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KING DIAMOND Guitarist's X-WORLD/5 To Release Debut In February

X-WORLD/5, the new band featuring KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque alongside ex-HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén and PAGAN'S MIND vocalist Nils K.Rue, will release its debut album, "New Universal Order", on February 29, 2008 via Germany's AFM Records. The group, whose mission is to "bring heavy...

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RUSH Officially Announces Plans To Extend World Tour Into 2008

After a hugely successful 2007 run, RUSH have announced they will extend their "Snakes & Arrows World Tour" into 2008. The band will begin rehearsals in March to revamp the set list before kicking off the tour with their first-ever appearance in San Juan, Puerto Rico in April. 2008 will see RUSH...

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SCOTT WEILAND Formally Charged For DUI; Could Face A Year In Jail

According to TMZ.com, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs with a prior conviction, and with an allegation that he refused a chemical test as required by law. In a statement from Los Angeles City Attorney spokesperson Frank Mateljan, Scott...

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VELVET REVOLVER Schedules UK/Ireland Dates

VELVET REVOLVER has scheduled the following dates in UK/Ireland in March 2008: Mar. 12 - Ambassador Theatre, Dublin Mar. 15 - University, Liverpool Mar. 16 - University, Leeds Mar. 17 - Apollo, Manchester Mar. 19 - Carling Academy, Newcastle Mar. 20 - Apollo, Glasgow Mar. 22 - Wolverhampton Civic Ha...

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DANKO JONES: New Song Available For Download

A brand new DANKO JONES track, entitled "Code of the Road", is available for download at this location. The song comes off the Canadian rock 'n' roll trio's new album, "Never Too Loud", due in Germany on February 29, 2008 via Bad Taste/Soulfood Music. "Never Too Loud" was recorded at Studio 606 in ....

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MALEVOLENT CREATION: Tucson Footage Posted Online

Footage from MALEVOLENT CREATION's December 5, 2007 show at The Rock in Tucson, AZ can be viewed below. The performance was captured on the band's current "Death by Decibels Tour" sponsored by Revolver magazine. The event also features some of today's finest extreme metal acts including VADER, CATTL...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist To Guest On ASYLUM Album

David Shankle of MANOWAR/DAVID SHANKLE GROUP is the latest member to make an appearance on the debut album from ASYLUM, the Illinois-based project featuring Marcus Johnson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass). Also contributing to the CD are Kevin Talley (DAATH, ex-CHIMAIRA, DYING FETUS,...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Completes Work On 'Blooddrunk'

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have completed work on their sixth album, "Blooddrunk", due in Europe on April 7, 2008 via Spinefarm Records (two days later in Finland). Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Pray for the Devil", "Good Morning Roadkill" and "Tie My Rope" (a re-recording of...

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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Stripped' Raw And Real

VELVET REVOLVER recently performed a five-song set as part of "Stripped", an in-studio performance series created for artists who thrive on performing without the typical studio and video embellishments. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Last Flight 02. Slither 03. Fall To Pieces 04. Interstat...

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SCARECROW Frontman Is 'Psyched To Get Out Of Town And Do Some Damage'

San Francisco thrashers SCARECROW are about to launch their first tour, a two-week Western U.S. stint with FUELED BY FIRE (Metal Blade Records). SCARECROW's ripping metal follows in the tradition of the classic Bay Area thrash bands such as TESTAMENT and VIO-LENCE. The band features guitarist/vocali...

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MESHUGGAH: 'Destroy Erase Improve' Released On Multi-Colored Vinyl

Nuclear Blast Records has released the 1995 album from Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH, entitled "Destroy Erase Improve", on limited-edition multi-colored (yellow-blue) vinyl. 333 hand-numbered copies have been made and can be ordered at this location. As previously reported, MESHUG...

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MACABRE's Canadian Tour Kicks Off Tonight

Known for their intense live shows, "murder metallers" MACABRE will take the stage again conquering (eastern) Canada from December 7 to December 12 for the first time in many many years. The dates are as follows: Dec. 07 - The Embassy Hotel - London, ON Dec. 08 - The Fun Haus - Toronto, ON Dec. ...

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BULLET FOR VALENTINE To Answer Fans' Questions

Is there anything you would have always wanted to ask BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE? Here's your chance: post your question as a comment on BFMV's MySpace profile and the boys will be more than glad to answer these via video on their upcoming German promo trip. The band itself will pick out the ...

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VELVET REVOLVER: Rescheduled Australian Tour Dates Announced

VELVET REVOLVER invites fans to celebrate New Year's Eve with them at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom. The Grammy-winning band's set will consist of material from their current and critically acclaimed "Libertad" and their three-million-selling debut album "Contraband", as well as songs from th...

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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Says 'Exhaustion' Contributed To Australian Tour Postponement

According to News.com.au, VELVET REVOLVER's Duff McKagan has promised their Australian fans they will tour Australia in February after suddenly postponing this week's visit after frontman Scott Weiland was busted for DUI. The bassist also said "health issues" had contributed to rescheduling the Aust...