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PAPA ROACH Had To 'Nail' Show For Live DVD

Launch Radio Networks reports: PAPA ROACH released its first DVD, "Live and Murderous In Chicago", last Tuesday (November 22). Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix told Launch that filming the concert that appears on the disc was not without its risks. "When we shot it, it was a one-night shoot, so it was lik...

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IMAGIKA: New Album To Be Mixed By KING DIAMOND Guitarist

San Francisco power/thrash metallers IMAGIKA will enter Trident Studios in Pacheco, California in December to begin recording their new CD, entitled "My Bloodied Wings". The band will then make its way to Sweden and Los Angered Recording on January 21 for 10 days to mix the album with Andy LaRocque...

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KING DIAMOND: First European Tour Dates Announced

KING DIAMOND have announced the first confirmed dates for their upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to take place in April/May 2006. The dates are as follows (venue details will follow): Apr. 24 - Treviso, ITA @ TBA Apr. 25 - Firenxe (Prato),ITA @ TBA Apr. 26 - Milano (Bergamo),ITA @ TBA Ap...

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SNOWY SHAW Talks About New DREAM EVIL Material, Collaboration With MATS LEVEN

Thomas Herpel of Metal Covenant recently conducted an interview with acclaimed drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: Metal Covenant: Where are you with DREAM EVIL now? I read that you are about...

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FALCONER Rejoined By Singer MATHIAS BLAD

Swedish epic/power metallers FALCONER have confirmed the departure of singer Kristoffer Göbel. In a posting on their official web site, the band write, "Well, once again the line up of FALCONER is changing. 'Now again!!' you might say. It does sound a bit unstable to do this every once in a while, I...

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FALCONER Part Ways With Singer

Bleeding for Metal is reporting that Swedish epic/power metallers FALCONER have parted ways with singer Kristoffer Göbel. In a posting on the Bleeding for Metal message board, Kristoffer writes, "Just wanted to say one last hello to all of you guys. These years in FALCONER [have] been a ball. I just...

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KICKING K8 Confirmed For San Bernardino's FREAK FEST

San Diego rockers KICKING K8, featuring former DIAMOND REXX drummer Bill Nychay, have been confirmed for this year's largest and most extreme expo, Freak Fest, set to take place November 18-20 in San Bernardino, California. Also scheduled to appear are POWERMAN 5000, (HED)P.E. and ONESIZEZERO, among...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer Plugging Lips Into Fans' Buttholes

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following report from the group's tour with FEAR FACTORY, SOILWORK and DARKANE: "Couple days ago, most boring day off ever. Washed the fuck outta my clothes. Wow, exciting. Yesterday, we played Slayerville [sic], New Jersey, at the Starland Ball...

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KING DIAMOND: Support Acts Announced For European Tour

KING DIAMOND have announced the opening bands for their upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to take place in April/May 2006. The Scandinavian leg of the tour will feature LOCH VOSTOK and SECRET SPHERE, while support on the rest of the trek will come from GRIFFIN and one more as-yet-undisclose...

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PAPA ROACH: 'Getting Away With Murder' Certified Platinum

PAPA ROACH's 2004 album, "Getting Away with Murder", has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments in excess of a million copies. PAPA ROACH have set a November 22 release date through Geffen for their DVD, entitled "Live & Murderous in Chicago...

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More Metal Luminaries To Appear At ROADRUNNER's 25th Anniversary Concert

Jamey Jasta, host of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" and frontman for HATEBREED, has been confirmed to MC Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary concert. The show will take place on Thursday, December 15 at the Nokia Theater in Times Square, New York City. Some of the special guests confirmed to perform in...

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ECLIPSE ETERNAL: Looking Forward To Meeting Everyone 'In Combat'

Frontman Voldamares of the Canadian epic black metal band ECLIPSE ETERNAL has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Hail! We will be performing our acts of carnage once again in Montreal on Nov. 11 at Club Saphir alongside the mighty black metal horde that is AVERSE SEFIRA....

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DREAM EVIL: In Pre-Production Mode

Swedish metallers DREAM EVIL, who were recently rejoined by vocalist Niklas Isfeldt and bassist Peter Stålfors, are currently in pre-production for their new album. Drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) "is now laying the final touch on the lyrics," according to...

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PAPA ROACH Frontman Shooting First Feature Film

According to MTV.com, PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix just began shooting his first feature film, an as-yet-untitled supernatural thriller directed by Ryan McKinney. Lou Diamond Phillips and Pam Grier are co-starring in the flick, which is shooting in Sacramento, near Shaddix's hometown of Vacavill...

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METALLICA' Superfan' Fugitive Alert

Nicholas Collias of Boise Weekly is reporting that the Idaho Department of Correction is seeking public assistance in locating METALLICA superfan William James Thompson III. Thompson (photo) is currently on felony probation for robbery and aiding and abetting. The Canyon County Court has issued a wa...