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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Adds New Guitarist
Tom Hess, the guitar virtuoso well known for his unique guitar skills and for being the creator of the famous online guitar courses, is now officially a member of Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE. Tom recorded most of the rhythm-guitar parts and two guitar solos on the new RHAPSODY O...April 16, 2011
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SYMPHONY X To Play 'Longer' Set On Upcoming Tour
North America's progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X would like to assure everyone that their upcoming North American headlining tour will still go on as planned. In fact, SYMPHONY X will now be playing a longer set for their fans who have been eagerly waiting to see the band perform live again...April 15, 2011
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PETER STEELE's Family: 'On This Day, Only A Year Ago, We Lost Our Only Brother'
The family of late TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele has released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of his death: "It is with great emotion, continued heartache and collective sorrow that the family of Peter Ratajczyk (Steele) remembers that on this day, only a year ago, we los...April 14, 2011
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BENEDICTUM Frontwoman Interviewed On METAL EXPRESS RADIO (Audio)
Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with BENEDICTUM vocalist Veronica Freeman. The chat can now be streamed using the audio player below. Interview: BENEDICTUM's ...April 14, 2011
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MALIGNO: 'Shine' Video Released
"Shine", the new video from Mexican doom rockers MALIGNO, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in Monterrey, Mexico with director Adrix Gaal. "Shine" comes off MALIGNO's third album, "The Funeral Domine", which will be released on April 29. The CD was recorded by MALIGNO at La Nave studios in Mo...April 13, 2011
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Vocalist WADE BLACK Says He Is No Longer Involved With DAN SPITZ's DEUXMONKEY Project
Vocalist Wade Black (CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES, LEATHERWOLF) has left DEUXMONKEY, the project led by former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz. Wade says in a statement, "I've searched the world for musicians that possessed the talent and shared vision to bring you a band like no other. I have found it...April 12, 2011
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AMORAL Completes Work On 'Beneath'
Finnish metal/hard rock outfit AMORAL has completed work on its fifth studio album. "Beneath" was recorded at Sound Supreme studios in Hämeenlinna, Finland, and was produced by Janne Saksa and guitarist Ben Varon. The CD will be released in late 2011, with the first single out by the beginning of su...April 11, 2011
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KISS To Appear On PAUL MCCARTNEY Covers Album?
According to The Sun, KISS is among the artists who will contribute versions of songs by Paul McCartney for a new covers album. THE BEATLES legend is reportedly putting together a compilation of his best-known tracks as performed by some of his favorite musicians, including Billy Joel. He has hand-p...April 11, 2011
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Ex-WARRANT Singer JANI LANE Planning Solo Tour, New EP Release
Former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane has issued the following update: "I will be back on the road by June. In the meantime, I'm staying holed up in my studio writing for myself and other artists. "I will be releasing a remastered and possibly re-recorded version of 'Jabberwocky' by September. [Between...April 8, 2011
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: I Have Nothing But Great Admiration For RONNIE JAMES DIO As A Singer
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, who had an acrimonious split with Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL) in the mid-'80s when the two worked together in the first incarnation of Dio's solo band, was recently asked by the Artisan News Service (see video below) for hi...April 8, 2011
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BULLDOZER: 'Unexpected Fate' Special Edition Due In May
On May 26 in Europe and June 14 in the USA, Scarlet Records will release a special edition of BULLDOZER's 2009 album "Unexpected Fate", including four bonus tracks ("Minkions", "Micro V.I.P.", "Willfull Death" and the "IX/Desert" medley) recorded live at Rock Hard Festival 2010 in Gelsenkirchen, Ger...April 8, 2011
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SOUNDGARDEN Guitarist Guests On A STORM OF LIGHT Album; Audio Available
A STORM OF LIGHT's new album, "As The Valley of Death Becomes Us, Our Silver Memories Fade", will be released on May 17 via Profound Lore Records. The CD was co-produced by Graham Joel Hamilton (who lends keyboards to the record as well) and features several guests that are sure to have the metal wo...April 7, 2011
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH/ELO Drummer To Be Honored On Birmingham's 'Walk Of Stars' This Month
According to Birmingham Mail, former BLACK SABBATH/ELO drummer Bev Bevan will be the 22nd celebrity honored on the Broad Street Walk Of Stars in Birmingham, England. Bev Bevan will receive his star when he performs with his current band at the Gatecrasher nightclub in Broad Street on April 28. A hos...April 7, 2011
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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Audio)
On April 5, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with singer Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. TESTAMENT is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2008's "The...April 5, 2011
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Reunited BLOOD FOR BLOOD Planning New Studio Album
After lying dormant for six years, Boston-based hardcore/punk band BLOOD FOR BLOOD will make its American return at this year's New England Metal And Hardcore Festival on Friday, April 15. The band has also announced plans to record a new album this year, its first since 2004's "Serenity". BLOOD FOR...April 5, 2011
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