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Former MR. BIG Frontman Offers To Sing On New TESTAMENT Album

Former MR. BIG singer Eric Martin, who was recently in Brazil for one concert in São Paulo, mentioned in his official blog that was amazing to meet members of TESTAMENT as well as the Brazilian singer Edu Falaschi (ALMAH, ANGRA) during his stay in the city. Martin wrote, "[I met] members of DR. SIN...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows' Debuts At No. 3 On Billboard Chart

RUSH's latest album, "Snakes & Arrows", has sold just under 93,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to land at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's last studio set, 2002's "Vapor Trails", began at No. 6 with 108,000. All told, the new set is the act's 27th ...

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SINISTER: Denver Show Cancelled

SINISTER's May 11 show at Hubba's in Denver, Colorado has been cancelled after the venue closed its doors. As a result, the Dutch death metallers' only U.S. appearance will take place on May 12 as part of the Minneapolis Mayhem 4 festival. Other previously cancelled dates include San Diego, Los Ange...

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RUSH: Complete 'Far Cry' Video Available

RUSH's video for the band's new single, "Far Cry", directed by Chris Mills, can be seen at this location. According to Hits Daily Double, RUSH's "Snakes & Arrows" is poised to sell under 90,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to land at No. 3 or No. 4 ...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Talks Gear; Video Available

A three-and-a-half-minute video clip of ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters discussing his gear backstage in Helsinki, Finland earlier tonight (Tuesday, May 8) has been posted at YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Waters -...

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CIRCUS OF POWER: Video Interview Available

A short video interview with CIRCUS OF POWER's Alex Mitchell (vocals) and Marc Frappier (bass),conducted by Reality Check TV, has been posted online at YouTube. CIRCUS OF POWER has announced a "20th anniversary show" in Los Angeles at The Knitting Factory on June 1. The concert will be the first in...

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INCANTATION Added To MILWAUKEE METALFEST XIX

Pennsylvania-based death metallers INCANTATION have been added — along with their Ibex Moon Records labelmates FUNERUS — to the Milwaukee Metalfest XIX, which is set to take place May 11-12 at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin. INCANTATION will perform on May 12 in what will mark one o...

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BLOTTED SCIENCE Featuring WATCHTOWER, CANNIBAL CORPSE Members: Audio Available

BLOTTED SCIENCE, the instrumental extreme metal triumvirate featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE),and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD.....THE ARCTOPUS, JORDAN RUDESS),has posted audio samples from its highly anticipated debut album, "The...

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BLIND GUARDIAN, AFTER FOREVER, MERCENARY Members Involved With NEOSHINE Project

Members of BLIND GUARDIAN, AFTER FOREVER and MERCENARY have contributed to the latest recordings from NEOSHINE, the German power metal project led by 24-year-old guitarist Flo Krause. The group's musical approach is described in a press release as a "blistering combination of speed, melodic and aggr...

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RUSH Guitarist, Lighting Designer/Director Interviewed On Toronto Radio; Audio Available

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson and lighting designer/director Howard Ungerleider were guests last night (Saturday, May 5) on Toronto's CFRB Radio Rock Talk program. Howard was up first and spoke about his history with RUSH and his involvement...

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RUSH Enjoying Its Most Successful Single In A Decade

Jane Stevenson of the Edmonton Sun reports that veteran Toronto prog-rock band RUSH is going through a major renaissance right now. Together for 33 years, singer-bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer-lyricist Neil Peart are enjoying their most successful single in a decade, "Far Cry"...

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TESTAMENT: Russian Dates Postponed

TESTAMENT's previously announced Russian dates, which were scheduled to take place in early July, have been postponed. The new dates have not yet been announced. TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy, bassist Greg Christian, and guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson, alongside ex-DIMMU BORGIR and CRADLE...

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SUSPERIA, EVILE To Go Ahead With London Gig Following ENTOMBED, ONSLAUGHT's Cancellations

The U.K.'s self-proclaimed "premier independent metal promoters" Arcane Promotions have issued the following press release: "Arcane Promotions has announce that due to the death of a close family member of guitarist Alex Hellid, ENTOMBED have had to cancel their show for us on bank holiday Monday 7t...

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RUSH: 'Far Cry' Video Snippet Available

A teaser for RUSH's video for the band's new single, "Far Cry", directed by Chris Mills, can be seen at this location. The clip is expected to debut next week. According to Hits Daily Double, RUSH's "Snakes & Arrows" is poised to sell around 110,000 copies in the United States during its first ....

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BLOTTED SCIENCE Featuring WATCHTOWER, CANNIBAL CORPSE Members: CD Details Revealed

BLOTTED SCIENCE, the instrumental extreme metal triumvirate featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE),and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD.....THE ARCTOPUS, JORDAN RUDESS),have released the track listing and album artwork to their highly anti...