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H.I.M.: 'Dark Light' Breaks U.S. Top 20!

Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have sold more than 46,000 copies of their new album, "Dark Light", in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 18 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. As previously reported, "Dark Light" entered the Finnish national album chart at pos...

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TESTAMENT: 'Live In London' DVD Due In November

Eagle Rock Entertainment has set a November 1 release date for the new DVD from TESTAMENT, entitled "Live In London". "Live In London" is the documentation of a dream that long-time die-hard TESTAMENT fans have been waiting for: the reuniting of the band’s "classic" lineup. Featuring vocalist Chuck...

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KORN: 'Twisted Transistor' Single Artwork Posted Online

According to a posting at Korn.tv.co.uk, the cover artwork for KORN's new single, "Twisted Transistor", was recently revealed to the fans. Check it out at this location. The artist who designed the cover is 31-year-old American David Stoupakis, who is currently living and working in New York. He con...

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WEDNESDAY 13 To Support ALICE COOPER On West Coast

According to a posting on Wednesday 13's official web site, the MURDERDOLLS frontman will support ALICE COOPER on the following dates: Oct. 27 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater Oct. 28 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theater* Oct. 29 - Tacoma, WA - Emerald Queen Casino Oct. 31 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove * .....

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KREATOR Forced To Pull Out Of Turkey's IZMIR ROCK FESTIVAL

German thrashers KREATOR were forced to cancel their appearance at the Izmir Rock Festival in Turkey on Saturday, October 1. Commented mainman Mille Petrozza: "We are very disapointed about the unacceptable conditions we had to face in Izmir last Saturday! The band was looking foreward to play this...

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H.I.M.: 'Dark Light' Tops Finnish Album Chart

H.I.M.'s "Dark Light" has entered the Finnish national album chart at position No. 1. This is the band's fourth consecutive chart-topper in their home country. View the whole chart at this location. The follow-up to 2003's "Love Metal", "Dark Light" was recorded in Los Angeles and mixed at New York'...

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ULI JON ROTH To Be Joined By Former SCORPIONS Bassist For European Tour

The lineup for legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) band for the upcoming European dates will be as follows: Uli Jon Roth - Guitar, vocals Francis Buchholz (ex-SCORPIONS) - Bass Olaf Senkbeil - Vocals Ferdy Doernberg - Keyboards, Guitar Stefan Schwarzmann (ACCEPT, ex-HELLOWEEN) - Drums...

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GWAR: More 20th Anniversary Tour Dates Announced

Mutant metal-masters GWAR are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their rebirth on Earth with a triumphant tour of their most depraved stomping grounds. Beginning October 7 and lasting until everything is dead, North America shall reel under the savage assault of GWAR, the most dangerous band in thi...

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WITHIN Y: Studio Clip Posted Online

WITHIN Y, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, have uploaded a video clip of Blom laying down drum tracks for the group's sophomore album at GBG Sound studio. Check it out at this location (Windows Media). The as-yet-untitled effort is due in early 2006....

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SKULLSHIFTER: Sound Clips From 'Here In Hell' EP Posted Online

SKULLSHIFTER, the New Jersey-based band featuring former INSANIAC members CJ Scioscia (guitar) and Tom Nolz (guitar, vocals),have posted 30-second sound clips from their debut EP, "Here In Hell" at this location. Mixed by acclaimed producer Simon Efemey (NAPALM DEATH, PARADISE LOST, THE WILDHEARTS)...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's 'Concerto Suite For Electric Guitar' DVD To Receive U.S. Release

Yngwie Malmsteen's "Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra" will receive its long-awaited North American release on DVD on November 1, 2005, via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The DVD was filmed in 2001 with the New Japan Philharmonic, conducted by Taizo Takemoto. It was initially released over...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Frontman Awaiting Word On When He Can Return Home

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have been forced by Hurricane Katrina to postpone their scheduled European tour with MOTÖRHEAD. A New Orleans resident, C.O.C. lead vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan evacuated the city with his family, leaving behind his house and Magazine Street bar, Le Bon Temps Roulé. Keena...

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OZZFEST 2005: More Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

Billboard magazine has released the attendance figures for three more stops on the Ozzfest 2005 festival tour, which featured BLACK SABBATH in the headlining slot, alongside IRON MAIDEN (replaced by VELVET REVOLVER beginning on August 23),MUDVAYNE, SHADOWS FALL, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, IN FLAMES and R...

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WITHIN Y Finish Recording Drums For New Album

WITHIN Y, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, have finished laying down the drum tracks for their sophomore album at GBG Sound studio. "Thim has done an amazing job, finished all drum recordings in just two days," the band write on their web site. "Toda...

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H.I.M.: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

H.I.M.'s entire new album, "Dark Light", is available for streaming at the MTV Italy web site. "Dark Light" is scheduled for release on September 27 via Sire. The follow-up to 2003's "Love Metal" was recorded in Los Angeles and mixed at New York's Electric Lady studios with producer Tim Palmer (DAVI...