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Former BELLADONNA Guitarist Seeks Musicians For Solo Project
Former BELLADONNA writer/guitarist Matt Zuber has moved from he Washington D.C. area to Los Angeles and is looking for musicians (bass and drums) to begin recording the follow-up to his last solo CD, 2006's "So Long". He is also planning to start playing shows on the West Coast. In other news, Zuber...February 16, 2008
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HARVIST To Release New Album Through STRONGHOLD RECORDS
West Virginia's seminal pagan/black metal band HARVIST will release its long-overdue third CD, "Wolfskin Clad", through Stronghold Records. Recorded in 2006, the first 300 copies of "Wolfskin Clad" will include a free 11x17 poster for Stronghold Records web site purchases only. According to a press...February 16, 2008
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Relatives Of GREAT WHITE Club Fire Victims To Gather Sunday For Memorial
The Associated Press reports that relatives of the 100 people killed by The Station nightclub fire will mark the fifth anniversary of the blaze with a memorial service this weekend. The event Sunday afternoon (February 17) will be held at the former site of the West Warwick club. Details for a perma...February 16, 2008
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: 'Animal Instinct' Release Date Announced
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update: "February has been a very busy month for the band. The recording of the new album, 'Animal Instinct', is now complete and is in the very capable hands of Ben Matthews, who is mixing the final versions. Confirmation of the track list...February 15, 2008
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RATT Hoping To Release New CD This Summer
RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy will guest on "Speed Freaks" this Sunday night (February 17) from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on KLOS/ABC Radio. He will be talking everything from racing with James Day (driver) of the DLS Top Fuel Records Top Fuel Funny Car to Ratt n' Roll! In other news, RATT will celebrat...February 15, 2008
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SAVIOURS: 'Narcotic Sea' Video Posted Online
Oakland, CA quartet SAVIOURS' brand new music video — for the track "Narcotic Sea" — can be viewed below (courtesy of Headbanger's Blog). (Note: Video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) The clip will make its world television premiere as part of the February 19 edition of MTV2'...February 15, 2008
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Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH On TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS And FORBIDDEN Reunion
UK's Terrorizer magazine recently conducted an interview with legendary Bay Area thrash drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, ex-SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN, SYSTEMATIC). On rejoining TESTAMENT: "I got a phone call from Chuck [Billy, TESTAMENT frontman]'s wife Tiffany — I'm really good friends with Chuck a...February 15, 2008
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ABYSMAL DAWN: New Songs Available For Streaming
Los Angeles-based extreme metal band ABYSMAL DAWN has posted two new songs — "Programmed to Consume" and "Compulsory Ressurection" — on its MySpace page. ABYSMAL DAWN's forthcoming sophomore album was produced by John Haddad (INTRONAUT, EYES OF FIRE) and wil feature artwork by Pär Olofsson (PSYCROPT...February 15, 2008
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: Blackpool Performance To Be Webcast
TYGERS OF PAN TANG's March 15 performace at the Berlin Studios in Blackpool, UK will be webcast on www.globegig.com at 9:00 p.m. GMT. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/globegig. TYGERS OF PAN TANG' "Back & Beyond" EP features two brand new songs — "Live For Today" and "Bury The Hatchet...February 15, 2008
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THE IRON MAIDENS To Support STEVE HARRIS' Daughter In Mexico City
THE IRON MAIDENS, the Los Angeles-based "world's only female tribute to IRON MAIDEN" (featuring drummer Linda McDonald of the long-running hard rock act PHANTOM BLUE),will support MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris' daughter, Lauren Harris, on February 23 at the Hard Rock in Mexico City, Mexico. In other...February 15, 2008
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KINGDOM OF SORROW: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
KINGDOM OF SORROW, the band featuring Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Kirk Windstein (DOWN, CROWBAR),is streaming its self-titled debut in its entirety on the group's MySpace page. KINGDOM OF SORROW will release its CD next Tuesday, February 19 in North America (February 25 internationally). To launch...February 14, 2008
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Former SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold'
Former SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West will be a guest on "Maximum Threshold" this Saturday, February 16 at 8:30 p.m. Ray will talk about everything from his past life in SPREAD EAGLE to his future in his new band HOSTEL INC. For more information, visit www.maximumthreshold.net. In other news, Ray ha...February 14, 2008
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PEARL Featuring ANTHRAX Guitarist To Open For VELVET REVOLVER In UK
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will perform with PEARL — the band fronted by Pearl Aday, Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — on five UK dates in March as the support act for VELVET REVOLVER. The group's schedule is as follows: March 21 - Barfly - London, England (PEARL only) Sup...February 13, 2008
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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: Tour Dates Announced
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, has scheduled the following dates: March 08 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Dr. Watson's Pub March 09 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Club Cafe March 10 - Charleston, West Virginia - Empty Glass March 11 - At...February 13, 2008
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Indonesian Heavy Metal Concert Death Toll Rises To 11, Three Policemen Questioned
Yuli Tri Suwarni of The Jakarta Post reports that the death toll from Saturday's (February 9) stampede at a concert by the Indonesian melodic death/thrash metal band BESIDE (band photo, MySpace page) in Bandung rose to 11 after another fan died Monday night at Hasan Sadikin General Hospital. The ...February 13, 2008
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