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METAL CHURCH: More Shows Cancelled
According to a posting on METAL CHURCH's official web site, the band expects to resume its North American tour around February 16 following drummer Jeff Plate's recent disc flare-up. As a result, the following shows have also been cancelled: Feb. 10 - Yucaipa, CA Feb. 11 - Mexicali, Mexico Feb. 12 -...February 12, 2007
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METAL CHURCH: No Replacement Drummer Needed
METAL CHURCH has issued the following statement: "There have been rumors that METAL CHURCH has found a replacement drummer to take over while Jeff [Plate] recovers from his recent disc flare-up. These rumors are untrue; the band will not be using a replacement drummer and are hoping to re-start up t...February 7, 2007
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ROB HALFORD On New JUDAS PRIEST CD: 'We're A Long Way From The Finishing Line'
Sweden's Metalshrine conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford on January 30, 2007. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: I was watching the video for [the new HALFORD song] "Forgotten Generation" on YouTube and there's a lot of disturbing images with police violence...February 6, 2007
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Shopping 'Rock-Themed' TV Pilot
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and New York City club owner Mike Diamond — who started Snitch, Pangaea and Vela, and who recently partnered with Ian to launch Retox — are shopping a rock-themed pilot to the networks, according to Michael Starr of the New York Post. No further information is currently a...February 5, 2007
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KING DIAMOND: 'I Certainly Won't Say That The Book Has Been Closed On MERCYFUL FATE'
Nick Green of Decibel magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with KING DIAMOND/MERCYFUL FATE frontman King Diamond. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Decibel: Is it true that you're an American citizen now? King Diamond: I've lived in Texas for the last 15 years, but I just bec...February 4, 2007
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ETERNITY BLACK, SIX MINUTE CENTURY Confirmed For TEXAS MADFEST
ETERNITY BLACK and SIX MINUTE CENTURY are the first two confirmed bands for Texas Madfest, set to take place July 13-14 at F.B.I. #1 in Houston, Texas. According to a press release, the event will feature eight premiere bands in the progressive, power, and thrash metal genres. ETERNITY BLACK, featur...February 3, 2007
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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'Pins & Needles' To Receive European Release In March
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery will release his new solo album, "Pins & Needles", in Europe on March 23 via Metal Heaven Records. Release dates for the U.S. and other territories will be announced soon. "Pins & Needles" track listing: 01. Pins & Needles 02. Six...February 3, 2007
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METAL CHURCH Drummer Explains Concert Cancellations
METAL CHURCH has issued the following update: "Yesterday we put up an announcement stating that drummer Jeff Plate had incurred an injury at the Nashville show and due to that some shows would be cancelled. The announcement was put together very quickly because we wanted to get the word out to the t...February 2, 2007
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CHRIS CAFFERY To Guest On KWTF THE EDGE
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery will be a guest on KWTF The Edge this Saturday (February 3) at 9:00 p.m. Chris discusses his new solo release "Pins & Needles", and the process of recording and touring, as well as the past, present and future of SAVATAGE. Chris doesn't l...February 2, 2007
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METAL CHURCH Drummer's Spinal Disk Injury Forces Concert Cancellations
Last night (Jan. 31) in Nashville, METAL CHURCH drummer Jeff Plate suffered a spinal disk injury. Jeff is currently seeking medical treatment, and the prognosis is soon to follow. Unfortunately, the band has been forced to cancel at least 3-6 shows, pending Jeff's prognosis. Commented the band: "We...February 1, 2007
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USIPIAN Calls It Quits
Danish "apocalyptic" old-school death metallers USIPIAN have issued the following update: "We are sorry to announce that USIPIAN no longer exists due to differences within the band in regard to musical direction. The final testament of USIPIAN will be a MCD/7-inch EP containing three tracks recently...February 1, 2007
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KING DIAMOND Guitarist Guests On New ELVENKING Album
Swedish guitar hero Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, FIREGOD, ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA) will guest on the new album from the Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING, to be released this fall via AFM Records. Wead will provide solos on two tracks. Commented the band: "It's an honour to h...January 31, 2007
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KING DIAMOND To Begin Mixing New Album In March
Vocalist King Diamond is currently writing lyrics to his band's as-yet-untitled 12th studio record, which he expects to begin mixing on March 5 in Dallas, Texas. If everything goes according to plan, the CD will be completed by April 1 for a tentative late summer release. Revolver magazine recently...January 31, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER, AEROSMITH Confirmed For Argentina's QUILMES ROCK '07 Festival
According to Ticketek Argentina, VELVET REVOLVER and AEROSMITH have been confirmed for the Quilmes Rock '07 festival, set to take place April 15 at Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina. VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum revealed during a Camp Freddy Radio broadcast on Los Angeles' Indie 1...January 30, 2007
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WARNER MUSIC GROUP Completes Acquisition of ROADRUNNER MUSIC GROUP
Warner Music Group Corp. today (Jan. 29) announced the completion of its acquisition of 73.5 percent of Amsterdam-based Roadrunner Music Group B.V., which includes Roadrunner Records, one of the leading hard rock and heavy metal labels. The Roadrunner acquisition was originally announced on December...January 29, 2007
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