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It's Official: SHADOWS FALL Sign European Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on July 6, 2005, Roadrunner Records has now officially announced the signing of Massachusetts-based five-piece SHADOWS FALL for all territories excluding the U.S. Mark Palmer, M.D. of Roadrunner Records U.K. stated: "SHADOWS FALL have been one of the standard...January 24, 2006
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CRASHDIET: Official Forum Re-Opened In Memory Of Fallen Frontman
The surviving members of the Swedish band CRASHDIET have decided to re-open their official forum in order to give fans a chance to express their condolences and discuss their feelings about the recent passing of the group's frontman, David Hellman (a.k.a. Dave Lepard). Commented bassist Peter London...January 23, 2006
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BURST Comment On 'P3 Guld' Award Win
Sweden's BURST have commented on their surprising win in the "Best Rock/Metal Album Of The Year" category (for their criticially acclaimed "Origo" release) at the prestigious "P3 Guld" awards, which were held in Gothenburg, Sweden on Saturday (Jan. 21). Also nominated in this category were OPETH (wh...January 23, 2006
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THE PROJECT HATE Begin Writing New Album
THE PROJECT HATE, the Swedish band featuring Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),Jörgen Sandström (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),bassist Michael Håkansson (EVERGREY),guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR) and singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS),have posted the following message on their...January 23, 2006
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BLITZKRIEG Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Legendary NWOBHM outfit BLITZKRIEG have parted ways with guitarist Paul Nesbitt. "Nesbitt recently became a father for the very first time and he feels that his time with the KRIEG has come to an end," reads a posting on the group's web site. "BLITZKRIEG would like to welcome to the band their new g...January 22, 2006
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BEYOND TWILIGHT: In Mixing Mode
Danish/Swedish prog-metallers BEYOND TWILIGHT have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are happy to announce that BEYOND TWILIGHT is working with two superb graphic artists, Mattias Norén and Rob Sindermann. The band is absolutely thrilled about this. Rob who made 'The Devil...January 22, 2006
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JAGUAR: In Writing Mode
NWOBHM veterans JAGUAR are currently writing material for a new studio album, which they plan on recording later in the year. No further information is currently available. JAGUAR teamed up with DIAMOND HEAD, WITCHFYNDE, PRAYING MANTIS and BRONZ for the "The 25th Anniversary of NWOBHM" concert last...January 21, 2006
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NECROPHAGIST Frontman Disputes Promoter's Account Of BOLT THROWER's Italian Cancellation
NECROPHAGIST vocalist/guitarist Muhammed Suiçmez has refuted an Italian promoter's account of the cancellation of the group's Jan. 18 gig in Prato, Italy with headliners BOLT THROWER. In a statement issued on Thursday, the MetalMillennium agency blamed the show' cancellation on BOLT THROWER's "rock-...January 20, 2006
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Italian Promoter Says BOLT THROWER Are To Blame For Concert Cancellation
The promoter of BOLT THROWER's ill-fated Italian gig in Prato, which was scheduled to take place Wednesday (Jan. 18),has issued a statement refuting the band's claim that the gig was called off due to the club's "dangerous electricity problem." The following is MetalMillennium's official statement...January 19, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Comments On Release Of Early Recordings
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has commented on the upcoming release of S.A. ADAMS' "Unearthed: The Mike Portnoy Sessions, Volume 2", a collection of recordings made by S.A. Adams and then-18-year-old Portnoy between December 28, 1985 and January 11, 1986 at Mike's Long Beach apartment. The CD w...January 19, 2006
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TALISMAN: In Recording Mode
Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SOUL SIRKUS) and bassist Marcel Jacob (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM) are busy writing and recording a brand new TALISMAN album, tentatively titled "Bar". Recording is taking place at Ulf Wahlberg's XTC studios in Stockholm, Sweden and the recording l...January 19, 2006
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AXL ROSE Breaks His Silence: People Will Hear New GUNS N' ROSES Music This Year
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose spoke to a Rolling Stone reporter at KORN's tour announcement bash at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in the early hours of Saturday morning (Jan. 14). The following are several excerpts from the article, which can be read in its entirety at RollingStone.com: On the lo...January 17, 2006
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FOREVER WILL BURN Debut To Be Produced By UNEARTH's KEN SUSI
South African metal band FOREVER WILL BURN have tapped Ken Susi from UNEARTH (Metal Blade Records) and Derek Kerswill from SEEMLESS (Equal Vision Records) to produce their debut album, tentatively due later in the year via Witchdoctor Records. "After all the tracks are recorded, it will be sent to t...January 16, 2006
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SKINDRED: In Writing Mode
SKINDRED are currently back home in the U.K. writing material for their sophomore album for Bieler Bros./Lava. In January the band will be taking a short break for a 10-date run through the U.K. with SOULFLY. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 30 - Glasgow, UK @ The Garage Jan. 31 - Manchester, UK...January 16, 2006
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AC/DC: BON SCOTT Sculptors Disappointed Over Internet Leaks
According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, the sculptors of a proposed carved stone plinth in honor of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott are disappointed that friends of the organizers of the project have released pictures of the plaque before the official unveiling in Kirriemuir. Th...January 15, 2006
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