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THE GATHERING Confirmed For Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST V
Holland's THE GATHERING has been confirmed for the Metal Female Voices Fest V, set to take place Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AFTER FOREVER BATTLELORE DISTORTED ELIS EPICA IMPERIA INTERRIA SERAPH...January 21, 2007
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Appears At FENDER's Winter NAMM Reception: Video Available
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen spoke and played guitar at Fender's Winter NAMM 2007 Global Dealer and Distributor Reception, held yesterday (Friday, January 19) at the Marriott in Anaheim, California. Watch video footage of Eddie's appearance at YouTube.com: Video#1 Video#2 Video#3 Video#4 Vide...January 20, 2007
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Bassist RUDY SARZO Remembers RANDY RHOADS
Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with veteran hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: What are your thoughts on HEAVEN AND HELL? Sarzo: I am a huge fan of that version of SABBATH....January 19, 2007
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IRON MAIDEN Spanish Inquisition
Living metal legends they may be, but from playing their new album in its entirety on tour to insisting they aren't metal, their legacy is hardly set in stone. Metal Hammer magazine's (web site) Geoff Barton rakes them over the coals. Read on: Q: Do you believe your fans want to hear the ...January 18, 2007
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REDEMPTION To Headline Holland's HEADWAY Festival
REDEMPTION, the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING, has been confirmed as the headliner of the Headway progressive rock and metal festival, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary i...January 18, 2007
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SLASH, RONNIE JAMES DIO, TERRY BOZZIO Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK; Photos Available
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash, new KORN drummer Terry Bozzio and legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio were inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk in Los Angeles last night (Wednesday, January 17). The ceremony was held in front of the Guitar Center at 7425 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Check out...January 18, 2007
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SUN CAGED To Release 'Artemisia' In March
March 23 will mark the release of the the highly anticipated second SUN CAGED album, entitled "Artemisia" (Lion Music),featuring the debut of new vocalist Paul Adrian Villarreal and keyboardist Rene Kroon. According to a press release, the CD "sees the sound of the [Dutch progressive metal band's]...January 18, 2007
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EPICA Working On Its 'Heaviest' Album To Date
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has issued the following update regarding the recording sessions for its as-yet-untitled new album: "We've just finished the drum recordings and we can only say that [session drummer] Ariën [van Weesenbeek; GOD DETHRONED] is one of the most talented dr...January 17, 2007
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TESLA's JEFF KEITH Wins ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION Award: Interview, Photos Available
TESLA vocalist Jeff Keith was presented the Evie Award by Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) founder / St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa at ARF's 16th annual Stars to the Rescue gala on January 6, 2007 at the Dean Lesher Regional Center in Walnut Creek, California. The Evie Award is given to thos...January 17, 2007
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SAMMY HAGAR's WABORITAS To Take Most Of 2007 Off
Sammy Hagar has issued the following update: "The [WABORITAS] [Hagar's band] are going to take most of this year off except for the cruise, March 16 show in Cabo and The Tahoe Wabo's third-anniversary shows on May 4, 5, and 6 and my birthday bash October 6, 8, 9, 12 and 13. There may be ...January 17, 2007
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IN SLUMBER Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS
Austrian death metallers IN SLUMBER, who feature in their ranks vocalist Wolfgang Rothbauer (THIRDMOON, EISBLUT),have inked a deal with Massacre Records. The group's sophomore album, "Scars: Incomplete", is scheduled for release on March 23. Formed in 2002, IN SLUMBER recorded its debut CD "Stillbo...January 17, 2007
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ARSIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces New Lineup
West Virginia's ARSIS has parted ways with drummer Mike Van Dyne. "While we never wanted him to go, we wish him the best on all his future endeavours," the band writes in a statement. ARSIS, who recently signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records, has unveiled its new lineup, including the identity of...January 17, 2007
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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'What Have You Done' Single Details Revealed
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION will release a new single, "What Have You Done", in Germany on February 16 via G.U.N. Records. The single, which features a guest appearance by Keith Caputo of LIFE OF AGONY, will be available in the following formats: "Basic" Version 01. W...January 16, 2007
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Music Featured In 'Blood And Chocolate' Movie; Trailer Available
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION has provided music for the forthcoming werewolf film "Blood and Chocolate". Check out the trailer at this location. WITHIN TEMPTATION has finalized the track listing for its new album, "The Heart of Everything", due later in the year in the...January 16, 2007
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, Ex-MEGADETH, Ex-DOKKEN Members Schedule NAMM Signing Sessions
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Troy Van Leeuwen, bass virtuoso Billy Sheehan (DAVE LEE ROTH, TALAS, MR. BIG),former MEGADETH/current OHM: guitarist Chris Poland, George Lynch (ex-DOKKEN),THE CULT's Billy Duffy, MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen, THIN LIZZY's Marco Mendoza and MASTODON's Troy Sanders are among t...January 15, 2007