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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: Classic 1985 Live Video Featuring JASON NEWSTED Posted Online
A classic video clip of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM performing the song "She Took an Axe" in 1985 — featuring future METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted — has been posted online at YouTube.com. As previously reported, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", will be reissued as a "Special...September 9, 2006
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CATHEDRAL Confirmed For Japan's LOUD PARK 06 Festival
According to a posting on CATHEDRAL's official web site, the veteran British doom/stoner band has been confirmed for the Loud Park 06 festival, set to take place October 14-15, 2006 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9-11 in Tokyo, Japan. The festival billing is now shaping up as f...September 9, 2006
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KISS: 'Kissology' Six-Hour, Two-DVD Box Set Due On Halloween; Trailer Available
The first installment of the long-awaited, long-rumored (three-volume) DVD box set of vintage KISS live performance footage is scheduled for an October 31 release. Titled "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977", the two-disc set will have a running time of six hours and include clips and four complete con...September 9, 2006
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: Final 'Doomsday For The Deceiver' Reissue Details Revealed
Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue —FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday For The Deceiver" — in November. The album will be re-issued as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remastered version, demo tracks and a DVD. I...September 8, 2006
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AEON Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Sweden's AEON has inked a multi-album deal with Metal Blade Records. "Metal Blade is the label that we always wanted to be a part of and we are really looking forward to work with them," the band writes on its web site. "We think that they can give us the support we need to evolve ...September 7, 2006
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BYZANTINE Completes First-Ever DVD, Prepares To Record New Album
Vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris Ojeda of West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE has issued the following update: "I know it seems like we have fell of the face of the planet but things have been really busy in the BYZANTINE camp both personal and professional. My fiancée and I have bou...September 6, 2006
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VADER Frontman Talks About Passing Of Former Drummer DOC
Dr. Abner Mality of Wormwood Chronicles webzine recently conducted an interview with Peter of Polish death metal stalwarts VADER. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Wormwood Chronicles: The next question is kind of intense. When you're up on stage this year, do you ever look back at the drumkit an...September 6, 2006
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SONATA ARCTICA: 'For The Sake Of Revenge' DVD Certifield Gold In Finland
SONATA ARCTICA's live DVD, "For the Sake of Revenge", has been certified gold in the band's home country for sales in excess of 5,000 copies. The set entered the Finnish Music DVD chart at position No. 1 back in June. The CD version of "For the Sake of Revenge" landed on the national album chart ...September 6, 2006
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ZEROMIND: 'Wish it Away' Video Posted Online
A "teaser" for ZEROMIND's video for the track "Wish it Away" has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). The clip was shot this past July in Marin, California with director Bobby Yan. The song comes off the San Francisco group's brand new release, "What's in Your Mind", which was produc...September 4, 2006
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SYMPHORCE Announces New Album Title, Drummer
German power metallers SYMPHORCE, featuring BRAINSTORM frontman Andy B. Franck, have announced the addition of drummer Steffen Theurer to the group's ranks. The band is currently working on material for its upcoming CD, "Become Death", which it expects to begin recording in November at the House of...September 4, 2006
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THIS ENDING Begins Recording Debut Album
THIS ENDING, the Stockholm, Sweden-based band formerly known as THE PLAGUE (they had to change their name due to legal reasons),has entered Offbeat studio to begin recording its full-length debut for a tentative early 2007 release through Metal Blade Records. "10 songs are being recorded, and so fa...September 1, 2006
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ANGRA: New Album Will Be 'Much Heavier' Than Previous Efforts
Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA have posted the following message on their official web site: "ANGRA is putting the very final touches unto its new album. The CD is going to be released in October and shall be the main event in the band's 15th anniversary celebrations. "The name of the record has...August 31, 2006
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KING DIAMOND Is Still Looking For 'Melissa' Skull
KING DIAMOND has dismissed as false a newly published report claiming that the "Melissa" skull, which he once owned, was returned to him last week by members of the American Nihilist Underground Society — an organization known for its "extensive and elitist Dark Legions metal archives." The Anus.com...August 30, 2006
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GALNERYUS, CLOUD NINE Confirmed For PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2006 Festival
A metal mini-festival, dubbed "Pure Rock Japan Live 2006", will be held on September 17 at Tokyo, Japan's Shibuya O-East. Acts scheduled to appear include DOUBLE-DEALER, BLINDMAN, GALNERYUS, CLOUD NINE and ATOMIC TORNADO. GALNERYUS's new album, "Beyond the End of Despair..." , was produced by Shep (...August 29, 2006
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BOLT THROWER Abandons U.S. Tour Plans
British extreme metal pioneers BOLT THROWER have posted the following message on their official web site: "BOLT THROWER have had to cancel plans to tour the U.S. this year with their 'Those Still Loyal' tour. "Unfortunately their label, Metal Blade Records, refused to financially back the band, i.e....August 29, 2006
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