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SINISTER: South American Tour Cancelled

Dutch death metallers SINISTER have been forced to cancel their previously announced South American tour. According to the band, "We asked the promoters many times to send us the info about the flight tickets but we NEVER received any answer, so we cannot take the chance to go there and be there wit...

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AMON AMARTH Films 'Twilight Of The Thunder God' Video; Photos Available

Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH have issued the following update: "We recently returned from Poland after shooting the first video for the upcoming album 'Twilight Of The Thunder God'. The video will be for the title track. "We joined efforts with the Polish team Group 13 and director Dariusz S...

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Former HAMMERFALL Bassist Discusses X-WORLD/5 Project

Lucem Fero recently published an interview with X-WORLD/5 / ex-HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén, conducted in May by Welsh interviewer Anthony Morgan. Topics of discussion included the formation of X-WORLD/5, inking a record contract with AFM Records, X-WORLD/5's debut album "New Universal Order", it...

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ROSS THE BOSS: 'Blood Of Knives' Video Posted Online

"Blood Of Knives", the new video from former MANOWAR guitarist ROSS THE BOSS, can be viewed below. The song comes off ROSS' new album, "New Metal Leader", which is scheduled for release on August 22 via AFM Records. According to a press release, Ross "continues his legacy with a true metal album tha...

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MASTODON Confirmed For UK's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have been confirmed for The Nightmare Before Christmas Festival, set to take place December 5-7 at Butlins Holiday Centre, Minehead, England. The event will be curated by Mike Patton and MELVINS and will feature performances by the following artists: BIG BUSINE...

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Over 75,000 People Attend Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR; Video Report, Photo Gallery Available

According to Spiegel Online, over 75,000 people from all over the world convened in the small German town of Wacken last week for an annual ritual held in celebration of all things heavy metal. The festival — known as Wacken Open Air — is now in its 19th year, after having been started ...

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RANDY PIPER's ANIMAL To Spread 'Virus' In The Fall

ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, will release its new album, "Virus", on September 25 in Europe and October 21 in the U.S. via Locomotive Records. According to a press release, the CD contains "ten astonishing songs" produced by the group's guitarist, Chris Laney. The r...

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SCOTT WEILAND Falls Into ERIC KRETZ's Drum Kit During STP's Phoenix Concert; Video Available

Jim Louvau of The Arizona Republic reviewed STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' July 29, 2008 concert at the the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. An excerpt from his review follows. "As lights went out and [Scott] Weiland [vocals] appeared in front of his microphone stand muttering something about VELVET REVOLVE...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Locked Within The Crystal Ball' Video Posted Online

"Locked Within The Crystal Ball", the new video from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT — the award-winning band fronted by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night with legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore — can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's latest CD, "Secret Voyage", which en...

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SOUTH OF EARTH: 'God 2 Get Down' Video Available

"God 2 Get Down", the new video from SOUTH OF EARTH — the band featuring former members of FILTER, LOSER, BOY HITS CAR and KILL HANNAH — can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in Chicago and directed by Mark Vadik. SOUTH OF EARTH has posted three "unmastered" songs on its MySpace page. Check ...

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GODLESS RISING: New Album To Include SLAYER Cover

GODLESS RISING, the band featuring former VITAL REMAINS vocalist Jeff Gruslin and ex-ONWARD guitarist Toby Knapp, will hit the road in late October with ANAL BLAST. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. In other news, the new GODLESS RISING album is nearly complete and will feature a cover...

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Former METAL MANIACS Editor JEFF WAGNER To Author History Of Progressive Metal

Bazillion Points Publishing has announced the first definitive book on the elusive world of progressive metal, written by esteemed metal crusader and prog manic Jeff Wagner. Scheduled for release in autumn 2009, the book will detail the common movements of pioneers like OPETH, WATCHTOWER, VOIVOD, AT...

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RED RIVER REVIVAL Preparing For EP Release

RED RIVER REVIVAL, the new band featuring former members of SUPERJOINT RITUAL and ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER, has issued the following update: "We are happy to announce that our debut five-song EP will soon be available. We had the incredible fortune of having Jeff Tomei, world-famous cool guy, who's had a...

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OVERCAST: 'Reborn To Kill Again' Video Teaser Available

A teaser video for "Reborn to Kill Again" — a collection of re-recorded versions of more than a dozen of the group's classic tracks, along with two previously unreleased songs from OVERCAST — can be viewed below. OVERCAST is the reunited Massachusetts band which features in its ranks KILLSWITCH ENGA...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist Schedules Listening Party For 'New Metal Leader' Album

A listening party for "New Metal Leader", the new album from former MANOWAR guitarist ROSS THE BOSS, will be held on Friday, August 15 at The Ace of Clubs in New York City (see flyer for event below). The DJ will also be spinning some classic MANOWAR along with tons of other great metal. Be ...