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Stormlegion

Featuring in its ranks veterans of bands like USURPER, CIANIDE, and CORPSEVOMIT, Chicago's KOMMANDANT keeps it tremolo picked and blast beaten on "Stormlegion". Black metal with subtle dirty thrash undertones is the soup of the day. While the straightforward, no-frills approach has its merits, the s...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist: 'I'm Gonna Play Every Song Note For Note'

QUEENSRŸCHE's new touring guitarist Parker Lundgren is featured in the band's fifth video podcast talking about his new role in the group. He states in the clip: "Well, coming into... Joining QUEENSRŸCHE, I know that I definitely have some big shoes to fill, because every guitar player they've ever...

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DARK EMPIRE Parts Ways With Vocalist, Seeks Replacement

New Jersey-based progressive thrash metal band DARK EMPIRE has parted ways with vocalist Jens Carlsson (PERSUADER, SAVAGE CIRCUS). Band leader/lead guitarist/death vocalist Matt Moliti commented: "This decision was a long time coming and it was a hard one to make, since Jens is a great dude to work...

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KING DIAMOND To Appear As Playable Character In 'Guitar Hero: Metallica'

METALLICA has confirmed that King Diamond (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) will appear as a playable character in the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" game, due in stores this spring. Fans, stagehands and groupies alike will have the opportunity to shred and drum with or wail as the digital King Diamond during...

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THE HAUNTED: 'Trenches' Video Available

"Trenches", the new video from Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in December 2008 in Gothenburg, Sweden with director Daniel Larsson of Addictive Alliance. THE HAUNTED has just completed an extremely successful European co-headlining tour with ALL THAT REMAINS....

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QUEENSRŸCHE: New Single Available For Streaming

"If I Were King", the first single off QUEENSRŸCHE's upcoming album, "American Soldier", is available for streaming on MP3.com. QUEENSRŸCHE's twelfth studio release, the epic concept album "American Soldier", will be available from Atco/Rhino on March 31 for a suggested list price of $18.98 (CD) and...

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NARNIA: New Album Title, Release Date Announced

Swedish epic/melodic metallers NARNIA — who last year parted ways with singer Christian Liljegren and replaced him with Germán Pascual (MIND'S EYE, MENDEZ; pictured below) — have issued the following update: "We are happy to announce that our new album, which has the working title 'Course Of A Gener...

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GRAVE DIGGER Parts Ways With Guitarist

German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have issued the following update: "We are very sad to inform you that we have separated from Thilo Herrmann [guitar; ex-RISK, FAITHFUL BREATH, HOLY MOSES, RUNNING WILD]. "After all the euphoria about the second guitarist in the beginning, first doubts regarding th...

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FAIRYLAND: 'Score To A New Beginning' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed

French symphonic metallers FAIRYLAND will release their new album, "Score To A New Beginning", on the following dates: Mar. 25 - Japan and rest of Asia (Marquee/Avalon) Apr. 29 - Finland, Spain (Napalm Records) Apr. 30 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden (Napalm Records)...

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ALMAH: Santo André Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ALMAH — the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass) — performing on February 13, 2009 in Santo André, Brazil can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "leomarsousa"). The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Birds of Prey 02. Take Back Yo...

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KATAKLYSM Frontman's EX DEO Hard At Work On Debut Album

EX DEO, the new band led by KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, is hard at work on its debut album with producer (and KATAKLYSM guitarist) Jean-Francois Dagenais (MISERY INDEX, DESPISED ICON, MALEVOLENT CREATION). Iacono recently started a weekly studio blog on the EX DEO MySpace, which will last un...

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SUFFOCATION Video Game Coming Soon

Legendary New York death metallers SUFFOCATION have issued the following update: "2009 is shaping up to be SUFFOCATION's most exciting and successful year to date! Not only are they celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first release, 'Reincremation', but we all are excited to announce that in t...

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THE WILDHEARTS Confirmed For Estonia's RABAROCK

Long-running U.K. rockers THE WILDHEARTS are among the confirmed acts for this year's Rabarock festival, set to take place June 12-13 in Järvakandi, Estonia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? (UK) GARY NUMAN (UK) KMFDM (GER) THE WILDHEARTS (UK) THESE NEW PURITA...

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LIZZY BORDEN Seeking New Guitarist

Long-running California metallers LIZZY BORDEN are looking for a guitarist based in Los Angeles. All applicants must be available for travel and rehearsal. Only competent players need apply. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/lizzybordenband. Guitarist Ira Black announced his departure from...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will premiere his new solo album, "One Eye To Morocco", on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, March 25 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Gillan by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more in...