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PAIN: First 'Cynic Paradise' Trailer Available

The first trailer for PAIN's forthcoming album, "Cynic Paradise", can be viewed below. "Cynic Paradise" will be released on October 31 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to "Psalms of Extinction" (which was released in 2007 via Roadrunner) features "eleven gems offering a vast variety of style...

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DREAMING DEAD Signs With IBEX MOON RECORDS

Los Angeles, California-based death/thrash metal band DREAMING DEAD has inked a deal with Ibex Moon Records. The group's their debut album, "Within One", will be released on January 20, 2009. Commented lead singer/guitarist Elizabeth Schall: "We feel very proud to be a part of John McEntee's label r...

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PAIN: European Dates With BROTHER FIRETRIBE Announced

PAIN, the Swedish band led by Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY) will embark on the European tour in January/February 2009. Support on the trek will come from BROTHER FIRETRIBE, the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen. According to PAIN, "David Wallin [drums] can’t be a p...

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THE ETERNAL: Sixth Behind-The-Scenes Clip From The Studio Posted Online

The sixth in a series of clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for the new album from Australia's THE ETERNAL, entitled "Kartika", can be viewed below. "Kartika" will be released in Finland on November 12 via Firebox Records. The CD will be issued in Australia on Nove...

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SOLSTICE: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

The reunited South Florida death/thrash metal band SOLSTICE entered the studio on September 18 to begin recording its new album for an early 2009 release. 11 songs are being laid down during the sessions, including a cover of an old song by the Miami progressive metallers CYNIC. Commented SOLSTICE:...

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FATES WARNING, BRAINSTORM, ORPHANED LAND, ROYAL HUNT Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA X

The organizers of ProgPower USA, is a progressive and power metal festival held annually in the United States since 2001, have announced the lineup for next year's event: Friday (exact date to be announced): POWER QUEST TOMORROW'S EVE DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA SABATON ROYAL HUNT ANDRÉ MATOS Saturday (e...

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CAMP FREDDY To Play Acoustic Show In Malibu Next Weekend

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Schedules Canadian Clinics

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio has scheduled the following Canadian clinics: October 20 - Wentwoth Music - 7pm 106 - 1634 Harvey Kelowna, BC (250) 860-2251 October 21 - Axe Music - 6:30pm 4040 Blackfoot Trail, S.E. Calgary, AB (800) 293-0982 October 22 - Mike's Mu...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'First Underground Nuclear Kitchen' To Receive U.S. Release In October

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes' (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) new solo album, "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (F.U.N.K.)", will receive its official North American release on October 7 via Blistering Records through Ryko/Warner distribution. The CD came out in Europe in May via Frontiers...

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TRIVIUM Drummer: If 'Shogun' Gets Compared To METALLICA, People Need To Clean Their Ears Out

Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with TRIVIUM drummer Travis Smith. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PyroMusic.net: Okay, let's get into it then. I'm sure you've been asked this one [before], but why did you go with the title "Shogun" for the new album? Travi...

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AC/DC Tribute Band BACK IN BLACK To Headline 'Tribute Tour'

Southlake, Texas AC/DC tribute band BACK IN BLACK has accepted an offer from Live Nation to headline the first House of Blues U.S. Tribute Tour. The Tribute Tour will commence December 4 in Chicago and will end December 21 on the Sunset Strip, Hollywood. The tour will also include a date at the hist...

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METALLICA Manager: 'Death Magnetic' Sound Complainers Are A Tiny Minority

Ethan Smith of the Wall Street Journal reports that some fans are complaining that METALLICA's new album, "Death Magnetic", has a thin, brittle sound that's the result of the band's attempts in the studio to make it as loud as possible. "Sonically it is barely listenable," reads one fan's online cri...

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Reunited SOLSTICE Enters Studio, Announces Lineup Change

The reunited South Florida death/thrash metal band SOLSTICE has issued the following update: "We're scheduled to start tracking for a new release on September 18th. We have 11 songs including a cover from our old buddies CYNIC, circa 1988. We also have a lineup change; Alex Marquez [drums] is no lon...

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SHINEDOWN Launches 'Behind The Tat'

Jacksonville, Florida-based hard rock/post-grunge band SHINEDOWN has launched a new weekly feature on its official web site, Shinedown.com, called "Behind The Tat." Each week the band will tell you the stories and inspiration behind each of its tattoos. First up is bassist Eric Bass. A new audio int...

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THE ETERNAL: Fifth Behind-The-Scenes Clip From The Studio Posted Online

The fifth in a series of clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for the new album from Australia's THE ETERNAL, entitled "Kartika", can be viewed below. "Kartika" will be released in Finland on November 12 via Firebox Records. A release date for the rest of Europe will...