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SEVERED SAVIOR Parts Ways With Drummer, Pulls Out Of CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST
San Francisco-based death metallers SEVERED SAVIOR have parted ways with drummer Troy Fullerton. As a result, the group has cancelled its appearance at the Central Illinois Metalfest, which is scheduled to take place July 18-20 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, Illinois. Replacing them on the bill is Al...May 6, 2008
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LACUNA COIL's SCABBIA: 'We Are Putting Together The Best Album Of Our Career'
LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "We had a band meeting this afternoon. It's been so weird... While we were discussing about music and stuff, it happened I found myself staring at each one of the boys: Maus [Biazzi; guitar], Marco [Coti Zelati...May 5, 2008
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NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS And MySpace Team Up For Worldwide Band Contest
Nuclear Blast Records is offering YOUR metal band the chance to sign a worldwide record deal! In a unique contest in collaboration with MySpace, unsigned metal bands from around the world will have the opportunity to win a contract with one of the leading labels for (extreme) metal music. How can yo...May 5, 2008
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GOJIRA To Open For METALLICA In France
French metallers GOJIRA have been confirmed as the opening act for METALLICA on Thursday, August 14 at Grand d'Arras in Arras, France. METALLICA has not played in France since its 2004 concert at the Parc des Princes and 25,000 people are expected to attend the Arras show. This will also be GOJIRA's...May 5, 2008
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BLACK TIDE Announces European Tour Dates
Miami-based metallers BLACK TIDE have announced their upcoming European tour schedule. The band will play throughout Europe in the month of June, appearing at Germany's Rock Am Ring, France's Hellfest, Italy's Gods of Metal, and the UK's Download festivals. BLACK TIDE bassist Zakk Sandler comments:...May 2, 2008
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UK's DAMNATION FESTIVAL Moves To University Of Leeds
Damnation Festival will return to darken Leeds, UK's doorstep on Saturday, November 22, 2008, promising to be the metal event of the year. The festival will move into the stunning three-room venue University Of Leeds, as it continues to expand as the UK's finest independent metal showcase. Following...May 2, 2008
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DAATH: New Album 'Almost Done'
Georgia-based, forward-thinking metal band DAATH, who spent the summer of 2007 kicking up dirt on Ozzfest's side stage, entered the studio on March 1 to record its new album, "The Concealers", with producer Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA) and Mark Lewis of Florida's AudioHammer studios manning the...May 1, 2008
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STUCK MOJO Announces Support Acts For U.S. Tour
Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have issued the following update: "STUCK MOJO, when first starting out, received some high-profile tour opportunities to open for some great bands; some of it was luck, some of it was based on sheer talent. We have never forgotten those experiences, and today, i...May 1, 2008
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NIKKI SIXX To Be Honored At Covenant House California's Ninth Annual Awards Gala
Covenant House California's ninth annual Awards Gala will be held Friday, May 9 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This year's honorees include musician and author Nikki Sixx (MTLEY CRE). The gala will feature a live and silent auction and entertainment by John Cassese, Los Angeles' renowned Dance Doctor....April 30, 2008
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DREAM THEATER, OPETH: When PORTNOY And KERFELDT Unite - Part Seven
In anticipation of the Progressive Nation 2008 tour, Roadrunner Records brought together the leaders of the two acts topping the bill DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy and OPETH's Mikael kerfeldt sat for a series of interviews to be posted over the next four weeks leading up to the Progressive Nation kic...April 29, 2008
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TED NUGENT Has A Message For A Few Democrats
Legendary rocker Ted Nugent has a special message for a few Democrats in this video (see below) that has surfaced on LiveLeak and YouTube. (If you know where and when this clip originally aired, please post it in the comments section.) As previously reported, Ted Nugent recently shot some of his sce...April 29, 2008
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PLACE VENDOME Begins Work On Sophomore Album
PLACE VENDOME, the project featuring former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske alongside PINK CREAM 69's Dennis Ward, has commenced work on its second album at Ward's studio in Karlsdorf, Germany. Ward's PINK CREAM 69 bandmate Kosta Zafiriou and Gunther Werno of VANDEN PLAS will also appear on drums and...April 29, 2008
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Featured On PITCH BLACK FORECAST Debut
PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE),the new project featuring vocalist Jason "J" Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard (NDE) and bassist Craig Martini, has had the r...April 28, 2008
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NINE INCH NAILS, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Confirmed For VOODOO EXPERIENCE
NINE INCH NAILS and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have been confirmed for the Voodoo Experience's tenth-anniversary celebration this October 24, 25, 26 in New Orleans. These artists along with R.E.M. and the NEVILLE BROTHERS, who are making their first-ever Voodoo appearance highlight a bill that also continu...April 28, 2008
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JOB FOR A COWBOY: German Club Shows Added To European Tour
Arizona-based extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY have added two club shows in Bochum and Stuttgart, Germany, to their round of gigs in Europe this summer. BLEEDING THROUGH and THROWDOWN will also be on the bill for all club shows. The group's schedule is now as follows: June 13 - Castle Donington, U...April 28, 2008
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