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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Completes Work On Autobiography
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins has completed work on his autobiography, titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest and Heavy Metal". The book, which was was written with Neil Daniels a freelance rock writer and heavy metal fan who befriended Atkins during the writing of Neil's b...June 14, 2008
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URIAH HEEP: 'Wake The Sleeper' U.S. Release Date Announced
British rock legends URIAH HEEP will release their first studio album in almost ten years, "Wake The Sleeper", in the U.S. on August 26 via Noise/Sanctuary Records. Recorded in 2007, "Wake The Sleeper" was produced by Mike Paxman (STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE). The live arena has been vital to the longev...June 13, 2008
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UNDER THE GRAVE Announces New Drummer
Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based death metal band UNDER THE GRAVE has announced the addition of drummer Alexis Serres to the group's ranks. "Alexis is a technician of metal with a classical jazz background," the band writes on its web site. "He is bringing his sharp and dynamic style to the already po...June 13, 2008
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TOOL Drummer Has Hand Surgery
The Pulse of Radio reports that TOOL drummer Danny Carey had to have two surgeries on his hand recently, according to a post at the group's official web site, Toolband.com. The post said that Carey's hand was apparently injured as a result of a run-in with "an unruly marine hazard, venomous and... d...June 9, 2008
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JIMMY PAGE Reportedly Confirms LED ZEPPELIN Is Ready To Play More Shows
According to Aislinn Simpson of UK's Telegraph, guitarist Jimmy Page stated in a brand new interview over the weekend that LED ZEPPELIN is ready to reunite and perform more live events. But he said that fans could have to wait until autumn 2009 as band members had to tie up individual projects first...June 9, 2008
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SLAUGHTER: New Audio Interview With MARK SLAUGHTER Available For Download
A brand new audio interview with vocalist Mark Slaughter of the long-running Las Vegas, Nevada-based hard rock act SLAUGHTER conducted by Tori Thomas of 95.1 WZZO in Allentown, Pennsylvania is available for download in two parts: Part#1, Part#2. SLAUGHTER's best-selling release date is the group's 1...June 8, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Cancels Tour Of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine And Belarus
URIAH HEEP has cancelled its previously announced nine-date tour of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus which was scheduled to commence in Chisinau, Moldova tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4. According to the band, "the last-minute cancellation comes as a result of the tour promoter's complete lack of ad...June 3, 2008
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Video Interview Available
Full Metal Jackie of Metal Edge TV conducted an interview with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and bassist Mike D'Antonio at the end of 2007 during the band's tour with LAMB OF GOD, DEVILDRIVER and SOILWORK. Watch the three-minute chat below (Note: KILLSWITCH's "Holy Diver" video is also...June 2, 2008
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GOREAPHOBIA Signs With IBEX MOON RECORDS
Philadelphia's death metal legends GOREAPHOBIA have inked a deal with Ibex Moon Records. The band will play a few select shows this year while working on new material for its first full-length recording, due out in 2009. According to a press release, GOREAPHOBIA was "one of the most important and hi...June 2, 2008
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SLAYER: 'Reign In Blood' Book Now On Sale
Continuum Books' "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER, is now on sale. The book made its world debut at Square Records in Akron, Ohio Saturday, May 31. The first three copies were signed by author D.X. Ferris, on sale for a special price of $6.66, and numbered 6, 66...May 31, 2008
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Talks About 'Holy Diver' Video
"Uranium", which is exclusively available on Fuse on Demand, recently sat down with three members of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE to talk about playing Warped Tour, the video for "Holy Diver" (originally written and recorded by DIO) and their record going gold. The episode is available all June long only on Fu...May 30, 2008
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METALLICA's Future With WARNER MUSIC Unclear
The Pulse of Radio reports that METALLICA's future with its record label, Warner Bros. Records, may not extend past the release of the band's ninth studio album this fall. According to Bloomberg.com, Edgar Bronfman Jr., CEO of the Warner Music Group, of which Warner Bros. Records is a division, decl...May 30, 2008
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DARK NEW DAY Announces New Guitarist
Drummer Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE, DARK NEW DAY, MTLEY CRE, SKRAPE, TOMMY LEE, STUCK MOJO) has issued the following update: "We would like to announce the addition of our new guitar player [Brad] BC Kochmit to DARK NEW DAY! "For those who know who he is, you know why we sought him out hes the perfect ....May 29, 2008
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BURST Completes Work On 'Lazarus Bird'
Sweden's BURST recently entered Studio Bohussound (STATUS QUO, ABBA) in Kungalv, Sweden to record its new full-length album, "Lazarus Bird". The follow-up to 2005's "Origo" was once again recorded with engineer Fredrik Reinedahl (OPETH, IN FLAMES, GADGET). Songtitles set to appear on the CD include...May 22, 2008
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STONE SOUR's MAYORGA On Performing With SOULFLY, SEPULTURA And Other Collaborations
Hungarian webzine HitKit recently conducted an interview with drummer Roy Mayorga (STONE SOUR, AMEBIX, ex-SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, MEDICATION). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. HitKit: You played in a song with the Russian band ANJlet us know something about that Mayorga: Hmmthat was an unexpec...May 21, 2008
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