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DIVINE FURY Joined by Former SEVEN WITCHES Members

New Jersey metal band DIVINE FURY has announced the addition of former SEVEN WITCHES members Bobby Lucas (ex-OVERLORDE) on vocals and Brian Vincent on drums. DIVINE FURY was started in 2003 founded by Chris Galebides (guitar) and Dan Chrzan (bass) who had a vision to bring back true metal to the Jer...

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman Embraces OZZFEST's Emphasis On Music

Regis Behe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports: A few weeks ago, singer Dez Fafara, of DEVILDRIVER, was starting a much-needed vacation when he got a text message from Ozzfest associate producer John Fenton: "I really need you to call me now." A band, MONDO GENERATOR, had suddenly left the tour...

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Video Report From Last Night's KERRANG! AWARDS Available

A BBC World News report on last night's Kerrang! Awards ceremony, which was held at the Brewery in London, England, can be viewed at this location. Welsh rock act LOSTPROPHETS was named "Best British Band" at the Kerrang! awards for the second year in a row. Four-times nominees ENTER SHIKARI won "Be...

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JUDAS PRIEST, MACHINE HEAD, NINE INCH NAILS Honored At KERRANG! AWARDS

According to BBC News, Welsh rock act LOSTPROPHETS has been named "Best British Band" at the Kerrang! awards for the second year in a row. Four-times nominees ENTER SHIKARI won "Best Live Act", with MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE securing Best International Band — also from four nominations. San Francisco meta...

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ICED EARTH's TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Likes Versatility In His Metal

Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens on Tuesday (August 21). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: Now, everyone loves to say that the newest cd is the band's best. So what makes this the best ICED EARTH...

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USURPER: 'Threshold Of The Usurper' To Be Reissued

Chicago's USURPER will re-release its 1997 CD, "Threshold of the Usurper" (originally issued through Necropolis Records) re later this year as a 10th anniversary package featuring new artwork by Juha Vuorma (of "Skeletal Season" artwork fame) with additional bonus tracks and a DVD. USURPER will head...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Never Gets Tired Of Being Called 'Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer'

Ruben Mosqueda of Pivotal Rage recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Pivotal Rage: How do you feel about your ICED EARTH records as opposed to your recordings with JUDAS PRIEST or BEYOND FEAR? Owens: Well, I'...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Working On Autobiography

Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins is working on an autobiography which is to be titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest & Heavy Metal". Commented Atkins: "For some time now I have wanted to write my own book about my amazing life in heavy metal. Finally that dream has come ....

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Exclusive: SEBASTIAN BACH's New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By AXL ROSE

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach is set to release "Angel Down" on November 20, his first solo album in eight years. The 14-song "Angel Down" was produced by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST),and was recorded in July and August 2006 at Sound City studios in Hollywood, CA. The CD...

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LUNARMILE Featuring TONY IOMMI's Daughter Schedules U.K. Dates

LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),has scheduled the following U.K. dates: Aug. 25 - Astor Theatre - Deal, Kent, UK (w/ GODSIZED, BREED 77) Oct. 25 - Bar Acad...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Angel Down' Release Date, Details Revealed

Certainly one of the most electrifying performers of any decade, Sebastian Bach is set to release "Angel Down" on November 20, his first solo album in eight years. The 14-song "Angel Down" was produced by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, ROB HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST),and recorded in July and August 2006 at Sou...

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ROB HALFORD Signs U.S. Distribution Deal With SUPER D

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford and his Metal God Entertainment have announced their new United States film and music distributor Super D Independent Distribution of Irvine, California. "Metal God Essentials - Volume 1" is Super D's first new Halford title, set to debut September 11, 2007. "Metal...

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ROB ROCK: 'Garden Of Chaos' Title Track Posted Online

The title track of vocalist ROB ROCK's (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) new solo album, "Garden of Chaos", has been posted on his MySpace page. Due in Japan on August 22 via Victor Entertainment/JVC Music, in Europe on September 23 through AFM Records and in North America on October 23 through Cand...

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CAGE Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

San Diego, California-based heavy metal band CAGE has parted ways with drummer Mikey Neil. Now the search is on for a new drummer to fill the big shows that Neil leaves behind. CAGE is currently seeking the ultimate heavy metal monster drummer that has the musical chops; looks; attitude, the ultimat...

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DIMEBAG Birthday Celebration To Air On Sirius Satellite Radio's 'Hard Attack'

On August 20, Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack will celebrate the life and music of the late guitar legend Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott with its third annual March of Dimeday. The celebration will include "24 hours of all things Dimebag: besides clips from the man himself, it'll also feature anythin...