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MEGADETH's 'Gigantour' To Be Re-Launched With MOTRHEAD, VOLBEAT, LACUNA COIL
MEGADETH is excited to re-launch for the first time since 2008 its critically acclaimed package festival Gigantour. The multi-artist bill with metal heavyweights MOTRHEAD, VOLBEAT and LACUNA COIL all personally picked by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will kick off in early 2012 with dates tentative...September 27, 2011
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D.R.I. Drummer Hospitalized, Forced To Sit Out Shows
Drummer Rob Rampy of hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) was sent to the hospital right before the group's Portland, Oregon show on Friday, September 23. Instead of cancelling the concert, the other members of D.R.I. used several local drummers (from such acts as MDC, S...September 26, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Guest On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will guest on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program tonight (Friday, September 23) at 6:30 p.m. EST. Schenker will discuss and premiere music from his forthcoming album, "Temple Of Rock", and give details on his U.S. tour with Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West, set to...September 23, 2011
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ABSU, TSJUDER Confirmed For Norway's INFERNO Festival
ABSU and TSJUDER have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Inferno festival, set to take place April 4-7, 2012 at the Rockefeller and John Dee venues in Oslo, Norway. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are BORKANAGAR, ARCTURUS, WITCHERY, AGALLOCH and ANAAL NATHRAKH. The Inferno metal fest...September 22, 2011
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EXODUS Nearly Replaced MEGADETH At 'Big Four' Concert At Yankee Stadium
San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS were added to the billing of the "Big Four" concert at September 14 at Yankee Stadium in New York City as the last-minute replacement for MEGADETH after it looked like Dave Mustaine wasn't going to be able to make the show. Two days prior to the "Big Four" eve...September 22, 2011
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FAITH NO MORE To Perform Entire 'King For A Day' Album At Chile's MAQUINARIA FESTIVAL
Reactivated influential alt-metal act FAITH NO MORE will perform all of its classic fifth studio album, "King For A Day... Fool For A Lifetime" at the Maquinaria Festival in Santiago, Chile on November 12. They will be joined at the concert by Trey Spruance, the guitarist who played on the original...September 21, 2011
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CHTHONIC Frontman Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)
Vocalist Freddy Lim of Taiwanese metallers CHTHONIC was interviewed on the September 16-18 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMet...September 21, 2011
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CHIMAIRA, UNEARTH To Join Forces For 'The Jgermeister Presents Tour'
CHIMAIRA will join forces with UNEARTH for "The Jgermeister Presents Tour" beginning on October 10 in Kent, Ohio. Also appearing on the bill is SKELETONWITCH. "We are extremely excited to hit the road with our old friends in UNEARTH," says CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter. "Crazy to think that our band...September 21, 2011
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THE MAN-EATING TREE: New Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed
THE MAN-EATING TREE the atmospheric metal band featuring former SENTENCED drummer Vesa Ranta alongside current/former members of POISONBLACK, REFLEXION and EMBRAZE will release its sophomore album, "Harvest", on November 28 via Century Media Records. The CD was once again helmed by producer Hiili Hi...September 20, 2011
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Rejoined By Drummer KELLY DAVID SMITH
Long-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have parted ways with drummer Craig Nielsen and have been rejoined by Kelly David Smith. The band's current lineup is the same as the one that recorded the "Cuatro" (1992),"Drift" (1995) and "High" (1997) albums: Eric "A.K." Knutson - Vocals Ed Carl...September 19, 2011
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Wanted ROB ZOMBIE To Direct 'Buried Alive' Video
After wrapping up their fall dates on the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar festival, AVENGED SEVENFOLD will hit the road for their own headlining "Buried Alive" tour, which launches in Ft. Meyers, Florida on November 23. VIP bundles will be available for all tour dates on September 20. Tickets for all s...September 19, 2011
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Singer STU BLOCK: Joining ICED EARTH Is 'A Dream Come True'
Bill Murphy, the publicist and official webmaster of American power metallers ICED EARTH, recently conducted an interview with the band's new singer, Stu Block (INTO ETERNITY). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Q: Since you've become ICED EARTH's vocalist, what has happened to you that has...September 19, 2011
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SOULFLY Drummer Says New Material Is 'Thrashy As F**k; Totally 'Arise' On Crack'
David Kinkade (BORKNAGAR, ARSIS, MALEVOLENT CREATION) has finished laying down the drums for the new SOULFLY album, which is scheduled for an early 2012 release via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2010's "Omen" is currently being recorded at a Phoenix, Arizona studio with producer Chris "Zeuss"...September 17, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB Recording Three New Songs
ADRENALINE MOB the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward has entered the studio to record three new songs for inclusion on the...September 17, 2011
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SOULFLY Recording New Album With Producer ZEUSS
SOULFLY has tapped Chris "Zeuss" Harris (CHIMAIRA, HATEBREED, ALL THAT REMAINS, THE ACACIA STRAIN, BORN OF OSIRIS, SHADOWS FALL) to produce the band's new album for an early 2012 release via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2010's "Omen" is currently being recorded at a Phoenix, Arizona studio w...September 15, 2011
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