael's memories of the time he spent on .....

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CLOVEN HOOF Rejoined By Drummer LYNCH RADINSKY

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends CLOVEN HOOF will be rejoined by drummer Lynch Radinsky — who played on the band's "Eye of the Sun" album — for their upcoming appearances in Thessaloniki, Greece and Crewe, England. According to the band, Lynch's "vituoso drum solo will be a highlight...

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THERION Parts Ways With Singer MATS LEVÉN, Announces Replacement

Swedish metallers THERION have issued the following update: "From Wacken Open Air [in early August] and onwards, Mats Levén (KRUX) will no longer be singing with the band. It was a decision taken by the whole band in discussion with Mats. This change of lineup is on friendly terms and the remaining...

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KAMELOT: Moscow Concert Postponed

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have been forced to postpone their previously announced May 11 concert at Tochka in Moscow, Russia "due to problems acquiring travel visas." Says the band: "We will look at returning to Russia in the near future including more dates." KAMELOT recently mad...

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KAMELOT Takes Part In Photo Shoot For NOCTURNAL MODELS' Yearly Calendar

During their busy tour schedule, American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT went to Stockholm, Sweden to do a photo shoot for the Nocturnal Models' yearly calendar. View model Model MissBistress' photos at this location. The calendar photos with the band will be available soon. KAMELOT recently ma...

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The Craft of Contradiction

It becomes immediately apparent from the orgasmic shredding heard on the instrumental opener ("Enduring the Illusion") of ESTUARY's "The Craft of Contradiction" that the Cincinnati band has taken is mix of death and thrash metal to new heights. "To Exist and Endure" spoke vociferously to the band's...

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CIRCUS OF POWER: Video Interview Available

A short video interview with CIRCUS OF POWER's Alex Mitchell (vocals) and Marc Frappier (bass),conducted by Reality Check TV, has been posted online at YouTube. CIRCUS OF POWER has announced a "20th anniversary show" in Los Angeles at The Knitting Factory on June 1. The concert will be the first in...

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Singer JASON MCMASTER Discusses DANGEROUS TOYS

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with BROKEN TEETH/DANGEROUS TOYS frontman Jason McMaster. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How was DANGEROUS TOYS formed? Jason McMaster: "I was in this technical progressive thrash band called WATCHTOWER for about eight years, ri...

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SLAYER And MARILYN MANSON Co-Headline Summer Tour Dates Announced

Tour dates for this summer's match made in Heaven...or Hell...are announced today. MARILYN MANSON and SLAYER's 25-city co-headline North American tour will kick off on July 25 in West Palm Beach, FL, pillaging its way cross-country to wrap up in San Antonio, TX on September 1. Confirmed dates are be...