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HAIL!: First U.S. Shows Announced

The all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) — has announced its first-ever shows in the Unit...

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ARMORED SAINT Announces Track Listing For New Album 'La Raza'

Los Angeles metal veterans ARMORED SAINT have announced the track listing for their recently completed new album, "La Raza", due on March 16, 2010 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Burbank, California's Tranzformer Studios, which is owned by Dave Jerdan (ALICE IN CHAINS, JANE'S ADDICTI...

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HOWL Begins Recording Full-Length Debut

Providence, Rhode Island's HOWL recently entered Machine With Magnets studios (BATTLES, CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH, LIGHTNING BOLT, DAUGHTERS) with engineer Keith Souza to begin recording its first full-length album. The as-yet-untitled record will see a spring 2010 release via Relapse. Songtitles set...

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SKELETONWITCH Announced Headlining Tour

Blackened-thrash masters SKELETONWITCH have announced a U.S. headline tour this February. The band, who is just wrapping up a co-headline tour of Europe with GOATWHORE and TOXIC HOLOCAUST, will be bringing IRON AGE from Austin, Texas and Rhode Island's HOWL on the entire run. DOOMRIDERS and BLACK TU...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer To Play With HAIL! In 2010

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will play select dates with the all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) — in 2010. HAIL! has been making a lot of noise around the world wi...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

MÖTLEY CRÜE has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ARCH ENEMY CALIBAN CANNIBAL CORPSE CORVUS CORAX DESPISED ICON DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER EDGUY ENDSTILLE...

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HADES Guitarist Is A Male Fashion Model

HADES/NON-FICTION guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update: "Finally. I'm a male model. It's about time. "Did I suddenly become good looking? Yes. Kind of. "Two weeks ago my wife and I were in South Beach. If you've ever been to South Beach, you know it's the land of thin, tan people. E...

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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Discusses 'Am I Evil?' Autobiography

DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler's autobiography, "Am I Evil?", is now available in an exclusive first edition print run of 500 copies for the band's fans worldwide through www.diamond-head.net. At just £16.95, it is a collector's item and a great Christmas present. It is not available anywhere e...

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INHALE EXHALE: 'Did You Ever Have A Touch To Lose?' Video Released

"Did You Ever Have A Touch To Lose?", the new video from Cleveland's metal alchemists INHALE EXHALE, can be viewed below. The clip is the first from the band's third album, "Bury Me Alive", out now on SolidState Records. "We wanted to go with more of a live, performance-based video this time around,...

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IRON FIRE To Record Song For VIRGIN STEELE Tribute Album

Danish metallers IRON FIRE will record a song for the upcoming VIRGIN STEELE tribute album, "By The Gods: A Noble Tribute To Virgin Steele". IRON FIRE recently parted ways with guitarist Marc Masters (FORCENTURY). The band stated, "In the end, Marc did not have the dedication to the band that we nee...

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IRON MAIDEN To Return To Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival In 2010

The mighty IRON MAIDEN will play next year's edition of the legendary Wacken Open Air festival in Northern Germany! After their triumphant show in 2008, this will mark the second show of the British metal legends at Wacken. Their gig on Thursday, August 5, 2010 will also be their only German show ne...

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VOODOO SIX To Release Weekly Song Snippets

VOODOO SIX, the British hard rock band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, has taken the rather unique approach of starting to leak out samples of its new album on the group's Facebook page rather than the band's web site. Newton explained, "We have been fortunate to have toured the world...

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THE SWORD Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Austin, Texas quartet THE SWORD will embark on a short U.S. headlining tour in January. The band will preview brand new songs from its as-yet-untitled third record, which is due in 2010. The dates are as follows: Jan. 23 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock Jan. 24 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live ...

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IRON MAIDEN To Play Bergen In August

British metal legends IRON MAIDEN are coming back to Norway for a show on August 11, 2010. The concert will be held at Bergenhus Festning-Koengen in Bergen, a medieval fortress right in the city centre, which will make a magnificent setting for IRON MAIDEN and their fans. Tickets go on sale Friday,...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer's Rib Joint Now Open

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain — who lives in South Florida — has partnered up with close friend, guitarist, and restaurateur Rick "Moby" Baum to open Rock 'N' Roll Ribs. A barbecue joint with a musical bent, RnR Ribs showcases the pair's love for smokey Southern cooking with food like barbecued...