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PROTEST THE HERO To Release 'Sequoia Throne Remix' EP
Whitby, Ontario, Canada-based pop math metal upstarts PROTEST THE HERO have set an August 5 release date for a new, three-track EP that will available worldwide exclusively on iTunes. The "Sequoia Throne Remix" EP will include three remixes of the band's current single created by three very differen...July 19, 2008
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CANDLEBOX: 'Stand' Video Available
"Stand", the new video from CANDLEBOX, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Michael Sarna, who has previously worked with MEGADETH and OBITUARY, among others. In other news, CANDLEBOX has scheduled the following in-store appearances, featuring an acoustic performance from the ban...July 16, 2008
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TEXTURES: 'Silhouettes' To Receive North American Release In September
Dutch progressive/extreme metallers TEXTURES will have their latest album, "Silhouettes", released in North America on September 30 via Listenable/Koch. The band is planning to tour the U.S. in support of the CD during the first quarter of 2009. "Silhouettes" recently entered the Dutch album chart a...July 8, 2008
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Bears of the Sea
Listening to Boston "post-hardcore" (a term that seems to have sprouted many meanings) band NOVEMBER 5, 1955 and I immediately thought of groups from the heyday of the Dischord roster. The influences of Ian MacKaye's boundary-pushing hardcore label, not to mention his own band FUGAZI, are heard loud...July 7, 2008
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UK's HARD ROCK HELL II Festival: More Bands Announced
More bands have been confirmed for this year's Hard Rock Hell II festival, set to take place December 5-7, 2008 at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, UK. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Friday, December 5: Classic Rock Stage: LITMUS GLYDER BENEDICTUM BUDGIE THIN LIZZY DORO TIGERTAILZ M...July 3, 2008
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STAIND Getting Experimental On New Record
The Pulse of Radio reports that STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis told MTV.com on Monday (June 30) that the band has taken an experimental approach to its new album, "The Illusion of Progress", due out on August 19. Lewis explained, "We're big on trying not to repeat ourselves, and grow in some way with e...July 2, 2008
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TEXTURES Pulls Out Of Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
Dutch progressive/extreme metallers TEXTURES have been forced to cancel their previously announced July 6 appearance at the Metalcamp festival in Tolmin, Slovenia due to the fact that Eric Kalsbeek (vocals) is suffering from "throat problems." "After having his throat examined at the hospital, docto...July 1, 2008
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BLACK LIGHT BURNS' WES BORLAND Issues Apology And Explanation To European Fans
"Cruel Melody", the 2007 debut album from BLACK LIGHT BURNS, the new band led by former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland, received its long-awaited European release on June 20 via Edel. Wes has since issued the following update regarding the release: "Dear Europe, it seems we just keep blowing it w...June 30, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Guests On New OUTCAST Album; Audio Available
Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR),Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) and Filip Leo (CORPORATION 187) have recorded guest appearances on on the second album from the Paris, France-based death metal band OUTCAST. Entited "Self Injected Reality", the CD contains 10 songs and is scheduled for release in September via Th...June 29, 2008
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DAYLIGHT DIES: 'Lost To The Living' European Release Delayed
The UK branch of Candlelight Records has issued the following statement: "Due to unforeseen difficulties with the printing of the new DAYLIGHT DIES album 'Lost To The Living', Candlelight Records have regretfully had to postpone its UK and European release date until 14th July 2008. This difficult d...June 27, 2008
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RADIO ONE DJ To Host Metal Hammer Stage At UK's HARD ROCK HELL II Festival
BBC Radio One DJ Daniel P Carter will host the Metal Hammer stage at this year's Hard Rock Hell II festival, set to take place December 5-7, 2008 at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, UK. The Daniel P Carter stage promises to showcase the best new rock music around with sets from six up and coming ...June 25, 2008
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ORPHANED LAND Pulls Out Of Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
Israel's ORPHANED LAND has cancelled its appearance at this year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 14-16 in Dinkelsbhl, Germany. Commented the band in a statement: "We are very sorry to announce the cancellation of our Summer Breeze festival show. It seems that we...June 21, 2008
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STAIND: New Album Release Date Announced
Jonathan Cohen and Gary Graff of Billboard.com report: STAIND has set an August 19 release date for its next Atlantic album, "The Illusion of Progress". First single "Believe" will hit U.S. radio outlets on June 24. "It's a departure from the last record," STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis tells Billboard...June 19, 2008
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DETONATION Guitarist: 'My Sole Purpose In Life Is To Write The Best Record I Can'
Guitarist Mike Ferguson of the Dutch death/thrash metal act DETONATION has issued the following update: "It has been a turbulent couple of weeks [following the passing of Mike's father] but Koen [Romeijn, vocals] and myself have picked up right where we left of and that's to write the best goddamn m...June 18, 2008
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SERJ TANKIAN Announces North American Tour Dates
Serj Tankian, the visionary frontman for multi-platinum rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has announced select North American tour dates in July and August amidst a run of European shows. Tankian will perform at two Canadian festivals: the Pemberton Festival on July 25, with NINE INCH NAILS, and OZZY OSBO...June 17, 2008
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