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CELLADOR Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Bill Hudson has quit the Nebraska-based extreme power metal band CELLADOR. His statement on the matter reads as follows: "After thinking about it for a long time and after a very relaxing holiday season, which included appearances at the NAMM show in Anaheim, I have decided that it's best...January 26, 2008
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IMMOLATION: 'World Agony' To Debut On 'Headbanger's Ball' This Weekend
Legendary death metal titans IMMOLATION kick off a massive a month-long North American tour dubbed the "Lucifer Over America Tour" on February 4 alongside ROTTING CHRIST, BELPHEGOR and AVERSE SEFIRA. The group's new video for the track "World Agony" (view clip below) is set to make its MTV2 debut on...January 25, 2008
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SEVENDUST, MASTODON, DRAGONFORCE Rumored For ROCKSTAR MAYHEM TOUR
According to MTV.com, SEVENDUST, MASTODON, DRAGONFORCE, SUICIDE SILENCE and WALLS OF JERICHO are among the bands that are rumored to be taking part in this summer's Rockstar Mayhem Tour, Warped Tour mastermind Kevin Lyman's answer to Ozzfest. DISTURBED and SLIPKNOT will anchor the bill, with FIVE FI...January 25, 2008
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FOREVER SLAVE Added To KAMELOT's European Tour
Spain's FOREVER SLAVE has replaced VISIONS OF ATLANTIS as the opening act on the upcoming KAMELOT European tour, which is scheduled to kick off early April. Also appearing on the bill is FIREWIND. The dates are as follows: Apr. 04 - UK London Carling Academy Apr. 05 - UK Wolverhampton Wulfrun Apr. 0...January 24, 2008
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HOUSE OF LORDS Confirmed For UK's Z ROCK 08 Festival
HOUSE OF LORDS has been confirmed for the UK's Z Rock 08 festival, set to take place May 16-17 at The Asylum in Birmingham. Z Rock 08 festival billing: May 16: HOUSE OF LORDS SHY ROCKSTAR [further acts to be announced] May 17: BLACK 'N BLUE BONFIRE BRITNY FOX VON GROOVE SNOW STORMZONE REDLINE Ticket...January 24, 2008
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PITCH BLACK FORECAST: Debut Album Title Announced
PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE),the new project featuring vocalist Jason "J" Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard (NDE) and bassist Craig Martini, has set "Abse...January 23, 2008
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MEGADETH Mainman issues Post-NAMM Update
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I have got to tell you what has happened in the last week. Friday was the NAMM show and I made an appearance at the Dean booth, saw my endorsers Elliot Rubinson and Dean Zelinsky...January 23, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer: Opening For IRON MAIDEN Was 'Bad'
MetalSucks recently conducted an interview with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas. An excerpt from the chat follows: MetalSucks: Do you think when you go around and tour, there's a big different between American audiences and European audiences? Michael "Moose" Thomas: Not reall...January 23, 2008
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LIZZY BORDEN Remembers Late Guitarist ALEX NELSON
Lucem Fero recently published an exclusive interview with Lizzy Borden, conducted by Welsh interviewer Anthony Morgan. Topics of discussion included "Appointment With Death", late guitarist Alex Nelson, STARWOOD's second album and LIZZY BORDEN's twenty-fifth anniversary. Several excerpts from the in...January 22, 2008
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LIVING COLOUR Guitarist To Perform With MY ID In Toronto
LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid will join Toronto electric jazz band MY ID for a special concert at the Revival Music Lounge in Toronto, Ontario on February 27. Reid, known for his guitar virtuosity and groundbreaking work in rock, jazz, fusion and R&B, has worked with some of music's most t...January 22, 2008
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Guitarist JOE STUMP Checks In
REIGN OF TERROR/HOLYHELL guitarist Joe Stump has issued the following update: "It's looking like this year should be very busy. I just came back from Bulgaria where HOLYHELL played a New Year's Eve show opening for SAXON (three-band bill, we were in the middle). Believe it or not, it was an outdoor...January 22, 2008
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CARCASS, PRIMORDIAL Confirmed For Norway's HOLE IN THE SKY Festival
CARCASS and PRIMORDIAL have been confirmed for the Hole In The Sky festival, set to take place August 27-30 in Bergen, Norway. For more information, visit www.holeinthesky.no. In an exclusive interview with BLABBERMOUTH.NET conducted this past October, CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker stated abo...January 21, 2008
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WITHIN Y: 'The Cult' Release Date Announced
Swedish melodic death metal band WITHIN Y will release their third album, "The Cult", on February 27 via the Gothenburg-based label Gain. The CD artwork was created by Niklas Sundin of DARK TRANQUILLITY and Cabin Fever Media. "The Cult" track listing: 01. Deathtrip 02. 21 03. The Cult 04. Bitterswee...January 21, 2008
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AVIAN Confirmed For Florida's NIGHTMARE METAL FEST
AVIAN, the melodic metal band featuring singer Lance King and guitarist Yan Leviathan, has been confirmed for the Nightmare Metal Fest, a brand new festival set to take place March 21-22 at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida. Also scheduled to appear are WARMACHINE, CAGE, DISASTERPEACE (the...January 19, 2008
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BLAZE BAYLEY, MARTIN WALKYIER Confirmed For Norway's CLIVEAID Concert
Former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley will headline the Cliveaid event on March 29 at the Garage in Bergen, Norway. Also appearing on the bill are SABBAT singer Martin Walkyier, OCTAVIA SPERATI and THE BETTIES. Cliveaid is the organization which was set up in 2004 as a fund-raising even...January 19, 2008
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