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KING DIAMOND, MEMORY GARDEN Members Join Forces In BIBLEBLACK

BIBLEBLACK, the new Swedish band featuring members of KING DIAMOND and MEMORY GARDEN, has spent the last couple of months putting the finishing touches on its debut album, "The Black Swan Epilogue", for a May 4 release via Vic Records. The LP will be made available in two different versions — a jewe...

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POISON Drummer On DEF LEPPARD: 'The Fact Is, I Think There Is A Real Mutual Respect Between Us'

POISON will be heading out on the road again this summer, this time with DEF LEPPARD and CHEAP TRICK. Some people might be surprised to find POISON and DEF LEPPARD on the same bill, after LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was perceived as having made disparaging remarks about the glam metal band last year....

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OVER THE RAINBOW In Moscow: Russian TV Report Available

A Russian TV report on OVER THE RAINBOW's February 18, 2009 concert in Moscow can be viewed below. OVER THE RAINBOW is: Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums Greg Smith (RAINBOW 1994-1997) - Bass Jürgen "J...

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Report: What Digital Downloads Mean For The Aesthetics Of Metal

About.com has published an extensive investigation of what digital downloads mean for the aesthetics of heavy metal, in particular album art and liner notes. The story features numerous interviews with major metal musicians, graphic artists, representatives at major and underground labels and others...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Discusses 'Silver' Track; Video Available

QUEENSRŸCHE has posted a new video podcast featuring singer Geoff Tate talking about the opening track ("Sliver") from the band's new album, "American Soldier". Watch it at this location. QUEENSRŸCHE's twelfth studio release, the epic concept album "American Soldier", will be available from Atco/Rhi...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN's AGUA DE ANNIQUE Covers MOONSPELL At Athens Concert; Video Available

AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, performed a stripped down cover version of MOONSPELL's "Scorpion Flower" during the group's February 23, 2009 concert in Athens, Greece. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. MOONSPELL's o...

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WOLF To Headline Spain's POUNDING METAL FEST

Swedish heavy metallers WOLF will headline the third edition of the Pounding Metal Fest, set to take place on Saturday, May 2 at Sala El Grito in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: CICLÓN (Madrid, Spain) METAL KING (Colombia/Madrid, Spain) NOCTURNAL (Germany)...

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KING DIAMOND Comments On 'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Game Inclusion

Danish singer King Diamond (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) has issued the following update: "So the black cat is out of the bag. August 2008, just before the Ozzfest, Lars Ulrich called me with a very unique suggestion. He was inviting MERCYFUL FATE to be a part of METALLICA's and Activision's Guitar...

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FAITH NO MORE Officially Confirms Reunion Plans; Band Lineup Revealed

FAITH NO MORE bassist Bill Gould has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "FAITH NO MORE has always stood out as some sort of unique beast; part dog, part cat — its music almost as schizophrenic as the personalities of its members. When it all worked, it worked really well, even if...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Talks About Upcoming Solo Album; Video Available

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick was interviewed by Belgian TV channel ACTV on February 16, 2009 prior to ESP's (ERIC SINGER PROJECT) concert at Spirit of 66 in Verviers, Belgium. Watch the two-minute chat below. Kulick has been back in the studio working on his next solo CD, tentatively titled "B...

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POWERWOLF: New Album Details Revealed

Multinational metalheads POWERWOLF have completed work on their new album, "Bible Of The Beast", for an April 27 European release via Metal Blade Records. Mixed by legendary producer Fredrik Nordström (IN FLAMES, HAMMERFALL, ARCH ENEMY) the opus is said to be POWERWOLF's heaviest album to date. "Bib...

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FAITH NO MORE Reunion 'Confirmed' By MIKE PATTON's Publicist

Former FAITH NO MORE singer Mike Patton's publicist has confirmed that the hugely influential '90s alt-metal band will reunite for a summer tour. At the moment, it appears that the group will only perform in Europe and there are absolutely no plans to tour the States. The news was broken in the fina...

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Tinnitus Sanctus

I'm curious about EDGUY leader and vocalist Tobias Sammet stating about "Tinnitus Sanctus" that "I am sure this could be the album we'll be measured by in the future". But that is only because it is not as strong as either "Rocket Ride" or "Hellfire Club", which is more a testament to the excellence...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist: 'I'm Gonna Play Every Song Note For Note'

QUEENSRŸCHE's new touring guitarist Parker Lundgren is featured in the band's fifth video podcast talking about his new role in the group. He states in the clip: "Well, coming into... Joining QUEENSRŸCHE, I know that I definitely have some big shoes to fill, because every guitar player they've ever...

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LEPROUS Signs With SENSORY RECORDS

Sensory Records has announced the signing of Norwegian progressive metal upstarts LEPROUS. The group's debut album, "Tall Poppy Syndrome", was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren at Black Lounge Studio and The Abyss in Pärlby, Sweden during August 2008 and is scheduled for release in Apr...