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Former SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available
Former SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West was a guest on "Maximum Threshold" this past Saturday, February 16. Ray talked about everything from his past life in SPREAD EAGLE to his future in his new band HOSTEL INC. Listen to the interview at this location. Ray has announced the following solo dates: Feb...February 19, 2008
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SYMPATHY Signs with BOMBWORKS RECORDS
Bombworks Records has announced the signing of Canadian death metallers SYMPATHY. According to a press release, "SYMPATHY has been a force in the death metal underground for a long time now, consisting almost exclusively of frontman Derek James From (Dharok). After recording several demos, SYMPATHY...February 19, 2008
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HIGH ON FIRE: Pittsburgh Footage Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of Oakland, California-based band HIGH ON FIRE's February 14, 2008 concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can be viewed below (courtesy of digitallive). HIGH ON FIRE's "Rumors Of War" video, the first from the band's "Death Is This Communion" album, made its "Headbanger's Ball"...February 19, 2008
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OBSESSION: 'Carnival Of Lies' Reissued With Bonus Tracks
Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has had its 2006 CD, "Carnival of Lies", re-released through Mausoleum Records on February 12, 2008. This reissue features new artwork and the bonus tracks "Panic in the Streets" (previously only available on the Avalon release in Japan) and "Judas"....February 19, 2008
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HERO DESTROYED Signs To RELAPSE RECORDS
Relapse Records has announced the signing of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's HERO DESTROYED. The group's full-length album, which was previously self-released, will be reissued on Relapse this spring as the band begins to write material for its next album. Commented HERO DESTROYED guitarist Zach Moore: "...February 18, 2008
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TROUBLE: New European Support Acts Announced
DRAGONLORD and COVERED CALL have cancelled their participation in the upcoming European tour by Chicago doom legends TROUBLE. Replacing them on the bill are Norway's SAHG and Germany's GORILLA MONSOON. Apr. 08 - ITA Bologna Estragon Apr. 09 - ITA Treviso New Age Apr. 10 - SWI Zürich Rohstofflager Ap...February 18, 2008
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Former ONWARD Guitarist Completes Work On New Solo Album
Former ONWARD guitarist and solo instrumentalist Toby Knapp has completed work on his new solo album, entitled "Misanthropy Divine". The CD, which has been two years in the making, includes four vocal tracks featuring Dean Sternberg (also of WITHINANOTHER; former touring vocalist for INTO ETERNITY)...February 17, 2008
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Ex-KISS, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN Members Featured On 'The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute'
Cleopatra Records has released a two-CD set called "LedBox - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute" on the Deadline label. This 25-song double CD set contains contributions from many great classic rock artists, including the following: Eric Bloom (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) Brian Robertson (MOTÖRHEAD, THIN LIZZY...February 17, 2008
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Former SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold'
Former SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West will be a guest on "Maximum Threshold" this Saturday, February 16 at 8:30 p.m. Ray will talk about everything from his past life in SPREAD EAGLE to his future in his new band HOSTEL INC. For more information, visit www.maximumthreshold.net. In other news, Ray ha...February 14, 2008
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JOURNEY Confirmed For Holland's ARROW ROCK FESTIVAL
JOURNEY has been confirmed for the Arrow Rock Festival, set to take place June 15 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Also scheduled to appear are DEF LEPPARD, KISS and WHITESNAKE. Although they have yet to announce their participation in the festival, reactivated New York glam rockers TWISTED SISTER have...February 14, 2008
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DAN SWANÖ Working On New Solo Project
World-renowned Swedish multi-instrumentalist and producer Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, ex-BLOODBATH) is currently working on an album which he describes as "a cross between ALTER BRIDGE and MOONTOWER-style [Dan's 1999 project] stuff." He says, "I am writing it right now, and it will not b...February 14, 2008
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TROUBLE: New U.S. Dates Announced
Illinois doom legends TROUBLE have scheduled the following U.S. dates: April 02 - RPMs Rock Club - Bridgeville, PA April 03 - Jigsaw Saloon - Cleveland, Ohio April 04 - Doug's American Grill & Bar - Aurora, IL April 05 - Nite Cap – Chicago, IL TROUBLE performed at the House of Blues in Chicago ....February 13, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman's 'Saana' Single Master, Graphic Master Stolen
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued a following update: "I was in a photo session in Helsinki two days ago and while we were taking promotional pictures, someone stole my bag and one guitar, a purple Fender Stratocaster Jeff Beck model. It is priceless. But what worries me more is that the...February 13, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR: Cover Of EXCITER's 'Heavy Metal Maniac' Available For Free Download
Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR have made their cover of EXCITER's classic track "Heavy Metal Maniac" — featuring guest appearances by original EXCITER members Dan Beehler (drums, vocals) and Al Johnson (bass) — available for free download at this location (link valid only through February 14). Check...February 13, 2008
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DAN SWANÖ Lays Down Brutal Death Metal Vocals For OBLITERHATE Debut
World-renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, ex-BLOODBATH) has finished laying down the vocal tracks for the upcoming OBLITERHATE debut album. Recorded at Unisound Studio (Sweden) in just two weeks, Dan's contribution on the vocals for OBLITERHATE is the...February 13, 2008
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