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KING DIAMOND Plans MERCYFUL FATE Retrospective DVD
Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with King Diamond. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Were you happy with how the bonus DVD that came with "The Puppet Master" turned out? King Diamond: "Absolutely. Of course it's a low-budget thing but I think it was...July 18, 2005
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ROUGH SILK Frontman To Guest On New DESTRUCTION Album
Singer Ferdy Doernberg of the German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'll appear on the new CD by the German thrash legends DESTRUCTION playing a slide-guitar solo on an all-star-song ('The Alliance of the Hellhoundz') featuring b...July 18, 2005
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RUNEMAGICK Continuing Work On New Album
Swedish "dark death metal" act RUNEMAGICK are continuing work on their new album, tentatively due in November. "All additional guitars and effects are now recorded at Magick Sound studio," the band write on their web site. "Next mission will be the bass for Emma, maybe next week... Then all vocals w...July 17, 2005
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THE GATHERING: Opening Their Archives
THE GATHERING and Century Media are opening their archives to present a luxurious double CD set full of rare and unreleased material. "Accessories - Rarities And B-Sides" will be released in Europe on August 22, 2005. CD1 offers "the b-sides" from all of their out-of-print CD-singles, including rari...July 16, 2005
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LORD BELIAL Complete Work On 'Nocturnal Beast'
Sweden's LORD BELIAL have completed work on their sixth full-length album, "Nocturnal Beast", at Andy La Rocque's (KING DIAMOND) Los Angered Recording studios in Gothenburg, Sweden. "The result is 11 songs including intro and outro and the playing time is about 43 minutes," the band write on their w...July 16, 2005
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Release New Version Of 'Victim Of Changes'
Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins recently returned to Madhat studios in England to record a new version of the PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" — a track which he co-wrote when he sang for the group between 1969 and 1973. Al has recorded "Victim of Changes" three times on different albums...July 7, 2005
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DAVID LEE ROTH To Replace HOWARD STERN?
FMQB.com is reporting that former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth is rumored to be replacing Howard Stern as Infinity Broadcasting's next radio star after The King Of All Media winds down his run on terrestrial radio. The Roth rumor, which has legs, was started by a report from Steppin' Out magazi...July 7, 2005
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BLAZE To Headline Belgium's IZZFEST
BLAZE, the band fronted by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, will headline the first Izzefest at Joc De Schuur in Izegem, Belgium on Saturday, September 3. Also scheduled to appear are ARKANGEL, DOUBLE DIAMOND, MORDA, AFTER ALL, CHIMAERA, AXAMENTA, THE RAPE OF LUCRECE, HEIDEVOLK, BLO...July 7, 2005
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BATCASTLE, VESPERIAN SORROW Confirmed For AUSTIN EXTREME METAL FEST
BATCASTLE (featuring KING DIAMOND drummer Matt Thompson),VESPERIAN SORROW, VOWS IN ASHES and IGNITOR are among the bands confirmed for the Austin Extreme Metal Fest, set to take place July 22-24 at The Backroom in Austin, Texas. The three-day festival will feature 28 of Texas' most extreme metal ba...July 6, 2005
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SOILWORK To Play 'Perfect 20-Minute Set' At OZZFEST
SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I've just come home from Germany. Been very busy lately, first the recording of TERROR 2000, and then the recording with Thomen from BLIND GUARDIAN, and as you probably know, we have done festiv...July 4, 2005
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TRIVIUM's HEAFY Reveals Details Of 'Roadrunner All-Stars' CD
TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy has revealed more details about his contributions to the upcoming "Roadrunner All-Stars" record to mark Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary. The full-length release will contain original musical collaborations between past and present Roadrunner artists. Approximately 50 musici...June 27, 2005
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LANDE/ALLEN: 'The Battle' Track Listing, Credits Revealed
MelodicRock.com has revealed the details behind who takes the mic on individual tracks on "The Battle", the highly anticipated album featuring SYMPHONY X's Russell Allen and MASTERPLAN's Jorn Lande. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Another Battle (Jorn & Russell) 02....June 22, 2005
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BLEED: Former MSG Vocalist Returns With New Project
BLEED, the new band featuring vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, GRAND PRIX, V-PROJECT),guitarist Dave Bates (DAVE PARIS PROJECT, BLIZZARD OF OZZ, KILL VAN KULL),bassist Bjorn Englen (ROBIN MCAULEY, QUIET RIOT, TAKARA, SOUL SIGN, RICKI HENDRIX, TAMPLIN, WHITE DIAMOND, HEAVEN & EAR...June 22, 2005
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STARWOOD To Film Hollywood Show For Upcoming DVD
Los Angeles-based rock outfit STARWOOD, featuring members of the Eighties heavy metal band LIZZY BORDEN, will be filming tonight's (June 17) performance at Club Vodka (formerly The CatHouse) in Hollywood,CA for an upcoming DVD. The as-yet-untitled disc will contain the live performance from Club Vod...June 17, 2005
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THE VASELINE RATS Bassist Says He Was Never Approached To Join THE DARKNESS
THE VASELINE RATS bassist Pete Emms has issued a statement denying "rumors" that have been circulating suggesting that he has been approached to replace Frankie Poullain in the U.K. band THE DARKNESS. Says Pete: "It's amazing how the rumor machine can suddenly kick in. THE DARKNESS are a great band...June 15, 2005
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