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ZAKK WYLDE's Father Dies

On Monday, January 19, Zakk Wylde's (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) father passed away peacefully in his sleep. The following is a statement from Zakk regarding his Dad's passing: "My father, Jerome F. Wielandt, who served as an inspiration to me and my music throughout my life, has passed away...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces Far East Leg Of 'Ultra Beatdown' World Tour

After crashing into the Top 20 national album charts in Singapore and Taiwan with the new album "Ultra Beatdown", British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE have announced their second tour of the Far East for early April 2009. DRAGONFORCE's spectacular rise in the Far East countries following...

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KREATOR Frontman: 'I'm Convinced Our Fans Are Going To Like Our New Record'

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of veteran German thrashers KREATOR. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About Heavy Metal: What can KREATOR fans expect from "Hordes Of Chaos"? Mille Petrozza: They can expect a very...

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DRAGONFORCE: Early Albums To Be Reissued

British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will reissue the records that effectively launched their career: "Valley Of The Damned" (2003) and "Sonic Firestorm" (2004). Both of these titles — re-released through Spinefarm Records UK on March 16 — will now come with bonus DVDs and expanded artwo...

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OVER THE RAINBOW Schedules Japanese Dates

OVER THE RAINBOW — the new band featuring former RAINBOW musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith alongside the son of the iconic RAINBOW founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore — will play three shows in Japan this spring. The dates are as follows: Apr. 2...

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IMPELLITTERI: 'Wicked Maiden' European Release Date Announced

IMPELLITTERI's long-awaited new album, "Wicked Maiden", will be released in Europe on April 24 via Metal Heaven Records. The CD's title track is available for streaming on the band's official MySpace page. Due in Japan on January 21, 2009 via Victor Entertainment, "Wicked Maiden", which reunites mai...

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DREAMLAND: New Album Title Announced

Swedish metal band DREAMLAND has set "Exit 49" as the title of its new album, due later in the year via Dockyard 1 Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Warning", "Rescue Me", "Two Worlds", "Nordic Rage", "Touch of Evil" and "Song For You". The follow-up to 2007's "Eye For An Eye"...

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HAMMERFALL: 'Any Means Necessary' Video Available

"Any Means Necessary", the new video from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL, can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Belgrade, Serbia with director Ivan Colic of i-Code, who previously worked with the band on the "Natural High" clip. "This time we worked solely in front of a green screen, stand...

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YOB Announces Reunion Gig

Doom metal giants YOB will celebrate their reunion with a special concert on February 28 at The Ash Street Saloon in Portland, Oregon with support from THE IOMMI STUBBS and BROTHERS OF THE SONIC CLOTH (featuring the legend himself Tad Doyle). One can only expect something of the most epic nature, si...

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MISERY SPEAKS Begins Recording New Album; Video Footage Available

German melodic death metal outfit MISERY SPEAKS has entered Black Lounge Studios in Avesta, Sweden with producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, SONIC SYNDICATE, DARZAMAT) to begin recording its third album, "Disciples of Doom", for an April release via Drakkar Records. The follow-up to last year's...

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ZAO: New Album Details Revealed

Influential heavy music act ZAO has set "Awake?" as the title of its new album, due later in the year via Ferret Music. The follow-up to 2006's "The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here" was recorded in Latrobe, Pennsylvania (near Greensburg); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Encinitas, California; and San Marcos, C...

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HAMMERFALL To Perform New Single On Swedish TV

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL will perform their new single, "Any Means Necessary", on January 17 during the "P3 Guld" live awards ceremony broadcast from the Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event will be aired live on both Swedish national TV and radio. The "Any Means Necessary...

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AMORPHIS Interview To Air On MTV Nordic's 'Headbangers Ball'

The MTV Nordic edition of "Headbangers Ball" will air a new interview with Finnish metallers AMORPHIS in Norway on January 25 and in Denmark on February 1. Professionally filmed video footage of AMORPHIS' performance at the Radio Rock Finlandia 2008 awards on December 5, 2008 at the Ice Hall in Hels...

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ELVENKING Announces New Second Guitarist

Italian folk-metallers ELVENKING have announced the addition of second guitarist Rafahel to the group's ranks. Fans who had an opportunity to see the band perform over the course of the last year will recognize Rafahel, since he played a lot of gigs with the band around Italy and Europe. Commented t...

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IMPELLITTERI: New Song Posted Online

The title track of IMPELLITTERI's long-awaited new album, "Wicked Maiden", is available for streaming on the band's official MySpace page. Due in Japan on January 21, 2009 via Victor Entertainment, the CD, which reunites mainman Chris Impellitteri with longtime lead vocalist and writing collaborator...