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Metal Blade Records 25th Anniversary
In a world of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate rape, Metal Blade Records continues to stand tall as a label with credibility, independence, and a truly customer-oriented staff. One can debate some of the albums they've released over the years, but one could say that about most labels. That the l...February 24, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD, ROSE TATTOO, ICED EARTH, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Confirmed For France's HELLFEST
MOTÖRHEAD, ROSE TATTOO, ICED EARTH, AIRBOURNE, HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY, APOCALYPTICA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, PORCUPINE TREE, KATATONIA, MORBID ANGEL, KRISIUN and DEATH ANGEL are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's Hellfest festival, set to take place June 20-22, 2008 in Clisson, France. More...February 23, 2008
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CIVILIZATION ONE: Tour Dates Announced
CIVILIZATION ONE, the group featuring vocalist Chitral "Chity" Somapala (highly regarded for his work with AVALON, FIREWIND, FARO, MOONLIGHT AGONY and RED CIRCUIT),guitarist Christian Münzner (ex-NECROPHAGIST, MAJESTY) and bassist Pierre-Emmanuel Pélisson (MALADAPTIVE, ex-HEAVENLY),has scheduled t...February 23, 2008
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FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES: Sydney Show Cancelled
Long Island post-hardcore act FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES has issued the following update: "Due to reasons beyond our control, Qantas is not flying us to Australia today. In New York we got some snow, not enough that we think they should be shutting down an airport amount enough, but in there eyes it ...February 22, 2008
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SSS Prepares To Record New Album
Liverpool, UK-based crossover-thrashers SSS are finalizing plans for the recording of their official Earache debut, due for release later in the year. As many as 25 songs have been written during sessions for the CD, with around 15 to be selected to appear on the final product. With drum tracks due...February 22, 2008
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STORMLORD Signs With LOCOMOTIVE RECORDS
Italian "extreme epic metal" band STORMLORD has signed a deal with Locomotive Records (GRAVE DIGGER, ASTRAL DOORS, BENEDICTUM) for the release of its long-awaited fourth full-length album, titled "Mare Nostrum". Commented the group: "We are so excited about this new deal. Locomotive Records is one o...February 22, 2008
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FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES Cancels Brisbane Concert
Vocalist Francis Mark of the Long Island post-hardcore act FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES has issued the following update: "For anyone who will be attending the Soundwave festival in Brisbane [on February 23], I am sorry but I cannot be there. The band flew to Australia yesterday but I have to stay back in Ne...February 21, 2008
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AGNOSTIC FRONT: 'Addiction' Video To Debut On 'Headbanger's Ball'
"Addiction", the latest video from New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT, will debut on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday, February 23 at 11 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. PST. The clip, which can be viewed below, was shot in November 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts and was directed by Ian McFarland and...February 20, 2008
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TOOL Drummer Says His Time Playing With GREEN JELLŸ Was 'Pretty Rad'
The Pulse of Radio reports: A band that provided a launching pad of sorts for TOOL is reforming and will head out on a national tour this summer. GREEN JELLŸ came out of Los Angeles in the early '90s as a combination of metal, punk, satire and performance art. While the group was best known ...February 20, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Original KISS guitarist Ace Fehley has been confirmed for this year's edition of Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACE FREHLEY (US) ASTRAL DOORS (S) AT THE GATES (S) AVATAR (S) AXEWITCH (S) B...February 20, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER's MATT SORUM Prepares To Launch 'Sorum Noce' Clothing Line
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has aligned with veteran fashion designer Max Noce to create an elegant, innovative line of rock-inspired couture. The Sorum Noce clothing line will launch in March, with the grand opening of their West Hollywood, CA boutique at 8568 ¼ Melrose Aven...February 19, 2008
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist Says SCARS ON BROADWAY Is No Side Project
SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian has told MTV.com that SCARS ON BROADWAY — the band he formed with SYSTEM's drummer, John Dolmayan, soon after the Serj Tankian-fronted act went on an indefinite hiatus back in 2006 — is not a side project. "There's no talk of SYSTEM doing anything," Malakian...February 19, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY Mayhem
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — has issued the fol...February 18, 2008
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DROWNED: European Tour Dates Announced
Brazilian metallers DROWNED will embark on their first-ever European tour, dubbed the "Old World Violence Tour", on March 6 in Mainz, Germany. The 26-date trek will include stops in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Switzerland and The Netherlands, and DROWNED will share stages with such bands as NO...February 18, 2008
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MOURNING BELOVETH, DORNENREICH Releases Due In May
Prophecy Productions continues its march forward with Prophecy North America by confirming three more new releases: MOURNING BELOVETH's "A Disease for the Ages" and DORNENREICH's "In Luft geritzt" and "Her von welken Naechten". All three releases are slated for domestic release on May 13. MOURNING B...February 18, 2008