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'Supergroup' Metal Band To Be Formed As Part Of REIGN PRODUCTIONS Launch

Indevent USA and EBT3 Creations have launched their new multi-media company, Reign Productions. The company's first project will carry a multi-million dollar budget for a music video game catering exclusively to metal music. The game will include a soundtrack with performances from major metal artis...

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Former MELDRUM Singer To Play 'Extraordinary' Stockholm Shows

Former MELDRUM frontwoman Moa Holmsten will play two shows on Saturday, November 15 at Tantogården in Stockholm, Sweden. The under-18 performance will kick off at 4:00 p.m. and the over-18 show will begin at 8:00 p.m. Also scheduled to appear are MIMIKRY and ALEX FACE. Commented Moa: "l'll be playin...

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TESTAMENT: 'More Than Meets The Eye' Ringtone Available

A ringtone for the TESTAMENT song "More Than Meets The Eye" is available at this location. The track comes off the long-running San Francisco Bay Area metal band's new album, "The Formation of Damnation", which is available on limited-edition green vinyl at www.testamentlegions.com. Supplies are lim...

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WHITECHAPEL: 'Possession' Video Available

MTV's HeadbangersBlog.com is premiering the new video from Knoxville, Tennessee death metalers WHITECHAPEL. The "Possession" clip, which can be viewed below, was shot and directed by David Brodsky (UNEARTH, THE BLACK DAHLIA MUDER, THE ACACIA STRAIN) and it showcases the intense live show of WHITECHA...

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ELIS Singer Says New Album Is 'Something Very Special'

Liechtenstein-based gothic metallers ELIS recently entered Mastersound Studio in Germany with producer Alex Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES) to begin recording their new album. The follow-up to 2006's "Griefshire" will mark the band's first full-length recording with new singer Sandra Schleret, who jo...

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GLEN DROVER, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed On 'The Metal File'; Audio Available

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover and powerhouse heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) were interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. Glen Drover fille...

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HOLZWARTH Brothers To Hold Rhythm Section Clinic

BLIND GUARDIAN bass player Oliver Holzwarth (currently on tour with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen) and his brother Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE drummer) will hold a "rhythm section" bass-and-drum clinic on November 22 at Blue Box in Siegen, Germany. Alex and Oliver will play a number of...

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MARKY RAMONE'S BLITZKRIEG: European Tour Dates Announced

Legendary drummer Marky Ramone of the RAMONES has announced the first string of tour dates with his new project MARKY RAMONE'S BLITZKRIEG, also featuring Michale Graves (ex-MISFITS) on vocals, Alex Kane (ANTIPRODUCT) on guitar and Clare (ANTIPRODUCT) on bass. Their set will consist of all the RAMONE...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows Live' DVD Screen Captures, Packaging Details Available

Zoë Vision/Anthem Entertainment will release the "Snakes & Arrows Live" DVD from the legendary rock trio RUSH on November 25. This three-disc DVD set, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows the band's Zoë Vision DVD releases "R30" (2005) and "Rush in Rio" (2003). Check out some of the screen...

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RON JARZOMBEK: New In-Depth Interview Available

Lamentations of the Flame Princess have posted a lenghty in-depth interview by long-time Metal Maniacs contributor Matt Johnsen with legendary Texas-based guitarist Ron Jarzombek. Topics discussed range from Jarzombek's latest venture, BLOTTED SCIENCE, also featuring bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL C...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER To Offer Online Lessons

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I am looking into providing online live guitar lessons in the very near future as I have had so many people inquire to me about doing this from many different places, etc. For those of you who d...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Joins ROCK HOUSE'S Roster Of Instructors

Rock House, the leader in music instruction, has announced that guitarist Alex Skolnick has joined Rock House's roster of master instructors. Alex is a founding member of TESTAMENT, one of the most influential metal/thrash bands of all time. He is also a member of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA; the wildl...

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BLACK TIDE Bassist Explains Lineup Change

Bassist Zachary "Zakk" Sandler of Miami metallers BLACK TIDE has issued the following update: "I wanna send a huge 'thank you' to everybody that showed up for the video shoot in L.A.; it was great having you guys there and you did an amazing job. I hope you guys all had a fun time with ...

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PAMELA MOORE, PRIMAL FEAR's RALF SCHEEPERS Guest On SOLNA Debut

Pamela Moore (Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II"),PRIMAL FEAR's Ralf Scheepers, Fabrizio Grossi (bass; STARBREAKER, STEVE VAI),Alex De Rosso (guitar; DOKKEN),Eric Ragno (RAMOS HUGO, DAVID READMAN) and Rob De...

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ORDER DENIED: Demo Tracks Posted Online

ORDER DENIED, the German grindcore band formerly known as DAWN OF DISEASE, has uploaded three new demo songs to its MySpace page. The tracks are taken from a five-song promotional/demo CD, which the group began recording in April 2008. ORDER DENIED will make its live debut on December 5 at Tholi in...