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HIRAX Replaces EVIL At Germany's KEEP IT TRUE IX Festival

The organizers of the Keep It True IX festival — which is set to take place November 3, 2007 at Sporthalle in Dittigheim, Germany — have announced that Danish metal band EVIL (who were due to replace TOXIK at the event) have been forced to cancel their appearance at the festival due to a wrist ...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer: 'This Has Been An Amazing World Tour!'

HEAVEN AND HELL drummer Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has posted the following message on his web site: "The U.S. tour has ended. Our thanks go out to ALICE COOPER, QUEENSRŸCHE and to all the fans who came out and spent the evenings with us!! This so far has been an amazing world tour! Mid-Oc...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Jamming With Finnish Cover Band; Video Available

Video footage of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing jamming with Finnish PRIEST cover band PRIESTONE on August 28, 2007 in Tuusula, Finland can be viewed at this location. JUDAS PRIEST is working on a concept album about the legendary 16th century prophet Nostradamus. Regarding the direction of the...

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SLAVE ZERO Signs U.S. Deal With BLACK SHEEP RECORDS

Irish metal act SLAVE ZERO has signed a U.S. distribution deal with Black Sheep Records for the North American release of their 2006 album, "The Pain Remits". An early 2008 tour will follow. SLAVE ZERO's video for the "The Pain Remits" title track can be viewed below. In other news, the band has ann...

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NINE INCH NAILS: New Remix Album Detailed

Billboard.com reports that NINE INCH NAILS' "Year Zero" has been remixed track-by-track for "Y34RZ3R0R3MIX3D", due November 20 via Interscope. Among the remixers are NEW ORDER's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, the Faint, Bill Laswell, Ladytron, Fennesz and Saul Williams. The remix of "My Violent...

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RAVAGE To Open For OVERKILL In New Hampshire

Boston, MA-area power metallers RAVAGE have been added to the bill in support of underground metal stalwarts OVERKILL at their stop at Mark's Showplace in Bedford, New Hampshire on October 20. Also appearing on this night of metal mayhem will be none other than New England '80s classic metal heroes...

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WARBRINGER Completes New Album Recording Process

Upon signing a worldwide deal with Century Media Records earlier in the year, Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER entered the studio with acclaimed producer Bill Metoyer, who helped shape legendary albums from the likes of SLAYER, D.R.I. and SACRED REICH, among a slew of others. With an even stronger l...

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ADAGIO Guitarist: 'A New Chapter Is Starting Now'

Guitarist Stéphan Forté of the French metallers ADAGIO has issued the following update: "Well, that's it. Last week we played our last show for 'Dominate' album, and now it's time to finish 'Archangels in Black'. This tour has been awesome for ADAGIO, with very huge moments like touring in Japan for...

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TANK: 'Live And Rare' Track Listing Revealed

Soundhouse Records, the new London-based label started by Cliff Evans, guitarist for the UK bands TANK and KILLERS, has set an October 15 release date for the new TANK collection entitled "Live and Rare". The CD will include nine tracks from the band's 1981 tour supporting MOTÖRHEAD, four 1981 studi...

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NONPOINT: Second Episode Of Video Diary Series Released

South Florida's NONPOINT has uploaded the second installment of its "Vengeance" video diary series. This week's installment contains behind-the-scenes and performance footage of NONPOINT at the NHL's Florida Panthers home opener. Watch the clip below. NONPOINT recently posted a new track, entitled "...

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FIREHOUSE Guitarist Issues First-Ever Instrumental Album

FIREHOUSE guitarist Bill Leverty just released his first-ever instrumental album, entitled "Southern Exposure". Audio samples and ordering information are available at this location. In other news, Leverty has issued the following update: "FIREHOUSE had a great summer, playing live shows just about...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Definitely Doing Another Album, Whether With My Own Band Or SABBATH'

During a teleconference Monday (October 8) to promote his upcoming tour with ROB ZOMBIE and openers IN THIS MOMENT (an arena run that kicks off in Seattle on October 18),Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he will headline the the 2008 installment of Ozzfest, despite rumors to the contrary. However, he did...

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FRANKIE BANALI's ZEPPELIN Tribute: Track-By-Track Breakdown

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has created a labor of love with his new CD (released under the FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS banner),entitled "24/7/365 - The Tribute to Led Zeppelin". Frankie invited many of his friends to join him on making a heartfelt tribute to his favorite drummer John Bonham...

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THE HAUNTED: Swedish Dates Announced

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have announced the following dates: Dec. 19 - Stockholm, SWE @ Klubben Dec. 20 - Sundsvall, SWE @ Pipeline Dec. 21 - Östersund, SWE @ Hårdrocksklubben/ Gamla Tingshuset Dec. 22 - Västerås, SWE @ Prisma Support at the shows will come from BY NIGHT (all dates) and SPARZAN...

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BLOOD RED THRONE: 'Taste Of God' Video Posted Online

Norwegian death metal machine BLOOD RED THRONE has released the video for the song "Taste of God". Watch it below. The track comes off the group's latest CD, "Come Death", which received a European release in August via Earache Records. Guitarist Dod previously stated about the video shoot: "The fil...