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DEAN Releases DIME RAZORBACK 10K

With over 10,000 units shipped since introduction, the success of the Dean Dime Razorback line is nothing short of amazing. Commemorating this historic milestone, Dean Guitars has announced the release of the new USA Dime Razorback 10K, a diamond plate top version of the guitar world's hottest selli...

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BRAIN DRILL To Carry On Despite Breakup Rumors

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers BRAIN DRILL will carry on despite recent rumors of a breakup. The band, whose latest album, "Apocalyptic Feasting", was released in February via Metal Blade Records, is currently looking for a new drummer. Capital Chaos has posted video footage of BRAIN D...

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CRYSTAL VIPER: New Album Title Announced

Polish female-fronted heavy metallers CRYSTAL VIPER have set "Metal Nation" as the title of their new album, due late 2008 through Karthago Records (CD version) and High Roller Records (limited vinyl version). Songtitles set to appear on the LP include "Metal Nation", "1428", "Die By The Blade", "Zo...

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IMMOLATION, MELECHESH: Video Interview Available

Antti of Finland's Get In The Pit TV conducted a joint interview with members of IMMOLATION and MELECHESH prior to the two bands' April 3, 2008 appearance at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland. In this three-part chat, the musicians speak about their careers, low points, what it is like to be black metal...

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THERAPY?: Songwriting Process 'Going Really Great'

Bassist Michael McKeegan of the long-running Irish rock band THERAPY? has issued the following update: "Progress on the new songs is going really great and to date we have eleven more or less finished plus another billion or so ideas to sift through. The plan (and as usual this will probably change!...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist Comments On Guest Appearance With X JAPAN

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus has commented on his guest appearance with reactivated Japanese rockers X JAPAN during their three reunion shows at the Tokyo Dome at the end of March. Also performing with X JAPAN at the Tokyo concerts was former LIMP BIZKIT and current BLACK LIGHT BURNS membe...

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DIVINE HERESY: Video Interview Posted Online

"Invoke the Metal" recently conducted an interview with DIVINE HERESY's Dino Cazares (guitar; also ex-FEAR FACTORY) and Tommy Cummings (vocals). They discuss touring, being in Canada, their debut record and working with producer Lucas Banker. Watch the two-minute clip below. DIVINE HERESY is the new...

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CONQUEST OF STEEL To Record Concept Album

UK "true metal" band CONQUEST OF STEEL has announced plans to begin work on its third album a concept record named "Storm Sword", which is said to be a tale of a dystopian future set in a medieval past. The LP will continue to feature CONQUEST OF STEEL's distinctive take on classic 1980s heavy metal...

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HALLOWS EVE: New Album Details Revealed

Reunited Atlanta-based thrashers HALLOWS EVE have set "The Never-Ending Sleep" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in July. The CD which features original HALLOWS EVE members Stacy Andersen (vocals) and Tommy Stewart (bass) alongside Doyle Bright (guitar),Jim Gorman (drums) and Chris A...

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HALLOWS EVE Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Reunited Atlanta-based thrashers HALLOWS EVE are putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, tentatively due later in the year. The CD, which features original lead vocalist Stacy Andersen, was produced by Doyle Bright of RIGOR MORTIS and is said to be "a conscious effort to achieve the fee...

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FIREHOUSE: More Tour Dates Announced

Veteran hard rockers FIREHOUSE have scheduled the following dates during the coming months: April 05 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend April 19 - Tokyo, Japan - Akasaka Blitz (with NIGHT RANGER) April 20 - Tokyo, Japan - Akasaka Blitz (with Night Ranger) April 22 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya CC Lemon Hal...

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X JAPAN To Play Madison Square Garden In September

Reactivated Japanese rockers X JAPAN will play their first-ever concert in the U.S. on September 13, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The band will also perform in Paris, France on July 5. Professionally filmed video footage of X JAPAN's March 28, 2008 concert at the Tokyo Dome in Tok...

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SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL Guitarist Uploads New Instrumental

SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric "Cede" Dupont has uploaded a brand new instrumental track called "Atmosfear" to his MySpace page. This is the second instrumental song that has been released via Dupont's personal site. In other news, Cede has announced plans to form a "blues-metal" band wi...

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DUFF MCKAGAN's LOADED To Enter Studio This Month

LOADED, the band formed by current VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan (on guitar and vocals) after he left GUNS N' ROSES, is currently working on a new, yet-to-be-titled studio album, to be released in the summer, with tours to follow. Commented McKagan: "I'm currently finishing up the UK/Euro leg...

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ANTERIOR Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Welsh metallers ANTERIOR have issued the following update: "Ross [Andrews, drums] has decided to pursue a new career and wishes to leave the band as soon as we have a replacement. So we need a new drummer as soon as possible. We are preferably looking at someone between 18-25 based in the South Wale...