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OPETH Frontman Begins Writing New Album, Commences Work On Side-Project

According to a posting on OPETH's official web site, the group's frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has started writing material for what is supposed to be the ninth OPETH record, tentatively due before the end of the year. In addition, he is working on an as-yet-unnamed side-project. More information will b...

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SOULFLY Bassist: 'We Live A Lifestyle That Many People Can Only Dream About'

SOULFLY bassist Bobby Burns has issued the following update: "Wow, what a fuckin' year 2006 has been! One great big rollercoaster ride of happy times as well as sad ones. We've been around the world many times this past year and we live a lifestyle that many people can only dream about but every hou...

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PITTS VS. PREPS Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces New Album Title

PITTS VS. PREPS — the Louisiana-based band featuring former EXHORDER/FLOODGATE and current ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY frontman Kyle Thomas — has issued the following update: "What's happenin? Crazy shit goin on right now. Wrappin' up pre-production stuff and a lineup change. PITTS have parted ways with dr...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, CHIMAIRA: North American Tour Dates Revealed

House of Blues, a Live Nation brand, has partnered with clothing and lifestyle company No Fear in presenting Grammy-nominated Roadrunner Records recording artists KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Also featured on the bill will be Roadrunner labelmates DRAGONFORCE, as well as CHIMAIRA, and HE IS LEGEND. The 35-cit...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, CHIMAIRA Tour To Kick Off Late February

House of Blues, a Live Nation brand, has partnered with clothing and lifestyle company No Fear in presenting Grammy-nominated Roadrunner Records recording artists KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Also featured on the bill will be Roadrunner labelmates DRAGONFORCE, as well as CHIMAIRA, and HE IS LEGEND. The 35-cit...

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DAATH To Release 'The Hinderers' In March

Roadrunner Records has set a March 20, 2007 release date for the debut album from DAATH, entitled "The Hinderers". Produced by James Murphy (ex-DEATH, OBITUARY, DISINCARNATE, TESTAMENT),co-produced by DAATH, and mixed by Colin Richardson (BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, MACHINE HEAD, CRADLE OF FILTH, FEAR...

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OPETH Mainman: 'I Will Practice My Playing Like An Idiot'

OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "OK, just a brief note to say thanks to everyone that came and saw us during the 'Ghost Reveries' world tour 2005/2006. 19 months of touring, pretty much. We're gonna post all the dates on Opeth.com soon and it will loook insane! What t...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Added To CRADLE OF FILTH Tour

3 INCHES OF BLOOD, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metal sextet, has been added to the entire CRADLE OF FILTH North American tour, also featuring Finland's THE 69 EYES in the middle slot. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 23 - Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ Jan. 24 - Trocadero, Th...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Signs U.S. Licensing Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Roadrunner Records has announce a U.S. license arrangement for rock powerhouse WITHIN TEMPTATION. One of The Netherlands' biggest selling bands is hard at work recording their first album for Roadrunner USA, due out in 2007. WITHIN TEMPTATION was formed in The Netherlands in 1996 by Robert Westerhol...

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SOULFLY Guitarist RIZZO Announces New Solo Dates

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo will be taking his shredding skills to the West Coast for the first time to let more metalheads thrash to his trademark sound. Newly scheduled Rizzo solo shows are as follows: Jan. 12 - Boston, MA - TBA Jan. 13 - Lowell, MA - Rusty G's Jan. 18 - Anaheim, CA ...

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OBITUARY Added To Benelux Dates On NO MERCY FESTIVALS Tour

Legendary Florida-based death metallers OBITUARY have been added to the Benelux dates on the No Mercy Festivals 2007 tour featuring MOONSPELL, NAPALM DEATH, BEHEMOTH, DEW-SCENTED and ROOT: Apr. 08 - Hof ter Loo - Antwerpen, BEL Apr. 09 - 013 - Tilburg, NETH As previously reported, OBITUARY has poste...

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MACHINE HEAD: Another Behind-The-Scenes Look At New Album Recording Sessions Available

Enter the studio with MACHINE HEAD in part two of "The Blackening Sessions", a behind-the-scenes look at the band as they record their upcoming album, "The Blackening". Head on over to the "Media" page of the band's official web site at this location to watch the clip. MACHINE HEAD's sixth studio al...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE: 'Dead Again' Release Dates Announced

SPV has set the following release dates for the new TYPE O NEGATIVE album, entitled "Dead Again": March 13 - USA/Canada March 16 - Germany March 19 - Europe Keep in mind that the dates are subject to change between now and then, and if so, they will be announced accordingly. If you are in ...

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Producer: MACHINE HEAD's DAVE MCCLAIN Is 'The Most Underrated Drummer In Metal'

Producer Colin Richardson (FEAR FACTORY, NAPALM DEATH) has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Thanks for all the messages about the new MACHINE HEAD album, 'The Blackening'. We are all happy with how the mix turned out and can't wait for you to hear it. I'd have to say my favourite t...

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DAATH Explained

A short question-and-answer session with recent Roadrunner signees DAATH (pronounced like "goth," but with a "D") has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, DAATH has posted a studio report from the making of its debut album, "The Hinderers", at this location. Produced by James...