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ION Sign With EQUILIBRIUM MUSIC
ION, the brainchild of Duncan Patterson (also known for his involvement in ANTIMATTER and ANATHEMA),have inked a deal with Portugal's Equilibrium Music. The group's debut album, "Madre, Protégenos", will be released later in the year. Formed in 2005, ION is primarily a solo project, although a numb...July 10, 2005
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Reformed WARHEAD Working On New Material
German metallers WARHEAD, whose original lineup included current REBELLION frontman Björn Eilen, have reformed with a new singer and guitar player and are in the process of writing material for a new album, "Alive", tentatively due this fall/winter. WARHEAD's third album, "Beyond Recall" (2000),was...July 9, 2005
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Alberta's WHIPLASH OPEN-AIR FESTIVAL Postoned
The organizers of the the first-ever Whiplash Open-Air Festival, which was set to take place September 3-4 in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada, have issued the following statement: "Due to the recent confirmation of the Gigantour coming to Alberta on September 6 & 8, 2005, we have decided it would be...July 9, 2005
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Former LIEGE LORD Guitarist To Play Canadian Shows With KATRINA CHESTER BAND
Paul Nelson (ex-LIEGE LORD) will be appearing as a special guest guitarist replacing Ian Hatton (ROBERT PLANT'S HONEYDRIPPERS) with the KATRINA CHESTER BAND for three Canadian festival dates later this month. Also scheduled to appear are JOHN MAYALL AND THE BLUESBREAKERS, DR. JOHN, COMMANDER CODY, E...July 8, 2005
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Release New Version Of 'Victim Of Changes'
Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins recently returned to Madhat studios in England to record a new version of the PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" — a track which he co-wrote when he sang for the group between 1969 and 1973. Al has recorded "Victim of Changes" three times on different albums...July 7, 2005
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MY RUIN Announce New Rhythm Section, Plan New CD Release
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., will release their new album, "The Brutal Language", on September 27 via their own label imprint, Rovena Recordings. "We've been discussing the idea of our own label for a while now and we were made an offer we couldn't...July 6, 2005
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SUBCONSCIOUS Sign With SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS
Southern Germany-based technical death/thrash metallers SUBCONSCIOUS have inked a deal with Supreme Chaos Records. The band's as-yet-untitled new album is due in the winter. According to a Supreme Chaos press release, "This band is for all you fans who still suffer of the passing of the legendary ba...July 6, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY: Former SYSTEMATIC/MY RUIN Bassist Joins The Fold
Los Angeles-based heavy hitters FIREBALL MINISTRY have announced the addition of bassist Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC, MY RUIN) to the group's ranks. FIREBALL MINISTRY will be teaming up with CKY and THE KNIVES for the Adio Footwear-sponsored Rock Adio Tour, which will kick o...July 6, 2005
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Checks In
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "First off, sorry for not updating the news in a while. As you probably know, we have been on tour quite a lot the past months, and that is one of the reasons for my tardiness. But if you live ...July 6, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have lined up several U.K. dates as part of their upcoming world tour. Confirmed HELLOWEEN tour dates are as follows: Nov. 18 - CZ - Zlín, hala Novesta Nov. 19 - CZ - Pardubice, Duhová Aréna Nov. 20 - CZ - Plzen, hala Lokomotiva Nov. 22 - SK - Zilina, Na ...July 5, 2005
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POWERMAN 5000 Singer Talks About Losing Major Label Deal, Playing Clubs
POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One recently spoke to the Boston Herald about the group's split with major label Dreamworks and the recording process for their new CD. Regarding playing clubs, Spider said, "It's where I feel most comfortable. We've sort of run the gamut from doing the smaller clubs in...July 5, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI Gets 'Trashed' On New IAN GILLAN Album
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently took time out of his schedule to record the guitar parts for a remake of "Trashed" from BLACK SABBATH's "Born Again" album, which featured Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE) on vocals. The new version of the track will be included on Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan'...June 30, 2005
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DANZIG, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH Confirmed For 'BLACKEST OF THE BLACK' Tour
Glenn Danzig, at the forefront of the hardcore/dark metal movement for more than 25 years, has announced that the 2005 "Blackest of the Black" tour will kick off in San Diego at the end of September and end on the West Coast on Halloween. For the sophomore year of this fall traveling festival, Danzi...June 29, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Co-Headline Italy's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has posted the following message on his official web site: "I am totally excited to announce the Evolution Festival, which happens this July 16 in Toscolano Maderno, Italy!! This will be the first outdoor festival I have ever played in my life in Italy, which...June 29, 2005
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TRIVIUM's HEAFY Reveals Details Of 'Roadrunner All-Stars' CD
TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy has revealed more details about his contributions to the upcoming "Roadrunner All-Stars" record to mark Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary. The full-length release will contain original musical collaborations between past and present Roadrunner artists. Approximately 50 musici...June 27, 2005
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