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GRIFFIN: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

Norwegian metallers GRIFFIN have uploaded video footage of the band in the studio working on their fourth full-length album, tentatively due this spring/summer via FaceFront Records. Check it out at this location. The follow-up to last year's "No Holds Barred" is being recorded at Godt Selskap studi...

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PHANTOM-X: Demo Tracks Available For Download

PHANTOM-X, the new project featuring OMEN singer Kevin Goocher along with guitarist Russell D. Contreras (TYR),bassist Glenn Malicki (STRANGERS) and drummer Danny White (ASKA),have uploaded their three-song demo at their official web site. The demo, which was engineered and produced by Sterling Wi...

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UNION Schedule Warm-Up Concert In California

UNION, the late '90s group formed by Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS) and John Corabi (CARDBOARD VAMPYRES, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) along with Brent Fitz and Jamie Hunting, will play one U.S. warm-up show (Friday, January 14 at Paladino's in Tarzana, California) prior to their upcoming Japanese to...

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LORD BELIAL: In Writing Mode

Sweden's LORD BELIAL are currently writing material for their new, as-yet-untitled album, which is set to be released later this year on Regain Records. The CD's musical direction will be "a natural developed continuation of [last year's] 'The Seal of Belial'," according to a posting on the group's...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announce New Album Title

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have set "Miasma" as the title of their new album, tentatively due next summer via Metal Blade Records. "The new album is now halfway written, and completely destroys anything we've done prior," vocalist Trevor Strnad writes. "We are very proud of the new songs, and are sure...

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GOTTHARD Singer To Appear On Swiss TV For Tsunami Relief

GOTTHARD frontman Steve Lee will be singing the song "Imagine" from John Lennon with 30 other Swiss music stars (including DJ Bobo, Florian Ast, Pluesch, Francine Jordi and others) on a special solidarity program on Wednesday, January 5 on Swiss TV SF1 to collect donations for the victims of the rec...

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MEGADETH To Film 'Of Mice And Men' Video

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's web site: "While 2005 brought much suffering and sadness to many people at its end, I hope for most of us here that were separated from such tragedy, that you had a terrific 2004. "My heart still goes out to the Abbott fa...

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ANTHRAX To Play DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Benefit With DISTURBED

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the latest installment of his regular online column, dubbed "Blast Beat", on the group's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the column follow: "I've been playing my DimeSlime Gitar that Darrell [Abbott] gave me. The riffs are flying out of it. I'v...

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KING DIAMOND, NILE: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

More dates have been announced for the forthcoming North American tour headlined by KING DIAMOND. Also appearing on the bill will be NILE, BEHEMOTH and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room Apr. 15 – Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues A...

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DIAMOND HEAD To Support MEGADETH In Europe

NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD have been confirmed as the support act for MEGADETH on their upcoming European headlining tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 01 - Dublin, Ireland @ Ambassador Feb. 02 - Belfast, Ireland @ Ulster Hall Feb. 03 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Academy Feb. 04 - Birmingham, UK @...

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DREAM EVIL Announce Japanese Tour

DREAM EVIL, the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),will be embarking on a Japanese tour beginning in early February. Support at the...

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KISS: 'Gold' Best-Of Collection Due In January

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that KISS will review the first eight years of its recording career with "Gold", a two-CD best-of collection due for release on January 11. The album features 40 songs recorded between 1974 and 1982, including six live tracks — "Rock Bottom", "Cold Gin", "Rock And...

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MEGADETH To Play ESP's 30th Anniversary Party

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site "Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege to talk with a few friends, Jamey from HATEBREED, Scott from ANTHRAX, Gary from EXODUS, Brian from DIAMOND HEAD, and Phil from SUP...

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GENE SIMMONS Named One Of The Worst Rock-Star Actors Of All Time

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has been named one of the worst rock-star actors of all time, according to IrishExaminer.com. Madonna, who has enjoyed phenomenal success as a pop superstar, but whose efforts on the silver screen have been met with an icy response from both critics and fans, lande...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: Expanded Edition Of 'Nymphetamine' To Receive U.K. Release In February

Roadrunner Records U.K. has set a February 21, 2005 release date for an expanded special edition of CRADLE OF FILTH's "Nymphetamine". The package, which will include new and expanded artwork, will feature a second disc containing two new tracks, three cover tunes, plus two remixes, one of the album'...