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THE RED DEATH 'Dropped' By METAL BLADE RECORDS
New York metallers THE RED DEATH have parted ways with Metal Blade Records. "Yes, we were dropped by Metal Blade," guitarist Josh Williammee writes in a statement. "I can assure you that it was not because of 'instability within the band,' because if there is such an instability, then I'm blind to i...February 10, 2006
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YAKUZA: Tour Dates Announced
Prog-minded, jazz-inspired Chicago act YAKUZA is gearing up for the March 21 release of "Samsara", the band's Prosthetic Records debut, with a run of dates alongside Metal Blade's equally prog-minded 3. The shows are set to kick off in the Midwest and run through the South and Southwest. "Happy to g...February 10, 2006
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DRYLINE: Another New Song Posted Online
Dallas, TX-based DRYLINE are streaming a third track, "Upon This Blade", from their upcoming Zero-Sum Recordings debut. The song can be heard via their MySpace page here at www.myspace.com/Dryline. The track is also available on the upcoming AMP magazine sampler. Two other cuts, "Cast For Your Heart...February 10, 2006
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Cancel WACKEN OPEN AIR Appearance
Long-running death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE have issued the following statement: "We regret to announce that we have to cancel our appearance at the Wacken Open Air in 2006. The cancellation is due to a scheduling conflict with a large tour in the USA that we will be appearing on. We have now been...February 8, 2006
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IF HOPE DIES: New Album To Receive European Release In April
Metal Blade Records Europe has set an April 10 release date for the new IF HOPE DIES album, entitld "Life in Ruin". The CD will be released under license from Ironclad Recordings, the label of UNEARTH singer Trevor Phipps. "Life in Ruin" was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Jason Suecof (...February 8, 2006
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TOURNIQUET To Release Live DVD This Spring
Christian thrash metallers TOURNIQUET will release a live DVD, "Live from Linkoping, Sweden - Bobfest 2005", this spring. "This is by far the best quality live TOURNIQUET footage we have ever had — both in terms of the video (four cameras) and audio," the band write in an update. "The crowd was awes...February 6, 2006
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THE GATHERING, GREEN CARNATION, UNEXPECT To Take Part In THE END RECORDS SXSW Showcase
The End Records has announced their annual showcase at this year's South By Southwest music festival taking place March 15-19 in Austin, Texas. The label showcase will feature four bands from the label's unique and eclectic roster. Those participating this year are Dutch rock act THE GATHERING, Norw...February 6, 2006
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'Essential Ballads' Collection Due This Spring
Frontiers Records have announced plans to release "JSS - The Essential Ballads", a "best of compilation" from former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current TALISMAN/SOUL SIRKUS frontman Jeff Scott Soto. The "Essential Ballads" album features the softer side of Jeff's solo career from all EPs and albums, inclu...February 6, 2006
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BRAINSTORM: Festival Appearances Announced
German power metallers BRAINSTORM have scheduled more festival appearances in 2006 following a brief break to allow frontman Andy B. Franck to receive treatment for neuritis. The band have issued the following update: "We are proud to announce a first pack of festival dates for BRAINSTORM in 2006. O...February 5, 2006
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CATTLE DECAPITATION Begin Recording New Album
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have entered the studio with producer Billy Anderson (SWANS, MR. BUNGLE, SLEEP) to begin recording their new album, due later in the year. "We've been home for almost a year now writing the next record and we're finally rounding the bend and putting it...February 4, 2006
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THE ABSENCE Shoot First Video
Metal Blade recording artists THE ABSENCE shot their first professional video for the title track off their debut record, "From Your Grave", on February 3. This journey took the band from the greater Tampa Bay area up some 1200+ miles to Toledo, Ohio to film in one of the largest and oldest structur...February 4, 2006
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7TH PLAGUE To Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Cleveland's 7TH PLAGUE have accepted an offer from Metal Blade Records for a four-album recording contract. The band will be signing the record deal on Wednesday, February 8 during a dinner at Westlake, Ohio's Dave and Busters and are extending an invitation to all interested press to come to the si...February 3, 2006
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JAG PANZER Frontman To Guest On BATTLE CRY EP
Colorado Springs-based power metallers BATTLE CRY report that Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin from the legendary JAG PANZER will lend his voice for some backing parts and possibly lead on a bonus track for their upcoming self-titled debut EP. Other notable guest musicians set to appear on the recording a...February 2, 2006
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PATHS OF POSSESSION Schedule Tampa Gig
PATHS OF POSSESSION, the Florida-based band fronted by CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, have scheduled a headlining show on February 24 at The Brass Mug in Tampa. Also scheduled to appear are DARK FAITH, GARDY LOO (featuring ex-members of NASTY SAVAGE); SKINITBACK (featuring e...February 2, 2006
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GOD DETHRONED to Support SIX FEET UNDER On X-MASS FESTIVALS European Tour
GOD DETHRONED will be supporting SIX FEET UNDER at this year's X-mass Festivals, set to take place in December. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Dec. 08 - Fritz - Berlin, GER Dec. 09 - Hellraiser - Engeldorf (Leipzig),GerGERmany Dec. 10 - Planet Music - Vienna, AUT Dec. 11 - Backstage - Münch...February 2, 2006
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