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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Son JÜRGEN To Release New Instrumental CD

German guitarist Jürgen Blackmore, son of DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore, will release a new instrumental rock album, entitled "Between Darkness & Light", on May 19. The CD was recorded and mixed earlier this year at the Musikerei Studios in Quickborn, Germany and features a...

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THE DARKNESS: 'Girlfriend' Video Posted Online

THE DARKNESS's video for their latest single, "Girlfriend", has been posted online at TheDarknessRock.com. The track comes off the British group's second studio album, "One Way Ticket to Hell …and Back", which was released last November. The album was the follow-up to THE DARKNESS' 2003 debut, "Perm...

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THE DARKNESS: U.K. Television Appearances Detailed

THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins will be appearing on "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" on BBC One on April 28 at 10:35 p.m. to talk about the band's recent tour of the U.K., their new single "Girlfriend" and some exclusive revelations about his plans for his solo project BRITISH WHALE. The sing...

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NECROPHOBIC To Tour Spain In June

Swedish death metallers NECROPHOBIC will undertake a four-date Spanish tour in June. The dates are as follows (venue details to be confirmed): Jun. 18 - Barcelona, SPA @ TBA Jun. 17 - Donosti, SPA @ TBA Jun. 16 - Madrid, SPA @ TBA Jun. 15 - Valencia, SPA @ TBA As previously reported, audio samples ....

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The Undying Darkness

Germany's CALIBAN proved how popular this style of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, Swedish-influenced, growl 'n' croon can be with the success of "The Opposite from Within". In fact, I rather enjoyed the band's most recent split with the far more inflammatory HEAVEN SHALL BURN, though that may have had more to d...

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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE Jams With KING DIAMOND In Sweden

KING DIAMOND fans were treated to a surprise guest appearance at Friday's (April 21) sold-out gig at Kåren in Gothenburg, Sweden. "This is someone very close to the KING DIAMOND family," vocalist King Diamond said as current MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee appeared behind the drum set and kicked off "H...

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CENTINEX Cancel 'Farewell' Concert

Swedish metallers CENTINEX, who announced their split earlier in the month, have abandoned plans to play a "farewell" concert on May 13 in Eskilstuna, Sweden. "We are really sorry for this but due to various reasons it's better this way," the band write on their web site. CENTINEX's last album, "Wor...

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MACHINE HEAD's FLYNN: 'Our Goal Is To Write The Greatest No-Bullsh*t Metal Album Of All Time'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "What's up fuckers! How the hell's it goin'? The mighty MACHINE HEAD are doing fucking splendid these days. Been hanging out at home for a while now. After touring so long, it's pretty nice. Connecti...

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GAIA EPICUS To Enter Studio In July

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS will enter Top Room Studios in Lunner, Norway on July 12 to begin recording their third album, entitled "Victory". The band will have the album finished by the time they go to the USA to play the Minneapolis Mayhem 3 festival, which will take place on August 25-...

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BATHORY: More 'In Memory Of Quorthon' Details Revealed

The complete track listing has been revealed for the three CDs that will be included in the upcoming BATHORY box set, "In Memory of Quorthon", due on June 3 via Black Mark Records. As previously reported, the full package will contain three CDs, one DVD, a book and a poster. Börje "Boss" Forsberg —...

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DESTRUCTION Frontman Comments On Ecuadorian Concert Fiasco

It was reported yesterday that DESTRUCTION's April 15 concert in Quito, Ecuador ended in total chaos after the local promoter lost control of the 2,000 fans that wanted to attend the gig in a venue that could only accommodate half of them and that didn't have a working lighting system. According to...

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NECROPHOBIC: New Song Samples Posted Online

Audio samples of the new NECROPHOBIC tracks "I Strike with Wrath" and "The Crossing" have been posted online at this location. Both songs come off the Swedish death metallers' fifth album, "Hrimthursum", due on May 22 via Regain Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Bloodhymns" was recorded at the House...

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NORTHWEST DEATH FEST 2006: Complete Lineup Announced

Headliners of the third annual Northwest Death Fest 2006 — OBITUARY and SADUS — will be joined by 27 death metal bands on Sunday, May 28, at Fenix Underground in Seattle. California acts DEEDS OF FLESH and SEVERED SAVIOR will co-headline the second stage. The support bands, hailing from Seattle as w...

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CHIMAIRA Part Ways With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA have officially parted ways with Roadrunner Records. The group have issued the following statement on the matter: "The Jager tour with ARCH ENEMY has been going fucking great. 99% of the shows have been super-packed and the crowds have been amazing for all of the bands. Th...

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LACUNA COIL, TRIVIUM Confirmed For Italy's HEINEKEN JAMMIN FESTIVAL

The final lineup has been announced for this year's Heineken Jammin Festival, set to take place June 16-17 at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy. It is as follows: June 16: DEPECHE MODE NEGRAMARO MORRISSEY HARD FI FINLEY KILL THE YOUNG GOLDFRAPP June 17: METALLICA THE DARKNESS AVENGED SEV...