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Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy

You'd need balls the size of Düsseldorf to tack a sequel onto two of the most beloved power metal albums of all time, arguably the blueprints for an entire mini-industry that's sprung up in their wake. But hubris has never been in short supply where HELLOWEEN mastermind Michael Weikath is concerned...

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MINISTRY: Photos Of New Lineup Posted Online

Two brand-new photos of MINISTRY taken during the recording sessions for their new album, "Rio Grande Blood", at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas have been posted online: Photo#1 (left to right: Tommy Victor [PRONG, ex-DANZIG], Al Jourgensen, Paul Raven [KILLING JOKE]),Photo#2 (left to right:...

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Portugal's [BEFORE THE RAIN] Commence Work On Full-Length Debut

Portuguese doomsters [BEFORETHERAIN] have just entered the studio to begin recording their debut album, entitled "One Day Less", tentatively due in early 2006. The CD will contain "six slabs of melancholy and despair," according to the band. In other news, [BEFORETHERAIN] are scheduled to play two g...

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THE GATHERING Get Snowed in; Begin Recording First Track For New Album

THE GATHERING frontwoman Anneke van Giersbergen has posted the following message regarding the first week of studio work on their forthcoming album: "What a day yesterday was... As we were locked up in the confinement of our quiet little church, the world outside was raging. The Dutch weather surpri...

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ABANDONED To Open For SAVAGE CIRCUS In Vienna

German thrashers ABANDONED have been confirmed as the opening act for SAVAGE CIRCUS on February 10, 2006 at Planet Music in Vienna, Austria. Additional support at the show will come from SEQUOIA DENDRON and SERENITY. ABANDONED are currently recording their as-yet-untitled debut album at Hammer Music...

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UFO Singer Says PAUL RAYMOND Is 'Banned' From Japan For Three Years

In an interview with Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young, UFO singer Phil Mogg revealed that the band, despite having a number of hit albums and songs, only paid back monies owed to Chrysalis Records in 2002. The last UFO product released by Chrysalis was 1985's "Misdemeanour". UFO are currently p...

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THE GATHERING Check In From Studio; Singer ANNEKE To Take Part In LENNON Tribute

From a small church that has been turned into a full-fledged studio in the small town of Maurik (southern Holland) comes an update from THE GATHERING about their recording experience. Singer Anneke van Giersbergen reports: "We are in the studio! Hello dear people! Here we are. We have been in the st...

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CLAWFINGER: More European Tour Dates Announced

Swedish rap-metal outfit CLAWFINGER have added more dates to their touring schedule for January/February 2006. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 11 - Hamburg, GER - Logo Jan. 12 - Cologne, GER - Prime Club Jan. 13 - Fribourg, SWI - Frisson Jan. 14 - Zurich, SWI - X-Tra Jan. 16 - Vienna, AUT - ...

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THE GATHERING Guitarist Selling Guitars, Amps On EBAY

THE GATHERING's founding member/guitarist René Rutten is selling some of his equipment on eBay this month. The guitarist recently bought new guitars and explains why he chose to sell some of his older gear on eBay: "Yes! We are doing a clean-up! So we can start next year tour with fresh new gear! Th...

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MEGADETH Drummer Undergoes Surgery

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover (also in EIDOLON) has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I returned home from Toronto a few days ago, in which Glen [Drover, MEGADETH/EIDOLON guitarist] and myself attended the Toronto Music Expo. It was nice to see th...

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REVOLTING COCKS: 'Cocked And Loaded' Track Listing Revealed

REVOLTING COCKS, the side project of MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen, will release their new album, "Cocked and Loaded", on February 14, 2006 via 13th Planet. Produced by Al Jourgensen, the CD features the contributions of guest artists Jello Biafra (DEAD KENNEDYS),Gibby Haynes (BUTTHOLE SURFERS),R...

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SCUM OF THE EARTH Announce Dates With DISTURBED

SCUM OF THE EARTH, the band founded by former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist Riggs, will support DISTURBED on the following dates on their Jägermeister Music Tour: Feb. 13 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Feb. 14 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Feb. 16 - Miami, FL - Cinema Club Feb. 17 - Atlanta, ...

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HED P.E. Sign With 'Pimp' Label SUBURBAN NOIZE, Plan To Release 'Classic Joint'

HED P.E., the popular Orange County, California-based hardcore/punk/hip-hop band, Have inked a deal with Suburban Noize. Fronted by Orange County native Jared "The Underdog" Shain, HED P.E. refuses to put its music in a skirt. "Finally a label that is as pimp as my band is," Jared says of the deal w...

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THE GATHERING Enter Studio To Record Ninth Album

World renowned Dutch act THE GATHERING entered the studio today (November 21, 2005) to commence work on their ninth studio album. For this recording the band has built a professional homemade studio inside an old church in the small town of Maurik, located in the south of Holland. With the help of p...

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NIGHTWISH: 'End Of An Era' CD/DVD Gets A Release Date

Spinefarm Records has set a June 5, 2006 release date for the upcoming "End of an Era" CD/DVD release from NIGHTWISH. "End of an Era" will contain footage of NIGHTWISH's final concert with singer Tarja Turunen, which took place on October 21 at the Hartwall arena in Helsinki, Finland. A 30-second vi...