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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Joins DUSKMACHINE
Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist has joined the German thrash metallers DUSKMACHINE. Bergquist replaces the group's previous bassist, Peter Habura, who "has decided he cannot continue to playing with us due to his increasing workload at his current job," the band write in a statement. "S...October 11, 2005
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THE HAUNTED Frontman To Make Solo Acoustic Appearance In Hartford
Vocalist Peter Dolving from THE HAUNTED will reportedly make a solo acoustic appearance at a local open mic at Sully's Pub (www.sullyspub.com) in Hartford, Connecticut Monday night (Oct. 10) after playing with THE HAUNTED at the Webster Theatre in Hartford. "We are aiming to get him to play late so...October 10, 2005
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'Waking Up Dead' Soundtrack Available For Purchase
The soundtrack from Fabio Jafet's new movie, "Waking Up Dead", the new documentary starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, is now available for purchase and download from www.albumunderground.com. The soundtrack features tracks from TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY — the new band featuring form...October 9, 2005
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'Hard Rock Treasures' DVD Due In November
According to a posting at Deep-Purple.net, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will be issuing a "rockumentary" DVD called "Hard Rock Treasures" on November 21. A short description of the set is as follows: "From Jimmy Page's guitar to Peter Frampton's voice box, discover the whereabouts of roc...October 8, 2005
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CELTIC FROST Mainman: 'We Never Broke The Oath'
CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "One of the major merchandisers in the music industry, one whose work had been recommended to us by other bands and whom we favored up to this point to become an imminent partner to CELTIC FROST, deemed...October 6, 2005
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RAGE Begin Recording New Album
German power metallers RAGE have commenced the recording sessions for their new album, tentatively titled "Speak of the Dead", at the VPS studios in Hamm, Germany. Commented frontman Peter "Peavy" Wagner: "As you all know, we’ve worked on our next album for some time, and that’s gonna be recorded by...October 6, 2005
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THE STORYTELLER To Support HELLOWEEN In Finland
Swedish power metallers THE STORYTELLER will support HELLOWEEN on the Finnish leg of their world tour in late November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 26 - Helsinki, FIN @ Kaapelitehdas Nov. 27 - Oulu, FIN @ Club Teatria Nov. 28 - Tampere, FIN @ Pakkahuone THE STORYTELLER's fourth full-length...October 4, 2005
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SANCTIFICATION Announce New Bassist
Swedish death metallers SANCTIFICATION have announced the addition of former DYSPLASIA bassist Kristoffer Hell to the group's ranks. According to a posting on the group's official web site, Hell (yes, that is apparently his real name) is "doing a great job learning the songs." Upcoming SANCTIFICATIO...October 3, 2005
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NIGHTRAGE Forced To End U.S. Tour Early
Sweden's NIGHTRAGE have posted the following message on their official web site: "[Saturday] night [Oct. 1] we played at Chicago's own Metro. It was a good night as many days have been on this tour. But we have been forced to end this tour today due to tour problems. The time here in America has ...October 3, 2005
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HYPOCRISY/PAIN Mainman: 'I Want To Make A New Album Better Than The Previous One'
Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with HYPOCRISY/PAIN mainman Peter Tägtgren. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On how HYPOCRISY's new lineup has improved his songwriting: "When it comes to the structures of the songs, we like to work as a team and all can tell what they think...October 2, 2005
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CRAZY WORLD: Debut Album Due This Month
CRAZY WORLD, the Finnish band featuring Lauri Porra (STRATOVARIUS, SINERGY, KOTIPELTO) on bass, Mika Järvinen (FIVE FIFTEEN) on vocals, Esa Kotilainen (WIGWAM) on keyboards, Timo Kämäräinen (ISMO ALANKO, BEACON) on guitar/vocals, and Anssi Nykänen (PEKKA POHJOLA, JUKKA TOLONEN, HAVANA BLACK) on drum...October 2, 2005
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NIGHTRAGE To Headline Portugal's OUTUBRO NEGRO Festival
Sweden's NIGHTRAGE will headline the Outubro Negro (Dark October) festival on October 22 in Lisbon, Portugal. They will be joined on the bill by Portuguese acts DAWNRIDER, THANATOSCHIZO and SHADOWSPHERE. NIGHTRAGE recently parted ways with vocalist Tomas Lindberg (ex-AT THE GATES, THE CROWN) due to...September 30, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: South American Tour Postponed To Early 2006
German thrashers DESTRUCTION will return to South America in early 2006 for a more extensive tour following a one-off appearance at the Live 'N' Louder Rock Fest on October 15 at Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Also scheduled to appear at the event are SCORPIONS, NIGHTWISH, SHAAMAN, RAGE, THE 69...September 29, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album Is 'Moving Along Very Smoothly'
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "First of all I would like to announce that I'm officially endorsed with Pearl Drums. I've been playing Pearl Drums since I started drumming. They have always been my only choice in drums and...September 27, 2005
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CELTIC FROST: New Album Mastered
CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Martin [Ain, bass] called me last night to brief me that the album has now been mastered. We thus decided to shelve a new song we had both been developing for — an admittely inane — last minute inclusio...September 27, 2005
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