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GRIFFIN: New Live Video Posted Online

Norwegian metallers GRIFFIN have posted a video of their Nov. 10, 2004 performance as the opening act for W.A.S.P. at Rockefeller in Oslo. Check it out at this location (Windows Media, 65 MB). As previously reported, GRIFFIN will enter Godt Selskap studios in Trondheim, Norway before the end of the...

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New MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Speaks Out

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover (EIDOLON) has posted his first message at the band's official forum. It reads as follows: "OK, so here I am pondering on how to approach my first entry on my personal forum — several options could have taken place here, but I feel the best approach is to let you know .....

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MEGADETH: Soundboard Recordings Of New Lineup Available For Download

MEGADETH performed a special "Coffeebreak Concert" during soundcheck before their Nov. 7, 2004 show at the Odeon in Cleveland, OH. The four-song performance has been made available for download at the WMMS 100.7 web site. Check it out: 01. Die Dead Enough (mp3) 02. Symphony of Destruction (mp3) 03....

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CRYSTAL EYES: Studio Update

Sweden's CRYSTAL EYES have posted several photos from the recording sessions for their fourth full-length album, "Confessions of the Maker", at their official web site. Check them out at this location. The follow-up to last year's "Vengeance Descending", "Confessions of the Maker" will be the group'...

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FORCE OF EVIL Announce New Album Title

FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (ex-IRONFIRE),have set "Black Empire" as the title of their sophomore...

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NOTRE DAME Split Up, Final Gig To Be Released On DVD/CD

Drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL) has announced that NOTRE DAME's Halloween show in Gothenburg, Sweden on November 6, 2004 was the band's final gig. The show, which coincided with the group's six-year anniversary, was recorded and filmed, and parts of it will...

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PHANTOM-X Recording With PANTERA/KING DIAMOND Producer

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),will enter the studio later this month to begin recording their new CD with producer Sterling Winfield (KING DIAMOND, PANT...

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GRIFFIN: New Demo Samples Available For Download

Norwegian metallers GRIFFIN have posted several new demo samples at their official web site. "Remember that these are just sketches, not the finished product," reads a posting on the site. "It's just meant to give you an idea of what direction we're headed with the material." Check out the tracks "B...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Stabbing Update: Club Bouncer Arrested, Charged With Assault

A University of Cincinnati football player working as a bouncer was arrested after two people were stabbed at a CRADLE OF FILTH/ARCH ENEMY concert at Bogart's in Cincinnati, OH, News 5 reports. Donald Germany (photo),21, of Columbus, was charged with two counts of felonious assault. Police said a f...

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VAN HALEN Drummer Says New Songs Are 'Absolutely Brilliant'

Steve Penhollow of The Journal Gazette reports that VAN HALEN is a volatile band, and drummer Alex Van Halen is the first to admit it. "We're volatile only to the extent that we're as good of friends as we are," Van Halen said in a phone interview. "It's because we are so intense. ...

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Former DIAMOND REXX Drummer Launches New Project

Former DIAMOND REXX drummer Billy Nychay has emerged with a new project based out of San Diego, Ca. Dubbed BENT, the new band has been described as "a cross between KORN and STAIND with the commercial hooks," according to a press release. BENT have begun pre-production in San Diego and are currently...

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MEGADETH AND EXODUS In Anaheim, CA: Review, Live Photos Posted Online

OnTrackMagazine.com has posted several photos of MEGADETH and EXODUS performing live in Anaheim, CA on October 25. Also included is a review of the show. Check it out at this location. An excerpt from the review follows: "As for [MEGADETH's] current line-up they came across without a hitch. Bassist...

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SHADOWS FALL Toys With 'Dangerous' Cover Tune

SHADOWS FALL vocalist Brian Fair recently explained to ElectricBasement.com why the band chose to cover the DANGEROUS TOYS song "Teasin' Pleasin'" for the Japanese version of their new album, "The War Within". "I've been a huge fan of that band since I was young," he said. "One time when we were out...

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BEHEMOTH Confirmed For KING DIAMOND U.S. Tour

Polish black metallers BEHEMOTH have been confirmed for the upcoming KING DIAMOND/NILE/THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER tour happening in April of 2005. The tour follows their January/February co-headlining run with SUFFOCATION. Here's what Nergal (guitars/vocals) had to say: "Hey f(r)iends! We’re touring Eu...

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GRIFFIN: New Album To Be Mixed By KING DIAMOND Guitarist

Norwegian metallers GRIFFIN will enter Godt Selskap studios in Trondheim, Norway before the end of the year to begin recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due next spring/summer via FaceFront Records. The follow-up to last year's "No Holds Barred" will be mixed by Andy LaRoque (KING...