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HATE ETERNAL Parts Ways With Bassist

Acclaimed death metal act HATE ETERNAL has parted ways with bassist Randy Piro. "I am at a crossroads in my life and I feel the need to change direction," Randy writes in a statement. "I will be devoting my creativity to GIGAN and my schooling. "From the deepest pits of my heart I thank Erik ...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Discusses Japanese TV Career, New Solo Album

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about the [Japanese] television show your involved with? Marty: "Actually, I'm on five weekly TV shows, if you can believe that....

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MIDDIAN: In-Store Performance, Signing Session Scheduled

MIDDIAN, the band featuring former YOB leader Mike Scheidt, will take part in an in-store performance and signing session on Friday, April 6 at 8:00 p.m. at CD World in Eugene, Oregon. MIDDIAN just released its debut album, "Age Eternal", via Metal Blade Records. In 2005, Mike Scheidt, founding memb...

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MEGADETH: New DAVE MUSTAINE Interview To Air On VH1's 'The Official Rock Chart'

According to Metal Hammer, an interview with MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine can be seen on tonight's (Friday, March 30) "The Official Rock Chart" show on U.K.'s VH1 beginning at midnight (repeated at 1:00 a.m. Sunday). The program will also include videos from AC/DC, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND, METALLICA, WEDNE...

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THIN LIZZY, KRUX, WARRIOR SOUL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

THIN LIZZY, FOCUS, KRUX, WARRIOR SOUL and SWITCHBLADE have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AEROSMITH (US) AFTER FOREVER (NL) ALL ENDS (S) AMON AMA...

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AUTUMN: Two Songs From Upcoming Album Posted Online

Dutch gothic metal band AUTUMN has posted two songs from its upcoming album, "My New Time", on its MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Satellites" and "My New Time" at this location. "My New Time" is scheduled for release in Europe on May 7 via Metal Blade Records (May 4 in Germany, Austria, ...

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AS I LAY DYING Confirmed For VANS WARPED TOUR

San Diego wrecking crew AS I LAY DYING has been confirmed for the Vans Warped Tour beginning in early August. The dates are as follows: Aug. 04 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum Aug. 05 - Englishtown, NJ @ Raceway Park Aug. 07 - Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center Aug. 08 - Pittsburgh,...

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EPICUREAN Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing on Minneapolis-based symphonic metal band EPICUREAN. Formed in early 2004, EPICUREAN quickly gained the attention in the Minneapolis metal scene and developed a reputation for being a powerful and unpredictable live act. In July 2006, EPICUREAN released...

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AMON AMARTH Confirmed For Italy's ROUTE TO HELL FESTIVAL

Sweden's AMON AMARTH has been confirmed for the Route To Hell Festival, set to take place September 1, 2007 in Palamaggiò, Caserta, Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: STRATOVARIUS TESTAMENT BEHEMOTH AMON AMARTH INSIDE More bands will be announced soon. AMON AMARTH's video for the...

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LECHEROUS NOCTURNE to Film 'Kampagne' Video

Greenville, South Carolina-based extreme metal band LECHEROUS NOCTURNE will shoot a video for the track "Kampagne" in April with director Garrett Williams (INSIDIOUS DEMISE). The song comes off the group's debut album, "Adoration of the Blade", which was released last summer via Deepsend Records. Th...

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CELLADOR Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Nebraska-based extreme power metallers CELLADOR have parted ways with drummer David Dahir. Commented guitarist Bill Hudson: "It's been less than four months since we parted ways with our bass player, and we're happy to inform you that we have found a replacement. His name will be announced soon, but...

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DISILLUSION: 'Don't Go Any Further' Video To Be Shown At German Film Festivals

DISILLUSION's video for the song "Don't Go Any Further" off will be shown at two German film festivals in 2007. The first one is the EMAF – the European Media Art Festival in Osnabrück, taking place on April 25 -29. DISILLUSION's visual masterpiece will also be seen at the Internationale Kurzfilmtag...

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MEGADETH: New Songs 'Never Walk Alone' And 'Play For Blood' Available For Streaming

Australia's "Full Metal Racket" radio show, which airs Tueday nights at 10:00 p.m. on Triple J, has premiered two more tracks from the forthcoming MEGADETH album, "United Abominations". Check out the songs "Never Walk Alone" and "Play for Blood" in streaming audio at this location ("Never Walk Alone...

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CELLADOR's BILL HUDSON Offering Online Guitar Lessons

Guitarist Bill Hudson of the Nebraska-based extreme power metallers CELLADOR has issued the following update: "Yes, technology has gotten to me. After procrastinating for so long, I'm finally starting to teach guitar online! "For more than 10 years I've taught students both in Brazil and the USA, an...

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AS I LAY DYING Announces First U.S. Tour Dates Of 2007

San Diego wrecking crew AS I LAY DYING has been laying low for the past few months, joining forces with producer (and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist) Adam Dutkiewicz (UNDEROATH, ALL THAT REMAINS, UNEARTH, EVERY TIME I DIE) to brew up a new album that will be ready by fall 2007. This highly anticipated...