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Conqueror
One need only read vocalist/guitarist Karl Simon's "thanks list" in the liner notes of "Conqueror", the new album by Indianapolis' THE GATES OF SLUMBER, to realize that this is anything but a new-school metal album. Stating "thanks for the inspiration to: CIRITH UNGOL, BUDGIE, LUCIFER'S FRIEND, URIA...June 9, 2008
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JIMMY PAGE Reportedly Confirms LED ZEPPELIN Is Ready To Play More Shows
According to Aislinn Simpson of UK's Telegraph, guitarist Jimmy Page stated in a brand new interview over the weekend that LED ZEPPELIN is ready to reunite and perform more live events. But he said that fans could have to wait until autumn 2009 as band members had to tie up individual projects first...June 9, 2008
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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Frontman STEVE TUCKER Quits LOWA, Reportedly 'Retires' From Music
LOWA, the new band featuring ex-GRIP INC./ HEATHEN bassist Jason VieBrooks and former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD drummer Steve Jacobs, has parted ways with former MORBID ANGEL bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker. According to a posting on the LOWA MySpace page, "Steve Tucker has decided that this was the right...June 6, 2008
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GODHEAD Signs With DRIVEN MUSIC GROUP
Driven Music Group, Inc. has announced the signing of the Los Angeles rock act GODHEAD to a three-album deal. The band is currently in the studio in Los Angeles finishing up the recording process for its new full-length CD. An October release is expected, to be followed by a U.S. tour. Driven Music...June 6, 2008
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AS I LAY DYING Singer's AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE: Song Posted Online
AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE, the side project of AS I LAY DYING singer Tim Lambesis, will release its debut album, "Total Brutal", on July 22 via Metal Blade Records. A track from the CD, "If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It", is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. According to Lambesis, AUSTRI...June 6, 2008
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Members Of LED ZEPPELIN To Perform With FOO FIGHTERS At Wembley?
According to Gigwise.com, a tabloid report claims that members of LED ZEPPELIN will join the FOO FIGHTERS onstage at their headline Wembley Stadium shows this weekend. According to the Daily Star, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham will join the FOO FIGHTERS at the stadium tonight and tomo...June 6, 2008
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MESHUGGAH's TOMAS HAAKE Is Metal's Top Drummer
MESHUGGAH's Tomas Haake has been named the #1 drummer in the "Metal" category in Modern Drummer magazine's 2008 Readers' Poll. The Readers' Poll results appear in the July 2008 issue of the magazine, available on newsstands now. 2008 Modern Drummer magazine readers' poll results in the "Metal" categ...June 5, 2008
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KATAKLYSM: 'Prevail' European Chart Positions Revealed
KATAKLYSM's new album, "Prevail", has registered the following European first-week chart positions: Germany #38 Austria: #44 Switzerland: #83 As previously reported, "Prevail" has sold 2,250 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD, which was m...June 4, 2008
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KATAKLYSM: 'Prevail' First-Week Sales Revealed
KATAKLYSM's new album, "Prevail", has sold 2,250 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD, which was mixed at AudioHammer Studios in Orlando, Florida with producer Jason Suecof, features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (CANNIBAL CORPSE),...June 4, 2008
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN To Take Part In SAVAGE PARADISE Band Project
The vocal version of UK guitarist Mario Parga's popular song "Spirit of Night" featuring a guest appearance by ex-BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin will be released through MidnightCaf Music as a CD and download single on June 27. The CD will be released on special-edition black vinyl discs, with aut...June 3, 2008
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SWEET COBRA Signs With BLACK MARKET ACTIVITIES
Black Market Activities has announced the signing of Chicago's SWEET COBRA. The band's Hawthorne Street Records release "Forever" will be reissued through Black Market Activities on June 24. SWEET COBRA will play day two of Dudefest in Indianapolis on June 21 at Zanies Too. An admiration for '70s-in...June 2, 2008
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Issues PROGRESSIVE NATION Tour Recap
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has issued the following recap of the Progressive Nation 2008 Tour, which also featured OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3: "Well, I guess all good things must come to an end... "I am happy to report that the inaugural run of Progressive Nation has indeed been...June 2, 2008
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer's BURNING HUMAN Schedules Albany Show
BURNING HUMAN, the resurrected death metal band featuring SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, will perform at Valentine's (17 New Scotland Ave.) in Albany, New York on Saturday, July 19. Also scheduled to appear are THE FINAL SLEEP, CRIMSON MASK and RUINATION. BURNING HUMAN last year posted another...June 1, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER: 'The Ice Worm's Lair' Artwork Revealed
Indianapolis, Indiana-based doom metal band THE GATES OF SLUMBER will issue a brand new 12" vinyl EP, "The Ice Worm's Lair", on July 5, 2008. Limited to 500 copies (300 aqua, 150 purple and 50 white),the EP features the track "Ice Worm" from the group's new album "Conqueror", as well as three non-a...May 30, 2008
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DANGEROUS TOYS: Austin Show Postponed Due To Illness
Vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS, WATCHTOWER, BROKEN TEETH) has issued the following update: "Due to DANGEROUS TOYS bassist Mike Watson's complications with diabetes, we have to postpone the May 31 DANGEROUS TOYS show at the Red Eyed Fly in Austin. "Mike has dealt with the disease his entire...May 27, 2008
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