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STEEL PROPHET Singer Discusses Lyrical Inspiration For ALL IN VEIN Material

STEEL PROPHET/MYTHIASIN vocalist Rick Mythiasin has revealed more details about the lyrical inspiration for the two recently posted songs from his other band, Tucson, Arizona's ALL IN VEIN — which he joined in October 2006. According to Rick, "'Psychic Parasites' [is] about mind control and schizoph...

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Three Years After DIMEBAG's Murder: Missed Opportunities Abound

Rock author, writer and photographer Chris Armold — who penned the book "A Vulgar Display of Power: Courage and Carnage at the Alrosa Villa", which is described as the authorized biography of Jeffery "Mayhem" Thompson, former head of security for DAMAGEPLAN, and two other heroes (audience member Nat...

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AVANTASIA: 'The Scarecrow' Trailer Available

A three-and-a-half-minute video trailer for AVANTASIA's (the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet) upcoming album, entitled "The Scarecrow", can be viewed below. "The Scarecrow" will be released on January 25, 2008 as a standard CD as well as rare picture (double) vinyl. "The Scarecrow" trac...

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TARJA TURUNEN Performs At Finnish Independence Celebration; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed last night (Thursday, December 6) at a special event to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Finland's independence. The concert took place at Tapiola LänsiAuto Areena with Tapiola Sinfonietta, conducted by Tuomas Hannikainen. The show was broadcast live...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'This Band Is Not Going To Sue TOMMY LEE'

In Court and in papers filed with the Court, in MÖTLEY CRÜE v. Carl Stubner, et al., attorneys for defendant Carl Stubner argued that MÖTLEY CRÜE's proper claim should not be against Stubner, but rather should be made against Stubner's client, Tommy Lee. MÖTLEY CRÜE, through their attorney, disagree...

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Dying Inside

This strange and mutated beast of a band is what MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffman was working on during one of his numerous estrangements with that band. Given his on-again, off-again relationship with MALEVOLENT mainman Phil Fasciana, it's probably not a bad idea to keep this project goin...

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TARJA TURUNEN To Perform At Finnish Independence Anniversary Concert

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will perform at a special event to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Finland's independence. The concert will take place on December 6, 2007 at Tapiola LänsiAuto Areena with Tapiola Sinfonietta, conducted by Tuomas Hannikainen. Tarja will perform a program consi...

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Singer GARY BARDEN Rejoins MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker is currently setting up a concert tour under the banner MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS. The trek will include stops in almost all of UK's rock clubs starting on January 10 and stretching as far as March. In other news, Schenker is planning to release a new MICHAE...

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SAVIOURS: 'The Making Of "Into Abaddon" Lunarcast (Episode 2)' Posted Online

Oakland, CA quartet SAVIOURS will unleash its sophomore full-length album, "Into Abaddon", on January 22, 2008 via New York City's Kemado Records. Episode two of an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the band's new record has been posted online by Ground Control magazine. Check it out...

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GENE HOGLAN To Play For Reunited Thrashers FORBIDDEN

Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT) has issued the following update: "I'm currently in Stockholm, Sweden, after just returning from a highly successful and awesome string of dates in Italy with my bitches, MELDRUM. "I'd like to say a big thank you and he...

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DROWNING POOL To BILL O'REILLY: 'Go F**k Yourself!'

Texas hard rock band DROWNING POOL has issued another statement regarding the recent on-air remarks by Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly allegedly claiming that he and is one of only two "celebrities" to support the troops via the USO. "I have chewed on this whole Bill O'Reilly-blasting-the-USO sub...

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MANITOU To Celebrate Anniversary With Hometown Gigs

Finnish traditional heavy metal band MANITOU, which features in its ranks members of OMNIUM GATHERUM, MALPRACTICE and KAIHORO, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with two hometown gigs this weekend: Dec. 07 - Nuorisotalo - Kotka Dec. 08 - Sam's Pub - Karhula MANITOU's third album, "No Signs of Wisd...

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DIMEBAG's Girlfriend: PHILIP ANSELMO Was 'King Of Lies And Manipulation' For A Long Time

Metal Monthly conducted an interview last month (November 2007) with Rita Haney, the longtime girlfriend of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Monthly: Your thoughts on Phil [Anselmo, ex-PANTERA singer]. Is he a part of the pr...

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SIRENIA: New Audio Interview With MORTEN VELAND Available

MetalSymphony.com has posted a new audio interview with SIRENIA mainman Morten Veland, conducted before the band's performance at the Metal Female Voices Fest in Wieze, Belgium on October 20, 2007. Check it out at this location. SIRENIA has launched a vocalist search following the recent departure o...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Cancels North American Tour

Intromental Management, which represents CIRCLE II CIRCLE (the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens),has issued the following statement: "It is with extreme disappointment and reluctance that we must announce that CIRCLE II CIRCLE will not be participating in the previously announced North Am...