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RUNNING WILD: 'ReUnation' Tribute Album Artwork Revealed
The upcoming tribute to German metal legends RUNNING WILD — which will contain cover versions of songs exclusively from the albums "The Rivalry" (1998),"Victory" (2000),"The Brotherhood" (2002) and "Rogues En Vogue" (2005) — will be titled "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild" and is tentatively...March 8, 2009
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ARMORED SAINT, DEATH ANGEL Play Hollywood; Setlists Revealed, Video Available
ARMORED SAINT and DEATH ANGEL performed last night (Friday, March 6) to a sold-out Key Club in West Hollywood, California. Commented ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera: "All I can say is, 'holy shit.' Thank you everyone who came and SOLD OUT the KeyClub in Hollywood last night. You guys are just amazin...March 7, 2009
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LION'S SHARE: 'Judas Must Die' Video Vignette Available
To help introduce the new LION'S SHARE album, "Dark Hours", the band and Blistering Records have prepared a little multi-course menu of sonic appetizers to help satisfy your metal cravings. During the recording of the album, the band filmed several video vignettes wherein they take a particular song...March 7, 2009
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ZAO: 'Awake?' Track Listing Revealed
Influential heavy music act ZAO will release its new album, "Awake?", this spring 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, California. AS I LAY...March 7, 2009
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SKYFIRE To Release 'Esoteric' In The Fall
Swedish progressive death metallers SKYFIRE will release their fourth album, "Esoteric", in the fall of 2009 via Pivotal Rockordings. The cover art, which can only be described as "epic," was created by Pär Olofsson, who has previously worked with BRAIN DRILL, PSYCROPTIC, SPAWN OF POSSESSION, and PE...March 4, 2009
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TYPE O NEGATIVE, GLASSJAW Classics To Be Reissued
Roadrunner Records will re-release two crucial albums from the label's deep, highly respected catalog. TYPE O NEGATIVE's essential "Slow, Deep and Hard" and GLASSJAW's genre-defining "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence" will be re-entering the marketplace on March 24 with an assortment...March 4, 2009
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HAMMERFALL: More 'No Sacrifice, No Victory' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
"No Sacrifice, No Victory", the new album from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL, has registered the following first-week chart positions in Europe: #2 - Sweden #7 - Germany #20 - Switzerland #21 - UK (Indie Albums chart) #25 - Austria #46 - Norway #95 - France HAMMERFALL has scheduled the follow...March 4, 2009
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DOPE: New Audio Interview With EDSEL DOPE Posted Online
Sonic Excess conducted an interview with DOPE vocalist and guitarist Edsel Dope on February 27, 2009. Listen to the chat in two parts at this location. DOPE's video for the song "Addiction" can be viewed below. The clip was helmed by directors Kevin Custer (KINGDOM OF SORROW, TESTAMENT) and Dale "Ra...March 4, 2009
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DAVE NAVARRO: JANE'S ADDICTION's Sound 'Was Never Complete' Without ERIC AVERY
Guitarist Dave Navarro of the reunited original lineup of JANE'S ADDICTION has issued the following update: "After many years of different versions of JANE'S ADDICTION, [bassist] Eric Avery has re-claimed his position. We have had the honor of working with some great bass players over the years... F...March 3, 2009
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DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA Signs With ASCENDANCE RECORDS
Ascendance Records has announced the signing of the Swedish avant-garde rock band DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA to a worldwide deal. The group's new album, "Sing-Along Songs for the Damned & Delirious", is tentatively due in September. As well as the normal release, Ascendance will be producing a stric...March 3, 2009
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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Lead Designer Interviewed By GameTrailers.com; Video Available
GameTrailers.com recently conducted an interview with Neversoft lead designer Alan Flores about the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game. Watch the chat below. METALLICA has revealed the complete track listing for Guitar Hero: Metallica, which is due out in North America on March 29. It is as fol...March 2, 2009
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SLASH Interviewed At Leeza Gibbons' 'Oscar Night at Mr. Chow' Event; Video Available
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and his wife Perla attended Leeza Gibbons' "Oscar Night at Mr. Chow" on Sunday, Febuary 22. The event was held to honor those celebrities that strive to be "Ambassadors of Change" — who lead by example by supporting charities. In association with the...March 2, 2009
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HAMMERFALL: 'No Sacrifice, No Victory' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
"No Sacrifice, No Victory", the new album from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL, entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 7 — the band's highest German chart entry ever! In Sweden, the CD opened at No. 2 and in Austria, it landed at No. 25 in its first week of release. In other new...March 2, 2009
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METAL CHURCH Singer Signs Solo Deal With RAT PAK RECORDS
METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has inked a deal with Rat Pak Records for the release of his first solo album, "The Fire Within". Munroe says, "I've known the label CEO for a while now and I have to say that I am very impressed with his work ethic, relentless drive, passion, and tenacity. I ...February 27, 2009
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Former Member Of GEEZER BUTLER's Solo Band To Release New Single, Album
St. Louis, Missouri-based singer Richie Callison, who was a member of Geezer Butler's (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL) solo band in the mid-1980s, will release a new single, "Wrong Place Wrong Time", to radio on March 24. A full-length album will follow in April. The first single from Richie's self-...February 27, 2009
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