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THE SWORD Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
According to Metal Hammer, Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD has been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDS...April 29, 2008
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Hate Takes its Form
"Hate Takes its Form" from Denmark's DAWN OF DEMISE is a refreshing take on death metal. It is an example of understanding that "heavy" does not only mean relentless blasting, inhuman speed, or over the top technicality. The band takes a modern, groovy and violent approach with a lot of mid-tempo se...April 28, 2008
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GRAND MAGUS To Release 'Iron Will' In June
Swedish powerhouse GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will release its fourth full-length album, "Iron Will", on June 9 via Rise Above Records. The CD was once again recorded in Stockholm, with Oneman acting as engineer and co-producer....April 27, 2008
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CANDLEMASS: 'Lucifer Rising' EP To Include Two New Tracks
Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS are currently recording a new EP, "Lucfer Rising", for a tentative Septeber release via Nuclear Blast Records. It will include two brand new tracks "Lucifer Rising" and "The White God" plus a whole bunch of live tracks from the previous tour. A new album will be...April 26, 2008
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EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I'm Healthier Than I've Ever Been'
Eddie Van Halen recently spoke to People magazine about his health in the wake of last month's announcement that VAN HALEN's ongoing world tour was put on ice after the guitarist was diagnosed with an unspecified medical condition. There are still no public details on exactly what ailed, or ails, th...April 26, 2008
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MACBETH Music To Be Used During Grand Prix Season On Sky Sports Channel
Two songs from the Italian gothic metal band MACBETH will be used during all the 2008 Formula 1 Grand Prix season on Sky Sports channel (Sky channel 206) MACBETH's latest album, "Superangelic Hate Bringers", came out on November 16, 2007 via Dragonheart Records. The CD was recorded in two different...April 22, 2008
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ANTHRAX: SCOTT IAN Action Figure Unveiled
An action figure of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is currently being developed for an estimated August 2008 release. Bif Bang Pow! brings Scott Ian to the world of collectible figures for the very first time with this rockin' resin wobbler that stands seven inches tall and comes in window-box packagin...April 21, 2008
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STUCK MOJO: European Dates Cancelled
Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have issued the following statement: "Due to a conflict in touring and recording schedules, STUCK MOJO is forced to cancel its June/July European schedule and plans to return to Europe in the fall of 2008 after the completion of their new record with producer An...April 21, 2008
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BRUCE KULICK's KKB: '1974' Samples Available
Former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will release a collection of recordings from September 1974 at the New York Kiss Expo on May 3, and then make it available directly from his web site as a strictly limited hand-signed and numbered edition. According to a press release, "...April 21, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Performs PAIN 'Cover' In Lisbon; Video Available
Swedish metallers PAIN, who just completed a European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH, have issued the following update: "Wow!!! The show last night [Saturday, April 19 in Lisbon, Portugal] was... special. To all of you who weren't there, Peter [Tgtgren, PAIN guitarist/vocalist] brought everyb...April 20, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: New North American Tour Dates Announced
DEF LEPPARD has announced the dates for the third leg of its 2008 world tour. Also scheduled to appear are STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON: July 30 - Hidalgo, TX - Dodge Arena Aug. 01 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center Aug. 02 - Birmingham, AL - Verizon Wireless Center Aug. 03 - Biloxi, MS - ...April 19, 2008
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STUCK MOJO: U.S. Dates Announced
Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have announced their first American tour dates of the year. In support of their "Southern Born Killers" album and a brand-new studio CD due later this year, STUCK MOJO will be headlining the following shows, with more to be announced very soon: June 06 - Augusta...April 19, 2008
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JOEY VERA Is Looking For 'Rabid' MARYA ROXX Fans
Bassist Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has joined the backing band of 22-year-old Estonian female singer Marya Roxx (real name: Maarja Kivi). The group, which is rounded out by guitarist Paul Crook (MEAT LOAF, ex-ANTHRAX, SEBASTIAN BACH) and drummer John Miceli (MEAT LOAF, RAINBOW...April 19, 2008
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GODSMACK Singer Launching Solo Tour
The Pulse of Radio reports that GODSMACK lead singer Sully Erna will head out on a solo acoustic tour beginning May 1, according to a post at the band's official web site. Erna has four shows confirmed so far, with more to be announced, and the post says that the vocalist plans to perform "songs ...April 17, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Issues Statement On Latest Show Cancellations
DEF LEPPARD has issued a statement on the band's latest show cancellations Grand Rapids, Michigan (April 18) and Detroit, Michigan (April 19) due to an upper respiratory tract infection affecting the band's lead singer, Joe Elliott. Says the group: "Last week, the band had to cancel four Canadian sh...April 17, 2008
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