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Norwegian Black Metallers SLAGMAUR Unleash 'Svin'
SLAGMAUR, one of the most original and mysterious of Norway's recent crop of black metallers, have released their latest album, "Svin", on Germany's Black Hate Records. "Svin", previously released as a demo, forms the first part of the "Three Protocols of Fosen Trilogy", and marks its completion. Th...June 10, 2007
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Did DEE SNIDER's 'Strangeland' Movie Inspire Kansas City Killer?
According to Kansas City's KMBC-TV, Edwin R. Hall, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Kelsey Smith, has cited "Strangeland" — the 1998 horror film written by, co-produced by, and starring TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider — as one of his favorite movies. The plot of "Strangeland"...June 9, 2007
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CONSTRUCDEAD Confirmed For Sweden's ARMAGEDDON OPEN AIR
Swedish metallers CONSTRUCDEAD have been confirmed for the Armageddon Open Air, set to take place September 8 at Tivoliparken in Kristianstad, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are FREEDOM CALL, NOCTURNAL RITES, SUPREME MAJESTY, CLOUDSCAPE, SONIC SYNDICATE, BODY CORE, INSISION, PROSECUTOR and SISTER...June 8, 2007
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'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s' Trailer Available
A trailer for the upcoming Activision special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, is available at this location (6 MB). The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship for the PlayStation 2 this summer. Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks t...June 6, 2007
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BLACK SABBATH, KISS, MOTÖRHEAD Featured On 'Classic School Of Rock' Compilation
BLACK SABBATH, KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SCORPIONS and MOTÖRHEAD are among the artists that are featured on "Classic School of Rock", a 37-song compilation containing classic tracks from the "greatest bands from the decade of stonewashed denim, leather pants and hair-metal." Released yesterday in the U.K....June 5, 2007
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KORN Keeps Cool Amid High-Profile Pressures
Todd Martens and Brian Garrity of Billboard magazine report: After three straight studio albums of declining record sales, KORN reversed the trend with "See You on the Other Side", released the day before Christmas in 2005. The album has sold 1.2 million units and spawned KORN's first top 10 hit ("T...June 4, 2007
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ANVIL: New Concert Footage Posted Online
Video footage of Canadian metal legends ANVIL performing at L'Amour in Staten Island, New York on June 2, 2007 has been posted on YouTube. ANVIL last year re-teamed with producer Chris Tsangarides for the first time since 1983's classic "Forged in Fire" album to record their new CD. The recording se...June 4, 2007
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SONIC SYNDICATE, BODY CORE, INSISION Confirmed For Sweden's ARMAGEDDON OPEN AIR
SONIC SYNDICATE, BODY CORE, INSISION, PROSECUTOR and SISTER SIN have been confirmed for the Armageddon Open Air, set to take place September 8 at Tivoliparken in Kristianstad, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are FREEDOM CALL, NOCTURNAL RITES, SUPREME MAJESTY and CLOUDSCAPE. For more information, vi...June 4, 2007
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Is 'More Than Ready To Go Home'
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Writing this at airport hotel 10 minutes from Osaka Kansai airport [in Japan where STRATOVARIUS just played several dates]. Had enough of eels, tempuras, octopus in suction cup sauce, temples, temples, temples,...June 1, 2007
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GUY-MCCOY-TORME: More U.K. Dates Announced
GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),is continuing to promote its latest album, "Bitter & Twisted", released on Torme's label Retrowrek Records. Handling both guitar and vocals, Torme has partnered with his old compadre from GIL...June 1, 2007
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RUDY SARZO With BLUE ÖYSTER CULT; Video Available
Legendary heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO) handled bass guitar duties for BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's April 28, 2007 concert at the Hawgs of Texas motorcycle rally in Lake Somerville, TX. Watch a fan-filmed video clip of "Burnin' for You" at YouTube. Sarzo was one o...May 31, 2007
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VICIOUS ART Drummer Checks In From Recording Studio
VICIOUS ART, the Swedish death/thrash metal band featuring former DARK FUNERAL members Matias Mäkelä and Robert Lundin, along with Jörgen Sandström (THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) on bass, entered Offbeat studio in Jakobsberg, Sweden on May 18 to begin recording its sophomore album, tentative...May 31, 2007
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ELUSIVE Schedules Stockholm CD-Release Party
Norwegian gothic rock act ELUSIVE released its third album, entitled "Locked Doors, Drinks and Funerals", on May 18 via Pandaimonium Records. It was preceeded by the single "Dream on Sister" on May 4. A release party will take place on Friday, June 1 at Rocks in Stockholm, Sweden. Some promos will b...May 31, 2007
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TIGERTAILZ Completes Work On 'Thrill Pistol'
Reunited U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have completed work on their new album, "Thrill Pistol". Basist Pepsi Tate handled all artwork and a snapshot of the new album cover is shown here. "Thrill Pistol" will be released in August/September 2007 on Sanctuary Records. "Thrill Pistol" track listing (in no pa...May 31, 2007
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Report: ROCKLAHOMA Becomes Worldwide Phenomenon
Easier.com reports that ticket sales around the world are making the Rocklahoma music festival one of the most successful events of Oklahoma's Centennial Celebration as '80s rock fans will converge on the state from locations as far away as Japan, Australia and South Africa. "The eyes of the world a...May 30, 2007
