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CRIMSON GLORY To Co-Headline BAY AREA ROCK FEST; MOB RULES And BALANCE OF POWER Added To Lineup

Bay Area Rock Promotions has announced the return of CRIMSON GLORY as the co-headliner of the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest, set to take place on May 4-5 at The Independent in San Francisco. CRIMSON GLORY's appearance will mark the return of "Astronomica" vocalist Wade Black by playing for the first...

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OTEP Frontwoman Discusses Making Of 'The Ascension'

OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya recently spoke to MTV.com about the recording process for the band's third full-length album, "The Ascension", due on March 20. According to the singer, the material for the CD was written long before the Los Angeles metallers boarded a plane bound for New Orleans — wher...

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EARACHE RECORDS USA Inks Physical And Digital Deal With CAROLINE

On February 13, 2007, Earache Records inked a new distribution deal with independent driving force Caroline. Spanning both physical and digital distribution channels, the multi-year deal embraces the inevitable progression of digital music and its expansive markets. "We are excited to be going forwa...

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STEVE VAI Issues Update On 'Sound Current' Project

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has posted a lengthy update on his web site about what he's been up to lately. Steve talks about the Grammy Awards, the Ibanez Jem 20th Anniversary Party and his new project: "Sound Current". An excerpt from his message follows: "What have I been doing for the past thre...

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THE GATHERING Cancels METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST V Appearance

Drummer Hans Rutten of the Dutch rock band THE GATHERING has issued the following statement: "Due to various circumstances THE GATHERING decided not to participate at the Metal Female Voices Fest V on the 20th October 2007 in Wieze, Belgium. On various points, such as our position on the bill, we ha...

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Former STUCK MOJO Frontman BONZ Issues New Video Message

Former STUCK MOJO vocalist Bonz has posted a new six-minute video message containing some of his new music for the DEAD GOSPEL project. Watch it at this location. STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward fired Bonz from the band in July 2006, claiming that the frontman's substance-abuse issues "continue[d] to...

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DEBAUCHERY: Debut Album Due Next Month

German death metallers DEBAUCHERY will release their debut album, "Back in Blood", on March 23 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at House of Music studios in Winterach, Germany with producer Dennis Ward and will be released as a double digipack, featuring a bonus CD containing seven cover version...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces First-Ever Appearance In India

Following their phenomenally successful new album and sold-out tour late last year of arenas around the world, IRON MAIDEN are announcing a series of headline stadium and festival appearances in March and June of this year. Always keen to take metal to new places, MAIDEN will for the first time ever...

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LOVERS REVOLT Featuring Ex-PRONG, NOTHINGFACE Members: New Music Available

LOVERS REVOLT, the new band featuring former PRONG bassist Mike Longworth (on guitar),Bill Gaal (ex-NOTHINGFACE; vocals),Tony Bernatonis (bass),Cheyne Fritts (guitar),and Daniel James (drums),has posted two new songs — "King of all the Pretty Ones" and "Takes My Lifetime" — on its MySpace page....

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ATTACKER Singer Schedules Radio Appearances

ATTACKER vocalist and True Metal America co-founder Bob Mitchell will be the special guest of Tony "The Metal God" on the "Metal Warriors Show" (WMUH 91.7 FM, Allentown, PA) Thursday, March 22. Tune in between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Mitchell will also make a special guest appearence on the "Metal...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE To Take Part In Rare U.K. Drum Clinic

According to Deep-Purple.net, DEEP PURPLE's Ian Paice will be participating in a rare one-off U.K. drum clinic on Friday, March 2 at Tom's Music Venue, Treforest, Wales in support of the University of Glamorgan's new Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries — dubbed the Atrium. Also on t...

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ORANGE GOBLIN Confirmed For Italy's STONED HANDS OF DOOM FESTIVAL

British doomsters ORANGE GOBLIN have issued the following update: "ORANGE GOBLIN have been announced as headliners for this years Stoned Hands Of Doom Festival in Rome, Italy. The festival, now in its third year, takes place at the Jailbreak [in] Rome on Saturday, May 26th. There is also a pre-festi...

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THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY Members Comment On Upcoming Tour

This spring marks the Century Family's inaugural Metal For The Masses tour, which will be co-headlined by Swedish titans THE HAUNTED and DARK TRANQUILLITY, with INTO ETERNITY and SCAR SYMMETRY rounding out the stellar bill. The trek will be sponsored by Decibel magazine, Draven and Lambgoat.com, and...

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BREED 77 To Release Spanish-Language Album

BREED 77, who originate from Gibraltar (an overseas territory of the United Kingdom),will release a new single, "Look at me Now", on April 23. A brand new Spanish vocal album, "Un Encuentro" ("An Encounter"),will follow on May 7. The single "Look at me Now" is an epic song in the mould of their .....

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KROKUS Frontman To Guest On METAL EXPRESS RADIO

Swiss hard rockers KROKUS will be the subject of a special feature on Norway's Metal Express Radio this Thursday, February 13. KROKUS frontman Marc Storace will talk about the highs and lows of the band's nearly 30-year existence. For more information, visit www.metalexpressradio.com. KROKUS's lates...