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VOODOO SIX Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement
VOODOO SIX, the British band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, has parted ways with singer Henry Rundell and replaced him with Luke Purdie. Commented the group: "Luke has a rich bluesy voice and is a great songwriter too; he slotted into the band perfectly. Former bands include RECULVER...July 2, 2009
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: New Album On Track To Sell 50K-55K First Week
According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, the new, self-titled album from Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE is on track to sell between 50,000 and 55,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's last CD, "As...July 2, 2009
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THE DEFILED Arrested In Germany
London metallers THE DEFILED are currently on the road with STATIC-X in Europe, where they had a little trouble with the law in Germany, resulting in two members being arrested and the band having to lay out a small fortune in fines. Commented bassist Drex Exel: "Within two hours of arriving in Germ...July 2, 2009
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman Forced To Miss Springfield In-Store
Due to the passing of a close family member, vocalist Howard Jones of New England metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will be unable to take part in the band's in-store signing session at the Eastfield Mall Hot Topic located at 1655 Boston Rd. in Springfield, Massachusetts on Thursday, July 2 at 2:30 p.m. H...July 1, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: New Audio Interview Posted Online
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #83),featuring American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). The interview lasts approximately 35 minutes and is available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. O...July 1, 2009
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ALICE IN CHAINS Announces Tour Dates
ALICE IN CHAINS are giving fans a sneak preview of their highly anticipated upcoming album, "Black Gives Way To Blue" (Virgin/EMI) by posting a brand-new song online. The seven-minute-long track, titled "A Looking In View", can be heard on www.aliceinchains.com. A companion video for the song is for...June 30, 2009
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BURDEN OF GRIEF In Writing Mode
German melodic death/thrash metallers BURDEN OF GRIEF are currently working on material for their new album, tentatively due in early 2010. The follow-up to 2007's "Death End Road" will contain 10 songs, seven of which have already been completed, and will be mixed and mastered by Swedish producer/m...June 30, 2009
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WARRIOR: Footage From BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of Southern California metal legends WARRIOR performing the title track off their classic 1985 debut album, "Fighting For The Earth", on June 27, 2009 at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany can be viewed below. The song features a special guest appearance by...June 30, 2009
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members Talk New Album, Upcoming Tours
Roadrunner Records has released four interview clips with members of Massachusetts' KILLSWITCH ENGAGE in which they discuss their current touring activities and include some details about the making of their forthcoming, self-titled album. Watch the footage below. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will take part in...June 29, 2009
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NEBULA Announces North American Tour
California's NEBULA will embark on a full U.S. tour in August. Support on the trek will come from THE ENTRANCE BAND, who will be fresh off a tour supporting SONIC YOUTH. NEBULA will be touring in support of the band's new LP, "Heavy Psych", due out July 7 on Tee Pee Records. Playing dirty rock ...June 29, 2009
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THE ANSWER Drummer Talks About Touring With AC/DC, Sharing Tips With PHIL RUDD
U.K.'s Rhythm magazine conducted an interview with drummer James Heatley of the Irish rock band THE ANSWER at this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. The four-minute clip, which features Heatley talking about touring with AC/DC and sharing tips wit...June 29, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed At SWEDEN ROCK Festival; Audio Available
Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 6, 2009. The 10-minute chat is now available for streaming at this location. Owens...June 29, 2009
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ANGUS YOUNG: 'I've Never Thought Of AC/DC As Being A No. 1 Band'
Billy Sloan of the California Chronicle conducted an interview with guitarist Angus Young of legendary Anglo-Australian hard rockers AC/DC on June 20, one day after the band's performance in Copenhagen, Denmark in front of 60,000 people at Parken. "This is our biggest tour yet. The longer you go, th...June 28, 2009
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AC/DC, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, HEAVEN & HELL Among 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour' Nominees
The nominations for the 2009 Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards staged by Classic Rock magazine were unveiled today by legends of rock parody SPINAL TAP. The band took time out of rehearsals for their show at Wembley Stadium next week to announce the shortlists for the six public voted categories at...June 26, 2009
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Pulls Out Of IDROSCALO, GRASPOP METAL MEETING Festivals
Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have released the following statement: "Due to the passing of a close family member, we will, unfortunately, have to cancel our June 26 performance at the Idroscalo festival (Milan, Italy) and our June 27 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting (Dessel, Bel...June 25, 2009
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