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MASTER Frontman: 'Drugs Are Great'

Germany's Metal1.info webzine recently conducted an interview with MASTER mastermind Paul Speckmann. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal1.info: MASTER has very socio- and particularly America-critical lyrics which distinguish you from most of the other death metal bands, who have satani...

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Former OVERLORDE Singer Resurfaces In JUDAS PRIEST Tribute Band

Former OVERLORDE singer Bobby Lucas has resurfaced in a JUDAS PRIEST tribute band called STEEL MESSIAH (MySpace page). Lucas is also collaborating with guitarist Dave Wooley on an original metal band and will be looking for label support once the group's demo is completed. OVERLORDE has recruited Ch...

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OVERLORDE Parts Ways With Singer

New Jersey-based metallers OVERLORDE have parted ways with vocalist Bobby Lucas. Appearing on stage with the band during its upcoming set at Brooklyn Metalfest II will be singer Chris Colfax. The group will perform on Saturday, June 23 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Hook in Brooklyn, New York. OV...

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END OF GREEN Singer Signs Solo Deal With AFM RECORDS

END OF GREEN singer, guitarist and songwriter Michelle Darkness has signed a long-term contract with AFM Records. His solo debut will be recorded at Sonic Pump Studio in Helsinki, Finland with producer Nino Laurenne. Michelle states: "Over the years I've written an ever-growing heap of songs. It was...

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AMORPHIS: 'Silent Waters' Single Samples Available

Nuclear Blast Records has posted audio samples from AMORPHIS' upcoming single, "Silent Waters", at this location. Due on June 27, the "Silent Waters" single will contain the following tracks: 01. Silent Waters (edit) 02. Sign 03. Silent Waters (album version) The cover artwork for AMORPHIS's upcomin...

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FINAL PRAYER, BACKFIRE, CRUSHING CASPARS Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE

ONE FINE DAY and BAD MANNERS have canceled their participation in the 2007 edition of With Full Force festival, set to take place June 29 - July 1 at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany. Newly added to the bill are FINAL PRAYER, BACKFIRE and CRUSHING CASPARS. The festival billing is now shapi...

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TRIVIUM: Two Headlining Dates Announced

TRIVIUM has scheduled the following headlining dates prior to the start of the Family Values tour: July 17 - Beta Bar - Tallahasse, FL July 18 - Rockettown - Nashville, TN Tickets for both shows go on sale June 15. TRIVIUM's video for the song "The Rising" has been posted online at this ...

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TESLA Guitarist Talks About 'Real To Reel' Covers Album

Lisa Sharken of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon. An excerpt from the chat follows: KNAC.COM: Tell us about "Real To Reel". What prompted TESLA to do an entire album of cover tunes and how did you go about selecting the material? Hannon: We were thinking abo...

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VAN HALEN, METALLICA, KISS Items Featured In Michigan's ROCK STARS' CARS & GUITARS Exhibit

VAN HALEN and METALLICA are among the artists who have contributed legendary cars and signature guitars to be displayed at the Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars exhibit beginning on Saturday, June 9 at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. The exhibit will feature items pulled from the Petersen...

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THE RAMONES: 'Too Tough To Die' Documentary To Receive World Premier This Month

On Friday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m., The Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles will again celebrate the legacy of THE RAMONES with a double header world premier. "Too Tough To Die", the documentary produced and directed by Mandy Stein, consists of two highly exciting yet emotional parts. The first c...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman Slams SHARON OSBOURNE Over 'Free' OZZFEST

Dave Pehling of KTVU.com recently conducted an interview with QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE mainman Josh Homme. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KTVU.com: The new [QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE] record sound very much like QUEENS, but on some of the material you use a much different sonic template with a .....

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CONSTRUCDEAD Confirmed For Sweden's ARMAGEDDON OPEN AIR

Swedish metallers CONSTRUCDEAD have been confirmed for the Armageddon Open Air, set to take place September 8 at Tivoliparken in Kristianstad, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are FREEDOM CALL, NOCTURNAL RITES, SUPREME MAJESTY, CLOUDSCAPE, SONIC SYNDICATE, BODY CORE, INSISION, PROSECUTOR and SISTER...

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NECRODEATH To Release 'Draculea' In October

Italian black/thrash metal heroes NECRODEATH will release a new album, "Draculea", in October via Scarlet Records. Commented drummer Peso: "Immediately after the recording sessions for '100% Hell' [2006] I began composing some new material, but it was in November 2006 that I realized that NECRODEATH...

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AMORPHIS: 'Silent Waters' Album Artwork Available

The cover artwork for AMORPHIS's upcoming album, "Silent Waters", has been posted online at this location. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, Finland. Mixing duties were handled by Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS) at Finnvox studios. "Silent Waters" track listing: 01. Weav...

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AGENT STEEL: 'Alienigma' Artwork Revealed

California-based metallers AGENT STEEL have posted the cover artwork for their new album, "Alienigma", at this location (artwork by Dimitri Patelis). Due in September via Mascot Records, "Alienigma" will feature the following track listing: 01. Fashioned From Dust 02. Wash The Planet Clean 03. Hail...