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EXCALION Bassist Steps Down; New Band Lineup Unveiled
Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have posted the following message on their official web site: "Timo Sahlberg will continue in the band but not as the bassist! He will run the errands of the band. "This decision was made in a total agreement and every one of us, including Timo, thinks that...April 27, 2005
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DEFLESHED Film 'Grind And Rewind' Video
Swedish death/thrash metallers DEFLESHED have shot a video for the track "Grind and Rewind" from their recently released album, "Reclaim the Beat". The follow-up to 2002's "Royal Straight Flesh", "Reclaim the Beat" was recorded at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden and contains 12 songs plus a "slig...April 26, 2005
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CORNERSTONE Set Release Date For Live Album
CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, have set "Cornerstone In Concert" as the title of their upcoming live album, due in Japan on July 6 via Yamaha Communications and in Europe on July 11 via Massacre Reco...April 26, 2005
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Tribute To RUNNING WILD: Track Listing Modified
The artwork by Kris Verwimp for the upcoming "Tribute To Running Wild" album, tentatively scheduled to be released in June via Remedy Records, is almost finished. The album will be released as a limited-edition two-CD set for the price of a normal CD and again the track listing has been slightly mod...April 26, 2005
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Vocalist JAMES RIVERA Quits SEVEN WITCHES
Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, DISTANT THUNDER, SEVEN WITCHES) has issued the following statement: "Many of you have heard that I, James Rivera, have recently joined a band called KILLING MACHINE. This is truly a blessing for me to be playing with such an all-star team! KILLING MACHINE will commenc...April 25, 2005
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TONY IOMMI: New Solo Album 'Fused' Due In July
Tony Iommi, the legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist, will release his new album, "Fused", on July 12, 2005, via Sanctuary Records. This will be Iommi's third solo album. Joining Iommi on "Fused" is former DEEP PURPLE vocalist/bass guitarist Glenn Hughes and former JOHN MELLENCAMP drummer Kenny Aronoff...April 25, 2005
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OZZY, KISS, VAN HALEN, DEF LEPPARD To Power 'Thunder Over Louisville' Soundtrack
The music of OZZY OSBOURNE, KISS, VAN HALEN, DEF LEPPARD, ALICE COOPER, MÖTLEY CRÜE and DEEP PURPLE will be featured as part of the soundtrack to the 16th annual "Thunder Over Louisville" fireworks show, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday (April 23) beginning at 9:30 p.m. Created as the op...April 23, 2005
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W.A.S.P., L.A. GUNS, STEPHEN PEARCY: First Tour Dates Announced
The first tour dates have been announced for the "American Metal Blast 2005" tour, featuring headliners W.A.S.P. alongside L.A. GUNS, STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT) and WEDNESDAY 13 (MURDERDOLLS). They are as follows: Jul. 09 - Royal Oak Music Theater - Detroit, MI Jul. 14 - Webster Theater - Har...April 20, 2005
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BATHORY Tribute Album: Final Track Listing Revealed
Germany's Black Goat Productions have finalized the track listing for the upcoming BATHORY tribute album, "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory", tentatively due in June. "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory" will feature 25 tracks and 24 bands from 12 countries. The cover will be designed by Itali...April 19, 2005
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MASTODON: 'Blood And Thunder' Simultaneous Online Video Launch Announced
MASTODON have announced a simultaneous online launch of their brand new "Blood and Thunder" video. The video will upload to MTV.com, MTV2.com, Relapse.com and the band's website, MastodonRocks.com, today (Tuesday, April 19) at 5:00 p.m. EST. The video, which made its world premiere on MTV2 on Saturd...April 19, 2005
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EXCALION Announce New Guitarist
Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have announced the addition of guitarist Vesa Nupponen to the group's ranks. Nupponen joins the band as the replacement for Kimmo Hänninen, who left the group in December due to musical differences. EXCALION will release their new album, "Primal Exhale", on...April 15, 2005
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TONY MARTIN's Upcoming Solo Tour To Concentrate On BLACK SABBATH Material
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin and his solo band will make their first-ever appearance in Italy, supporting Martin's new solo album, "Scream", and playing all the best songs from the Tony Martin years in SABBATH. The concert will take place on May 14 at the Harley Davidson Super Rally in Pa...April 9, 2005
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MASTODON Sign With WARNER BROS.
According to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine, MASTODON have inked a worldwide record deal with Warner Bros. Records and are expected to issue a new album in early 2006. MASTODON, currently in the midst of a U.S. headlining tour, just completed work on a video for "Blood and Thunder" with director Jon...April 7, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES: 'Demons Of The Opera' Photos Posted Online
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES were recently granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform two shows alongside a renowned philharmonic orchestra at the opera house in their native Umeå, Sweden. The shows were conducted by Hans Ek, who has previously directed the musical "Chess" at Cir...April 6, 2005
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DECEIVER Complete Work On Full-Length Debut
DECEIVER, the Swedish metal band featuring former members of MAZE OF TORMENT and XENOFANES, have completed work on their full-length debut, "Riding with the Reaper", tentatively due in early May on both CD and vinyl through Iron Fist Productions. The CD was recorded over a one-week period at the Aby...April 5, 2005
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