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WITHIN TEMPTATION Schedules First-Ever Russian Concert

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION will play their first-ever show in Russia on February 17, 2008 at the Shadow Club in Moscow. WITHIN TEMPTATION's November 24, 2007 concert at the Beursgebouw in Eindhoven, Holland was filmed for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due next summer....

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Looks Back On 2007; Video Available

Guitarist Ruud Jolie and drummer Stephen Van Haestregt of the Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION recently took part in sounds2move.de's 2007 Christmas special. They spoke about their most memorable moments of 2007 and discussed their plans for the future. Watch the 13-minute...

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VAN HALEN: 'Visual History: 1978-1984' Book Now Available

From 1978 to 1984, legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower was the "fifth member of VAN HALEN," touring, partying with, and capturing images of the band during the David Lee Roth era, a time when the band was at the height of its powers. His photos capture the all-out, spandexed, high-kicking, hig...

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OBSIDIAN: 'Footprints' Video Posted Online

Dutch death/thrash metal act OBSIDIAN has posted the video for its track "Footprints" on YouTube. The clip, which was directed by Dennis Lubbers from the Film Academy in Amsterdam, can be viewed below. "Footprints" comes off OBSIDIAN's debut album, "Emerging", which was reissued earlier this year vi...

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HAIL OF BULLETS: Four-Song Promo CD To Be Released On Limited-Edition Vinyl

HAIL OF BULLETS' semi-legendary four-track promotional CD, which recently brought the band a deal with Metal Blade Records, will be released on vinyl in January 2008 through Iron Pegasus Records from Germany. The limited-edition EP will be available in two different versions from various mailorders...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Gives Exclusive Interview To MODERN DRUMMER Magazine

VAN HALEN's explosive drummer Alex Van Halen gave an exclusive interview to Modern Drummer magazine about helming the heavy artillery in the iconic band. The extensive 21-page story hits newsstands on February 5. "As the pounding, aggressive heartbeat of one of the greatest bands in rock history, Al...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Saves Fan From Beatdown

On Wednesday, December 5, VAN HALEN performed in Vancouver, British Columbia's GM Place to another sold-out house. After VAN HALEN took their final bow, an excited fan jumped onstage running past David Lee Roth while shaking hands with Alex Van Halen. By this time the security was on the stage in pu...

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Vintage Glam/Melodic Rock Collection Surfaces on eBay

A large collection of 1970s-80s glam and melodic rock memorabilia has surfaced on eBay. Included among the nearly 100 lots are signed, vintage promotional/concert posters, and CDs from mainstream artists like VAN HALEN, POISON, and TESLA, as well as fan favorite bands such as WARLOCK/Doro Pesch, SHO...

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TRIXTER Frontman Talks Reunion, New Music

Music Mayhem recently conducted an interview with TRIXTER frontman Pete Loran. An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: Music Mayhem: Now the big news just released.... There is going to be a TRIXTER reunion. How did this come about? Who made the first move? Pete: Last January Steve...

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BOBAFLEX Announces Dates With LIFE OF AGONY, ILL NINO

West Virginia's BOBAFLEX has scheduled the following dates: With LIFE OF AGONY: Jan. 09 - Farmingdale, NY - Crazy Donkey Jan. 10 - New York NY- Blender Theater Jan. 11 - Asbury Park NJ - Stone Pony With ILL NINO: Jan. 16 - Bedford, NH - Mark's Place Jan. 17 - Hartford - Webster Theater ...

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ASPHYX To Headline Berlin's 'Triumph Of Death'

The reformed lineup of the Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX — Martin van Drunen (vocals),Wannes Gubbels (bass/vocals),Paul Baayens (guitar) and Bob Bagchus (drums) — will headline the "Triumph Of Death" concert on March 29, 2008 at Knaack Club in Berlin, Germany. The billing for the event is as fol...

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SOULFLY Guitarist: 'Thank God For Coffee And SLAYER'

Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Aquarian Weekly: So, you have a new [solo] CD out now called "The Ultimate Devotion". Why did you choose that title? Marc Rizzo: Well, I think between the first record and no...

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Ex-MISFITS Guitarist Releases Own Version Of Band's Controversial 'Lost' Album

Former MISFITS guitarist Bobby Steele, who played in the band from 1978 through the fall of 1980, has recorded his own version of the infamous "lost" MISFITS album, "12 Hits From Hell". Steele's version of the album can be heard on the "streaming player" on his band THE UNDEAD's official web site, w...

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FLESHMOULD Announces New Drummer

Belgian death metallers FLESHMOULD have issued the following update: "It has been extremely silent, but we are working hard, seriously! We already welcomed the new guys Stefaan Deblauwe on guitar and Didier Vancampo on bass, now we add Frederik Van Mieghem (ex-AXAMENTA, GRACEFALLEN) on drums. No dou...

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River Wide At EDDIE VAN HALEN's House

TMZ.com reports that a water main broke in an L.A. suburb early this morning, sending thousands of gallons of water through the yard of a home believed to belong to music legend Eddie Van Halen. The break snarled traffic this morning in area around Coldwater Canyon. L.A. Fire officials said the only...