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USURPER Calls It Quits

Chicago's USURPER has issued the following update: "After 13 and a half years, five studio albums and hundreds of concerts in 17 different countries around the world, USURPER has come to an end. Everyone in USURPER would like to thank their die-hard fans and friends for over a decade of metal insani...

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ICED EARTH Mainman: GIBSON Guitars 'Can Handle The Speed And Precision Of Brutal Metal Riffing'

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer has issued the following update: "Well, recently a dream of mine came true. I'm now officially a Gibson Guitars endorsed artist. This is the only guitar that I've used on every ICED EARTH studio album and I've been an absolute Gibson addict for years. "As many of yo...

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BIOMECHANICAL Completes Work On 'Cannibalised'; Advance Track Online

U.K. epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL have announced the completion of their new CD, "Cannibalised", mixed by famed producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST). The band has posted an exclusive advance track, entitled "Fallen In Fear", on its MySpace page for fans to get a taste of what to expect f...

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ICED EARTH Drummer Discusses Illegal Music Downloading

Adam Ortiz of Loucifer Speaks recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH drummer Brent Smedley. A couple of excerpts from the chatfollow: Loucifer Speaks: How did you get into ICED EARTH? Smedley: "How I got into ICED EARTH is a rather interesting story. It goes something like this...I had hear...

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EXODUS: New Song Posted Online

San Francisco's pioneer thrashers EXODUS have posted a new song called "Riot Act" off their upcoming album "The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A" on their MySpace page. The band will shoot a video for "Riot Act" later in the month. The clip will be directed by Jon Schnepp who is known for his work ...

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DOKKEN: New Album To Receive Japanese Release In October

According to HMV Japan, DOKKEN will release its new album, entitled "Lightining Strikes", in Japan on October 24. The CD will be issued via Rhino Records in the U.S. and Frontiers Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2004's "Hell to Pay" will feature the lineup of Don Dokken (vocals),Jon Levin (guit...

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VANDEN PLAS To Headline Portugal's PROGZONE Festival

German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS will headline at the ProgZone festival in Torres Novas, Portugal, on Saturday, November 17. Also scheduled to appear are PROGONO and HYUBRIS. Check out a flyer for the event at this location. VANDEN PLAS has been confirmed for the ProgPower UK 2008 festival,...

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ICED EARTH: Autographed Copies Of 'Framing Armageddon' Up For Grabs

ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and Newbury Comics have teamed up for a special pre-order offer for the band's forthcoming CD, "Framing Armageddon". Individuals who pre-order "Framing Armageddon" at Newbury Comics will get a limited autographed CD booklet signed by Jon Schaffer with purchase. This s...

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ICED EARTH Frontman Talks BEYOND FEAR, 'Framing Armageddon'

Rich Catino of Metal Asylum recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Asylum: So before we start talking about the forthcoming ICED EARTH album "Framing Armageddon", I wanted to ask how your other ban...

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BIOMECHANICAL Announces New Guitarist

U.K. epic progressive metallers BIOMECHANICAL have announced the addition of guitarist Chris Van Hayden to the group's ranks. "His awesome solid rhythm playing and solos convinced us that he is the man for the job!" the band writes in a statement. "Chris is also the main collobarator of the band CHA...

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Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Parts Ways With NEVERMORE

Guitarist Steve Smyth has officially parted ways with NEVERMORE, citing personal and business differences. "All things find their end eventually, and at this time I wish to make it clear that this was mutually agreed between the band and myself," Steve said in a statement. "I will continue on with o...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: 'We Are Going To Wake Up Your Senses, Your Ears And Make You Think!'

JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer Christopher Kinder has issued the following update: "Fifteen songs have been completed [for the new JON OLIVA'S PAIN album] and are now in their rehearsal format for Kevin [Rothney; bass] and I to begin our final preparations before hitting Audio Lab [studios] in September....

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THOR: Video Footage From NORTHWEST METALFEST Available

Video footage of Canadian rock warrior THOR's triumphant headlining performance at the Northwest Metalfest — which was held near Vancouver between Chilliwack and Hope, British Columbia, Canada on Aug. 10-12 — can be viewed below. The clip features rabid fan reaction at both the Metalfest (including...

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YEAR LONG DISASTER To Support TURBONEGRO

Rock trio YEAR LONG DISASTER — which consists of guitarist/vocalist Daniel Davies (son of THE KINKS' Dave Davies),bassist Rich Mullins (ex-KARMA TO BURN, SPEEDEALER),and drummer Brad Hargreaves (THIRD EYE BLIND) — will support TURBONEGRO on their upcoming "What Is Rock" North American tour, which...

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SILENT FORCE Guitarist Putting Finishing Touches On Solo Album

SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. Due next year, the CD will feature contributions from vocalist David Readman (PINK CREAM 69),drummer Mel Gaynor (SIMPLE MINDS, GARY MOORE, BRIAN MAY, E...