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STUCK MOJO: Two New Songs Posted Online
Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO will release their new album, "The Great Revival", on November 28 via Napalm Records. The track listing for the CD, which was mixed at producer Andy Sneap's (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS) Backstage studio, is as follows: 01. Worshipping...October 8, 2008
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MORRIGAN, GERNOTSHAGEN Pull Out of HEATHEN CRUSADE 3; INQUISITION, ULVEHEIM Step In
MORRIGAN and GERNOTSHAGEN have cancelled their participation in the Heathen Crusade 3 festival, set to take place November 14-15 at Station 4 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Replacing them on the bill are INQUISITION from Seattle and Viking metallers ULVEHEIM from Mexico. The festival lineup is now as follo...October 8, 2008
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Director Slams MÖTLEY CRÜE, Studio Over 'The Dirt'
The Pulse of Radio reports that film director Larry Charles has spoken out about his involvement in the biographical MÖTLEY CRÜE film "The Dirt", which was originally set to be produced through MTV Films/Paramount Studios but is no longer on the company's slate. Charles, who directed many episodes o...October 7, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Is 'Enthusiastic' About EDEN'S CURSE; Audio Available
IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson played the song "Angels & Demons" from multi-national melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE on his weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show", this past Friday evening, October 3. You can listen to what Bruce had to say about the...October 7, 2008
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Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist Comments On Decision To Join RUTHLESS
Former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin has commented on his decision to join the reactivated Southern California metal band RUTHLESS. He said, "Sammy D. [RUTHLESS vocalist] is an ol' buddy of mine for over 20 years! We have a lot of laughs together...and more than a few beers! They were one of the h...October 6, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Frontman Says Touring With SLAYER Is 'A Great Opportunity'
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About Heavy Metal: AMON AMARTH's sound doesn't change dramatically from CD to CD, but what's different about "Twilight Of The Thunder God"? Johan Heg...October 6, 2008
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A Dead Heavy Day
Whether it is the now-defunct SENTENCED or POISONBLACK, it is the presence of vocalist/guitarist Ville Laihiala that is always felt so strongly and gives an album its unique flavor. Given that Laihiala's writing is all over "A Dead Heavy Day", it is no wonder that the disc is so full of great hooks...October 6, 2008
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MEGADETH: More Concert DVD Details Revealed
According to a posting on MEGADETH's official web site, the band's forthcoming DVD will contain a complete concert recorded on May 20, 2008 at the Cox Arena in San Diego during this year's Gigantour. The other acts on the bill — IN FLAMES, CHILDREN OF BODOM, JOB FOR A COWBOY and HIGH ON FIRE — ...October 6, 2008
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WAYLANDER Rejoined By Guitarist GARETH MURDOCK
Long-running Irish folk metal act WAYLANDER has issued the following update: "First of all, we are pleased to announce the return of Gareth Murdock on guitars. We are back to a six-piece once again and his first show back with us will be in Swansea in October. We will be embarking on a three-night U...October 5, 2008
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Reactivated RUTHLESS Joined By Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist JIM DURKIN
Former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin (see photo below) has reportedly joined the reactivated Southern California metal band RUTHLESS. The group has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 24 - Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, Nevada Apr. 24-25 Tauberfrankenhalle - Lauda-Königshofen, Germany RUTHLESS was f...October 5, 2008
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Ex-AC/DC, PINK FLOYD, WINGER Members To Take Part In UK's 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'
Former members of AC/DC, PINK FLOYD, and THE ROLLING STONES will teach enthusiasts how to rock at the UK version of the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which will be held at the Abbey Road Studios from November 4 to November 9. Packages include 10-plus hours of daily jamming with rock star counselors, i...October 5, 2008
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KREATOR, EXODUS, BELPHEGOR, WARBRINGER: North American Dates Announced
German thrash legends KREATOR will embark on a North American headlining tour in April/May in 2009. The band's mainman Mille Petrozza stated: "The new album is recorded and mixed and I'm really looking forward to getting some feedback from our worldwide legion of supporters and friends. I promise th...October 4, 2008
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ANTIMATTER's MOSS Discusses Renewed Collaboration With DUNCAN PATTERSON
In the wake of the recent union tours of ANTIMATTER and ÍON, Mick Moss and Duncan Patterson will record new versions of select ANTIMATTER tracks for the forthcoming retrospective compilation "Alternative Matter", a planned 2CD/1DVD set. They will be joined by drummer/percussionist Colin Fromont (AVE...October 4, 2008
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SISTER SIN Added To OTEP, ILL NINO U.S. Tour
Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN has been added to the forthcoming U.S. co-headlining tour featuring OTEP and ILL NINO. As previously reported, SISTER SIN will support ARCH ENEMY on the following dates: Dec. 12 - NL, Uden @ De Pul Dec. 13 - D, Düsseldorf @ ISS Dome (DORO 25th Annive...October 3, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD: Video Footage From NYC Signing Session Available
MOTÖRHEAD took part in a signing session on September 20, 2008 at the Virgin Megastore at Times Square in new York City. Fan-filmed video footage from the event can be viewed below. Check out a report at this location. As previously reported, Lemmy served as musical director for "Down And Dirty With...October 3, 2008
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