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ELVENKING: European Dates With JON OLIVA'S PAIN Announced
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have announced the first details of their upcoming European tour as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva). Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 15 - Herne, GER @ Gysenberghalle Apr. 16 - Nürnberg, GER @...February 24, 2006
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UNLEASHED Announce Stand-In Drummer For Poland's METALMANIA Festival
Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED have announced the addition of drummer Jonas Tyskhagen (INCARDINE, PELLE & THE POORBOYS) as the temporary replacement for Anders Schultz, who is recovering from a recent lung-collapse. Tyskhagen will join the band for their appearance at the Metalmania festival...February 23, 2006
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Touring Lineup, Setlist Revealed
Guitarist Michael Schenker from Hanover, Germany, continues to count among the most important and most admired guitarists of the international rock scene. His extremely fluent style, his successful combination of fiery rock licks, awesome power riffs and classical quotations has made him an icon for...February 23, 2006
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WINDS/AGE OF SILENCE Mastermind To Co-Host 'Metal Reigns' Web Show
Andy Winter of WINDS/AGE OF SILENCE will co-host the "Metal Reigns" live web radio show on Thursday, February 23 at 9:00 p.m. CST / 10:00 p.m. EST on www.kwtfworldwide.com. Andy Winter is the mastermind behind The End recording artists WINDS and AGE OF SILENCE. AGE OF SILENCE recently released a new...February 22, 2006
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UNLEASHED To Utilize Stand-In Drummer At Poland's METALMANIA Festival
UNLEASHED mainman Johnny Hedlund has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Some bad news first, Anders [Schultz, drums] has been hospitalized for about a week due to a lung-collapse [as first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on Feb. 16]. He's been through some serious pain and...February 21, 2006
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DEVILDRIVER: Audio Interview With DEZ FAFARA Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 43 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode spotlights a nine-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara. Interview topics include Ozzy Osbourne, BLACK SABBATH, Johnny Cash, RAGING SLAB, Aleister Crowl...February 21, 2006
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Reunited FATE To Release New Album In April
Reunited Danish hard rockers FATE will release their new album, "V", in April via MTM Music. Formed back in the early '80s, FATE made themselves quite a name on the metal/rock scene with their four superb albums. The band came to life in 1984 when guitarist Hank Shermann left MERCYFUL FATE. Hank hoo...February 19, 2006
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AETERNUS Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Norwegian "dark metallers" AETERNUS have parted ways with drummer Erik (a.k.a. Vrolok; ex-THY GRIEF, GORGOROTH, BOURBON FLAME). AETERNUS mainman Ares commented: "Erik decided to quit the band a while after the production of [the new AETERNUS album] 'HeXaeon' was completed. He was with AETERNUS from...February 19, 2006
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COMPOS MENTIS Complete New Album, Seek Label Home
Danish death metal band COMPOS MENTIS have completed work on their sophomore album, "Gehennesis", tentatively due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined label. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. The Drunken Diamond 02. The Mind's Eye 03. In the Womb of Winter 04. Portrait...February 18, 2006
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NECROPHOBIC Begin Mixing New Album
Swedish death metallers NECROPHOBIC have posted the following stuio update on their official web site: "Last Saturday, February the 12th, Fredrik Folkare started to mix the new album and yesterday, we all got the first basic mixdown to listen to. Now, we will decide what we want to change, sound-wis...February 18, 2006
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MY DYING BRIDE To Enter Studio In April
According to a posting on MY DYING BRIDE's official web site, the band have spent the winter months writing material for a new album, to be recorded in April. A late 2006 release is expected. MY DYING BRIDE's second DVD, "Sinamorata", was released in August via Peaceville. The disc included a video...February 18, 2006
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UNLEASHED Drummer Hospitalized After Suffering Collapsed Lungs
UNLEASHED drummer Anders Schultz spent a couple of nights in the intensive care unit at a Swedish hospital earlier this week after his lungs completely collapsed. According to a source close to Anders, the drummer began feeling chest discomfort/pain on Tuesday, which increased dramatically before Sc...February 16, 2006
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ELVENKING To Support JON OLIVA'S PAIN In Europe
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have been confirmed as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva) on their upcoming European tour. Select dates on the trek will also feature DORO and SONATA ARCTICA. Confirmed shows so far can be found at JonOliva...February 15, 2006
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HIRAX Drummer Remains 'Fully Committed' To WEAPON 13
Former HIRAX and current WEAPON 13 bassist Gary Monardo has confirmed that WEAPON 13 drummer Johnny Tabares has indeed rejoined HIRAX. However, "Johnny is still fully committed to WEAPON 13 as well," according to Monardo. Added Gary, "We are in the process of writing songs for a full-length album, t...February 13, 2006
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Take Part In Free Concert In Florida
On Saturday, March 18, The Rotary Club of Weston, The City of Weston, Florida, and title sponsor Cleveland Clinic Weston will be hosting the second annual free concert featuring Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and RPM (Rock & Pop Masters) at The Weston Regional Park Event Stage beginni...February 13, 2006
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