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SYRENS CALL Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement
French progressive metal band SYRENS CALL parted ways with singer Valerie Paul. "This parting puts an end to more than six years of a common work that led to the release of two albums — 'Fantasea' in 2000 and 'Emoceans' in 2004 — and numerous concerts as headliner or opener for prestigious bands — W...January 21, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Guest On 'Tears In Heaven' Cover
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne officially announced Monday (Jan. 17) their plans to record a cover of ERIC CLAPTON's "Tears in Heaven" to benefit storm recovery efforts, according to MTV.com. VELVET REVOLVER, AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne are among the artists lending their voices to t...January 18, 2005
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BLACK MAJESTY Name New CD
Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY have set "Silent Company" as the title of their second album, tentatively due this summer via Limb Music Products. The band began recording the album last November in Germany with Piet Sielck of IRON SAVIOR and will complete the CD in Australia with...January 18, 2005
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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'Memories' Video Posted Online
WITHIN TEMPTATION's video for the song "Memories" has been posted online at Viva.tv. The "Memories" clip was shot at "an old manor house" near Berlin in early January, according to a posting on the group's web site. "Sharon [den Adel] had to perform in different rooms for almost 24 hours. "The story...January 16, 2005
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INTO ETERNITY Announce New Singer
Canadian progressive death metal progenies INTO ETERNITY have announced the addition of singer Stu Block of Vancouver's OMEGA CROM to the group's ranks. Commented guitarist Tim Roth: "We have spent a week jamming as a band again. The rehearsals went VERY well for us. "Stu flew in from Vancouver on M...January 9, 2005
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Pick Up Gold Certifications, Film 'Memories' Video
Holland's WITHIN TEMPTATION have posted the following update at their official web site: "Only two months after the release of 'The Silent Force', WITHIN TEMPTATION's new album has already achieved gold status in Germany, Holland and Belgium. Its predecessor album 'Mother Earth' also reached gold in...January 7, 2005
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Former SPINESHANK Frontman Signs Record Deal For SILENT CIVILIANS Project
SILENT CIVILIANS, the new project featuring former SPINESHANK vocalist Jonny Santos, have inked a deal with Corporate Punishment Records. The group's debut is tentatively scheduled to be released in September. More details will be made available soon. ...January 7, 2005
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DISTURBED Frontman Says New Album Is Moving Along
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman recently spoke to Launch Radio Networks about the progress of the recording sessions for the group's new album. This will be their third effort with Chicago-based producer Johnny K. and Draiman talked about where things stand with the new disc. "Well, we are actually...January 6, 2005
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Columbus Benefit Concert For Victims Of Alrosa Villa Tragedy To Be Held This Friday
Columbus radio station New Rock 99.7 The Blitz (WBZX) will be having a benefit show for the victims of the Alrosa Villa tragedy called "Rock To Remember" on Friday, January 7 at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH. The lineup features local bands VOLUME DEALER (who opened for DAMAGEPLAN the night...January 4, 2005
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CEREMONIUM To Reunite For NEW YEAR'S MALICE FEST Appearance
New York dark metallers CEREMONIUM will be reuniting for an appearance at the New Year's Malice Fest on Saturday, February 5 at Connections in Passaic, New Jersey. The group's current lineup is the one featured on their "No Longer Silent" album — Thomas Pioli, Brandon Diaz, Chris Tredici and Brian Y...January 3, 2005
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SILENT FORCE Guitarist Schedules Japanese Workshop Tour
SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt will be embarking on a Japanese workshop tour in February. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 2-3 - Fukuoka, Kyushu Import Pro Audio Fair, Bayside Place, Hakata 2nd Floor Feb. 04 - Fukuoka-Fukuoka, Fukuoka Musicland Key Feb. 06 - Okinawa-Naha, Okinawa Takara Rec...January 3, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Names His Top Albums, Films Of 2004
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted at the band's official web site a list of his favorite albums and films of 2004. Read on: Mike Portnoy's Top 10 CDs of 2004: 01. MUSE – "Absolution" (Says Mike: "Technically this is a 2003 release — but it is hands down my favorite CD of the ...December 30, 2004
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POISON, SCORPIONS, QUEENSRŸCHE Featured On Compilation Of Biggest Hard Rock Ballads Of All Time
"VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped", an acoustic compilation of the biggest hard rock ballad hits of all time, is set for release February 8, 2005 on Sidewinder Music. Gathered from imports, live recordings, rare performances, hard-to-find albums, and six NEW recordings, "Stripped" is an extensive c...December 27, 2004
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SILENT FORCE To Support KAMELOT In Japan
SILENT FORCE, the power metal band featuring ex-ROYAL HUNT singer D.C. Cooper, have been confirmed as the support act for KAMELOT on their upcoming Japanese tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 18 – Osaka, JPN @ TBA Apr. 21 – Tokyo, JPN @ Ebisu Liquid Room Apr. 22 – Tokyo, JPN @ Ebisu Liquid ....December 23, 2004
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DIMEBAG Murderer's Mother Speaks Again: My Son's Killer Is A Hero
Chad Williamson of Marysville Journal-Tribune has issued the following report: On the wall of Mary Clark's apartment in Marysville is a wooden picture frame containing odd-shaped pictures of her three boys' typical pictures of smiling children that a mother would cherish. Carved above the pictures i...December 21, 2004