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BOLT THROWER Decides Against Playing Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

British death metal veterans BOLT THROWER recently launched a fan poll via their official web site to determine whether they should accept an invitation to perform at next year's Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The band has since issued the following update: "Thanks a lot to the 17,484 people w...

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Ex-DIMMU BORGIR/CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer Confirmed For CHUCK SCHULDINER Tribute Concert

Ex-DIMMU BORGIR/CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Nick Barker and the former drum tech for Richard Christy on DEATH's "Perseverance" tour, Jonathan Lee, have been confirmed to perform at a benefit concert to honor late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner on December 12, 2007 at the Theatre Imperi...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' Lands On Swedish, German Charts

AVANTASIA's "Lost in Space - Part 1" and "Lost in Space - Part 2" EPs have entered the official Swedish chart at position No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. In Germany the CD landed at No. 9 on the Media Control chart. It is the highest single chart entry in the history of Nuclear Blast ...

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ENTHRONED To Drop Off GORGOROTH Tour

Belgian black metallers ENTHRONED check in with the following update: "Due to some problems with the organization of the tour (with GORGOROTH),ENTHRONED has no other choice than to pull off the current tour after the date in Belgium (November 28). Most of what was promised never actually happened,...

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AMORPHIS, THE CLAYMORE Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL

AMORPHIS and THE CLAYMORE have been confirmed for next year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMORPHIS CELTIC FROST DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER ENSLAVED HELSTAR IMMORTAL JO...

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MONSTER MAGNET: New DAVE WYNDORF Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interviews host Mark Strigl conducted with MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf. Interview topics include the group's new album, "4-Way Diablo", touring, songwriting, Wyndorf's sleeping pill addiction, SOUNDGARDEN, KID ROCK, and a discussion on what i...

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Vocalist LORD TIM Quits ILIUM

Australian melodic metallers ILIUM have parted ways with session vocalist Lord Tim (LORD, DUNGEON, FROMBEYOND). Lord Tim's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "As most of you may know, I have been the 'permanent guest vocalist' for ILIUM since 2003. Essentially that means I was a paid...

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KING DIAMOND On Tour Cancellation: 'I Can't Help But Feel That This Whole Thing Is My Fault'

KING DIAMOND frontman/namesake has issued the following statement: "As you know by now, it has been necessary to postpone the [KING DIAMOND] US tour due to the slow healing of my herniated disc. "I want to thank everyone for being so understanding under the circumstances, and for all the well wishes...

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U.D.O.: Kiev Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of U.D.O. — the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — performing at the Extreme Power Open Air festival in Kiev, Ukraine in September 2007 can be viewed below (courtesy of "part1k"). Udo Dirkschneider took part in an online chat on November 15 at the...

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Guitarist DINO CAZARES Rules Out Reunion With FEAR FACTORY

Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former FEAR FACTORY and current DIVINE HERESY guitarist Dino Cazares. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: I gotta ask the question about FEAR FACTORY. Is the relationship with Raymond and the rest of the guys still strained or ar...

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SWALLOW THE SUN Frontman Performs With AMORPHIS In Utrecht; Video Available

Finnish metallers AMORPHIS were joined by guest singer Mikko Kotamäki from support band SWALLOW THE SUN during their headlining concert Friday night (November 23) in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Watch their performance of the song "Drowned Maid" below (courtesy of "Laverne616"). AMORPHIS' new album, "S...

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LED ZEPPELIN Denies 2008 Tour Rumor

MonstersAndCritics.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN have denied they are planning a world tour in 2008. The legendary rockers claim "no decision has been made" as to whether they will follow up their comeback concert at London's O2 arena on December 10 with a globetrotting series of shows. Excitement o...

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LED ZEPPELIN's 'Mothership' Lands In German Top 10

"Mothership", a 24-track, two-CD comprehensive collection that spans LED ZEPPELIN's illustrious career, has entered the German Medai Control chart at position No. 7. As previously reported, the set sold 136,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 7 on Th...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says GUNS N' ROSES Reunion 'Would Be A Lot Of Fun'

Australia's News.com.au reports that VELVET REVOLVER's bass guitarist Duff says he's open to hooking up with GUNS N' ROSES again and, of course, Axl Rose — as as long as it's not too chaotic. And he intends seeing Australia on a Harley-Davidson when his band tours next month. Speaking to News.com.au...

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MONSTER MAGNET Mainman To Guest On 'The Metal File'

MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf will be the featured guest on "The Metal File" with Mike Metal this Friday night, November 23 at midnight (technically Saturday morning) on CHOM 97.7 FM in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can listen to the show live via the Internet at www.chom.com. MONSTER MAGNET's...