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KATATONIA Completes Tracking Drums For New Album
Sweden's KATATONIA has entered the studio to begin recording its eighth album for a late October release via Peaceville Records. 13 tracks are being laid down for the effort (out of which 11-12 songs will make it onto the final CD),which is being described by the band as "our most varied, diverse a...June 18, 2009
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RAM: New Bassist Announced
RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),has announced the addition of bassist Christian Strömblad (NOMINON, ex-IMMERSED IN BLOOD) to the group's ranks. The band says, "We are happy to welcome his extremely heavy and powerful bass playi...June 18, 2009
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MEGADETH To Perform New Song 'Headcrusher' On 'Canadian Carnage' Tour
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has recorded a new audio message for TheLiveLine, a service he launched that enables musicians to connect to their audience over the phone. He said, "I'm on my way home from rehearsal right now. It's going pretty good. We've got our dozen songs that we're gonna be play...June 18, 2009
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JON LORD To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra'
On September 24, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Concerto for Group and Orchestra by performing the piece in Dublin, Ireland with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Also planned for the show are pieces from Lord's solo career and a couple of DEEP PURPLE son...June 18, 2009
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SAVIOURS Begins Recording New Album
Rampaging Oakland, California metal quartet SAVIOURS has entered San Francisco's Lucky Cat Recording Studios with producer Phil Manley (of TRANS AM/THE FUCKING CHAMPS) to begin work on the follow-up to its critically acclaimed sophomore LP, "Into Abaddon". Set for an October 13, 2009 release, the as...June 17, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Confirms 'Operation: Mindcrime' May Be Broadway-Bound
In an interview with Sterling Whitaker for the We Will Rock You blog, QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate confirmed that the band is in discussions to create a stage musical version of "Operation: Mindcrime", its seminal 1988 concept album. "Over the years we've been approached by a number of different...June 17, 2009
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NAPALM DEATH Guitarist To Guest-Host 'Beyond The Pit'
Mitch Harris, guitarist from extreme metal masters NAPALM DEATH, will guest-host "Beyond The Pit", Liquid Metal's (Sirius 27 / XM 42) nightly death/grind/black metal show for an entire week! Mitch will bring his expertise, knowledge and passion for metal to the airwaves and plans to blast tunes from...June 17, 2009
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RAINTIME Parts Ways With Guitarist, Prepares To Enter Studio
Italian melodic metallers RAINTIME have issued the following update: "RAINTIME is pleased to unleash some news on the long-awaited new album scheduled to be released in the beginning of 2010. After the release of the successful and the critically acclaimed second album, 'Flies & Lies', the new w...June 17, 2009
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SLIPKNOT Frontman Talks About Meeting FAITH NO MORE
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was interviewed by BBC Radio 1 prior to his band's performance at this year's Download festival on June 13 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. Watch the chat in two parts below. As previously reported, the members of SLIPKNOT were presented with gold awards signifying G...June 16, 2009
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RAM: European Tour Dates Announced
RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),has scheduled the following dates: Aug. 14 - Elterlein, Germany - Thunders over Miriquidi Festival Aug. 15 - Slovenia - Paranoid Open Air Oct. 16 - Berlin, Germany - K17 Oct. 17 - Uelsen, Germany...June 16, 2009
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SUIDAKRA: First-Ever Show In China Cut Short; Video Available
German melodic folk/death metallers SUIDAKRA have issued the following update: "We played our first show here in China a few days ago (June 14) in Shenyang. Everything started perfectly as there were a lot more people than we expected and everybody obviously enjoyed our performance. Unfortunately, t...June 16, 2009
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'Brütal Legend' Creator Explains Why RONNIE JAMES DIO Is No Longer Involved With Game
Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend game creator Tim Schafer has confirmed that the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has been cut out of the game's voice cast and has been replaced with Tim Curry, a movie actor best known for his...June 16, 2009
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KATATONIA: First Studio Diary Entry Available
Sweden's KATATONIA has entered the studio to begin recording its eighth album for a late October release via Peaceville Records. 13 tracks are being laid down for the effort (out of which 11-12 songs will make it onto the final CD),which is being described by the band as "our most varied, diverse a...June 15, 2009
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OVER THE RAINBOW To Be Joined By Keyboardist PAUL MORRIS For U.S. Dates
After he received a great reception from over 12,000 fans at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 4, 2009 in Sölvesborg, Sweden, keyboardist Paul Morris has been added to OVER THE RAINBOW's lineup for several U.S. concert dates in July. Tony Carey, the original and permanent keyboardist for the band, wa...June 15, 2009
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KATAKLYSM Frontman's EX DEO: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
"Romulus", the debut album from EX DEO — the band led by KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono — is available for streaming in its entirety at this location. Due on June 19 (Europe) and June 30 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was recorded with producer (and KATAKLYSM guitarist) Jean-...June 15, 2009
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