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CLOVEN HOOF Rejoined By Drummer LYNCH RADINSKY

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends CLOVEN HOOF will be rejoined by drummer Lynch Radinsky — who played on the band's "Eye of the Sun" album — for their upcoming appearances in Thessaloniki, Greece and Crewe, England. According to the band, Lynch's "vituoso drum solo will be a highlight...

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MEGADETH Bassist: 'Even After All These Years Of Playin' Rock Star Myself, I'm Still A Fan'

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Howdy Mega-friends and fans. Just musing over the exhilaration I've been feeling over the current HEAVEN AND HELL tour. We've got a little less then two more weeks ahead of us on...

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SIRENIA: More European Tour Dates Announced

SIRENIA has scheduled the following tour dates: May 19 - Folken - Stavanger, Norway Jun. 16 - Hold Kjeft - Kristiansand, Norway (first show; all ages) Jun. 16 - Hold Kjeft - Kristiansand, Norway (second show is not all ages) Jun. 23 - Graspop Metal Meeting - Dessel, Belgium Aug. 16 - Metal Heart Fes...

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THIN LIZZY, QUEENSRŸCHE To Team Up For U.K Tour

Baconmusic is reporting that THIN LIZZY and QUEENSRŸCHE will team up for a U.K. tour this fall. Fresh from their recent support slot with DEEP PURPLE, THIN LIZZY will this time be playing a full headline set, led by legendary guitarists John Sykes and Scott Gorham. QUEENSRŸCHE will return to the U.K...

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IRON FIRE: 'Blade Of Triumph' Track Listing Revealed

Danish metallers IRON FIRE, who are fronted by FORCE OF EVIL singer Martin Steene, will release fourth album, "Blade of Triumph", due on June 29 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and in the rest of Europe on July 2 via Napalm Records. A song from the new album, entitled "Bridges Will Burn", is ava...

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Former EVANESCENCE Keyboardist Slams 'Ungrateful' Hired Band For Criticizing AMY LEE

Former EVANESCENCE keyboard player David Hodges — who recorded most of the group's breakthrough album, "Fallen", with Ben Moody and Amy Lee but left in 2002 before the CD was released — has jumped to Amy Lee's defense in response to the comments made by the group's former guitarist, John LeCompt, fo...

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SWORN ENEMY Recording New Album 'Maniacal' With All-Star Cast

Taking their sound to raised levels of brutality, SWORN ENEMY are currently recording their new album that will be released this fall through Abacus Recordings. Since SWORN ENEMY formed in 1997 they have represented New York hardcore well, having released two highly popular full lengths and touring...

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ONSLAUGHT, BEATALLICA, THANATOS: Photos From KINGS OF METAL Festival Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of ONSLAUGHT, BEATALLICA and THANATOS performing at the Kings Of Metal Festival on Monday, April 30 in Arnhem, the Netherlands has been posted online at Metal-Experience.com. ONSLAUGHT's setlist was as follows: 01. Killing Peace 02. Let There Be Death 03. Angels Of De...

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ONSLAUGHT Singer Undergoes Surgery

ONSLAUGHT vocalist Sy Keeler has undergone a successful surgery to re-attach the retina of his left eye and is recovering well at home. The detachment occured at the soundcheck of Leeds Rio's during the first leg of the reunited British thrashers' "Killing Peace" tour, forcing the group to cancel th...

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MIND'S EYE: 'Feed My Revolver' Video Available

MIND'S EYE, the Swedish progressive rock/metal band featuring former/current members of THERION, SECRET SPHERE and NOVAK, has posted its video for the song "Feed My Revolver" at this location. The clip was produced by Fredrik Englund and Viktor Blanke. "Feed My Revolver" comes off the group's new al...

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Ex-EVANESCENCE Guitarist Says AMY LEE Is 'As Deep As The Shallow End Of A Child's Wading Pool'

Former EVANESCENCE guitarist John LeCompt has offered more details about his exit from the group. According to LeCompt, he was fired from the band. He also said drummer Rocky Gray had quit. In a posting on his blog, LeCompt wrote, "I've been getting your messages all morning and figured I would give...

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San Diego's UNSET Signs To GRIDIRON RECORDS

Gridiron Records has announced the signing of San Diego, CA-based quintet UNSET. "We are all excited to be a part of the Gridiron family," says UNSET frontman Frank Torres. "Over the past year we have kept in touch with Kyle and Mikey from Gridiron, getting to know them and watching them progress as...

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ONSLAUGHT Cancels U.K. Dates

Reactivated U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT have been forced to cancel the remaining dates on their British tour due to a serious health issue concerning vocalist Sy Keeler. The ONSLAUGHT frontman was rushed to hospital during the soundcheck at Leeds Rio's suffering from an acute loss of vision. Keeler has...

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EMERALD Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Swiss melodic metallers EMERALD have issued the following update: "We have sad news and good news. EMERALD member Andreas Bächler (drums) has decided to leave the band! He would like to set new priorities in his life and turn to other interests. There are no hard feelings between Andreas and the res...

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YEAR LONG DISASTER Signs With VOLCOM ENTERTAINMENT

Volcom Entertainment has announced the addition of YEAR LONG DISASTER to its roster of artists. A rock trio, YEAR LONG DISASTER is led by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Davies, the son of KINKS' guitarist Dave Davies. Bass player Rich Mullins has toured the world in his past lives with KARMA TO BURN...