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LORD BELIAL's THOMAS BACKELIN Joins THE COLD EXISTENCE
Swedish melodic death metallers THE COLD EXISTENCE have announced eth addition of guitarist Thomas Backelin (LORD BELIAL, DEMARCON, SATANIZED, SNAKESTATE) to the group's ranks. From now on, Jan Sallander, who previously handled guitar/vocal duties, will focus on vocals only. Bassist Peter Laustsen s...February 6, 2009
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Bid On LAMB OF GOD Frontman's GRAMMY Medallion To Support Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation
Randy Blythe, vocalist for Virginia-based metal band LAMB OF GOD, is auctioning his Grammy medallion that accompanied the band's nomination for "Best Metal Performance" at the 49th annual Grammy Awards in 2007. 100% of the money generated from the online auction will benefit the Myotonic Dystrophy F...February 5, 2009
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STEEL ATTACK Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK have issued the following update: "We're sad to announce that [guitarist] Simon Johansson (MEMORY GARDEN, ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA) has left the band 'due to personal reasons.' There's no bad feelings between us, it just didn't work.... simple as that! We bow and thank you Sim...February 4, 2009
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SAXON, ICED EARTH: Photos, Video Footage From European Tour Kick-Off Available
SAXON and ICED EARTH kicked off their European co-headlining tour on February 1, 2009 in Paris, France. Check out high-quality photos from MetalChroniques.fr: Saxon Iced Earth Fan-filmed video footage of the show can be viewed below. The two bands' setlists were as follows: ICED EARTH: 01. In Sacred...February 4, 2009
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DREAMLAND: 'Exit 49' Release Date Announced
Dockyard 1 Records has set an April 22 release date for "Exit 49", the third album from the Swedish metal band DREAMLAND. The CD is currently being mixed at Andy La Rocque's (KING DIAMOND) Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Warning", "Rescue Me",...February 4, 2009
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EVAN SEINFELD's THE SPYDERZ To Perform With SIN CITY SINNERS This Weekend
Evan Seinfeld of BIOHAZARD and VH1's "SuperGroup" fame will bring his new band THE SPYDERZ to Las Vegas to play alongside local favorites SIN CITY SINNERS. The show will take place on Saturday, February 7 at Ovation inside Green Valley Ranch and is free for everyone. THE SPYDERZ will take the stage...February 3, 2009
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THESYRE: 'Résistance' Audio Samples Available
Quebec, Canada-based black/thrash metallers THESYRE have posted audio samples from their forthcoming album, "Résistance", at this location. Due later in the year via Osmose Productions, "Résistance" will feature the following track listing: 01. Au présent 02. Hymne au mérite 03. Par une froide nuit...February 3, 2009
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GYPSY PISTOLEROS Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA; New Album Details Revealed
U.K. flamenco sleaze rockers GYPSY PISTOLEROS have been confirmed for the main stage at the third annual Rocklahoma, set to take place July 9-12, 2009 on the Catch The Fever Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma. Also scheduled to appear are KEEL and KIX, with many more to be announced. GYPSY PISTOLER...February 3, 2009
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DREAMLAND Begins Mixing New Album
Swedish metal band DREAMLAND has begun mixing its third album, "Exit 49", at Andy La Rocque's (KING DIAMOND) Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden for an April release via Dockyard 1 Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Warning", "Rescue Me", "Two Worlds", "Nordic Rage", "Touch...February 3, 2009
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BUCKCHERRY: Acoustic Version Of 'Don't Go Away' Available For Free Download
California rockers BUCKCHERRY recently took part in "Stripped", Clear Channel Music Group's exclusive in-studio performance series created for artists who thrive on performing without the typical studio and video embellishments. The three-song session included renditions of "Rescue Me", "Don't Go Aw...February 3, 2009
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AC/DC Named 'Major Tour Of The Year' By POLLSTAR
According to TicketNews, AC/DC was voted "Major Tour of the Year" at the 20th annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards that were presented on January 30 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Pollstar's annual awards honor acts, promoters, agents, managers, venues and production companies, wh...February 3, 2009
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SAXON Films 'Battalions Of Steel' Video
British heavy metal legends SAXON have just shot a video for the song "Battalions Of Steel". The track comes off the band's latest album, "Into The Labyrinth", which sold around 1,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD debuted at No. 29 o...January 31, 2009
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STYGIA Debut To Be Mixed In March Or April
Boston, Massachusetts-based up-and-coming "shred" guitarist Todd Seitz has issued the following update on the debut album from his STYGIA project, entitled "Divine Allegiance": "At the moment, Mike [Vescera; ex-LOUDNESS, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN] is working on getting the vocals recorded. Everything is c...January 30, 2009
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Former MALEVOLENT CREATION Drummer To Hit Studio With Panama's SARGON
Acclaimed extreme-metal drummer Alex Marquez (MALEVOLENT CREATION, SOLSTICE, DEMOLITION HAMMER) will enter PTY studios in Panama on February 4 to begin laying down drums for a three-song EP from Panamanian death/thrashers SARGON. He will also perform with SARGON on January 30 as part of the second a...January 29, 2009
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DEATHSTARS: U.K. Headlining Tour Announced
Swedish industrial goth metal band DEATHSTARS will embark on a U.K. headlining tour in April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 08 - UK - Oxford - O2 Academy 2 Apr. 09 - UK - Sheffield - Corporation Apr. 10 - UK - Leeds - Rios Apr. 11 - UK - Leamington Spa - The ...January 29, 2009
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