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STORMHAMMER: Temporary Drummer Announced

German power metallers STORMHAMMER have acquired Johannes Lang of STYGIAN SHORE as the stand-in drummer for their upcoming shows in Frauenfeld and München following the departure of Chris Widmann in August due to "personal reasons." STORMHAMMER will perform on December 28 at the Metropolis in Munich...

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Symphonic Black Metal Band AKROMA Releases Debut CD

AKROMA, the French band featuring former members of ELVARON, MORTUARY, SCARVE, DYING TEARS, IN TERRIA and AKIN, has inked a deal with Thundering Records. The group's debut album, "7", is being described in a press release as "a pure piece of majestic symphonic black metal, sounding like CRADLE OF FI...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman: 'In America, We've Really Lost The Ability To Be Happy'

Anarchy Music recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Anarchy Music: We really like how you guys do your meet-and-greets, where fans really get a chance to talk with you guys. What's been the response so far to "Mindcrime II" and wha...

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TRAIL OF TEARS: Mexican Dates Announced

Norway's TRAIL OF TEARS has lined up the following Mexican dates in November: Nov. 17 - Circo Volador, Mexico City Nov. 18 - Teatro Morelos, Morelia, Mich Nov. 19 - TBA, Guadalajara Nov. 23 - La Iguana Rock Line, Durango, DUR Nov. 24 - Estudio Alameda, Torreón, COAH Nov. 25 - La Huerta Del STIC, ...

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Blood Mountain

MASTODON fully lives up to its name and cements its status as one of the best newer American metal bands out there with, of all things, its major label debut. The band's third studio offering is an immense slab of brutally heavy rock that veers wildly between all-out thrash on cuts like opener "The...

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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist Says 'Blood, Sweat And Tears' Went Into Making Of New Album

Jeffrey Easton of The Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Metal Exiles: You were just named one of the best guitarists in metal right now by Guitar World. What do you think about that? Willie: It is insane ...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist On His Departure: 'I Felt Like It Was Time To Go Out On My Own'

W.A.S.P. fan site WASParmy.com recently conducted an interview with ex-W.A.S.P. and current FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Darrell Roberts. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: WASParmy.com: Talk a little bit about your decision to leave W.A.S.P. and subsequently to j...

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CLOUDSCAPE Frontman Guests On JANNE STARK's Solo Album

According to a posting on CLOUDSCAPE's web site, the band's frontman Mike Andersson recently recorded lead vocals for a song on Swedish guitarist Janne Stark's (LOCOMOTIVE BREATH, OVERDRIVE) forthcoming solo album. Entitled "Mountain Of Power", the CD contains cover versions of a lot of "old hard ro...

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ZAKK WYLDE: 'I Worship The Ground OZZY Walks On'

Planet-Loud.com recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Planet Loud: Ozzfest is about the new bands as well as the old bands. Did you see any this time that kicked your ass? Zakk: "DRAGONFORCE is awesome, bro. LAMB OF...

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DEAD MAN IN RENO Films New Video

DEAD MAN IN RENO will film their first video for the song "From Here I Can See The Shore" from the band's recently released self-titled debut for Abstract Sounds/Candlelight Records. Conceptually scripted and directed by Ramon Boutviseth from StudioOrb (DAYLIGHT DIES, SEEMLESS),the video will be sh...

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CRYSTAL EYES: New Music Posted Online

Sweden's CRYSTAL EYES has uploaded two new tracks — "Dead City Dreaming" and "Battlefield" — to its MySpace page. Both songs come off the group's fifth album, "Dead City Dreaming", which is due on November 3 in Europe and North America. "Dead City Dreaming" was recorded at Crystal Sounds studio with...

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TRAIL OF TEARS: 'Existentia' Track Listing Revealed

Norway's TRAIL OF TEARS has revealed the final track listing for its fifth album, "Existentia", tentatively due in November via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at Soundsuite Studio in Marseille, France with producer Terje Refsnes and includes contributions from French female singer Emmanuelle Zo...

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CLOUDSCAPE Selects New Video Track

Swedish metallers CLOUDSCAPE will shoot a new video for the song "Demon Tears" this fall. The clip will be filmed, edited and produced by Rainer Holmgren, who also worked with the group on their "Under Fire" video. The "Demon Tears" clip will be used for promotional purposes and will also be include...

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FREEDOM CALL: New Album Title Announced

FREEDOM CALL/GAMMA RAY drummer Daniel Zimmermann has posted the following message on the FREEDOM CALL web site: "I have some good news for all FREEDOM CALL fans and those who join in in the future! "Right after the successful European tour with RAGE in March and April the band went into the sudio ag...

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DOMAIN: 'Stardawn' Limited Edition Details Revealed

German melodic metal band DOMAIN will release its 20th anniversary album, "Stardawn", on October 13 in Europe and November 7 in the United States via Limb Music Products. A limited-edition version (limited to 4,000 copies) will contain a double-CD plus an additional DVD, containing various special f...