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EUROPE: New Video Interview With MIC MICHAELI Posted Online

Italian web site SpazioRock.it conducted a videointerview with keyboardist Mic Michaeli of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE prior to the band's January 26, 2010 performance in Milan, Italy. Watch the chat below. "Last Look At Eden", the new album from EUROPE, was certified gold in the band's home country...

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THEM CROOKED VULTURES: Preview Of 'Austin City Limits' TV Performance Available

THEM CROOKED VULTURES — which consists of Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA, THEM CROOKED VULTURES) on drums, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE singer/guitarist Josh Homme and LED ZEPPELIN bass player John Paul Jones — taped a performance for the "Austin City Limits" TV program on September 30, 2009. The show...

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IHSAHN: 'After' First-Week Sales Revealed

"After", the new studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, sold around 900 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 31 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists,...

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IHSAHN Interviewed On 'Black Night Meditations'; Audio Available

Former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn was interviewed last week on WSCA 106.1 FM's "Black Night Meditations" show. Topics discussed include Ihashn's new solo album, "After"; songwriting; album promotion; live performance and recording; EMPEROR worship; and more. The 45-minute discussion is now av...

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IHSAHN: Entire 'After' Album Available For Streaming

"After", the new studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, is available for streaming in its entirety on Plugd. It can be accessed at this location. Plugd is a promotional tool that allows artists to share their music in exchange for digital word of mouth (i.e., a Facebook status u...

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RICHARD CHRISTY Says Second CONTROL DENIED Album Will See Light Of Day

Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) about his new project, CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, and his other upcoming activities. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. I...

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FOREIGNER To Release 'Can't Slow Down' In March

Everyone knows more FOREIGNER than they think… classics such as "Cold As Ice", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and the No. 1 hit "I Want to Know What Love Is" have cemented the band's status one of the most popular rock acts ever. FOREIGNER's mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues...

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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Launches EXES FOR EYES

Former ANNIHILATOR touring bassist Dave Sheldon has launched a new project called EXES FOR EYES. Sheldon, who has since reverted back to guitar, has enlisted Montreal vocalist "Big" James Arsenian of the band ENDAST to front the brand new group. Longtime veteran of the GTA music scene, bassist Jeff...

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TRIXTER Guitarist At NAMM; Video Available

Video footage of TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown performing at the Krank booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California can be viewed below. TRIXTER has been confirmed for this year's...

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THEM CROOKED VULTURES: 'Austin City Limits' TV Appearance To Air Next Month

THEM CROOKED VULTURES — which consists of Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA, THEM CROOKED VULTURES) on drums, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE singer/guitarist Josh Homme and LED ZEPPELIN bass player John Paul Jones — taped a performance for the "Austin City Limits" TV program on September 30, 2009. The show...

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ZONARIA: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Swedish death/black metal band ZONARIA has completed the songwriting process for its new album and will soon enter the Abyss studio in Sweden with producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, SONIC SYNDICATE, HYPOCRISY, CENTINEX, CARNAL FORGE) to begin recording the effort for a spring/summer release. A...

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EDGUY To Support SCORPIONS In Germany

German melodic metallers EDGUY will support the SCORPIONS on the German leg of their upcoming tour. Comments EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet: "It is a real big honor for us to have been invited by the biggest German rock band ever to be the special guest on their German tour. "The SCORPIONS have paved...

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IHSAHN, DEATH ANGEL, EYEHATEGOD, Others Confirmed For Norway's INFERNO Festival

IHSAHN, DEATH ANGEL and EYEHATEGOD are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's installment of the Inferno festival, set to take place March 31 - April 3, 2010 in Oslo, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ÅRABROT BELPHEGOR BENEDICTION BLODSPOR COMO MUERTOS DEATH ANGEL DEMON...

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ALL SHALL PERISH Pulls Out Of 'The Black Procession' Tour

Oakland, California extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH have cancelled their participation in "The Black Procession" European tour alongside MACHINE HEAD, HATEBREED and BLEEDING THROUGH. A posting on the ALL SHALL PERISH Twitter profile reads: "ALL SHALL PERISH has dropped off the MACHINE HEAD tour,...

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THEM CROOKED VULTURES To Rock 'Saturday Night Live'

THEM CROOKED VULTURES — which consists of Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA, THEM CROOKED VULTURES) on drums, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE singer/guitarist Josh Homme and LED ZEPPELIN bass player John Paul Jones — is set to rock the soundstage of another iconic institution, "Saturday Night Live". The ban...