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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming
Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was a guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, October 27. The program is now available for streaming at this location. Welch's solo album, "Save Me From Myself", sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its fi...October 29, 2008
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SOILWORK Singer Offers Vocal Coaching
Vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of the Swedish metallers SOILWORK has issued the following update: "Back home in the cold, getting pumped for the European tour that will start in just about a week! "I was going through my MySpace page the other day and realized that there are LOADS of messages that I h...October 29, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN To Release 'The Seer' 11-Song EP In UK
Following on from her debut album, "My Winter Storm" album, former NIGHTWISH singer supreme Tarja Turunen will release a new 11-track EP on December 1 via Spinefarm Records UK. Titled "The Seer" and featuring a duet with former WARLOCK frontwoman Doro Pesch, the record will come as a limited-edition...October 29, 2008
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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: New Video Interview Posted Online
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. Watch the chat at this location. Welch's solo album, "Save Me From Myself", sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 63 on The Billb...October 29, 2008
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KISS: 'IKONS' First-Week Sales Revealed
"IKONS", a four-CD collectors' package showcasing the iconic prominence each KISS member contributed to the hottest rock 'n' roll band in the world, has sold 2,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The packaging for "IKONS" is outstanding, feat...October 29, 2008
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PAIN: 'Back To Mother Russia'
Swedish metallers PAIN, featuring HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren, have issued the following update: "When we did our first Russian show back in May 2007, we just thought people in that particular city were crazy. One and a half year later we know that Krasnodar was not a coincidence. Whole Russia...October 28, 2008
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NORTHERN KINGS To Release 'Rethroned' In November
NORTHERN KINGS, the new Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians — Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI),Marco Hietala (TAROT, NIGHTWISH),Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA),Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto (CHARON) — will release its second album, "Rethroned", on November 19 via Warner Music Finland. Like i...October 28, 2008
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BON SCOTT Statue Placed Permanently At Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
A statue honoring AC/DC's Bon Scott, which was first revealed at the Aussie Rock Celebration concert in suburban Claremont on February 24, was placed permanently at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in Western Australia. The Mayor of Fremantle, Peter Tagliaferri, did the official unveiling on Satur...October 28, 2008
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WARDRUNA Signs With INDIE RECORDINGS
WARDRUNA, the project led by former GORGOROTH drummer Kvitrafn (who has also played with SIGFADER, JOTUNSPOR and DEAD TO THIS WORLD),has inked a deal with Indie Recordings. The group's debut album, "Runaljod - Gap Var Ginnunga", is scheduled for release on January 19, 2009. The idea of WARDRUNA beg...October 27, 2008
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VADER: Rehearsal Photos Of New Lineup Posted Online
Prior to the start of their Scandinavian tour, Polish extreme metallers VADER took part in a photo session at Warsaw's Progresja Club. The pictures, which were taken by Agnieszka Krysiuk, can be found at www.vader.pl. VADER's new touring lineup is as follows: Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek (guitar, vocals)...October 27, 2008
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THE HAUNTED: Non-Album Track Available Exclusively Via iTunes
Swedish metal band THE HAUNTED has released the non-album track "Walk On Water" exclusively via the U.S. iTunes Music Store. The song was recorded during the sessions for the group's latest album, "Versus", which sold around 1,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according t...October 27, 2008
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Reunited MEDIEVAL To Perform Live For First Time In Almost 20 Years
Reactivated underground metal act MEDIEVAL will perform live for the first time in almost 20 years at the Kalamazoo Metal Fest III on Saturday, November 8 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This night will feature eleven other bands and will run from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. New Renaissance Records recently reis...October 27, 2008
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New TO/DIE/FOR Drummer Says 'Time Was Right' For Him To Join Band
Finnish drummer Toni Paananen (MALPRACTICE, REVERSION),who recently joined TO/DIE/FOR as the replacement for Santtu Lonka, has issued the following statement: "As being a friend with the band members for ten years, maybe it was just waiting to happen and now the time was right. At the moment we are...October 27, 2008
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ASTRAL DOORS Parts Ways With Management Company
On November 1, the cooperation between Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS and their management company, Intromental, will come to an end. The parties have decided to amicably go separate ways due to differences in their visions for the band's future. Commented Intromental Promotional Director Lars Larse...October 24, 2008
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THE POODLES: In Writing Mode
Swedish hard rockers THE POODLES have issued the following update: "Around the clock, 24/7, the quest continues to write and demo material and to put together a set of songs that will become our next album. We're getting close and in a few weeks we will enter the studio and start the recordings." TH...October 24, 2008
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