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THE HAUNTED: More Dates Announced
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have scheduled the following dates: May 22 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock May 31 - Madrid, Spain - Electric Weekend Jun. 27 - Borlnge, Sweden - Peace & Love Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 08 - Herning, Denmark - Herning Heavy Holocaust Aug. 14 -...May 15, 2008
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TESTAMENT: Looney Tunes Signing Session Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT will take part in a signing session for their brand new record, "The Formation of Damnation", at Looney Tunes in West Babylon, New York on Sunday, August 10. The group's in-store schedule is now shaping up as follows: Sunday, May 18, 2008: Hot Topic...May 14, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Confirmed To Play LONDON GUITAR SHOW
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is confirmed to play the London Guitar Show, part of the London International Music Show, on Saturday, June 14. In association with Marshall amps, the critically acclaimed , Grammy-winning Malmsteen will join a lineup for the show which includes Joe Satri...May 14, 2008
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Former NEUROTICA Guitarist Resurfaces In BASTARDS OF DOOM
Former NEUROTICA and BUTTONHOOK guitarist Mike Gaudreau has resurfaced in the Tampa Bay-based heavy rock quartet BASTARDS OF DOOM. The band recently released a four-song, self-titled debut EP, which was recorded at MegaVod Studios in Largo, FL. The EP, which can be heard in its entirety at the group...May 13, 2008
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DOMAIN Announces New Drummer
German metallers DOMAIN have announced the addition of drummer J.B. to the group's ranks. According to the band, "J.B. already performed with DOMAIN on stage during the last tour in 2007 and the chemical respective musical factors fit that perfect together, so the band decided to keep him as a perma...May 13, 2008
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DOMAIN's AXEL RITT To Judge 'Guitar Fight Club' Contest
On June 14, guitar wizard Axel Ritt of the German epic power metal band DOMAIN will serve as one of four jury members of the Guitar Fight Club contest in Bischofswerda, Germany. Eight young and motivated guitar shredders will compete against each others in front of about 2,000 enthusiastic fans. The...May 10, 2008
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CRASH KELLY Is Back With 'One More Heart Attack'
On June 3, Toronto hard rock quartet CRASH KELLY will release a brand new slab of that intoxicating blend of '70s-inspired glam rock 'n' roll, early '80s Sunset Strip strut and timeless power pop, "One More Heart Attack" (Opening Day/Universal Music). The album features rock legends Gilby Clarke (wh...May 10, 2008
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TESTAMENT Schedules Lakewood In-Store Signing Session
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT will take part in a signing session for their brand new record, "The Formation of Damnation", on Sunday, May 18 at the Hot Topic of Lakewood Center Mall (317 Lakewood Center) in Lakewood, California beginning at 3:00 p.m. "The Formation of Damnation...May 9, 2008
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SWORN Confirmed For Norway's HOLE IN THE SKY Festival
Norwegian melodic black metallers SWORN have been confirmed for the Hole In The Sky festival, set to take place August 27-30 in Bergen, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ASPHYX AT THE GATES BEHEMOTH BRUTAL TRUTH CARCASS DEAD TO THIS WORLD DISMEMBER ELEXTRIC WIZ...May 9, 2008
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TESTAMENT: More 'The Formation Of Damnation' Chart Positions Revealed
"The Formation of Damnation", the new album from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, has registered the following first-week chart positions around the globe: Germany: #15 Austria: #23 Norway: #29 European Top 100: #30 Sweden: #32 Switzerland: #33 USA: #59 Denmark: #90 Canada: #9...May 8, 2008
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University Gains Control Of DIMEBAG-Designed 'Razorback' Guitar Line
Ohio.com reports that the University of Arkansas now has licensing control over Razorback electric guitars, commemorating late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott who was killed during a show in Columbus, Ohio. Two Florida companies created the line and began selling the guitars af...May 8, 2008
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TESTAMENT Music To Be Featured In Next 'Rock Band' Video Game
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy revealed during an interview with the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" (web site) that two of the band's songs "Electric Crown" and "Souls of Black" will be featured in next Rock Band video game. No further details are currently available. Rock Band...May 7, 2008
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT To Release 'Secret Voyage' In June
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the Renaissance-flavored band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiance Candice Night, will release its new album, "Secret Voyage", in Europe on June 30 (except for Germany where it will arrive on June 27) and in the USA on June 15 via SPV. Ac...May 7, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN's DAVE MURRAY Talks About His 1957 Fender Stratocaster Guitar
Gear-Monkey.com reports: "There's a little bit of history behind the guitar," says veteran IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray of the 1957 Strat he used to produce the wailing sounds heard on each of MAIDEN's first eight albums. "It used to belong to Paul Kossoff of FREE. I bought it in 1976, a year ....May 7, 2008
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AYREON: Part Two Of New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available
UK's heavy metal podcast and 'zine Ragnarok Radio has posted part two of a very special set of two shows that feature Arjen Lucassen of AYREON fame. In this episode, Arjen talks about his side project STAR ONE, the structuring of the AYREON albums and his plans for the future. Download the podcast a...May 7, 2008
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