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THE UNDEAD: Book Excerpts Available Online
Over the next several days, music writer Joel Gausten will run a series of excerpts from an extensive history of THE UNDEAD on his Myspace page, www.myspace.com/gaustenbooks. Gausten will include the full UNDEAD chapter as part of his upcoming book, titled "Albums that (Should've) Changed the World"...November 1, 2006
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WELTENBRAND Announces New Drummer
Liechtenstein-based romantic gothic metal band WELTENBRAND has announced the addition of drummer Mario Jahnke to the group's ranks. "Adrian [Büchel] had to leave the band because of chronological problems," WELTENBRAND writes on its web site. WELTENBRAND released its fifth album, "The End of the Wiz...October 31, 2006
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MNEMIC Guitarist Checks In From The Road
MNEMIC guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie has issued the following update: "We are really sorry for not keeping you up to date with the progress of our North American tour, but here we finally are, still alive and in the hot swamps of Florida at Disney World. (We will definitely kick the shit out of M...October 30, 2006
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FATAL SMILE Working On New Material
Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE is currently writing songs for its next studio album, tentatively due in early 2007. According to the band, the new material "seems to be heavier and angrier than the previous ones, so prepare for some heavy duty when the 'Fatals' are deli...October 28, 2006
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ANDREAS KISSER Wants To Jam With 'SEPULTURA' Kids In Argentina
Marcela Valente of IPS News has published a lengthy article on the three Argentinian brothers whose rendition of the SEPULTURA classic "Refuse/Resist" was used by BLABBERMOUTH.NET in a spoof news story about a SEPULTURA reunion. An excerpt from the article follows: Three brothers in the north of Arg...October 27, 2006
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DRAGONLAND: Another New Song Posted Online
Another new DRAGONLAND song, entitled "Astronomy", has been posted online at this location. The track comes off the Swedish metallers' upcoming fourth album, "Astronomy", due on November 13 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Starfall" was recorded at Studio Fredman (IN FLAMES, HAMME...October 27, 2006
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WHITESNAKE's COVERDALE, ALDRICH To Attend SWEDEN ROCK Kick-Off
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale and guitarist Doug Aldrich will be making an "exclusive appearance" at the Sweden Rock Festival kick-off on December 2 at Nalen in Stockholm, Sweden. At this event the first batch of bands booked for next year's festival will be announced. Scheduled to perform at...October 26, 2006
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SKID ROW Guitarist: 'This Was Probably The Least Pressure Record We've Ever Done'
Dawn of The Metal Web recently conducted an interview with SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Metal Web: Being that it's been several years since your last release "ThickSkin"; did that give an incentive or put added pressure on the band for a follow-up? Scotti...October 26, 2006
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CLUTCH: New Songtitles Revealed
DRT recording artists CLUTCH are smack dab in the middle of recording a brand new record at Sound Studios in Los Angeles. Joe Baresi (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, TOOL, MELVINS) is at the helm for this as-yet-untitled opus. It will be the band's third album for DRT Entertainment, following the acclaimed...October 26, 2006
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SAMHAIN Book Excerpt Available Online
An excerpt from an extensive interview with former SAMHAIN bassist Eerie Von, conducted by music writer Joel Gausten, is now available online at www.myspace.com/gaustenbooks. Gausten will include an extensive chapter on the history of SAMHAIN and the making of their 1984 album "Initium" as part of h...October 25, 2006
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Former ELECTRIC EARTH Drummer Explains His Departure
Founding member/drummer Lars Berger of the Swedish hard rock band ELECTRIC EARTH has issued the following statement explaining his decision to leave the group: "I've decided to quit the wonderful job of being the drummer for ELECTRIC EARTH. It is, of course, a decision that has not come suddenly but...October 25, 2006
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LACUNA COIL Announces Complete Fall U.S. Tour Itinerary
Italy's LACUNA COIL will make its triumphant return to the U.S. on November 17 as part of the annual Blackest of the Black tour alongside the legendary DANZIG, Century Media labelmates THE HAUNTED, BELPHEGOR and ASESINO. Following this two-week trek are two headlining dates in Mexico, which lead the...October 25, 2006
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ULTRA ELECTRIC MEGA GALACTIC Featuring MONSTER MAGNET Members: Photos Available
ULTRA ELECTRIC MEGA GALACTIC, the new band featuring MONSTER MAGNET members Ed Mundell (guitar),Bob Pantella (drums) and Jim Baglino (bass),played its first show on October 3 at Wonderbar in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Check out pictures at this location. The group's lineup at the concert was complet...October 24, 2006
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MNEMIC: Photos From Los Angeles Show Posted Online
Denmark's self-professed "fusion future metal" band MNEMIC has posted a number of photos from its October 20 appearance at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California. Check them out at this location. MNEMIC is currently touring North America as part of "The Last Stab" trek, also featuring SOILWORK,...October 24, 2006
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BATTLEHEART Releases New EP
Scottish "pirate metallers" BATTLEHEART have released their second EP, "Terror on the High Seas", via their official web site, www.battleheart.co.uk. BATTLEHEART is a four-piece folk power metal band hailing from Perth in Scotland. "We sing about pirates, and quests, and metal. But mostly pirates,"...October 24, 2006
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