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PRO-PAIN's 'Absolute Power' To Receive U.S. Release This Month
"Absolute Power", the thirteenth full-length album from crossover veterans PRO-PAIN, will now be released in North America on September 28 via Regain Records. According to a press release, the CD "explores several sides to the tried-and-true American unit's somewhat patented sound. While a vast chun...September 7, 2010
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VEGA Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of VEGA, the new U.K.-based melodic rock band featuring former KICK vocalist Nick Workman alongside the successful and respected songwriting partnership of Tom and James Martin (HOUSE OF LORDS, TED POLEY, KHYMERA, SUNSTORM) and drummer Dan Chantrey. Accord...September 7, 2010
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MIND KEY Announces New Drummer
Italian progressive metallers MIND KEY have announced the addition of drummer Mirkko De Maio to the group's ranks. The band states, "We're happy because we think that Mirkko is the right man for his musical background, his experience (although he's quite young) and mainly for his incredible energy a...September 7, 2010
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Talks 'American Carnage' Tour In New Video Interview
Roadrunner Records conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King prior to the band's August 12, 2010 performance at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey as part of the "American Carnage" tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT. You can now watch the chat below. SLAYER performed the song...September 6, 2010
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist, Bassist To Sit Out European Tour
Due to undisclosed "personal obligations," guitarist Tom McDyne and bassist Kevin Rothney will be unable to join JON OLIVA'S PAIN — the band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva — for the group's upcoming European tour, which kicks off at the end of the month. They will be temporarily replaced b...September 4, 2010
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Former KOLDBRANN Drummer Joins SEMARGL
Norwegian drummer Tom V. "Fordervelse" Nilsen (ex-KOLDBRANN, ARVAS) has joined the Norwegian-Ukrainian pop black metal band SEMARGL. He made his live debut with the group when they headlined the Music Bike Ukraine festival this past July in the city of Uzhgorod. Shortly after, SEMARGL played the Dev...September 3, 2010
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SLAYER Guitarist Talks About Peforming Entire 'Seasons' Album, Touring With METALLICA
Tom Trakas of the None But My Own blog recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. None But My Own: The "World Painted Blood" era officially begins in the U.S. after several setbacks. The European shows you've done have also incl...September 3, 2010
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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist: 'Black Metal Will Never Again Be The Same As It Was Back In The '90s'
ThrashHits.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Galder (real name: Tom Rune Andersen) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ThrashHits.com: Having just heard the [new DIMMU BORGIR album "Abrahadabra"], it seems safe to say...September 3, 2010
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HEATHEN: Mexican Dates Canceled
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have been forced to cancel their previously announced Mexican shows (October 15 in Monterrey and October 16 in Mexico City) because "agreed financial obligations" were not met by "the local promoter," according to a statement released by the band. The group a...September 2, 2010
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MIND KEY Parts Ways With Drummer
Italian progressive metal band MIND KEY has parted ways with drummer Andrea Stipa. A replacement skinsman has not yet been announced. Commented the group: "It's always difficult to part from a friend, but for the band's sake maybe it's the best decision. "We wanna thank Andrea for his musical contri...September 2, 2010
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ANVIL Drummer To Guest On 'The Big Rock Show'
Drummer Robb Reiner of Canadian metal legends ANVIL will be interviewed on tomorrow's (Thursday, September 2) edition of "The Big Rock Show" with host Tina Peek at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. To listen to the interview live via the Internet, go to this location. ANVIL's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The...September 1, 2010
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AEROSMITH To Discuss Current Tour On 'CNN Newsroom'
Tune in to "CNN Newsroom" today (Wednesday, September 1) between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET to catch an interview with all five members of AEROSMITH. Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford will all be there to discuss the band's current "Cocked, Locked & Ready to Rock" to...September 1, 2010
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UNRULY CHILD: New Album Samples Available
After disbanding over sixteen years ago, all the original members of the legendary melodic hard rock quintet UNRULY CHILD have reunited to produce a brand new album entitled "Worlds Collide", due for release on October 15 in Europe and October 26 in the USA via Frontiers Records. Marcie Michelle Fre...August 31, 2010
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HELLYEAH Interviewed By DEAN GUITARS (Video)
Dean Guitars recently conducted an interview with Tom Maxwell (guitar) and Bob "Zilla" Kakaha (bass) of HELLYEAH. You can now watch the chat below. "Stampede", the sophomore album from the metal juggernaut known as HELLYEAH — featuring Vinnie Paul Abbott, Chad Gray (MUDVAYNE) and Greg Tribbett (MUDV...August 26, 2010
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SODOM Completes Work On New Album
Veteran German thrashers SODOM have completed work on their new album, "In War And Pieces", for a November 23, 2010 release (one day earlier internationally) via SPV/Steamhammer. The CD was produced by Waldemar Sorychta, who has previously worked with TIAMAT, MOONSPELL, LACUNA COIL and SENTENCED, am...August 26, 2010
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