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DETONATION Hard At Work On New Material

Frontman Koen Romeijn of the Dutch death/thrash metal act DETONATION has issued the following update: "2009 will be the year of the fourth DETONATION album, and without doubt our most interesting album so far. We've been working our asses off the past couple of months, and have written some very dyn...

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FUNERALIUM Announces New Guitarist/Vocalist

French doom band FUNERALIUM has announced the addition of guitarist/vocalist Laurent (a.k.a. Pokemonslaughter) of MOURNING DAWN and INBORN SUFFERING to the group's ranks. FUNERALIUM parted ways with longtime guitarist Berserk (ATARAXIE, WORMFOOD) in November 2008. The band is currently writing mater...

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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'

This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...

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DAN LILKER Musical Biography In The Works

Chicago-based journalist Dave Hofer is in the process of writing a "musical biography" of veteran metal bassist Dan Lilker (ANTHRAX, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, BRUTAL TRUTH). Commented Lilker: "It's now been a quarter-century that I have played music that in the 'professional' arena. In fact, as of this writi...

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ROBERT PLANT, FREDDIE MERCURY, AXL ROSE, IAN GILLAN Among 'Greatest Voices in Rock'

According to U.K.'s Daily Mail, LED ZEPPELIN's Robert Plant has topped a poll of the greatest voices in rock organized by digital radio station Planet Rock. QUEEN's Freddie Mercury came second, Paul Rodgers of FREE came next while THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey came fifth. The only female voice on t...

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Singer ROB ROCK Comments On New IMPELLITTERI Album

IMPELLITTERI will release its long-awaited new album, "Wicked Maiden", in Japan on January 21, 2009 via Victor Entertainment. The CD, which had the working title of "Good and Evil", marks the return to IMPELLITTERI of the band's former singer Rob Rock. Commented Rock: "There has been speculation of...

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STREAM OF PASSION: Studio Update

Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON),has entered the studio to begin recording its sophomore album, due in early 2009 via Napalm Records. According to a posting on the group's MySpace page, "To stick to...

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METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE To Release 'The Fire Within' In The Spring

METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has set "The Fire Within" as the title of his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in the spring. The CD cover artwork can be viewed below. Several demo tracks which are expected to appear on the album are available for streaming on Munroe's MySpace page. Ronny Mun...

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DEAD HEAD: Another New Song Posted Online

Veteran Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD have posted another new song, "Firegate", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new full-length CD, "Depression Tank", due on February 16, 2009 via Displeased Records. The CD was recorded at Hooiland Studios in Zwolle, Holland and was mixed and mast...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN's AGUA DE ANNIQUE Schedules More Dates

AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 12 - Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands (semi-acoustic with special guests) Feb. 13 - Oosterpoort - Groningen, Netherlands (semi-acoustic with special guests) Feb. 20 - Eightbal...

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Former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Singer To Guest On ADYTA EP

Former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS singer Melissa Ferlaak has issued the following update: "Joakim Severinsen, mastermind of a new project called ADYTA from Norway, has asked me to contribute to his upcoming EP. The music is fantastic and I implore you to watch for that. You can check out some preliminary s...

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'Christmas Metal Symphony': More Video Footage Available

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

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KIP WINGER Says LARS ULRICH Is 'Not Really That Talented'

WINGER frontman Kip Winger was recently interviewed by rock and roll comic C.C. Banana. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. C.C. Banana: In 2005 you were a featured artist on the VH1 Metal Mania Stripped Across America Tour, along with DON DOKKEN, STEPHEN PEARCY and FIREHOUSE. Jani Lane was a...

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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...