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DORO, TESTAMENT, AFTER FOREVER, SYMPHONY X Members Take Part In 'Christmas Metal Symphony'

A number of high-quality photos of the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held last night (Sunday, December 28) at 013, Tilburg, Holland, can be found at Metal-Experience.com. Fan-filmed video footage from the gig is available below. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard roc...

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RIOT's 'Thundersteel' Lineup To Tour Europe In June

The 1988 "Thundersteel" lineup of RIOT has reformed and is planning on hitting the road in Europe in June 2009. A new studio album featuring the same musicians is also in the works. As previously reported, RIOT has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009...

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ELEGY: Box Set Due In February

According to a posting on ELEGY frontman Ian Parry's web site, Metal Mind Productions will issue a seven-CD ELEGY box set in February 2009. It will feature 18 bonus tracks, behind-the-scenes footage, and video of acoustic sessions performed by Parry and guitarist Henk van de Laars during their 1998...

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KEEL Frontman Talks About Upcoming Reunion Tour

Bring Back Glam! recently conducted an interview with vocalist Ron Keel of the reactivated '80s hard rock band KEEL. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Bring Back Glam!: Tell me how the reunion got rolling. Ron Keel: The band members always remained really good friends, unlike so many other ban...

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TERROR SYNDROME Prepares To Enter Studio

TERROR SYNDROME, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based band featuring THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen, will enter the studio in January to record a "surprise" track featuring the group's latest addition, singer Dave Padden (ANNIHILATOR). The song will be included on the...

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Ex-THE GATHERING Singer Releases FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Cover

Former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update: "December 27 I will be playing a solo gig in Zuidwolde. I thought it would be nice to play a sort of a Xmas-song. I've always loved 'The Power of Love' [originally written and recorded by...

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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Signs With WILLOWTIP RECORDS

Willowtip Records has announced the signing of the Rome, Italy-based death metal band FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Previously signed to Neurotic Records, the group is set to release its debut album, "Oracles", in 2009. The CD was recorded in May 2008 at 16th Cellar Studio. Featuring current members of HOUR...

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REDEMPTION: DVD Title, Release Dates Announced

REDEMPTION — the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING — has set "Frozen in the Moment: Live in Atlanta" as the title of its new concert DVD, which will be released on the following dates: Germany, A...

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RUDY SARZO Talks About 'Off The Rails' Book, Current Status Of DIO

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) about his book "Off the Rails: Aboard the Crazy Train in the Blizzard of Ozz" book, a first-hand account of Sarzo's friendship on and off the road with Randy R...

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WHITESNAKE Planning 'All-Out U.S. Assault' In 2009

WHITESNAKE's official web site has been updated with a brand new interview with the band's frontman David Coverdale. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow below. Q: A "stage extension" was used for the [European] co-headlining shows with DEF LEPPARD. Are there any particul...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Recruits Former ARSIS Guitarist

Michigan-based melodic death metal band THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has tapped former ARSIS guitarist Ryan Knight to replace John Kempainen, who "abruptly" left the fold last month. The news was revealed by vocalist Trevor Strnad in an interview with HardTimes.ca on December 17, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec...

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VAN CANTO: Tour Dates Announced

German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO — which consists of five singers and one drummer (no guitars, no bass, no keyboards) — has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 14 - Essen, Germany - Turock Feb. 21 - Uster, Switzerland - Rock City Supporting LETZTE INSTANZ: April 02 - Köln, Germany - Kulturki...

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Have 'Guitar Hero' And 'Rock Band' Peaked?

The Pulse of Radio reports: Despite claims that popular music-based video games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band could point the way out of the music industry's current decline, a new report by Marketwatch.com indicates that the market for both titles may have reached its own peak. Sales for all Gu...

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Former VOIVOD Frontman ERIC FORREST Paying Tribute To Late Guitarist PIGGY

Brutalism.com recently conducted an interview with former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE frontman Eric Forrest. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Brutalism.com: How is your health these days? I'm sure all the fans are happy to see you back rocking again. [Forrest was seriously injured in...

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Rare AC/DC, METALLICA, DEEP PURPLE, VAN HALEN Posters On Sale In Melbourne

According to Undercover News, Rock Prints, an exhibition of rare and limited-edition posters, is back in Melbourne, Australia this weekend. The second round of Rock Prints features posters from AC/DC, BON SCOTT, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, DEEP PURPLE, IGGY POP, JIMI HENDRIX, MC5, METALLICA, NEW YORK D...