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HEAVEN & HELL: New Single Snippet Available For Streaming

A 37-second snippet of the new HEAVEN & HELL single, "Bible Black", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. After finishing several heralded world tours as HEAVEN & HELL last summer, Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice were tighter than ever before, b...

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SONATA ARCTICA Keyboardist Issues New Album Update

Keyboardist Henrik "Lance" Klingenberg of the Finnish melodic metal band SONATA ARCTICA has issued the following update: "So far we have about half of the [new SONATA ARCTICA] record in shape, so we're missing some songs, as usual. In April we start recording, and, as before, me and Tony [Kakko, voc...

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ANGRA Is Back! First Photo Of New Lineup Available

The five members of the reactivated Brazilian melodic metal band ANGRA recently spoke to Roadie Crew magazine's Tony Monteiro about their new lineup, what happened during their two-year hiatus and their plans for the future. This is the first and only complete interview the band will give for the ti...

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WHIPLASH: New Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Reactivated New Jersey thrash metallers WHIPLASH have uploaded a two-minute video clip (see below) of the making of their long-awaited new CD, "Unborn Again", due on July 15 via Pulverised Records. The clip was shot at Mozart Studios in the band's hometown of Clifton, New Jersey and features Tony Po...

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STATIC-X: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming

Guitarist/vocalist Wayne Static and bassist Tony Campos of the Los Angeles-based metal band STATIC-X were the featured guests on the March 16, 2009 episode of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. The program is now available for streaming at this location. As previou...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Pulls Out Of THE HAUNTED Tour

Chicago-area psychedelic black metal group NACHTMYSTIUM have released the following statement: "NACHTMYSTIUM, unfortunately, had to cancel our slot co-headlining THE HAUNTED's U.S./Canadian tour this coming April. Frontman Blake Judd had an accident and broke his leg last weekend and will be in a ca...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: Quality Moscow Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW's February 18, 2009 concert in Moscow, Russia can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "Tizianadolce"). OVER THE RAINBOW is: Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums...

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CYCLE OF PAIN: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Three short video clips that were shot during the recording sessions for the upcoming self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN — the brainchild of journeyman bassist John "J.D." DeServio — can be viewed below. "Cycle of Pain" will be released on April 21 via Reform Records/Rock Ridge Music. The CD...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Artwork, Details Revealed

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will release his first solo album, "Play My Game", in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together wit...

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INSIDIOUS DISEASE Taps RUSS RUSSELL For Debut Album Mix

INSIDIOUS DISEASE (formerly INSIDIOUS),the international metal project featuring members of DIMMU BORGIR, NAPALM DEATH, OLD MAN'S CHILD and MORGOTH, has tapped Russ Russell (NAPALM DEATH, DIMMU BORGIR) to mix its long-awaited debut album, tentatively titled "Shadowcast", due later in the year via a...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE Checks In From The Studio

Richmond, Virginia thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE are recording their new album, titled "Massive Aggressive", at Red Planet Studios in the band's hometown with acclaimed producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL),who also helmed 2007's "The Art Of Partying". Commented guitarist Ryan Waste:...

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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Replaces TONY HARNELL At U.K.'s Z ROCK 2009 Festival

THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND — the U.K.-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett — has replaced ex-TNT frontman Tony Harnell on the billing of the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take place May 29-30, 2009 at JB's in Dudley, England. The event organizers said in a statement: "As...

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GNOSTIC: Debut Album Release Date Announced

Atlanta, Georgia-based metallers GNOSTIC — who feature in their ranks three members of the current lineup of ATHEIST — will release their debut album, "Engineering the Rule", on May 25 via France's Season Of Mist. GNOSTIC's sound is described in a press release as follows: "Taking the progressive so...

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HEAVEN & HELL's 'The Devil You Know': Final Artwork, First Single Revealed

After finishing several heralded world tours as HEAVEN & HELL last summer, Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice were tighter than ever before, both musically and personally. Agreeing that it would be a shame to stop making music together at tour's end, the quartet began...

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Former KORN Guitarist Selects Touring Band

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has selected the following musicians for his touring band: Andrew Gerold (Sandusky, Ohio) - Guitar Ralph Patlan (Tempe, Arizona) - Guitar Michael Valentine (Huntington, Virginia) - Bass Dan Johnson (Fairfax, Virginia) - Drums A U.S. trek is tentatively schedu...