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Legendary Drummer NICK BARKER Joins ATROCITY And LEAVES' EYES
The new drummer of ATROCITY and LEAVES' EYES is Nick Barker, who has previously played with CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and TESTAMENT. Says ATROCITY/LEAVES' EYES vocalist/producer Alex Krull, "It's with great pleasure that we can announce Nick Barker is joining the ATROCITY and LEAVES' EYES family...January 15, 2008
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Reunited FORBIDDEN: More West Coast Dates Planned
Guitarist Craig Locicero of the reunited San Franciso Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN has issued the following update: "First off, we have to let everyone know that [drummer] Gene Hoglan [STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT] WILL be playing our first few gigs in February, not Paul Bostaph...January 14, 2008
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Talks Tattoos
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy recently spoke to Heavy-Metal.de about his tattoos. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Heavy-Metal.de: Basically it's all about your tattoos. Which was your first one? Portnoy: My first one was the DREAM THEATER MAJESTY symbol. I got that in 1988, so I was...January 14, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD Drummer Schedules NAMM Appearances
MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain will appear at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California signing autographs at Ddrum's booth at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18 and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19. MACHINE HEAD garnered the first Grammy...January 12, 2008
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GOD FORBID Guitarist: 'Our DVD Is F**King Incredible'
MetalSucks recently had the opportunity to sit down with GOD FORBID guitar player Doc Coyle on the New York stop of their Stillborn Fest tour with HATEBREED, AGNOSTIC FRONT, NECRO, AT ALL COST, and SHAI HULUD. Doc went into detail about what to expect from the band's upcoming DVD release, the band's...January 11, 2008
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CHILDREN OF BODOM: 'Blooddrunk' Track Listing Revealed
Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have revealed the track listing for the new album, "Blooddrunk", due in Europe on April 7, 2008 via Spinefarm Records (two days later in Finland). "Blooddrunk" was recorded and produced by Mikko Karmila at Petrax and Finnvox studios in Finland during October, Nove...January 10, 2008
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EXTREMA: Italian Dates Announced
Legendary Italian metal band EXTREMA has scheduled the following dates: Jan. 10 - IT - Salerno, Iroko Club - Info Jan. 11 - IT - Roma, Classico - Info Jan. 12 - IT - Scordia (Ct),Krossower - Info Jan. 13 - IT - Rende (Cs),B-Side - Info Jan. 26 - IT - Cagliari, ...January 10, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Schedules Spanish Date
IRON MAIDEN has confirmed a Spanish date as part of its "Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008". The concert will take place on July 11 at the Via de La Plata Festival, which will be held in Merida, in southwest Spain. According to The Metal Circus, some rumors suggest that SLAYER and ...January 10, 2008
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ROB HALFORD On New JUDAS PRIEST Album, PANTERA Comparisons And Infamous 'Metal Is Dead' Comment
Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the status of the new JUDAS PRIEST CD, "Nostradamus": Halford: I've been away for about a month while Glenn [Tipton] and K.K. [Downing] have been doing their final guit...January 10, 2008
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WITCHTRAP, WARFIST, ACRAL NECROSIS To Team Up For Split CD
Colombia's WITCHTRAP, Poland's WARFIST and England's ACRAL NECROSIS will team up for a three-way split entitled "United in Annihilation". Due on April 7, 2008, the CD will feature 12 new recordings: WITCHTRAP: 01. Imperio Del Terror (MASACRE [Colombia] cover) 02. Metal Army March (remixed and remast...January 9, 2008
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MASTODON To Support NEUROSIS In Brooklyn
Atlanta's MASTODON has been confirmed as the opening act for long-running Oakland, California-based industrial/alternative/metal pioneers NEUROSIS at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, New York on January 24 and January 25. A few tickets are still available and can be purchased here. MetalKult...January 8, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Comments On GRAMMY Nod
San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have garnered the first Grammy nomination of their career for "Aesthetics of Hate", a monstrous track from the critically hailed album "The Blackening", released in March 2007. The song is nominated for "Best Metal Performance". "Best Metal Performance"...January 8, 2008
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EYES OF EDEN To Play Free Show In Dortmund
EYES OF EDEN, the new band featuring producer/guitarist Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., LACUNA COIL, MOONSPELL, SAMAEL) and female vocalist Franziska Huth, ),will play a free show this Thursday (January 10) at Happy Happy Ding Dong in the group's hometown of Dortmund! Upcoming EYES OF EDEN shows: Jan...January 8, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA: More Tour Dates Announced
Finnish metal cellists APOCALYPTICA have scheduled the following dates: Feb. 04 - Auditorio Coca Cola – Monterrey, MEX Feb. 05 - National Auditorium - Mexico City, MEX Feb. 06 - Teatro Diana – Guadalajara, MEX Feb. 25 - Oktybrsky Hall - St. Peterburg, RUS Feb. 26 - B1 – Moscow, RUS Mar. 05 - Den ...January 7, 2008
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'Paul Green School Of Rock' To Perform BLACK SABBATH, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Classic In Lakewood
According to The Lakewood Observer, the Paul Green School of Rock — based out of Rocky River — will take part in "The Classic Metal Show" on Saturday, January 12 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, January 13 at 4 p.m. at the HiFi Club 11729 Detroit Rd, Lakewood, Ohio. Tickets are $7 in ...January 6, 2008
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