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CELTIC FROST To Return To North America In 2007

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have issued the following update: "On the occasion of the conclusion of the 2006 North American leg of CELTIC FROST's 'Monotheist' tour, we would like to pause for a moment to thank the many who made this massive undertaking possible. "We wish to pay t...

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AMON AMARTH Frontman Setting New Goals

Dawn of TheMetalWeb.com recently conducted an interview with AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg. A few excerpts from the chat follow: TheMetalWeb.com: The band decided to use a new studio and producer for the new release, "With Oden On Our Side". It was stated in your press release by Olavi, that the b...

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ANARION To Perform On Australia's 'Screaming Symphony'

Australian power metal act ANARION will make its debut live performance with new guitarist Scott Griffith on Melbourne metal radio show "Screaming Symphony" on Tuesday, December 5. The band is due to play five songs and promises to perform something new for the occasion. The show can be streamed liv...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Cancels Taipei, Taiwan Concert Due To 'Illness'

According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP was forced to cancel last night's (Nov. 25) concert in Taipei, Taiwan at Liberty Square due to guitarist/mainman Michael Schenker's "illness." The show was the final date of the band's Asian tou...

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THE RED CHORD Bassist Lays Down Riffs: Video Available

A video clip of THE RED CHORD bassist Greg Weeks laying down riffs has been posted online at this location (courtesy of FPE-TV). THE RED CHORD's sophomore effort, "Clients", is available now on Metal Blade/Black Market Activities Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Fused Together in Revolving Doors" (...

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TOKYO DRAGONS Completes Work On New CD; Studio Report Available

TOKYO DRAGONS have finished recording their new album at a studio in Seattle with producer Kurt Bloch (NASHVILLE PUSSY, SUPERSUCKERS) for an early 2007 release via Escapi Music. A studio report covering the recording sessions for the CD can be found at the band's official web site. TOKYO DRAGONS rel...

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SYMPHORCE Launches Studio Diary

Guitarist Cede Dupont of the German power metallers SYMPHORCE has launched a studio diary on the group's official forum. The band has just entered House of Music studios in Winterach, Germany with producer Dennis Ward to begin recording its new album, "Become Death", due in February/March via Metal...

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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER: 'Playing With CELTIC FROST Is An Utterly Self-Destructive Curse'

CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Whether enduring or permanently shattered, CELTIC FROST is synonymous with what is labeled 'my life.' Not an instant, not once, where the deeper implications, spiritual and otherwise, of CELTIC FROST's...

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IMPIOUS: New Album Details Revealed

Metal Blade Records has set a January 29, 2007 European release date for the new album from Swedish death/thrashers IMPIOUS, entitled "Holy Murder Masquerade". Commented guitarist Valle Adzic: "The album was mainly recorded at my own Studio Deadline. Only drums were recorded at Studio Mega. Simply b...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Jams With ANDREW W.K. in Tokyo

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Marty recently took the stage with Andrew W.K. at his Tokyo concert where they blasted into 'Party Hard' together to a packed Shibuya audience. Andrew was a guest on 'Rock Fujiyama' [Japanese T...

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Ex-YOB Frontman Resurfaces In MIDDIAN: Audio Available

MIDDIAN, the band that features former YOB frontman Mike, has put one of the pre-mastered tracks ("Dreamless Eye") from its debut CD on its MySpace page. "Age Eternal", the band's debut, is scheduled for a late April worldwide release via Metal Blade Records. ORANGE GOBLIN singer Ben Ward makes an a...

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MSG Bassist Slams 'Talentless' MICHAEL SCHENKER For 'Disrespectful' Behavior

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) bassist Rev Jones has issued the following statement regarding guitarist Michael Schenker's performance at the group's recent shows in Japan and Thailand: "I want to apologize to all the fans that wrote to me and all the fans in Japan and Thailand for the talentless guit...

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ULI JON ROTH Confirmed As Special Guest At THERION's 'Classic Show' In Bucharest

Sweden's THERION has updated its official web site with the following message: "Three weeks before the THERION goes classic show (December 9th, Palace Hall, Bucharest) we are proud to announce a huge surprise to the fans: Ex-SCORPIONS and ELECTRIC SKY member Uli Jon Roth, currently developing his ow...

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BORN FROM PAIN To Embark On European Headling Tour

Dutch metallic hardcore heroes BORN FROM PAIN have just confirmed a headline tour throughout Europe for February - March 2007. Support on the tour will come from FIRST BLOOD, BLOODLINED CALLIGRAPHY and THE SETUP. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. BORN FROM PAIN's third album, "War", has...

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KISS Drumstick Pen Now Available

According to a posting on KISS' official web site, a KISS solo faces drumstick pen (photo) was released Monday (Nov. 20) by new KISS licensee Coopersburg Sports. The company has also submitted several other items for approval. More details will be available soon. KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons r...