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HALCYON WAY Completes Writing New Album

Atlanta, Georgia-based metallers HALCYON WAY have completed the writing process for their fourth album, to be released in the second half of 2013. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to "IndoctriNation" (Nightmare Records) will once again feature the hook- and riff-infused brand of metal HALCYON WAY has b...

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U.D.O.: New Album Title Revealed

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will release its new album, "Steelhammer", on May 24 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold. Guitarist Igor Gianola recenetly left U.D.O. and was replaced by Finnish axeman Kasperi Heik...

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EMERGENCY GATE: New Video Interview With MATTHIAS KUPKA

Louder magazine recently conducted an interview with vocalist Matthias Kupka of German metallers EMERGENCY GATE. You can now watch the chat below. EMERGENCY GATE's fifth album, "You", has just been released in Europe via ZYX Music. A video teaser for "You", featuring commentary from Mille Petrozza (...

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U.D.O. Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Guitarist Igor Gianola has left U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — "due to conflicts between band appointments and his private life and business." The remainining members of the group state: "Since the business of U.D.O. develops and the band tours more...

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EMERGENCY GATE: 'Mindf**k' Video Released

"Mindfuck", the new video from German metallers EMERGENCY GATE, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's fifth album, "You", which will be released on the following dates: Jan. 28 - France, UK (via ZYX Music) Jan. 25 – Rest Of Europe (via ZYX Music) Feb. 01 - South America (via Icarus Music)...

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ROSS THE BOSS Returns With A Vengeance In All-New Metal Group DEATH DEALER

As a founding member of both MANOWAR and the DICTATORS, guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman needs no introduction. But it's been a while since the metal masses heard from Ross, leading some to wonder if or when he would return. The wait is now over, as his newly formed outfit, DEATH DEALER, is ready...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, MARCO HIETALA Guest On New LAZY BONEZ Single

Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT) and Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., ex-ACCEPT) make guest appearances on "First To Go", the new single from Finnish melodic metallers LAZY BONEZ, who feature in their ranks three members of TAROT. The track will also appear on LAZY BONEZ's debut album, "Vol. 1", which wil...

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U.D.O. Announces New Guitarist

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has announced the addition of guitarist Andrey Smirnov (pictured below) to the group's ranks. He replaces Stefan Kaufmann, who left the group late last year for health reasons. Commented U.D.O.: "It was a long search an...

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U.D.O. Announces North American Tour

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will embark on a short North American tour in April. Confirmed dates are as follows: April 09 - Amityville, NY - Ollie's Point April 10 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre April 11 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance April .....

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U.D.O. Has Found A Replacement For Guitarist STEFAN KAUFMANN

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has recruited a new guitarist to replace Stefan Kaufmann, who recently left the group for health reasons. A message on the U.D.O. web site reads: "U.D.O. are very happy to announce that the band line up is complete agai...

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U.D.O.: Another Clip From 'Live In Sofia' DVD Posted Online

"Live In Sofia", the new DVD+CD and Blu-ray+CD from U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has entered the Music DVD chart in Finland at position No. 1 and in Germany at No. 4. "Live In Sofia" contains footage of U.D.O.'s November 16, 2011 concert at ...

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U.D.O.'s 'Live In Sofia' Lands On Finnish, German Charts

"Live In Sofia", the new DVD+CD and Blu-ray+CD from U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has entered the Music DVD chart in Finland at position No. 1 and in Germany at No. 4. "Live In Sofia" contains footage of U.D.O.'s November 16, 2011 concert at ...

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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Talks About Covering QUEEN, ACCEPT On New PUSCIFER EP

PUSCIFER, the Northern Arizona-based band helmed by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE),will release an eight-song EP titled "Donkey Punch The Night" on February 19 via Puscifer Entertainment. The collection features two new songs written by Keenan and PUSCIFER cohorts Mat Mitchell, Carin...

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ACCEPT Guitarist Talks Songwriting Process, Upcoming DVD

Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalshrine: Is it easier or more difficult writing songs these days? Wolf: No, it never gets easier. I t...

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POWERWORLD Checks In From The Studio (Video)

A video message from POWERWORLD, the German/American metal band featuring vocalist David Reece (ACCEPT, BANGALORE CHOIR) and bassist Ilker Ersin (FREEDOM CALL, MOON'DOC),can be seen below. POWERWORLD recently enlisted Reece to replace Andrew "Mac" McDermott, who recorded the vocal parts on the band...