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FIREWIND, ARSIS, WHITE WIZZARD, NIGHTRAGE: North American Tour Dates Announced
Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND who feature in their ranks OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. (real name: Kostas Karamitroudis) have announced their first-ever North American headlining tour, dubbed the "Frets of Fury". The trek kicks off on October 9 and features support from ARSIS, WHITE WIZZARD and...June 6, 2011
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9MM DISCO Plays First Show In More Than A Year; Video Available
9MM DISCO, the Nashville, Tennessee-based band featuring former SKINLAB/SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist Adam Albright, played its first concert in over a year on May 29 at The Muse In Nashville. Check out video footage of the performance below. Commented Albright: "[We] played four new songs [at The Muse]...June 6, 2011
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AMORPHIS To Support NIGHTWISH In California
Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal icons AMORPHIS will be direct support for NIGHTWISH at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on January 21, 2012. Also appearing on the bill will be DOMMIN. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. "The opportunity of playing exclusive show wi...June 6, 2011
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PSYCHOTIC WALTZ Confirmed For Germany's KEEP IT TRUE XV Festival
Reunited San Diego, California-based progressive metallers PSYCHOTIC WALTZ will headline the Keep It True XV festival, set to take place April 27-28, 2012 ay Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Knigshofen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: PSYCHOTIC WALTZ (USA) SWORD (CAN) TYTAN (UK) O...June 6, 2011
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METALLICA Co-Manager Marries British Conservative Party Politician
According to NME.com, British Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) Louise Bagshawe has revealed that she has married Peter Mensch a co-owner of Q Prime, a talent management company that handles the careers of such artists as METALLICA, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SHANIA TWAIN and JOSH GROBAN. The...June 3, 2011
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EDEN'S CURSE To Open For DREAM THEATER In U.K.
Multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE will support progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER on the following dates: July 22 - Leeds Academy Leeds, UK July 23 - Wolverhampton Civic Hall - Wolverhampton, UK Commented EDEN'S CURSE frontman Michael Eden: "Yes, it's true my friends .... anything can...June 2, 2011
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DC4: New Song Available For Streaming
DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring guitarist Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO) alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, will release its new album, "Electric Ministry", in Europe on August 1 (except...May 31, 2011
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ONE MINUTE SILENCE Guitarist Discusses Decision To Reunite, Upcoming Album In Video Interview
Guitarist Massimo "Massy" Fiocco of British crossover pioneers ONE MINUTE SILENCE, who are back from a seven-year hiatus and are angrier than ever, recently spoke to Sonisphere's own Sophie K about their plans for this year's event and the direction of the band's new album. You can now watch the cha...May 29, 2011
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SACRED OATH Working On 'Meet Your Maker' Video
Connecticut metallers SACRED OATH are wrapping up production on their latest music video, "Meet Your Maker". The single is a highlight from the "World On Fire" album which was released in November. "Meet Your Maker" is the first live-action music video filmed by SACRED OATH since the band's last cli...May 28, 2011
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GLENN DANZIG Talks About Upcoming Covers Album In New Interview
During a recent interview with Miles Hackett of Vive Le Rock magazine, Glenn Danzig revealed some of the tracks he is currently recording for his forthcoming covers record. "Well, BLACK SABBATH, of course," He said. "I love them! They are the key to so many things in my life." He continued, "It was...May 26, 2011
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MASTODON: New Photos From The Studio Posted Online
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON are currently in the studio recording the follow-up to their acclaimed concept album "Crack The Skye", one of the most critically lauded records of the past decade. The band is tracking the new CD at Doppler Studios in Atlanta with producer Mike Elizondo. Drum...May 26, 2011
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POISON Kicks Off 25th-Anniversary Tour In Front Of Nearly 4,000 Fans
POISON kicked off its 25th-anniversary tour last night (Wednesday, May 25) in front of nearly 4,000 fans at BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi. This larger-than-life reunion tour features all four of the band's original members Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, Bobby Dall and C.C. DeVille. Also a...May 26, 2011
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EXODUS: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From IRON MAIDEN Support Gig In Santiago
A 14-minute behind-the-scenes look at San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS' recent trip to Santiago, Chile to open for the legendary British heavy metal act IRON MAIDEN on April 10, 2011 at Estadio Nacional can be viewed below. EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt previously stated about his ba...May 26, 2011
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FOZZY Frontman: 'RICH WARD Is One Of The Biggest Underrated Talents In The Metal World'
Mark Holmes of Metal Discovery recently conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Discovery: It's been over a year now since the rather awesome "Chasing the Grail" came out. How do you regard the album...May 25, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Previously Unreleased Live Recording Of 'Flying High Again' Posted Online
A previously unreleased live version of the song "Flying High Again" from the OZZY OSBOURNE bonus disc that is included in the upcoming "Diary Of A Madman" legacy edition can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. On May 31, music fans will have their first taste of reissues from rock icon OZZY OSBO...May 25, 2011
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