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ICED EARTH: More European Dates With JUDAS PRIEST Announced
While hard at work on their new album, veteran American metallers ICED EARTH have announced more dates for what is shaping up to be a very busy summer. On top of performing at festivals across Europe, the band has just accepted to be special guest to JUDAS PRIEST in Holland, Germany and Switzerland....April 9, 2008
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Releases Free Track To Fans
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH the Los Angeles-based band featuring ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan Moody (Ghost),ex-U.P.O. guitarist Zoltan Bathory, former DEADSETT bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer has announced the upcoming release of a special bonus...April 8, 2008
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First-Ever 'Metal Summit' To Take Place During NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL
New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, Crimson Management and The Syndicate have announced the first-ever Metal Summit on April 25. The Metal Summit is an interactive and educational conference where fans and the metal music industry can engage, share ideas and help further the scene. The Metal Su...April 8, 2008
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ROYAL ANGUISH: New CD Artwork Revealed
Florida-based extreme metal act ROYAL ANGUISH has released the cover art for its upcoming CD, entitled "The Grand Deception". The artwork was created by Alexandra V. Bach at Ravendusk Designs (KAMELOT, WYKKED WYTCH, OPERATIKA). Said frontman Matt Knowles: "Alex did a great job in capturing what we w...April 8, 2008
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ICED EARTH: New Audio Interview With JON SCHAFFER Posted Online
ICED EARTH's official web site, IcedEarth.com, has been updated with a brand new audio interview with the band's mainman, Jon Schaffer. The wide-ranging 37-minute chat, which was recored last week, is available as a free MP3 download at this location (35 MB). Interview topics include: * Where the tr...April 6, 2008
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CRYPTOPSY Drummer: 'I Think People Are Going To Be Surprised How Brutal This Album Is'
Drummer Flo Mounier of the Canadian metallers CRYPTOPSY recently spoke to Decibel magazine about the shift in the band's musical direction on their forthcoming sixth full-length studio album, "The Unspoken King". "The Unspoken King" is CRYPTOPSY's first album to feature new keyboardist/samplist Magg...April 5, 2008
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NEVERMORE Frontman To Be 'Featured Artist Of The Week' On MySpace
NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane will be the MySpace featured "Artist of the Week" from April 11 to April 18. Dane's debut solo effort, "Praises to the War Machine", will be available for streaming in its entirety on Warrel's MySpace page. "Praises to the War Machine" will be released in North America...April 5, 2008
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ICED EARTH: 'I Walk Among You' Single Samples Available
Audio samples from ICED EARTH's forthcoming single, "I Walk Among You", have been posted on the group's MySpace page. With the framework for the Armageddon of Man firmly laid with the bands 2007 full-length release, "Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part I", ICED EARTH is set to launch the next...April 4, 2008
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MATT SORUM: I Wish SCOTT WEILAND Well
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message on his official blog: "Hey, friends. Want to give a very special thanks to our amazing crew, These are the guys and girl that work there asses off bouncing around on a tour bus then getting up after no sleep to set...April 3, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND Says Former VELVET REVOLVER Bandmates Are 'Covering Up The Truth'
Vocalist Scott Weiland has released a statement to MTV News regarding his dismissal from VELVET REVOLVER. The founding members of VELVET REVOLVER guitarists Slash and Dave Kushner, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum announced their decision to fire Weiland in a press release issued at the c...April 2, 2008
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It's Official: VELVET REVOLVER Parts Ways With Singer SCOTT WEILAND
VELVET REVOLVER founding members Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner announced today (Tuesday, April 1) that they are parting ways with singer Scott Weiland. "This band is all about its fans and its music and Scott Weiland isn't 100% committed to either," said Slash in a press release....April 1, 2008
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PYRAMAZE Signs With LOCOMOTIVE RECORDS
Danish metallers PYRAMAZE whose current recording lineup includes ICED EARTH singer Matt Barlow have inked a deal with Locomotive Records. The group's new album, "Immortal", is scheduled for release in Europe on May 30. Release dates for other territories will be announced soon. Commented the band:...March 31, 2008
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Will VELVET REVOLVER Continue Without SCOTT WEILAND?
Classic Rock's Jerry Ewing recently spoke to VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash for an article that will be published in the issue that goes on sale on April 30. A couple of excerpts from the story follow: Slash: I was talking with Robert Plant the other night and he was casually naming certain ZEPPELI...March 30, 2008
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MONSTER MAGNET: More Dates Announced
MONSTER MAGNET has scheduled the following dates: June 20 - Scheessel, GER - Hurricane Festival June 21 - Neuhausen Ob Eck, GER - Southside Festival June 24 - London, UK - Astoria June 25 - Brussels, BEL - AB June 27 - Gothenburg, SWE - Metal Town June 28 - Oslo, NOR - Sentrum Scene ...March 30, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman On Illegal Music Downloading And Touring With TRIVIUM
Shaq of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: What are your thoughts on the metal in North America now. Do you feel that things are starting to improve enough to allow the band to have some su...March 29, 2008
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