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MOONSPELL: First 'Night Eternal' Chart Positions Revealed

MOONSPELL's new album, "Night Eternal", has registered the following first-week chart positions: Portugal: #3 Germany: #62 The follow-up to 2006's "Memorial" was recorded at Antfarm studios in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY, HALFORD). Two editions of the record were...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks Tequila; Video Available

Drinksville.com has posted a two-minute video interview with Sammy Hagar in which he talks about his Cabo Wabo brand of tequila. Watch it at this location. Sammy Hagar made Forbes magazine's list of Top 20 Paydays of 2007 for the entertainment industry after he added $80 million to his bank account...

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VAN HALEN + RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS = CHICKENFOOT

According to The Pulse of Radio, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith has joined the new "supergroup" started by former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar. The band, tentatively called CHICKENFOOT, also features ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and will enter the...

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EDGE OF ANGER Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album

Dutch melodic metal band EDGE OF ANGER will return to Spacelab Studio (DELAIN, ANCIENT RITES) in Germany in June with producer Christian Moschus (EVERON) to put the finishing touches on its as-yet-untitled debut album for a tentative August/September release via Sleaszy Rider Records from Greece. Gu...

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DETONATION Announces Session Drummer

Dutch death/thrash metal act DETONATION which recently parted ways with drummer and founding member Thomas Kalksma has issued the following update: "After a couple of try-outs we found the perfect guy to help us out for the upcoming shows, namely Michiel van der Plicht (TOXOCARA, PROSTITUTE DISFIGUR...

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METAL CHURCH Singer's Solo Band Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA Festival

METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe has issued the following update: "I have just been confirmed with my solo band to play at Rocklahoma on Friday, July 11. My solo band consisting of METAL CHURCH's own Rick Van Zandt (ROTTWEILLER) on guitar. Rick Pierce (TKO, Q5, KNIGHTSHADE) on guitar. Izzy Rehaume...

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HATEBREED Frontman Discusses Upcoming Covers Album, DVD Release

The Miami New Times recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED/KINGDOM OF SORROW vocalist Jamey Jasta. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Miami New Times: So your solo shows are just so you can play whatever you want? Jasta: The solo shows are, I play songs from all three bands, and then I ...

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F**K THE FACTS: Photos From 'Disgorge Mexico' Recording Sessions Posted Online

Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS has posted photos from the recording sessions for the band's new album, "Disgorge Mexico", at this location (free MySpace registration required in order to view pictures). "Disgorge Mexico" is due on July 22 (July 28 internationally) via Relapse Records. T...

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ORIGIN Guitarist On Songwriting, Lineup Changes And RELAPSE RECORDS

MetalSucks recently had a quick chat with ORIGIN guitarist Paul Ryan on the set of the band's shoot for its new video, "Finite". Ryan had some interesting things to say about life on the road, the band's new album "Antithesis" (Relapse Records),and what lies ahead for these death metal masters. Exc...

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GODSMACK, SEVENDUST, ALTER BRIDGE Teaming Up For Summer Tour

According to The Pulse of Radio, GODSMACK, SEVENDUST and ALTER BRIDGE are teaming for a summer tour that will start sometime in July. The trek has not been officially confirmed yet, and no dates or cities have been announced. The tour would mark a change in plans for GODSMACK, which went on hiatus a...

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MORNING To Release Sophomore Album In September

Dutch female-fronted metal band MORNING will release its sophomore album, "Moments of Truth", in September. For the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, MORNING signed a deal with Snakebite Records (MENNEN, ZINATRA, MEDEA),who will issue the CD on September 3. "Moments of Truth" will be made availa...

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KEITH CAPUTO Schedules U.S. Tour

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo and his solo band, THE SAD EYED LADIES, will embark on their first U.S. tour in August. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 05 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Aug. 06 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx Aug. 07 - Farmingdale, NY - Crazy Donkey Aug. 08 - ...

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KEITH CAPUTO Planning U.S. Solo Tour Dates

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo and his solo band, THE SAD EYED LADIES, will embark on their first U.S. tour in August. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. Keith and the LADIES will then go back to Europe for September and October before returning to the West Coast of the U.S. at ...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says Not Including MICHAEL ANTHONY In VAN HALEN Reunion Is 'Just Wrong'

Ross Cat of Best Of WNY recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Best Of WNY: Will we see premier rock 'n' roll bassist and all-around party animal Michael Anthony on the road with you again this summer? Hagar: "Mike will be popping in and ...

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F**K THE FACTS: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Winnipeg's Radioactive Metal has posted its latest podcast (Under Dog Overkill #57),which includes a recent telephone interview with guitarist Topon Das of the Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS. Listen to it at this location. FUCK THE FACTS recently uploaded a pre-production version of a...