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ATROCITY: New Album Details Revealed

Long-running German metallers ATROCITY will release a new two-song download single on January 11. According to vocalist Alex Krull, "'Smalltown Boy' turned out to be hymn-like, catchy and melodic wheras 'Relax' has become a real monster song!" "Smalltown Boy" and "Relax" come off ATROCITY's long-awa...

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ULVER Frontman To Join ÆTHENOR At ROADBURN 2008

ULVER vocalist Kristoffer Rygg will join ÆTHENOR as a special guest for the band's appearance at Holland's Roadburn Festival 2008. It will be Rygg's first live appearance in over a decade. ÆTHENOR is a trio of musicians residing in Geneva (Vincent De Roguin, SHORA),New York (Stephen O’Malley, SUNN...

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RECIPROCAL To Enter Studio In August

Southern California technical death metallers RECIPROCAL will enter the studio in August 2008 with producer Michael Keene (THE FACELESS, BORN OF OSIRIS) to begin recording their full-length debut, tentatively due in early 2009 via Unique Leader Records. RECIPROCAL was formed in January 2007 when ex-...

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Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2007

Thiago Sarkis of the Imhotep webzine has compiled a list of more than 60 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2007 and has posted it online at this location. The following is complete list of the musicians offering their picks for the finest releases of last year: Alan Nemtheanga (PRIMORD...

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VAN HALEN: More 2008 Tour Dates Announced

More 2008 dates have been announced for VAN HALEN's tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth. The Live Nation-produced trek — featuring Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen's teenage son Wolfgang on bass — kicked off Sept. 27 in Charlotte, N.C., with 40 dates in place. The current...

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BLACK TIDE: New Song Posted Online

A new song from Miami, Florida-based hard rock band BLACK TIDE (formerly RADIO) entitled "Shout" is available for streaming at this location. The track appears on the recently released in-game soundtrack for "NFL Tour", which came out on November 28 via EA Trax, the musical branch of videogame power...

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RUSH: Cities, Venues Revealed For Forthcoming Tour

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, RUSH's forthcoming tour will include stops in the following cities / countries / venues (exact dates to be announced): Coliseo De Puerto Rico - San Juan, Puerto Rico Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville, FL Amway Arena - Orl...

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New Documentary To Focus On RUSH Roadies

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, WhistleStop Productions is currently putting the final touches on a five-part documentary series shot this past summer during the Canadian leg of the band's "Snakes & Arrows" tour. Entitled "Backstage Secrets", the series was shot in H...

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BLACK TIDE: 'Light From Above' Release Date Announced

Miami, Florida-based hard rock band BLACK TIDE (formerly RADIO) will release its debut album, "Light from Above", on February 26, 2008 via Interscope Records. The CD was recorded with producer Johnny K, who has previously worked with DISTURBED, MACHINE HEAD and SOIL, among others. BLACK TIDE recentl...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER Tribute Concert In Quebec City: Photos Available

Capitale du Metal has uploaded nine galleries of high-quality pictures taken at the benefit concert to honor late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, which took place on December 12, 2007 at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC, Canada. The concert — which featured the local DEATH c...

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TARJA: 'My Winter Storm' U.S. Editions Detailed

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. on February 26, 2008. The CD will be made available in two exlusive U.S. versions via Fontana: the standard and deluxe editions (the latter featuring extra tracks not released elsewhere, as well vis...

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TARJA TURUNEN Films New Video, Performs On Finnish TV

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen filmed a video for her next solo single, "Die Alive", on December 9, 2007 in Berlin, Germany. Check photos from the video shoot at this location. In other news, Turunen performed the song "I Walk Alone" at the Kummit charity benefit concert, which was broadcast...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother: 'Seems Hard To Believe It Has Been Six Years Today'

DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner passed away exactly six years ago today — on December 13, 2001 — at age 34 after a a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor. His mother, Jane Schuldiner, has issued the following statement: "Dear fans and friends, I'm sorry to write so...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Gives Exclusive Interview To MODERN DRUMMER Magazine

VAN HALEN's explosive drummer Alex Van Halen gave an exclusive interview to Modern Drummer magazine about helming the heavy artillery in the iconic band. The extensive 21-page story hits newsstands on February 5. "As the pounding, aggressive heartbeat of one of the greatest bands in rock history, Al...

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RUSH Officially Announces Plans To Extend World Tour Into 2008

After a hugely successful 2007 run, RUSH have announced they will extend their "Snakes & Arrows World Tour" into 2008. The band will begin rehearsals in March to revamp the set list before kicking off the tour with their first-ever appearance in San Juan, Puerto Rico in April. 2008 will see RUSH...