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SONATA ARCTICA: New Album Details Revealed
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will release their new album, "Stones Grow Her Name", on May 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded in several studios all over Finland, mixed at Sonic Pump Studios by Mikko Karmila and mastered at Chartmakers by Svante Forsbäck. The effort will be...February 20, 2012
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BLACK SABBATH's Sole European Performance Set For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — have had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one...February 17, 2012
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BILL WARD 'Remains Hopeful' For 'Positive Outcome' In BLACK SABBATH Dispute
Earlier in the month, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited group's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presented with what he described as a "fair agreement" and a "signable contract" that financially refle...February 17, 2012
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Former NEVERMORE Guitarist Interviewed At NAMM (Video)
Michael Berger of Engl TV conducted an interview with former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention which took place January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch...February 17, 2012
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MUNICIPAL WASTE: New Song Available For Streaming
Decibel magazine subscribers will soon receive a limited-edition yellow-on-green flexi-disc from the Virginia crossover thrash metal band MUNICIPAL WASTE of the track "Religion Proof". The song, which was recorded during the sessions for the group's forthcoming fifth studio album, "The Fatal Feast",...February 17, 2012
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Unveils New HEADLESS CROSS Lineup
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has announced the 2012 lineup of his HEADLESS CROSS touring project. The group, whose live set celebrates the SABBATH album "Headless Cross", consists of the following musicians: * Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH, THE CAGE) - Vocals * Danny "Danté" Needham (VENOM)...February 16, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE To Perform At 'Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert'
The Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert takes place for the first time in the U.K. at the world-famous London Palladium on April 2. The world-class lineup is confirmed as Dave Weckl, Gregg Bissonette, John Blackwell and Gregg Potter from the USA with Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE),Ginger Baker, G...February 16, 2012
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BLUE CHEER 'Not Done'; Resurgence Is On The Way, Says Manager
BLUE CHEER, considered by some to be the Godfathers of heavy metal, are back. On October 12, 2009, BLUE CHEER bassist and lead singer Richard Allan "Dickie" Peterson after a long fight against cancer. Tony Rainier, BLUE CHEER's guitarist from 1977 to 1988, recorded and toured with Peterson and has c...February 16, 2012
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SOULFLY: 'World Scum' Video Released
SOULFLY's video for the song "World Scum" can be seen below. The clip was conceptualized by SOULFLY mianman Max Cavalera and director Thomas Mignone (MUDVAYNE, SLIPKNOT, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, MORBID ANGEL) and produced through Mignone's production company Doom Incorporated. Mignone filmed the video in...February 16, 2012
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SOULFLY: 'World Scum' Video To Debut Tomorrow
SOULFLY's video for the song "World Scum" will make its online debut tomorrow (Thursday, February 16). The clip was conceptualized by SOULFLY mianman Max Cavalera and director Thomas Mignone (MUDVAYNE, SLIPKNOT, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, MORBID ANGEL) and produced through Mignone's production company Doom...February 15, 2012
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Former NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS Schedules Milwaukee In-Store
Former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis will take part in a meet-and-greet with fans prior to his April 10 performance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The in-store will be held at FireWalk Metal, Milwaukee's only metal lifestyle shop, located at 4729 S Packard Ave. For more information, visit www.firewalkme...February 15, 2012
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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist: 'Theft From Artists Cannot Be Tolerated And Cannot Be Taken For Granted'
In a recent interview with Metal Storm, guitarist Nige Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT was asked if he — as an artist — thinks that potentially harsh action, such as the controversial anti-piracy bills SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act),should be taken...February 15, 2012
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SHARON OSBOURNE Says BLACK SABBATH Drummer Situation Is 'Up In The Air'
Artisan News caught up with Ozzy Osbourne's wife/manager Sharon Osbourne last Thursday (February 9) at The Grammy Foundation's annual Grammy Week preservation event at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California and spoke to her about the current BLACK SABBATH drummer situation (see video below)....February 14, 2012
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SONS OF AEON To Begin Recording Debut Album In May
SONS OF AEON, the new Jyväskylä, Finland-based metal band featuring members of GHOST BRIGADE, SWALLOW THE SUN, CODE FOR SILENCE and ENDSTAND, is putting the finishing touches on the songwriting process for its debut album, to be released later this year via Lifeforce Records. Commented guitarist Tap...February 14, 2012
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SOULFLY: New 'Enslaved' Studio Webisode Available
A new webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of SOULFLY's eighth album, "Enslaved", can be seen below. Due on March 13 via Roadrunner Records, the CD was recorded at TallCat Studios in Phoenix, Arizona and was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, the seasoned knob twiddler behind...February 14, 2012
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