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The Scattering of Ashes
Usually, throwing a whole shitload of genres together and trying to make them stick is a fool's errand. You either come across as a needlessly showoffy musical dilettante, being difficult for its own sake, or you just make a big unlistenable mess with something to alienate everyone. That's why it's...October 16, 2006
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Kauja Pie Saules (reissue)
Pagan folk-tinged black metal from, of all places, the Baltic state of Latvia, SKYFORGER has been going strong for over a decade now. "Kauja pie Saules", their debut CD, was originally released on Mascot in 1998, and has been brought back into print by the esoteric 'heads over at Paragon. With the a...October 16, 2006
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IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL, SEEMLESS: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Sweden's IN FLAMES have lined up the following North American dates with LACUNA COIL and SEEMLESS: Dec. 05 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa Dec. 06 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory Dec. 07 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre Dec. 08 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom Dec. 09 - Worcester, MA @ The ...October 14, 2006
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TNT Singer: New Material 'Rocks Like You Wouldn't Believe'
Vocalist Tony Mills (ex-SHY) of the Norwegian/British hard rockers TNT has issued the following update on the songwriting process for the group's new album: "Just a note of reassurance. I'm sitting over here in the studio in Birmingham working on a track for the new TNT album. Without actually playi...October 13, 2006
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'Rock Star' Co-Host NAVARRO Comments On STORM And MAGNI's Dismissal From SUPERNOVA Tour
THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist and "Rock Star: Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro has commented on the news that two of the show's contestants — Portland performer Storm Large along with Icelandic rocker Magni Asgeirsson — were bounced from the upcoming ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA tour, which is scheduled to laun...October 12, 2006
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STORM, MAGNI Fired From ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Tour
Lee Williams of The Oregonian repors that Portland performer Storm Large — along with Icelandic rocker Magni Asgeirsson — has been effectively axed from ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA's touring roster. The two rockers, who were embraced by home-viewing audiences throughout the run of last summer's CBS reality...October 12, 2006
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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History
On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...October 12, 2006
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THE STORM Signs With INNERSTRENGTH RECORDS
Pennslyvania-based metalcore outfit THE STORM has inked a deal with Innerstrength Records. The group recently completed work on its debut full-length, "Relentless", tentatively due later in the year. The CD artwork is being created by Derek Hess (IN FLAMES, SHAI HULUD). "Relentless" track listing: 0...October 10, 2006
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SACRIFICE: Live Video From Reunion Concert Posted Online
For the first time in 15 years, Canadian thrash metal legends SACRIFICE reunited for one night only as headliner of Day Of The Equinox II festival, which took place on September 23 in Toronto, Ontario at the Opera House. The band's original lineup of guitarist/singer Rob Urbinati, guitarist Joe Rico...October 9, 2006
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Former P.O.D. Guitarist's THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT Heading Out On Fall Tour
Southern California hard rock quartet THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT, featuring former P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel, will hit the road beginning next week. The band is touring in support of its first full-length album, "United We Fear", which was released earlier this year. Currently, the group's second...October 9, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Manager: 'Another Blazing Gig' In Boston
IRON MAIDEN's manager Rod Smallwood has checked in with the Iron Maiden Online Club (the band's official fan club) with another on-the-road update from MAIDEN's current world tour: "Another blazing gig [in Boston, MA]. Audience were fantastic, it was almost like playing at home. l love this show and...October 8, 2006
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BLIND GUARDIAN Frontman: 'We Still Consider Ourselves A Power Metal Or A Speed Metal Band'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What prompted the group to release the "Fly" single so far in advance? Hansi: "Basically, the album had been scheduled for release in April or May of 2006...October 7, 2006
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IN FLAMES Challenges Fans in EA Sports 2006 FIFA World Cup
Throughout the course of their upcoming European tour, Swedish metal titans IN FLAMES have come up with a very special way to pass time: A duel with a specially selected group of fans on a number of tour dates. The weapon of choice is EA Sports 2006 FIFA World Cup on the Xbox360. In select ...October 7, 2006
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IN FLAMES' 'Come Clarity' Album Sells 100,000 Copies In The U.S.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, U.S. sales figures for IN FLAMES' "Come Clarity" album have surpassed 100,000 copies. "Come Clarity", the highly influential band's debut for Ferret Music, took the hard rock community by storm upon its release, debuting at #58 on the Billboard Top 200 with first week...October 6, 2006
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AEROSMITH Frontman Checks In From The Road
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has posted the following message on the AeroforceOne.com web site: "ST here. I've been dyin' to do this...... "I've never done this before, in the way that Joey [Kramer] and Tom [Hamilton] have, but I'm coming to you live in Chicago, where I'm resting up for our next...October 5, 2006
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