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Icons of Evil

One of the more divisive death metal albums of 2007, the new VITAL REMAINS manages a rather neat trick by being everything its most ardent supporters say it is — and suffering from every flaw its detractors claim. It's a big, turgid, exhausting, overstuffed Thanksgiving turkey of an album, a ludicro...

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Drummer TONY LAUREANO To Play With 1349 In Slovenia

Drummer Tony Laureano (DIMMU BORGIR, NILE, ANGELCORPSE) has issued the following update: "I will be at the Metalmania festival in Komen, Slovenia on August 11th with 1349. Frost is unable to play this show with them, and since I will be in Norway at the time, and this show falls nicely between the t...

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DIO, GREAT WHITE Members Expected At Benefit Concert For Former KNAC DJ

Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO),Terry Ilous (XYZ),Chris Slade (AC/DC, THE FIRM),Tony Montana (GREAT WHITE),Perry McCarty (WARRIOR, ATOMIC PLAYBOYS),Tommy Asakawa (WARRIOR) and Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) are among the expected (but not confirmed) performers at a benefit concert (to be held...

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QUIET RIOT, Ex-DEEP PURPLE, GUNS N' ROSES, YNGWIE Members Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

RSM Records (distributed by MVD Entertainment),in association with Jeff Roberts & Jack Edward Sawyers, will release FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS' "24/7/365 - The Tribute to Led Zeppelin" on September 18. According to a posting on QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's web site, "the album is dedic...

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DIMMU BORGIR To Film 'The Sacrilegious Scorn' Video

Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have announced plans to shoot a video for the song "The Sacrilegious Scorn". The clip will be release before the start of the band's European tour this fall. In other news, DIMMU BORGIR's music is featured in the current trailer for the movie "Stardus...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'Voice Of Rock' Anthology Details Revealed

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will release a new anthology via Sanctuary on September 3 in the U.K. Titled "Voice of Rock - This Time Around: An Anthology 1970-2007", the two-CD set will contain the following tracks: 01. Medusa (TRAPEZE) 02. You Are The Music (...

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EXSECRATUS: Debut Album Samples Available

Finnish metal band EXSECRATUS has posted audio samples from its upcoming debut album, "Tainted Dreams", on its MySpace page. "Tainted Dreams" is due on September 3 via Violent Journey Records. According to a press release, "These young masters of melodic metal combine influences from band like CHILD...

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EVANESCENCE Frontwoman On Lineup Changes, Marriage And FAMILY VALUES Tour

EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee recently took part in a conference call with members of the media to answer questions about the group's recent lineup changes and its participation in the Family Values tour. The interview follows here in its entirety: Q: So obviously, it's been a dramatic couple of mo...

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ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY Concerts To Feature Famed Cello Player ANDREW SHULMAN

One of the world's leading cello players and classical conductors, Andrew Shulman, will participate in Uli Jon Roth's Sky Academy concerts this year. ULI JON ROTH & FRIENDS will also perform one of Andrew's compositions, which is going to feature Andrew on electric cello and Uli on guitar. Accor...

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DIMMU BORGIR Gitarist To Host 'Guest DJ Hour' On Metal Express Radio

DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz will host today's "Guest DJ Hour" show on Metal Express Radio at 21:00 CET (3:00 p.m. EST). Tune in to hear Silenoz talk in depth about 12 bands that inspired him to be the musician he is today. You can listen to the show via the Internet at this ...

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THE MIST OF AVALON: 'Helpless Little Friend' Video Posted Online

THE MIST OF AVALON, the Swedish goth-metal band featuring guitarist Joakim Jonsson (SKYFIRE, AXENSTAR),has posted its video for the song "Helpless Little Friend" on YouTube. The track comes off the group's limited-edition six-song "Promo 2007" CD. "Promo 2007" track listing: 01. Sacrifice 02. Said...

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BRAND NEW SIN: New Song Posted Online

Syracuse-based quintet BRAND NEW SIN has posted a new song, entitled "Let Me Down", on the band's MySpace page. The track was recorded in El Paso, Texas with producer Tony Battaglia. A video interview with BRAND NEW SIN, conducted recently by Possum from Altitude TV's "Metalogy 101" show, has been p...

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'Vulgar Display Of Power' Book Author Delivers Presentation On Paranoid Schizophrenia

Gregory L. Van Vorhis of Bowling Green, Ohio's Sentinel-Tribune reports: Two dozen local law enforcement officials learned recently how to better identify persons with paranoid schizophrenia. They also learned how to refer those who they believe suffer from the disease for proper treatment. The two-...

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ALTARIA Focusing On Songwriting

Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have issued the following update: "A live show in Kokkola (Finland) has been confirmed, ALTARIA will play in English Pub, August 17th. This show along with the show at Jalometalli festival (in Oulu, Finland) are the only shows ALTARIA will play during the summer. Ne...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN: Seven Weeks At Top Of Finnish Chart

"Fuel for the Fire", the debut solo album from the winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has topped the chart in Finland for the seventh week in a row. View the chart at this location. As previously reported, "Fuel for the Fire" ha...