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MENTORS Are Back: 'Over The Top' New Album On The Way

One of the most controversial of metal bands of all time — the MENTORS — have made a return. Band leader El Duce was killed in 1997 by a train, just days after being filmed for a conspiracy-theory film alleging he had been hired as a hitman to execute Kurt Cobain. The remaining members, guitarist .....

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BORN FROM PAIN: In Pre-Production Mode

As first reported here on Oct. 10, Metal Blade Records has now confirmed the signing of Dutch metalcore act BORN FROM PAIN. The band commented on the signing: "We are proud to be part of one of the world's most authentic and dedicated labels when it comes to hard and heavy music. We ...

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Orchestral Arranger PAUL BUCKMASTER Collaborates With GUNS N' ROSES?

Acclaimed orchestral arranger and Grammy-award winner Paul Buckmaster has apparently worked on arrangements for four songs that are slated to appear on the long-awaited GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy". According to Buckmaster's official discography/list of credits, which can be viewed at th...

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KAMELOT Set Release Date For 'The Black Halo'

KAMELOT have set a February 28, 2005 release date through SPV Records for their new album, "The Black Halo". The follow-up to last year's "Epica" was produced by Sascha Paeth and Miro at Gate Studio in Germany and features guest appearances by Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS),Simone Simmons (EPICA) an...

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ARMORED SAINT Blues Side-Project Announce Pre-Thanksgiving Gig

YO DIDDLEY, the rock/blues side-project of ARMORED SAINT drummer Gonzo and guitarist Phil Sandoval, will be performing at the club River Bottom in Burbank, CA (across from Warner Bros., 4201 West Olive Avenue @ Pass Avenue) on Wednesday, November 24. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. ARMORED SAINT are pl...

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HATEBREED Added To EXTREME DOJO VOL. 12 Japanese Tour

HATEBREED are the latest act added to the Extreme Dojo Vol. 12 Japanese tour featuring SHADOWS FALL, AS I LAY DYING and EVERYTIME I DIE. However, they will NOT play the February 7, 2005 Tokyo show because of a scheduling conflict with a Big Day Out festival apprearance. The dates are as follows: Feb...

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EUROPE To Tour Japan In January

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have completed the European tour in support of their recently released comeback effort, "Start From the Dark". An end-of-tour message on the band's official web site reads as follows: "So here we are, at the end of yet another fantastic tour. We can't believe the...

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CATARACT: 'Nothing's Left' Video Posted Online

CATARACT's video for the track "Nothing's Left" has been posted online at MetalBlade.de. "Nothing's Left" comes off the Swiss metalcore bands latest CD, "With Triumph Comes Loss", available now on Metal Blade Records. The band recorded the CD at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Tue Ma...

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ANGRA: European/Japanese Tour Dates Announced

Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA have lined up the following dates in support of their new album, "Temple of Shadows": Feb. 05 - Rainbow – Milan, ITA Feb. 06 – Z7 – Pratteln, SWI Feb. 07 - Transbordeur – Lyon, FRA Feb. 08 - La Laiterie – Strasbourg, FRA Feb. 10 - Arena – Madrid, SPA ...

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NEAERA Enter Studio To Record New Album

Münster, Germany-based metalcore act NEAERA have entered Stage One Studios in Bühne, Germany with producer Andy Classen to begin recording their debut album, "The Rising Tide Of Oblivion", tentatively due in early 2005 through Metal Blade Records. "Two of us have already hit the studio and started r...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Jams With DREAM THEATER Axeman In Japan

For the last couple of days, former MEGADETH axeman Marty Friedman and DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci have had the chance to play a little music in Japan together. According to Marty, "John joined me for an encore at my concert in Osaka, and a couple days later my band and I invaded his Tokyo...

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SHADOWS FALL, AS I LAY DYING, EVERYTIME I DIE To Team Up For Japanese Tour

SHADOWS FALL will headline the "Extreme Dojo Vol. 12" Japanese tour beginning in early February. Support at the shows will come from AS I LAY DYING and EVERYTIME I DIE. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 07 – Tokyo, JPN @ Club Quattro Feb. 09 - Osaka, JPN @ Club Quattro Feb. 10 - Nagoya, ...

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EXTREME To Reunite For Japanese Tour

According to MelodicRock.com, EXTREME will reunite for a series of Japanese shows in January. The line-up of Gary Cherone (vocals, ex-VAN HALEN),Nuno Bettencourt (guitar),Paul Geary (drums) and new bassist Carl Restivo will head to Japan for the following dates: Jan. 12 Tokyo Shibuya-AX 7:00pm Jan...

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THE RED CHORD Continue Drummer Search

Massachusetts-based metal/grind band THE RED CHORD have issued the following update regarding their drummer search: "We have been busy writing and trying people out for drums. We have had a few options of having people fill in for the record, but we all decided that it would be a better idea if the...

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CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS Promotes Key Sales Staff

Century Media Records has promoted current Vice President of Sales & Distribution, Brian Sharp, to the newly created Vice President of Internal Operations position, while current Manager of Sales & Distribution, Andrew "Hoz" Hosner, has been promoted to Vice President of Sales & Product...