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BACKDRAFT Guitarist Quits

Guitarist David "Snejken" Nordlander has left the Swedish "classic rock" band BACKDRAFT. He explained in a statement, "It doesn't come natural to me any more. Through the years I've given everything, but lately I've lost the devotion and my heart is just not there anymore. Therefore I've made the de...

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PAIN OF SALVATION: Complete 'Ending Themes' 2DVD/2CD Box Set Details Revealed

Swedish progressive rock/metal band PAIN OF SALVATION will release a 2DVD/2CD box set titled "Ending Themes (On the Two Deaths of Pain of Salvation)" on February 27, 2009 via InsideOut Music. The set will include the following: DVD1: Season One "Ending Themes" is the groundbreaking TV series that sh...

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RUDY SARZO Talks About 'Off The Rails' Book, Current Status Of DIO

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) about his book "Off the Rails: Aboard the Crazy Train in the Blizzard of Ozz" book, a first-hand account of Sarzo's friendship on and off the road with Randy R...

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MUDVAYNE, NONPOINT, IN THIS MOMENT To Team Up For U.S. Tour

MUDVAYNE, NONPOINT and IN THIS MOMENT will team up for a U.S. tour in early 2009. So far the following dates have been revealed: Feb. 06 - Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN Feb. 15 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL MUDVAYNE's fourth studio album, "The New Game", sold 48,000 copies in the United ...

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THE CHELSEA SMILES Signs With DR2/DEMOLITION RECORDS

THE CHELSEA SMILES, a rock 'n roll/glam band formed in 2004 featuring guitarist Todd Youth (ex-MURPHYS LAW, D-GENERATION, DANZIG),bassist Johnny Martin and drummer Karl "Rockfist" Rosqvist, has signed a worldwide licensing deal with DR2/Demolition Records to release the group's new CD. The as-yet-u...

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OPETH Frontman: This Was 'The Most Successful Euro Tour We've Ever Done'

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "Well, finally finished the European tour. I have to say this is the most successful Euro tour we've ever done in terms of attendance. Almost every gig we did was completely sold out, most of...

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WHITESNAKE Planning 'All-Out U.S. Assault' In 2009

WHITESNAKE's official web site has been updated with a brand new interview with the band's frontman David Coverdale. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow below. Q: A "stage extension" was used for the [European] co-headlining shows with DEF LEPPARD. Are there any particul...

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ANNUNAKI To Support VITAL REMAINS On Two East Coast Dates

New Jersey death-thrashers ANNUNAKI, featuring ex-BLOOD FEAST drummer Kevin Kuzma, will support VITAL REMAINS on the following East Coast dates: Dec. 19 - Liquid - Bayonne, NJ Dec. 20 - Sterling Hotel - Allentown, PA ANNUNAKI appeared on the "Philly Trash Brigade" compilation by Creeping Vine Produc...

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MIKE MUIR: I Can Be Very Proud To Wear My SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Shirt Wherever I Go

Pat Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mike Muir of the long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On telling a fanzine nearly 30 years ago that he didn't think the band wo...

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SINNER Helps Celebrate Legendary Rockfabrik's 25th Anniversary

German metal oufit SINNER (featuring PRIMAL FEAR members Mat Sinner and Henny Wolter) has issued the following update: "We had a nice Sunday evening to top off a cool year for SINNER. The legendary Rockfabrik venue in Ludwigsburg, Germany had a 25-year anniversay party going — and since SINNER and t...

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Freedom Metal

How about those Chicago boys? In keeping with Cruz Del Sur's legacy of releasing some of the world's best heavy metal (in the most traditional sense),the Italian label can take pride in BIBLE OF THE DEVIL's fifth full-length album, "Freedom Metal". It does not disappoint. The Windy City quartet bri...

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AXL ROSE Takes Part In Another Online Chat, Says There Are 'No Plans' For GN'R Tour Right Now

Reclusive GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose took part in yet another online chat Friday night (December 12),this time via the GUNS N' ROSES fan community ChineseDemocracy.com. BLABBERMOUTH.NET has compiled the most interesting bits from the question-and-answer session and is re-posting them here for yo...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'It's Time To Tell You The Truth About What Is Happening In The Studio'

MEGADETH is in the final stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected sometime next year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations"...

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HASTE THE DAY Parts Ways With Drummer

Drummer Devin Chaulk has announced his departure from the Indiana-based Christian metalcore band HASTE THE DAY. He said in a statement, "The last eight years of my life have been full of challenge, joy and great reward as I have realized many dreams while touring the globe with my very best friends....

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KICKING K8 Signs With CRASH MUSIC

Crash Music, Inc. has announced the signing of the Pacific Beach, California rock band KICKING K8 to a multi-album record deal. The group's debut album will be released on March 24, 2009. Check out the first single, "Score", at this location. What started out as a jam band around Pacific Beach in la...