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SWALLOW THE SUN Discusses New EP: Video Available

Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN will release their new EP, "Plague of Butterflies", on September 17 in Finland, September 22 in the UK and September 23 in the U.S. via Spinefarm Records. A new video interview with singer Mikko Kotamäki and guitarist Juha Raivio regarding the EP can be viewed...

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THERAPY?: Photos From Recording Studio Posted Online

Long-running Irish rock band THERAPY? has just entered the studio with producer Andy Gill to begin its 12th album, tentatively due in early 2009 via Demolition Records. Check out photos from the recording sessions at this location. Gill is a founding member and guitarist for the English rock group G...

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KRISIUN: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Southern Storm", the new album from Brazilian death metal veterans KRISIUN, is being streamed in its entirety at MetalKult.com. Due in the U.S. on August 5 via Century Media Records, "Southern Storm" was once again recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (T...

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VINNIE VINCENT Tribute Album Cover Art Revealed

SplitScreen Entertainment has revealed the cover art for its upcoming tribute album "Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent". The official release date, full track listing and complete artist roster will be unveiled on August 6. Artists confirmed so far include Steve Brown (TRIXTER, STEREO FALLOU...

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Citizen Brain

The new/old school thrash resurgence continues to pick up steam. We've seen established bands finally get their due, new bands sprouting up left and right, and metal labels scrambling so sign nearly any act with an affinity for EXODUS or KREATOR riffs. Brings back memories for those who came of age...

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GENE SIMMONS Sheds A Tear For Canadian Troops

According to the Calgary Sun, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons shed a tear for Canada's army during a message for the country's troops. In Alberta, Canada to marshal the Rexall Edmonton Indy, Simmons took a moment after a press conference yesterday to send a message to Canadian soldiers. "Hi guys,...

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Calgary's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival Attended By 16,500 Headbangers; Photos, Review Available

According to the Calgary Herald, 16,500 headbangers young and old flocked to McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Saturday, July 26 for the 11 metal bands that made up the Monsters of Rock festival, headed by OZZY OSBOURNE and JUDAS PRIEST. In his review of the show, Rick Overwater of Sun...

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SLASH Celebrates 43rd Birthday In Style; Photos, Video Footage Available

Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE),Billy Gibbons (ZZ TOP),Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Perry Farrell (JANE'S ADDICTION, PORNO FOR PYROS),Royston Langdon (SPACEHOG),Fergie (a.k.a. Stacy Ann Ferguson; BLACK EYED PEAS) and Will.i.am (BLACK EYED PEAS) are among...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Press Conference At Calgary International Airport; Video Available

CityTV.com has posted video footage (see below; requires Windows Media Player 9 or higher to watch) of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's press conference at the arrivals terminal of the Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Friday afternoon (July 25) where they were given a taste of the...

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'Noise Police' To Monitor OZZY OSBOURNE's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival

According to Bill Kaufmann of the Calgary Sun, city officials will be closely counting decibels at today's Monsters of Rock festival in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. City bylaw boss Bill Bruce told the newspaper that extra officers will be on hand monitoring the show — which features OZZY OSBOURNE and J...

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BATTLELORE: New Album Samples Available

Finnish "fantasy metal" band BATTLELORE has posted an audio file containing snippets of all the songs that will appear on the group's fifth album, "The Last Alliance". Check it out on the BATTLELORE MySpace page. "The Last Alliance" will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates: Septemb...

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Drummer JEFF MARTIN Says He Was Fired By DOKKEN Following West Palm Beach Concert

After DOKKEN's July 23 concert at Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, the group's frontman Don Dokken decided to change drummers mid-tour. Jeff Martin, who has sat behind the kit for some of the greatest guitar players in history — including Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Michael Schenker...

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AMORPHIS: Expanded 'Far From The Sun' Reissue Available

The European branch of Nuclear Blast Records has released an expanded reissue of AMORPHIS' 2003 album "Far From The Sun". The new release contains the five bonus tracks that had previously only been available on the U.S. edition of the album, including an acoustic version of the title track, as well...

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KRISIUN: Four 'Southern Storm' Tracks Available For Streaming

Four songs from "Southern Storm", the new album from Brazilian death metal veterans KRISIUN, are being streamed on the band's MySpace page. Due in Europe on July 21 via Century Media Records, "Southern Storm" was once again recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Cl...

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AMON AMARTH: New Album Artwork Revealed

Swedish metal powerhouse AMON AMARTH has completed work on its new studio album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", due on September 19 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy; September 22 in the rest of Europe; and September 30 in North America. The CD will be available in the following versions: 1...