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TRIVIUM: 'Shogun' First-Week Sales Expected In 25K-30K Range
TRIVIUM's new studio album, titled "Shogun", is on track to sell around 25-30,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS. The CD follows up "The Crusade", which opened with 31,000 copies in Oct...October 2, 2008
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EVILE Guitarist OL DRAKE Discusses Influences, Plays Favorite Solos
Bands are often asked about their influences, and for Ol Drake, lead guitarist of UK thrashers EVILE, this is something he's been getting a lot of since EVILE became one of the most talked-about modern thrash bands. Ol explains: "The one thing people always ask me at shows is, 'Who is your favorite...October 2, 2008
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO, ERIC MARTIN, KIP WINGER To Perform With SCRAP METAL This Weekend
Celebrity rock supergroup SCRAP METAL will be joined by Kip Winger, founder of WINGER and former bassist for legendary rock group ALICE COOPER, for an acoustic set on October 4 at the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den in Uncasville, Connecticut. SCRAP METAL features Gunnar Nelson (NELSON); Mark Slaughter (SLAUGH...October 1, 2008
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LEATHERWOLF: New Shows Announced
Legendary Southern California band LEATHERWOLF has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 16 - Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA (charity event) Oct. 17 - Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV Oct. 18 - Paladino's - Tarzana, CA The October 16 show is a benefit for Jeff Campbell, beloved former lightman f...October 1, 2008
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SLAYER: New Song To Be Made Available Via 'Unholy Alliance' Download Card
A brand-new SLAYER album is expected in 2009, but some fans won't have to wait that long to get an early listen to some of the new music. Fans who attend any of the upcoming European "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" dates, will receive the new SLAYER song via an exclusive download card that will...October 1, 2008
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GRIM REAPER Back Catalog Being Reissued In Japan
According to CDJapan.co.jp, the back catalog from classic British heavy metallers GRIM REAPER will be reissued in Japan on October 22 via RCA/BMG. "See You in Hell" (1984),"Fear No Evil" (1985) and "Rock You to Hell" (1987) feature JVC K2 24-bit remastering and are available for pre-order at this l...September 30, 2008
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It Doesn't Feel Like 25 Years For HALL OF FAME Nominees METALLICA
The Pulse of Radio reports: METALLICA was nominated for induction into the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame last week in its second year of eligibility, with the band qualifying because it has been recording for 25 years. But drummer Lars Ulrich told The Pulse of Radio that he doesn't think of METALL...September 30, 2008
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TAKARA Prepares To Release 'Invitation To Forever'
U.S. rockers TAKARA will release their sixth album, "Invitation To Forever", on October 31 in Europe via SPV Records, and November 16 for the U.S. and the rest of the world through ProgRock Records. The LP will also be available directly from the band via its web sites and through all digital music...September 30, 2008
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MEGADETH Mixing New Live DVD; Special Announcement Coming Tomorrow
MEGADETH will make a "special announcement" tomorrow (Tuesday, September 30) at 6 a.m. PT / 13:00 GMT via Megadeth.com. According to a posting on the band's web site, acclaimed British record producer/engineer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, NEVERMORE, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY) arrived last night to meet up wit...September 29, 2008
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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'It's A Complete Honor' To Win 'Gone Country 2'
Host John Rich tapped rocker Sebastian Bach as the winner of the second season of CMT's hit series, "Gone Country", in last Friday night's (September 26) season finale. Bach is set to immediately release "Battle With The Bottle" to radio, the song he penned with Nashville songwriters Jeffrey Steele...September 29, 2008
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SEVENTH ANGEL Cancels UK Gig
The reformed British metal band SEVENTH ANGEL has cancelled its previously announced October 4 concert at Hobbits in Weston-Super-Mare, UK "due to illness." The group says, "We are really sorry about this and hope we can get this rescheduled." SEVENTH ANGEL is currently working on a new, as-yet-unti...September 29, 2008
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TRIVIUM's 'Shogun' Riffage Video Series; Part 10 Available
The German branch of Roadrunner Records has posted the tenth clip (see below) in an 11-part video series featuring TRIVIUM guitarists Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu of the Florida-based metal band TRIVIUM playing riffs from each of the songs on the band's forthcoming album, "Shogun". Corey Beaulieu a...September 29, 2008
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HYDROGYN Frontwoman Says CRAIG GOLDY's Songwriting Ideas Were 'Very '80s'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with HYDROGYN frontwoman Julie Westlake. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. BigMusicGeek.com: Musically, what do you feel are the main differences between (2006's) "Bombshell" and (2008's) "Deadly Passions"? Julie: "Our last album, 'Bombshell'...September 28, 2008
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CARCASS: San Francisco Footage Available
Quality fan-filmed video footage of the September 19, 2008 concert by the reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS at The Grand Ballroom in San Francisco, California can be viewed below. In a recent interview with Voices From The Darkside, guitarist Bill Steer was asked if there is a possi...September 28, 2008
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Former MSG Bassist REV JONES Interviewed; Video Available
Dean TV conducted an interview with madman bassist Rev Jones — who is mostly known for his work with MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP and STEELHEART — backstage at this year's Rocklahoma festival (July 9-13 in Pryor, Oklahoma). Watch the clip, which includes footage of STEELHEART's performance at the festival...September 27, 2008
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