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GOTTHARD's 'Need To Believe' Certified Platinum In Switzerland

"Need To Believe", the latest album from Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD, has been certified platinum in the band's home country for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. The group was presented with the platinum-award plaques (see photo below) this past Saturday (January 9) at the "Swiss Awards 2009"...

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AT THE GATES: 'The Flames Of The End' DVD Preview Clip Posted Online

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES will release "The Flames Of The End", a brand new three-disc DVD set, on February 22 in Europe and April 6 in the U.S. through Earache Records. AT THE GATES released its definitive album, "Slaughter Of The Soul" — often regarded as one of the all-tim...

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PAIN OF SALVATION's DANIEL GILDENLÖW To Tour With TRANSATLANTIC

Vocalist/guitarist Daniel Gildenlöw of Sweden's PAIN OF SALVATION will join TRANSATLANTIC — the progressive rock supergroup featuring DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy, MARILLION's Pete Trewavas, THE FLOWER KINGS' Roine Stolt and Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) — as an "additional touring member" for the b...

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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET Marries Again

STRYPER singer Michael Sweet — whose wife Kyle Rae Sweet passed away on March 5, 2009 after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer — has tied the knot again. Michael and his new wife Lisa were married on January 8, 2010 at a private ceremony with their families and closest friends by their side. A .....

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SIGH: 'Prelude To The Oracle' Video Released

"Prelude To The Oracle", the new video from the Japanese extreme-metal group SIGH, can be viewed at RevolverMag.com. The clip was directed by David Hall, who states about the video, "The first things [vocalist-saxophonist] Dr. Mikannibal sent me were a lyric sheet and the album artwork. Based on the...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Planning 18-Month Tour In Support Of New Album

According to U.K.'s The Sun, Ozzy Osbourne is planning to go on an 18-month music tour in support of his new album, "Soul Sucka". The disc, Ozzy's first since 2007's "Black Rain", is tentatively slated to come out in June and will feature songs such as "Let It Die", "Diggin' Me Down" and ...

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BELIEVER: In Writing Mode

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER have issued the following update: "We've been in writing mode for a couple months and now it's getting to the point where we are starting to piece together some very early 'pre-pre-production recordings.' These are very basic guita...

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DAYLIGHT MISERY: New Performance Footage Posted Online

Video footage of Greek death metallers DAYLIGHT MISERY performing the song "Infinity" on January 9, 2010 at An Club in Athens, Greece can be viewed below. DAYLIGHT MISERY recently completed work on its debut album, "Depressive Icons". The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Intro 02. Meadows...

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DESTRUCTION: 'A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation' DVD Track Listing Revealed

"A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation", the new DVD from German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION, will be released on January 29. The disc was produced by Berlin, Germany's Roax Films and will include footage of the group 25th-anniversary concert at the 2007 edition of the Wacken Open Ai...

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DESTINITY: 'XI Reasons To See' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

French melodic death metal band DESTINITY will release its new album, "XI Reasons To See", on February 22 in Europe and March 30 in North America via Lifeforce Records. The CD was once again recorded at Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (DESTRUCTION, MAROON, HATESPHERE, ILLD...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Talks About New Album, Upcoming U.S. Tour

George Pacheco of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On how the band's new album, "We Are The Void", compares to the group's previous releases: Mikael: "I was very h...

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Fans Remember AVENGED SEVENFOLD Drummer With Vigil

According to The Orange County Register, fans of the Huntington Beach, California hard-rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD turned out Friday evening (January 8) for a candlelight vigil in memory of the band's drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. Check put photos at this location. Sullivan was found dead at hi...

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FEAR FACTORY Schedules Sydney Signing Session

FEAR FACTORY — the newly revamped band featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who was credited on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary dr...

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FIVE YEAR STARE Guitarist Launches PILLBUSTER

FIVE YEAR STARE/ex-CODED guitarist Joe Festa has teamed up with drummer Josh Adkisson and bassist Desmond Hollister to create PILLBUSTER. The members of PILLBUSTER merged together in the fall of 2009, ranging from the muddy back roads of Tennessee to the concrete jungle of New York, all converging o...

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FEAR FACTORY Frontman Says Band Is 'Close To A Resolution' With Ex-Members Over Use Of Name

George Pacheco of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Burton C. Bell of FEAR FACTORY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: Do you think this album ["Mechanize"] possesses enough to serve as a starting point for new fans — if they've been hiding under...