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Sweden's TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA Enlists THE BERZERKER Drummer
Swedish female-fronted experimental extreme metallers TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA have announced the addition of drummer Todd Hansen (THE BERZERKER) to the group's ranks. TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA was started in 2008 by vocalist Divina and guitarist Ville Kemi (FALL OV SERAFIM) as "an experimental channel to create...June 23, 2008
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HIRAX: 'Thrash And Destroy' DVD/CD Details Revealed
California thrashers HIRAX will release their new live DVD, "Thrash and Destroy", on June 30 through Selfmadegod Records. The set features the band's entire 75-minute performance at the Keep It True Festival IX on November 3, 2007, in Dittigheim, Germany. The track listing is as follows: 01. El Dia...June 23, 2008
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USELESS WOODEN TOYS Singer Stabbed To Death
Michael Zennie of Indiana Daily Student reports that Bloomington, Indiana police arrested a Warsaw, Indiana man for murder after he allegedly stabbed the lead singer of the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based hardcore/thrash band USELESS WOODEN TOYS (MySpace page) to death at a house party early Saturday (...June 23, 2008
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CELINE DION's Version Of AC/DC's 'You Shook Me' Is 'Worst Cover' Of All Time
According to the UK's Daily Mail, Celine Dion's cover version of the AC/DC track "You Shook Me All Night Long" has been voted the worst cover song. Dion, 40, has never released the song as a single but performed the "musical offense" at a Las Vegas concert six years ago. A SUGABABES and ...June 22, 2008
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Germany's HEAVEN AND HELL Prepares To Release 'Ritual' CD
HEAVEN AND HELL, the Mannheim, Germany-based rock/metal band fronted by Beate Schere, will release its long-awaited new album, "Ritual", later this summer. Founded in 1991, HEAVEN AND HELL operated as a cover band in its formative years prior to issuing its self-titled debut album in 2000. This set...June 20, 2008
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KERRY KING: 'If I Had The Opportunity To Play A Song With ZAKK WYLDE, I'd Be All Over It'
UK's Terrorizer magazine recently conducted a short interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Terrorizer: This is the third leg of the Unholy Alliance tour. Will this package just run and run? King: "It could keep coming as long as there are interesting bills t...June 20, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: New Band Photos Posted Online
The first band photos of the new MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) touring lineup have been posted on the on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's current touring lineup is: Chris Slade (AC/DC, THE FIRM) - Drums Michael Schenker (ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) Guitar Gary...June 20, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA: More North American Dates Announced
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA has scheduled the following North American dates: Aug. 05 - The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, Colorado Aug. 06 - Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, Oklahoma Aug. 07 - Village Theatre Little Rock, Arkansas Aug. 08 - Antones Beaumont, Texas Aug. 09 - Ozzfest Dallas, Texas Sep. 1...June 20, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC Among Bands Who 'Made Heavy Metal What It Is'
Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...June 20, 2008
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Would-Be Frontmen Campaign For VELVET REVOLVER Job
The Pulse of Radio reports that VELVET REVOLVER's search for a new lead singer to replace Scott Weiland has led several potential replacements to actively campaign for the job through web sites such as YouTube, according to MTV.com. A couple of these would-be stars even claim that they've got the in...June 19, 2008
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CLUTCH: 'Full Fathom Five' CD, DVD Artwork Revealed
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have revealed the artwork for their new live DVD/CD, "Full Fathom Five". The set will be issued as a DVD and CD on August 12 via the band's own label, Weathermaker Music. The exact track listing will be announced soon. High-quality, three-camera multitracked audio/video foota...June 19, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: New Song Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will release its second full-length CD, "Midheaven", on August 19 via Hopeless Records. "The album follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and gr...June 19, 2008
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: 'Stage Fighters' Biography Now Available
Paul Stenning author of the GUNS N' ROSES book "The Band That Time Forgot", the AC/DC book "Two Sides to Every Glory", and the 130,000-word biography on IRON MAIDEN, entitled "30 Years of the Beast - The Complete Biography 1976-2006" has just released the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE biography entitled...June 17, 2008
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RHINO: New Song Posted Online
Spanish heavy rockers RHINO have posted a rough-mix version of a new song, "Reins of the Warlord", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's forthcoming second album, "Dead Throne Monarch", due this summer via Arctic Music Group. 7th Gate Records and Odio Sonoro will make a very limited...June 17, 2008
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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Angel Down' To Receive UK Release In July
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will have his latest solo album, "Angel Down", released in the UK on July 21 through Demolition Records. The UK version of the CD will include a bonus five-track live DVD. "Angel Down" was produced by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST),and recorde...June 16, 2008
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