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BLACK TIDE: 'Shockwave' EP Now Available

Miami, Florida-based hard rock band BLACK TIDE (formerly RADIO) has just released its first EP, entitled "Shockwave". Available for purchase at Hot Topic, the two-song disc includes the propulsive title track, "Shockwave", as well as the JUDAS PRIEST-like "Warriors of Time", exclusive video footage,...

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TARJA TURUNEN's New Solo Album Certified Gold In Finland

According to the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti, former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new solo album, "My Winter Storm", was certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 15,000 copies on the day of the CD's release (November 14). "My Winter Storm" will be released in other territories on the fol...

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RUSH Guitarist's Painting Raises $5,700 For Kidney Foundation Of Canada

For the second consecutive year, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson auctioned one of his original paintings (preview) on eBay to support The Kidney Foundation of Canada. The winning bid was $5,700. Last year, Lifeson, along with about 90 other Canadian celebrities, created paintings to help bring attention...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Talks To Brazilian TV About 'My Winter Storm'; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was recently interviewed by the Brazilian show "PlayZone" on PlayTV about her forthcoming solo album, "My Winter Storm". Watch the three-minute clip below. As previously reported, Tarja Turunen's new single, "I Walk Alone", entered the German chart at position N...

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THUNDERSTONE Checks In From The Road

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have updated their "tour diary" with another entry from their current European trek with NOCTURNAL RITES. Bassist Titus Hjelm's latest posting reads as follows: "Another ’reunion' waited for us in Vienna. It was the first time there for us in four years....

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RUSH: More Details Revealed About Forthcoming Documentary

Boutique distributor Grindstone Media is working on "Rush: The Documentary", the $1.5 million feature film produced and directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — the creative team behind the 2005's "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" — and executive produced by Grindstone president Paul Zimic. According...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Bassist Talks BLOTTED SCIENCE, New HATE ETERNAL Album

Dom Coccaro recently conducted an interview with CANNIBAL CORPSE/BLOTTED SCIENCE bassist Alex Webster. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: First off, I love the BLOTTED SCIENCE album. Is it a one-off project or will there be future recordings? Alex Webster: Thanks, glad you like it! I don'...

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HYPNOSIS Announces New Drummer

French "hybrid death metal" band HYPNOSIS has announced the addition of drummer Alex Urena (ex-NECROSIS) to the group's ranks. "After such a long time playing with a drum machine, it seems that the band has finally found the right person to do the job!" reads as a press release. HYPNOSIS is currentl...

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MARILYN MANSON's Estranged Wife Graces Cover Of New ATROCITY Album

World-famous burlesque dancer and Marilyn Manson's estranged wife Dita Von Teese is the cover model on German band ATROCITY's long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", which is scheduled for release on February 8, 2008. Check out the cover at this location. A single will precede the full-length CD in No...

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No Trial For Shop Owner Who Sold 'Obscene' CRADLE OF FILTH T-Shirt

Lauren Crooks of Scotsman.com reports that a Scottish shop owner charged with religious prejudice after selling an obscene CRADLE OF FILTH T-shirt will not face trial. Captain Daniel Moore, 45, sold the T-shirt — which reads "Jesus is a cunt" and features a pornographic picture of a nun (see the off...

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RUSH Drummer Says Rotterdam Shows 'Represented True Climax Of Tour'

RUSH drummer Neil Peart has updated his web site with the latest journal entry from the road, "Haste Ye Back". In it, he details his travels over the fifteen show Eurorpean leg of the "Snakes & Arrows" tour. He also recounts his feelings of shame and anger at reading he was voted second worst ro...

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STORMWARRIOR Signs To DOCKYARD 1

Dockyard 1 has announced the signing of Germany's STORMWARRIOR to a multi-album deal. The band is currently recording its third studio album, "Heading Northe", at the group's own Thunderhall Studios and will mix the effort with Piet Sielck (SAVAGE CIRCUS, IRON SAVIOR) before mastering the CD at Tomm...

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SIEGES EVEN: 'Paramount' Lands On Greek Chart

Reformed cult German progressive metal band SIEGES EVEN has entered the Greek album chart at position No. 46 with its latest CD, entitled "Paramount". Released in North America on October 10 via Inside Out Music (late September in Europe),the CD's cover artwork can be seen at this location. The pho...

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MIDNATTSOL: Photos From Recording Studio Posted Online

MIDNATTSOL, the German-Norwegian band featuring vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes (the younger sister of LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine),entered the studio this past weekend to begin recording its second album, entitled "Nordlys", for a March 2008 release via Napalm Records. Check out photos from th...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Walk Alone' Single Enters German Chart At No. 16

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new single, "I Walk Alone", has entered the German chart at position No. 16. Turunen will perform "I Walk Alone" on November 30 at the farewell fight of the German female boxing champion (and Doro Pesch's close friend) Regina Halmich. The event will take place...