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OMNIUM GATHERUM Announce New Vocalist

Finnish melodic death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have announced the addition of singer Jukka Pelkonen (a.k.a. "J") from the band called ELENIUM as their new frontman. "Jukka and other ELENIUM dudes have been our dear friends for a really long time, so it seemed very natural choice for us to ask Jukka...

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Lunar Womb [reissue]

Without diminishing the impact of this revered classic at all, it's only fair to say that Scott "Wino" Weinrich has topped "Lunar Womb" at least a few times since its original 1991 release. Hell, OBSESSED swansong "The Church Within" is arguably better, and definitely sounds more kickass. And the ma...

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EUROVISION Winners LORDI Become Tourist Attraction

TravelVideo.tv has issued the following press release: The extraordinary success of a wild rock band in the annual Eurovision Song Contest has turned a little-known group from Finland into a tourist attraction. The Finnish Tourist Board has capitalized on the win by the heavy metal monsters, LORDI,...

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ANCIENT RITES Frontman Rejects 'Rock-Star' Accusations

ANCIENT RITES mainman Gunther Theys recently spoke to the Terrorverlag.de webzine about the controversy surrounding the band's recent appearance at the Ultima Ratio Festival in Krefeld, Germany. Commented Theys: "Things really need to be cleared up around this. Our management had been at the festiva...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: 'Our Record Company Is Thrilled With Us'

antiMUSIC's Morley Seaver recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. An excerpt from the chat follows: antiMUSIC: You said you're pulling in the crowds...how is the record ["Rapture of the Deep"] doing globally? Ian Gillan: "Biggest-selling record we've had since 'Perfect...

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Speak of the Dead

Career arc-wise, RAGE seems to take a page from the SAVATAGE playbook (except for the fact that they, like, release records and work and stuff). Starting from more raw and coarse origins in the early 1980s, both bands have evolved into increasingly graceful, orchestral, even theatrical outfits. But...

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PEGAZUS: First-Ever DVD Due Late June

Guitarist Johnny Stoj of the Australian metallers PEGAZUS has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "Finally, the first-ever PEGAZUS DVD is just about to be scheduled for an official release worldwide. The title is 'Pegazus – Mythology Chapter II (2000-2006)'. All that we are...

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SVARTSYN: Massive Destruction In Memorandum

Swedish cult black metallers SVARTSYN have commenced the songwriting process for their fourth album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Sound Riot Records. The band have issued the following update on their current status: "For over three years there has been only an indistinct pulse in...

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BLOODY MARY: In Writing Mode

Italian goth rock band BLOODY MARY are in the middle of the songwriting sessions for their follow-up to last year's debut release, "Blood N' Roll" (Sixsixsix Records),tentively titled "Party Music for Graveyards". The band are planning to record a cover of THE DOCTOR AND THE MEDICS version of "Spir...

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Review: GUNS N' ROSES Deliver The Goods Despite Postponement Of Infamous Album

Ben Ratliff of The New York Times reviewed GUNS N' ROSES' performance at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City Friday night (May 12). An excerpt from the article follows: Rock and roll audiences want to identify with the guy singing the song; they need to, in fact. But you'd be hard-pressed to ....

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YEARS OF FIRE Featuring Ex-CHIMAIRA, RINGWORM Members: Deal With THORP Announced

Thorp Records has announced the signing of Cleveland "metal destroyers" YEARS OF FIRE. Formed by Jason Hager (co-founder and ex-guitarist for CHIMAIRA),and also featuring ex-members of RINGWORM (Ben Hollowell) and ASCENSION (Chris Wood),YEARS OF FIRE is "honed with the fires of strong experience i...

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PANZERCHRIST: Another New Song Posted Online

A PANZERCHRIST e-card containing the track "The Gods They Do Not Give Us Long" from the Danish extreme metallers' upcoming "Battalion Beast" CD has been made available at this location. With this e-card, pre-order packages can be placed, including shirt, limited-edition slipcase CD and full-color po...

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FUNNY MONEY Working With Producer BEAU HILL

Maryland rockers FUNNY MONEY, featuring KIX frontman Steve Whiteman and drummer Jimmy Chalfant, have finished recording their as-yet-untitled new CD, which will contain thirteen tracks of "their best music ever," according to a press release. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "1,000 Thank-Y...

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Tampa's RESURRECTION Reform, Begin Work On New Material

Tampa-based "classic" death metal act RESURRECTION, who were previously signed to Nuclear Blast Records, have reformed and are currently working on new material. Founding members John Astl (guitar) and Paul DeGolyer (vocals) return to their respective roles, joined by former EPITAPH and current ADRI...

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CRASH KELLY To Release 'Electric Satisfaction' In July

Liquor and Poker Music has set a July 25 release date for the sophomore recording by Toronto rock quartet CRASH KELLY, the Gilby Clarke-produced "Electric Satisfaction". A track from the new album, "Ride The Wire", is currently posted on the band's MySpace page, www.myspace.com/crashkelly. A modern...