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HELSTAR Frontman: '2008 Was A Great Year, And I Believe 2009 Will Be Even Better!'
Veteran heavy metal vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, VICIOUS RUMORS) has issued the following update: "2008 was a great year, and I believe 2009 will be even better! I've impatiently bided my time to get the HELSTAR machine in full motion and finally that time has c...January 8, 2009
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POWER QUEST Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement
U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, we have to begin 2009 with some sad news. Bassist Steve Scott has decided to make his move to New Zealand a permanent one and as a result has decided it is time for him to leave POWER QUEST. We are all ...January 8, 2009
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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris C...January 8, 2009
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1349 To Embark On Short North American Tour In March
Norwegian black metallers 1349 will embark on a short North American tour in March. The details are as follows: Feb. 28 - Atlanta, GA @ [to be announced] Mar. 01 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx (w/ SATYRICON) Mar. 02 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Mar. 03 - Montreal, QUE ...January 8, 2009
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INTO THE MOAT: New Album Pushed Back To March
"The Campaign", the new album from Cooper City, Florida-based progressive death metallers INTO THE MOAT, has had its release date pushed back to March 17 from the previously announced February 17 (via Metal Blade Records). The CD, which was mixed by Erik Rutan at Mana Recording and mastered by Alan...January 8, 2009
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HYDROGYN Films 'Candles Light Your Face' Video
Ashland, Kentucky-based rockers HYDROGYN are putting the finishing touches on the video for the song "Candles Light Your Face". The track comes off the band's latest album, "Deadly Passions", which was recorded in Huntington, West Virginia's Smash Hits Studio and includes a cover of ALANIS MORISSETT...January 8, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Schedules 'Abnormal' CD-Listening Party
A West Coast CD-release/listening party for GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's new solo CD, "Abnormal", will be held on Wednesday, January 14 at The Joint in Beverly Hills, California. The event will include a special performance by THE 4 DUDES, featuring Thal, Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, T...January 7, 2009
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SHAWN CRAHAN's DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS To Release New EP This Month
DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS, the band featuring SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan, will release a new EP, "Simon", on January 20 via The End Records. The CD was tracked at Sound Farm Studios, which is the same place SLIPKNOT recorded its latest album, "All Hope is Gone". "Simon" track listing:...January 6, 2009
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BLOODSHOTEYE Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement
Leamington, Ontario, Canada-based female-fronted "deathcore" band BLOODSHOTEYE has issued the following update: "Unfortunately we are on the hunt for a new bassist once again... Jer [Candusso] will be moving out west for work in February, all the best of luck to him with that. So if you're a bassist...January 6, 2009
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WINTERS IN OSAKA Signs With HAUNTED HOTEL RECORDS
Chicago, Illinois' premier noise terrorists WINTERS IN OSAKA have struck up a deal with Haunted Hotel Records for the release of their next album. "Molded to Crawl" features guest appearances by Rich Hoak (BRUTAL TRUTH, TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION),Topon Das (FUCK THE FACTS),DEATH AGONIES (a.k.a. TH...January 5, 2009
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16: Two More New Songs Posted Online
Legendary sludge misanthropes 16 have posted two more tracks — "So Broken Down" and "Man Interrupted" — on their MySpace page. The songs come off the group's new album, "Bridges To Burn", which is scheduled for release on January 20, 2009 (January 26 internationally) through Relapse Records. 16, whi...January 5, 2009
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INTO THE MOAT: New Song Posted Online
Cooper City, Florida-based progressive death metallers INTO THE MOAT have posted a new song, "From 1000 Meters", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "The Campaign", which is scheduled for release on February 17 via Metal Blade Records. The CD, which was mixed by Erik Ru...January 4, 2009
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Are 'Back Roaring'
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update: "2009 will see the band heading off straight away to Italy to play four dates. The last time the band played Italy they had a great time and you guys proved you know how to rock. The spirit and ...January 4, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Pens Foreword To AL ATKINS' Autobiography
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill has penned the foreword to original PRIEST singer Al Atkins's 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 d...January 3, 2009
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POWER QUEST Keyboardist Contemplating Return To Teaching Arena
Steve Williams, keyboardist for U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST, has issued the following update: "The reason for this message is I'm considering some new things for 2009. "Firstly, I'm considering returning to the teaching arena to offer keyboard lessons, theory lessons, composition lesso...January 3, 2009
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