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DREAM THEATER: 'Systematic Chaos' Enters Italian Chart At No. 2

DREAM THEATER's new album, "Systematic Chaos", has entered the Italian chart at position No. 2. The Italian web site of Roadrunner Records has uploaded a video interview that the Italian Roadrunner team conducted with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy when he came to Milan on April 27, 2007. The qu...

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NAPALM DEATH: South American, Mexican Tour Dates Announced

British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have issued the following update: "Just a quick note as we busy ourselves preparing for our show at the Download festival this coming Sunday to tell you that we will be heading down to South America in October as the final part of the 'Smear Campaign' world to...

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SOULFLY: 1997 Demo Version Of 'Eye For An Eye' Posted Online

SOULFLY's web site has been updated with the following message: "Last month Max [Cavalera] gave us the permission to release one of his newest songs, the 'Inflikted' four-track demo, for the world to hear in its unfinished form, many months before it has even had the chance to be properly recorded f...

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THREE To Release 'The End Is Begun' In July

Woodstock, NY-based band THREE (3) will release its new album "The End Is Begun" in Europe on July 23 via Metal Blade Records (July 20 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy). The CD was mixed by Toby Wright, who has previously worked with ALICE IN CHAINS, METALLICA, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY and...

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MAD MAX Confirmed For Greece's DEUTSCHE ASSAULT FESTIVAL

German heavy metal band MAD MAX will make its first-ever appearance in Greece at the Deutsche Assault Festival, set to take place November 24 at AN Club in Athens. Also scheduled to appear are PARADOX, ZED YAGO and WIZARD. Several Greek acts will also be added to the event. Tickets are 25 euros. ...

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DREAM THEATER's LABRIE, PORTNOY Take Part In Q&A

Roadrunner Records U.K. has a question-and-answer sessions with DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie and drummer Mike Portnoy. They follow here in their entirety. James LaBrie Q: Your age: James: 24, of course, ah ah ah!!! No, 43. Q: Your all-time favourite record and why? James: Oh, jeez, how can I...

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PAUL STANLEY, SCOTT IAN, GLENN HUGHES To Take Part In Next ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP

The next Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC) will take place in New York City between August 30 and September 3 and will feature Paul Stanley (KISS),Ted Nugent, Bruce Kulick (KISS),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Kip Winger (WINGER),Alan White (YES) and Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE),among others. Camp Highlights...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: ROCK HARD FESTIVAL Performance To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL's performance at this year's Rock Hard Festival, which is scheduled to take place May 25-27 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, will be filmed for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due in early 2008. AXEL RUDI PELL recently entered the studio to record a "covers" album, entitled "D...

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PINK CREAM 69: More German Tour Dates Announced

German/British melodic hard rock band PINK CREAM 69 has scheduled the following tour dates: Jul. 19 - Saarbrücken, GER - Garage Jul. 20 - Karlsruhe, GER - Das Fest Jul. 21 - Aalen, GER - Greuthalle (Angeldays Festival) Jul. 27 - Seebronn, GER - Rock of Ages Festival With FREEDOM CALL and MAD MAX: Oc...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Reveals Top 10 Favorite Albums Of All Time

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy recently revealed his ten favorite albums to Amazon.com. They are as follows (in chronological order): THE BEATLES - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967) THE WHO - "Tommy" (1969) DAVID BOWIE - "Ziggy Stardust" (1972) ELTON JOHN - "Goodbye Yellow Brick Roa...

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BEATALLICA: Video Interview, Live Footage Posted Online

Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, has uploaded an EPK (Electronic Press Kit) featuring an interview with the band and live footage. Watch it at this location (Quickti...

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DREAM THEATER: Photos From 'Systematic Chaos' Recording Sessions Posted Online

Roadrunner Records has posted eight new shots taken during the recording sessions for DREAM THEATER's new album, "Systematic Chaos". Check them out at this location. A nine-minute video clip shot during the the recording of the DREAM THEATER song "The Dark Eternal Night" from the band's upcoming alb...

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THE MURDER REVOLUTION Completes Work On New Demo

Unsigned Cleveland-based extreme metallers THE MURDER REVOLUTION have just completed work on a three-song demo at Spider Studios in Strongsville, Ohio with producer Tony Gammalo (IT DIES TODAY, MISERY SIGNALS, CHIMAIRA). Mixing duties were handled by Ben Schigel (CHIMAIRA, DROWNING POOL, INTEGRITY)...

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SOULFLY Mainman Guests On FAQ Album

SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera has contributed guest vocals to the track "The Killing Song" from the popular Russian hardcore group FAQ. The song appears on FAQ's new CD, "Circus Dogs", which is being released in Russia this week. Two versions of the album will be made available: Russian and English....

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: Radio Appearances Announced

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will guest on Eddie Trunk's Q104.3 FM and XM Radio shows next week. The details are as follows: Monday, May 14 at around 9:00 p.m. EST (Eddie's XM show) Friday, May 18 at around 11:00 p.m. EST (Eddie's "Friday Night Rocks" show) A nine-minute video clip shot during...