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NIGHTWISH Singer Defends Her Decision To Work On Solo Album

NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has commented on her decision to work with Swedish producer/songwriter Anders Bagge on material for her upcoming solo album, which she plans to record during the band's downtime in early 2010. According to Anette, the as-yet-untitled CD "is, of course, just in the start...

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LEAVES' EYES: 'My Destiny' Video Released

"My Destiny", the new video from LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) of Revolver Film Company in Gothenburg, Swed...

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RUSH: 'Middle Class: Dreaming In Middletown' Book Due In October

Canadian progressive rock band RUSH was the voice of the suburban middle class. In the new book "Rush, Rock Music, and the Middle Class: Dreaming in Middletown", Chris McDonald assesses the band's impact on popular music and its legacy for legions of fans. McDonald explores the ways in which RUSH's...

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LEAVES' EYES: 'My Destiny' Video To Debut Tomorrow

"My Destiny", the new video from LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — will make its online debut tomorrow (Friday, August 28). The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) of Revol...

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GWAR's 'Lust In Space' Cracks U.S. Top 100

"Lust In Space", the new album from GWAR, sold around 5,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 96 on The Billboard 200 chart. Commented lead singer and current Fox News "Red Eye" intergalactic correspondent Oderus Urungus: "We are appalled, shocked, out...

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CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Pennsylvania's CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN has issued the following update: "Just a little update on the status of 'Psalm of the Grand Destroyer', the upcoming CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN full-length recording. "Although the music was recorded in November of 2008, various circumstances effectively sidelined...

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LEAVES' EYES: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Njord' Album Available

Audio samples of all tracks that are set to appear on "Njord", the new album from LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — are available for streaming at MetalFlirt.de. LEAVES' EYES will make "Njord" availab...

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REVOCATION: New Track Posted Online

A new track from Boston's REVOCATION, "Anthem Of The Betrayed", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the band's second full-length album, "Existence Is Futile", which is scheduled for release on September 29 in North America and October 5 internationally via Rela...

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RAISED FIST: Another New Song Available For Streaming

A new RAISED FIST song entitled "Slipping Into Coma" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the Swedish rock heavyweights' fifth album, "Veil Of Ignorance", which is scheduled for release on September 7 via Burning Heart Records. The CD was recorded at Dugout Prod...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Guitarist Interviewed Before BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Performance

Hugh of ThrashHits.com conducted an interview with guitarist Paul Allender of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH prior to the band's performance at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch the seven-minute chat be...

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ROB ZOMBIE Talks 'Halloween II', Upcoming Album

Rocker-turned-writer-producer-director Rob Zombie was interviewed by Cort and Fatboy of Portland's Rock 101 KUFO on Monday, July 17. Zombie talked about his decision to do a second "Halloween" movie despite saying he never would, the director's vision on what Mike Myers is (human or demon),the reas...

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LEAVES' EYES' 'My Destiny' Video Shoot: Photos, German-Language Report Available

LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — recently filmed a video for the group's new single, "My Destiny", with Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) of Revolver Film Company in Gothenburg, Sweden. Phot...

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RATT Guitarist Discusses New Album

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini. An excerpt from the chat follows below. About Heavy Metal: Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT) has been with you for about a year now. How did he come to join RATT? Warren DeMartini: It was an idea I got ...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Guitarist Hit By Object At BLOODSTOCK; Band Forced To Cut Performance Short

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH were forced to cut their set short earlier tonight (Saturday, August 15) at the Bloodstock Open Air festival in Derbyshire, England after guitarist Paul Allender was hit by an object thrown by a member of the audience, resulting in Paul being unable to finis...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT's Classic Early Records To Be Reissued

One of the greatest genre-defining hardcore bands of all time, AGNOSTIC FRONT has changed the face of music throughout their 25 year long career. The two records that started it all, "United Blood" and "Victim in Pain", are legendary New York hardcore releases and some of the most sought-after piece...