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CANDLEMASS Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Temporary Replacement
Legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS have released the following statement: "We are sorry to inform you that Robert Lowe is no longer the singer for CANDLEMASS. It has been a very difficult decision for the band and has mainly to do with the quality of the live performances. "For the upcoming...June 2, 2012
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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist MICHAEL AMOTT Discusses Upcoming Album, DVD, Other Projects
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Amott of Swedish / German / American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the departure of his brother Chris from ARCH ENEMY: Michael: "I think he's into other styles of...June 1, 2012
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STEVEN TYLER Part Of Voice Cast For Fox Animated Film 'Epic'
Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios today announced the voice cast for "Epic", a 3D CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other. From the creators of "Ice Age" and "Rio", "Epic" tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of...May 31, 2012
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THE CULT's 'Choice Of Weapon' Cracks U.S. Top 40
THE CULT's new album, "Choice Of Weapon", sold around 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was made available on May 22 via THE CULT's new label Cooking Vinyl. "Choice Of Weapon" is the follow-up to the ...May 30, 2012
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KING KOBRA Recording New Album
KING KOBRA is busy recording the follow-up to last year's successful self-titled album for an early 2013 release via Frontiers Records. Commented guitarist David Michael-Phillips: "We’ve got a high-energy combination of the classic KING KOBRA sound mixed with some of our favorite (heavy) influences:...May 30, 2012
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ICED EARTH Forced To Cancel BANGALORE OPEN AIR Appearance
American power metallers ICED EARTH have released the following statement: "Dear fans, friends and fellow metalheads in India. It is with a heavy heart and deep regret to announce that we will not be performing at the Bangalore Open Air festival on June 16th. Unfortunately, we have been a victim of...May 30, 2012
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MY RUIN: New Video Interview Posted Online
Bigger Than Satan conducted an interview with MY RUIN vocalist Tairrie B. Murphy before the band's January 18 concert at Classic Grand in Glasgow, Scotland. You can now watch the chat below. MY RUIN was recently rejoined by drummer and longtime friend Marcelo Palomino. "Tennessee Elegy", the latest...May 30, 2012
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VXN Changes Name To JANETSHAREROXYGINA
VXN, the newly formed band featuring three former members of the platinum-selling all-female '80s band VIXEN — singer Janet Gardner, drummer Roxy Petrucci and bassist Share Ross, along with guitarist Gina Stile, who was the guitarist on VIXEN's "Tangerine" album — has changed its name to JANETSHARER...May 29, 2012
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HATE Frontman Interviewed In Brazil (Video)
The "Stay Heavy" TV show conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Adam "ATF Sinner" Buszko of Polish extreme metallers HATE when the band visited Brazil in April for a short tour. You can now watch the chat below. HATE last summer inked a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The band's new albu...May 28, 2012
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AHAB Guitarist Discusses Making Of 'The Giant' In New Audio Interview
The Age Of Metal recently conducted an interview with guitarist Christian Hector of the German funeral doom metal band AHAB. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. AHAB's third album, "The Giant", was released on May 25 via Napalm Records. The CD features cover artwork (see...May 28, 2012
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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Schedules First Appearance Of The Year
According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will make his first live appearance this year on July 6 during a special performance of the Durham Concerto in Hagen, Germany. The concert is rounding off Jon's stretch as this year's "composer in residence" with the Hagen Philharmoni...May 27, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE: 'California Jam' Book Announced
According to Darker Than Blue, a new documentary book, "Deep Purple At The California Jam", will be published in the fall via Rufus Stone Limited Editions. Collecting together hundreds of black-and-white and color images from a number of photographers who had all area access to DEEP PURPLE's 1974 co...May 26, 2012
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CANDLEMASS: New Audio Interview With LEIF EDLING
Infernal Masquerade recently conducted an interview with bassist and main songwriter Leif Edling of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. CANDLEMASS will release its 11th and final album, "Psalms For The Dead", on June 8 via Napalm Record...May 25, 2012
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IN THIS MOMENT Singer Speaks Out Against Bullying (Video)
Vocalist Maria Brink of Southern California's IN THIS MOMENT taped a three-minute public service announcement (PSA) for the Musicians Opposed To Bullying (M.O.B.) web site addressing the ever-growing problem of bullying, and especially cyber-bullying — the use of technology such as the Internet and...May 24, 2012
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KORPIKLAANI: New Album Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Finnish traditional folk metal pioneers KORPIKLAANI will release their eighth studio album, "Manala", on August 3 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork was created by Finnish artist Jan Yrlund and can be seen below. Commented KORPIKLAANI vocalist Jonne Järvelä: "On the album cover, our band m...May 23, 2012
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