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OPETH: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish progressive metal titans OPETH have set "Watershed" as the title of their forthcoming album, due out on June 3 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The CD, recorded in the band's native Sweden and produced by frontman/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt and Jens Bogren, is a mast...February 5, 2008
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BAD BRAINS Focus Of MTV's '52/52' Campaign
Legendary punk act the BAD BRAINS will be the featured artist on MTV starting on Monday, February 4 as part of the channel's "52/52" campaign. Performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage will air throughout the week. MTV's "52/52" is a brand new way for the channel to give unprecedented...February 2, 2008
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CORPORATION 187: First Live Show Since 2004 Announced
Swedish thrashers CORPORATION 187 will perform at L'orient in Linköping, Sweden on March 8. Also scheduled to appear is LOS SIN NOMBRE. The concert will mark CORPORATION 187's first live appearance since 2004. CORPORATION 187 will release its third album, "Newcomers of Sin", in March via Anticulture...February 2, 2008
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OPETH Mainman Comments On His Return To BLOODBATH
OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Thought I'd gain some pure death metal credibility and mention that I'm back in BLOODBATH again. I was slightly 'talked into' coming back but I certainly don't regret it now. Obviously I am busy all the time, both with my family and OPETH, s...January 31, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Think All Politicians Are A**holes'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Does it bother you that METALLICA went on to fame and fortune to a level MOTÖRHEAD didn't? Lemmy: It is just the luck of the...January 31, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, DRAGONFORCE, MASTODON: Complete 'Rockstar Energy Mayhem' Details Revealed
Multi-platinum rock acts SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED will lead the first-ever Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival, a riotous road show packed with some of hard music's most influential artists and a plethora of the genre's most exciting young voices. The tour is set to kick off July 9 at the White River Amph...January 30, 2008
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SEVENDUST Guitarist Says Band Will Take Part In ROCKSTAR ENERGY MAYHEM Tour
SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly has confirmed that the band will take part in the upcoming Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour, which will play around 30 Live Nation amphitheaters in North America during July and August. The trek will be co-headlined by SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED, with MASTODON and FIVE FINGE...January 30, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, MASTODON: Unconfirmed 'Rockstar Energy Mayhem' Tour Dates Revealed
BLABBERMOUTH.NET can reveal the **unconfirmed** and **unofficial** dates for the upcoming Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour, which will play around 30 Live Nation amphitheaters in North America during July and August. The trek will be co-headlined by SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED, with MASTODON and FIVE FINGER D...January 30, 2008
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Report: OZZFEST To Go Out In 'Limited Run' This Summer
According to Billboard.com, Ozzfest is expected to go out only in a limited run this summer. Ozzy Osbourne — who has helmed the main stage at his namesake festival almost every summer for more than a decade — told reporters during a teleconference last October that he will headline this year's Ozzfe...January 30, 2008
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SLIPKNOT And DISTURBED's 'Mayhem' Tour Hitting 30 Amphitheatres
Ray Waddell of Billboard.com reports that the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour, with SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED topping the bill, will play 30 Live Nation amphitheaters in North America during July and August. Rockstar Mayhem is produced by Warped founder Kevin Lyman, his partner on the Rockstar Taste Of Cha...January 30, 2008
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FEAR MY THOUGHTS To Enter Studio Next Month
German modern melodic death hopefuls FEAR MY THOUGHTS have issued the following update: "It's a pleasure to announce that from now on, Rock The Nation agency, [which] also represents such great artists as WINTERSUN, SIX FEET UNDER, KATAKLYSM, THE VISION BLEAK and more, will be handling all future bo...January 29, 2008
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BLITZKRIEG: More Tour Dates Announced
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have scheduled the following dates: Apr. 26 - Thatched House - Stockport, UK Apr. 27 - Carling Academy 2 - Newcastle, UK Apr. 30 - Camden Underworld - London, UK Aug. 14 - Gloria Kulttuuriareena - Helsinki, FIN Aug. 15 - Jalometalli Festiva...January 28, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA, THE VISION BLEAK, ELIS Confirmed For Germany's M'ERA LUNA Festival
APOCALYPTICA, THE VISION BLEAK, ELIS and END OF GREEN have been confirmed for the M'era Luna festival, set to take place August 9-10 in Hildesheim, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: APOCALYPTICA APOPTYGMA BERZERK ASP BLITZKID COMBICHRIST EISBRECHER ELEGANT MACHINERY ELIS END OF...January 27, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST To Play UK's DOWNLOAD Festival?
Kerrang! magazine reports that at the Download fan forum, which took place this evening at London's The Clachan pub, Download festival director Andy Copping hinted that British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST may be playing this year's event. Other bands rumoured to appear included WITHIN TEMPTATIO...January 25, 2008
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LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist To Hold Japanese Press Conference?
According to a posting on the LED ZEPPELIN fan site Royal-Orleans.com, ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page will hold a press conference at Park Hyatt Hotel in Shinjyuku, Japan on Monday, January 28. Park Hyatt is reportedly the hotel Jimmy stayed at during the 1996 PAGE & PLANT tour. Times Online repo...January 24, 2008
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