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TRAIL OF TEARS Rejoined By Singer CATHRINE PAULSEN

Norwegian band TRAIL OF TEARS has been rejoined by vocalist Cathrine Paulsen, who sang on the group's 2002 album, "A New Dimension of Might". TRAIL OF TEARS's fifth album, "Existentia", has just been released via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at Soundsuite Studio in Marseille, France with prod...

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KING DIAMOND To Begin Mixing New Album In March

Vocalist King Diamond is currently writing lyrics to his band's as-yet-untitled 12th studio record, which he expects to begin mixing on March 5 in Dallas, Texas. If everything goes according to plan, the CD will be completed by April 1 for a tentative late summer release. Revolver magazine recently...

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MASTER: 'Slaves To Society' Details Revealed

Legendary death metal band MASTER will release its new album, entitled "Slaves to Society", on April 13 via Twilight-Vertrieb. The CD was recorded at Shaark Studios in Bzenec, Czech Republic and features the following lineup: Paul Speckmann - Bass/Vocals Ales Nejezchleba - Guitars Zdenek "Zdenal" Pr...

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METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Tops List Of Most Influential Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time

METALLICA's classic 1986 album "Master of Puppets" has been selected by Spence D. and Ed Thompson of IGN Music as the "most influential" heavy metal album of all time. In the accompanying blurb explaining their choice, Spence writes, "Heavy metal fans no doubt have argued till blue in the balls abou...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Frontman To Appear At FOOD NETWORK SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

Rock legend Vince Neil, frontman and former lead vocalist for the wildly popular '80s band MÖTLEY CRÜE, will make two appearances at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, February 22-25, 2007. On Sunday, February 25 at 2pm, Neil himself will preside over the bar along with Francesco...

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SOULFLY's MARC RIZZO Records Acoustic Version Of 'Frontlines'; Audio Available

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo has recorded an all-acoustic version of SOULFLY's "Frontlines". Check it out at www.myspace.com/marcrizzo. In other news, Marc has also announced the following solo tour dates: Jan. 27 - Mexicali Blues - Teaneck, NJ Feb. 02 - Thunder Down Under - Baltimore, MD Feb. 03 -...

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DARKSIDE To Support MOONSPELL On European Dates

Austrian death metal band DARKSIDE will support MOONSPELL on the following dates: Mar. 26 - Milan, Italy @ Rainbow Mar. 27 - Treviso/Roncada, Italy @ New Age Mar. 28 - Zagreb, Croatia @ Mochvara Mar. 29 - Belgrade, Serbia @ SKC Mar. 30 - Budapest, Hungary @ Wigwam Rock Club Apr. 17 - Wroclaw, Poland...

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VANMAKT Seeks Touring Guitarist

Swedish black metal band VANMAKT is currently seeking a second guitar player for upcoming touring activities. Commented band leader Gorgoth: "Since VANMAKT probably is going on tour after the release of [the group's debut album] 'Vredskapta Mörkersagor', we need to find a second guitar player. At th...

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BAD RELIGION To Enter Studio Next Month

Punk rock institution BAD RELIGION will begin recording the follow up to 2004's heralded "The Empire Strikes First" next month at Grand Master Studios in Los Angeles, California. Slated for a July 10 release through Epitaph, the yet-to-be-named disc will be produced by Grammy-nominated producer Joe...

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Rotting floorboards creak underfoot, a pungent smell in the air that's just shy of recognizable, and a constant chill that virtually pulses through the body. Images of the macabre and feelings of dread, it all combines to form the kind of vision only the truest Scandinavian black metal conjures. It...

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SAXON Manager Checks In

SAXON's manager Thomas Jensen has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "After a hectic week I would like to keep you posted on the latest activities of the band. It might be too much information but I'll try to keep it short. "Thursday: Biff [Byford, vocals] and Charlie [Ba...

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HIRAX Frontman: 'Thrash Metal Is Back!'

HIRAX are currently rehearsing for their eight-date tour opening for their thrash metal metal brothers DESTRUCTION, which begins on Sunday, January 21, at The Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. Although HIRAX and DESTRUCTION have never played a show together, HIRAX vocalist Katon W. De Pena an...

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TRAIL OF TEARS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming Tomorrow

French web site HeavyLaw.com will launch an exclusive listening party for the new TRAIL OF TEARS album, "Existentia", tomorrow (Saturday, January 20). You will be able to listen to the new CD in full, free of charge, from 0:00 to 24:00. As previously reported, a brand new TRAIL OF TEARS song, entitl...

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PAUL STANLEY To Appear At NAMM Today

KISS frontman Paul Stanley will make an appearance at the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) today (Friday, January 19) from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. He will be at the Washburn Guitars booth to promote his new Paul Stanley signature guitar series. Paul Stanley has confirmed that he w...

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LIZZY BORDEN: 'Master Of Disguise' Reissue Detailed

Metal Blade Records and LIZZY BORDEN have announced the reissue of the 1989 original recording of "Master of Disguise", due on March 6. Special features will include: * A re-master of the original disc * Liner notes written by producer of "Master of Disguise", Elliot Solomon * A bonus (demo) track,...