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MASTODON Debuts Three New Songs At BONNAROO; Video Available
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON debuted three brand new songs during their performance yesterday (Saturday, June 14) at Manchester, Tennessee's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Professionally filmed video footage of the new tracks which are reportedly titled "Oblivion", "Ghost of Karilla",...June 15, 2008
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New 'Swedish Death Metal' Book On The Way
According to Voices From The Darkside, another book focusing on the early Swedish death metal scene called "Encyclopedia of Svensk Ddsmetall" (Encyclopedia of Swedish Death Metal) will be released in the coming weeks. Author Nicola Costantini began working on the book at the end of 2005 and has chos...June 14, 2008
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F**K THE FACTS: 'Disgorge Mexico' Artwork Unveiled
Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS has unveiled the cover artwork for the band's new album, "Disgorge Mexico". Check it out below. "Disgorge Mexico" is due on July 22 (July 28 internationally) via Relapse Records. The initial tracks for the LP were laid down last August at Liverpool Court S...June 12, 2008
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LITA FORD Talks About Her Return To Rock And Roll
Jesse Capps of Rock Confidential conducted an interview with Lita Ford earlier this week. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Rock Confidential: The word is out that you're making your return and that's the first thing people want to know what have you been up to these past few years? ...June 12, 2008
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SHINING: New Album Title Changed; Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish black metallers SHINING have changed the title of their upcoming sixth album to "VI / Klagopsalmer" from the previously announced "Tillbaka P Ruta Ett" (Back to Square One). The new CD was recorded at The Slaughterhouse studios with producer Rickard Bengtsson and is scheduled for release lat...June 11, 2008
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MASTODON, MACHINE HEAD, BLACK TIDE To Team Up For 'Off' Dates On ROCKSTAR ENERGY MAYHEM Tour
MASTODON, MACHINE HEAD and BLACK TIDE will join forces for the following "off" dates during the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour: Jul. 10 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater Jul. 17 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues Aug. 04 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance Last week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's...June 11, 2008
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Evaluating AC/DCs Deal With Wal-Mart
TheWeekDaily.com reports: Veteran rockers AC/DC have agreed to sell their next album exclusively throughWal-Mart stores in the U.S., according to the Wall Street Journal, and the news is eliciting strong reactions from critics and fans. The legendary hard rock group's as-yet-untitled album its first...June 10, 2008
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JOURNEY's 'Revelation' Sells More Than 104,000 Units In Debut Week
JOURNEY's new three-disc CD/DVD package "Revelation" has sold more than 104,000 copies in its debut week according to Wal-Mart Stores, marking the band's biggest first week's sales since 1996's "Trial By Fire". Released June 3, "Revelation" is being sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club in Nor...June 10, 2008
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AC/DC, DEF LEPPARD Among Last Of iTunes Holdouts
BBC News reports that AC/DC and DEF LEPPARD are among very few major artists that haven't put their body of work on iTunes, Apple's leading download store. Like GARTH BROOKS, the legendary rock acts are believed to be holding out because they want fans to buy their albums whole, whereas Apple insist...June 10, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Taps Former AC/DC Drummer For Upcoming Tour
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) has tapped Chris Slade (AC/DC, THE FIRM) to play drums on the band's upcoming tour. The rest of the group's lineup consists of Michael Schenker (ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) on guitar, Gary Barden on vocals, Chris Glen on bass and Wayne Findlay on guitar/keyboards. Upcoming MSG sh...June 10, 2008
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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS To Release New Album Next Month
Paul Cashmere of Undercover News reports that original AC/DC singer Dave Evans will release his new album, "Judgement Day", on July 14 through MGM. The follow-up to 2003's "Sinner" was recorded in Brisbane, Australia with producer Mark Tinson and it will feature 10 tracks, including a cover of "Hous...June 10, 2008
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DON DOKKEN: Uncut Audio Interview Posted Online
The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features the uncut interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Don Dokken at Total Access Recording in Redondo Beach, California for "Talking Metal on Fuse". Topics include the "Live From Conception" album, the Rainbow Bar and Grill, Gene Simm...June 9, 2008
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RHINO BUCKET: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online
RHINO BUCKET, the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./EMI back in '90 and '92 and an independent album in '94 with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, is currently in the studio recording a new CD for a late summer release via Acetate Records. The group is w...June 8, 2008
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AC/DC To Sell New Album Exclusively Through Wal-Mart
According to Reuters, Australian hard rock legends AC/DC will sell their new album only through Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the Wall Street Journal reported on its web site on Sunday, citing unnamed sources. AC/DC becomes the latest veteran act to pact exclusively with the retail giant, following GARTH BR...June 8, 2008
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Reunited PICTURE Interviewed At SWEDEN ROCK: Video Posted Online
A 10-minute interview with Pete Lovell (vocals) and Jan Bechtum (guitar) of the reunited '80s Dutch metallers PICTURE conducted this past week at the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg, Sweden can be viewed below. PICTURE was the first "real" Dutch heavy metal band. Formed in 1979, they were especial...June 7, 2008
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