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M.A.N: More Dates Announced

M.A.N, the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),has scheduled the following dates: Mar. 20 - Ballroom/Henriksberg - Gothenburg, Sweden Mar. 31 - Debaser - Stockholm, Sweden Apr. 01 - Logo - Hamburg, Germany Apr. 02 - Movie -...

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PAIN Announces New Touring Guitarist

PAIN, the Swedish metal band fronted by HYPOCRISY's Peter Tgtgren, has recruited Ren Sebastian (photo) from ICONDEMN to play guitar on the second leg of PAIN's European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH. Commented PAIN: "We're looking forward to meet [Ren] for the first time on the plane to Hamb...

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MACHINE HEAD: Ultra-Rare 'F**k It All' Video Posted Online

MACHINE HEAD's ultra-rare video for the demo song "Fuck It All" (a.k.a. "Block") has been posted on YouTube and can be viewed below. The clip, which is believed to have been shot in 1993 before MACHINE HEAD got signed to Roadrunner Records, was directed by Jerry Allen of Metallian Productions and wa...

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SONATA ARCTICA Frontman To Perform With SINGLIVE UK

Singlive UK, which is said to be Britain's largest independent singing organization, has invited Tony Kakko of the Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA to perform two of his songs with 320 singers at The Sage, Gateshead, UK on Saturday, April 19. "Sing The Classics And Classic Rock" will be perf...

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SONATA ARCTICA: UK Version Of 'The Collection 1999-2006' To Include Bonus DVD

Following their sold-out headline appearance at London's Electric Ballroom in November 2007, Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA (led by highly respected frontman/vocalist Tony Kakko) have confirmed a run of dates for April, taking in both Ireland and the UK. In support of this series of shows,...

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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT: '10th Anniversary Reunion Tour' Dates Announced

LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT — the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums),John Petrucci (guitar) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) alongside progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame — will embark on a short "10...

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Signed LED ZEPPELIN Souvenir Program In UK Auction

BBC News reports that legendary rockers LED ZEPPELIN have donated a signed souvenir program from their reunion gig last December to a football club to help raise funds. It was sent to Aberystwyth Town by singer Robert Plant, and there are plans to auction it later this year. Tony Bates, chairman of...

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DISMEMBER, HATESPHERE, FALL OF SERENITY Comment On 'Europa Burns' Tour

DISMEMBER, HATESPHERE and FALL OF SERENITY have issued statements on their recently completed joint European trek, dubbed Europa Burns Tour 2008. Commented DISMEMBER: "The tour is over, sad but true. We did 24 shows on this tour and on every single one we had a blast. We would like to thank the whol...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist Schedules Knee Surgery

For the past two years, Joe Perry has put off much-needed knee surgery so that he could fulfill AEROSMITH's live commitments and perform for fans. During this time, the condition of his knee worsened and the pain became chronic. Last weekend (February 29 - March 1),his knee finally gave out on him...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Announces New Guitarist

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have announced the addition of guitarist Kiyoshi Morgan (photo) to the group's ranks. According to a press release "Kiyo is a longtime San Francisco Bay Area pro, playing lead guitar in several tribute bands, covering the styles of SLAYER, JUDA...

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URIAH HEEP: New Album Details Revealed

Universal Music has announced the release of a new studio album from British rock legends URIAH HEEP in June 2008. "Wake The Sleeper" will be URIAH HEEP's first studio album in almost ten years (the first since 1998's "Sonic Origami") and is set to herald an exciting new phase for the band. The albu...

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SABBAT Guitarist, Vocalist To Appear On New HELL Album

Guitarist Andy Sneap and vocalist Martin Walkyier of the British thrashers SABBAT will contribute to the new album from the reactivated early '80s Derbyshire, UK metallers HELL. Commented Andy: "Something I'm sure you've heard both myself and Martin mention in the past is the huge influence early '8...

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ANGEL BLAKE: Swedish Date Announced

ANGEL BLAKE, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, has completed work on its second album at Tervonen's Studio MT (located three kilometers from Trollhättan, Sweden) for a late April release via Dynamic Arts Records. A single, entitled "Defenseless", will precede the...

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LENG TCH'E To Release Split Mini-CD With F**K THE FACTS

Belgian razorgrind warriors LENG TCH'E have issued the following update: "We're currently recording four brand new songs for a split 7"/mini-CD release with our good friends in FUCK THE FACTS. The split album will be released by Power It Up Records in the summer. These songs will be the first record...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist To Undergo Knee Surgery

According to The Buffalo News, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's concert scheduled for Saturday, April 5, at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel has been canceled. Perry is to undergo knee surgery and must cancel some of his tour dates, casino officials said in an announcement today. Tickets for the...