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THE DREAMING: Demo Track Posted Online

THE DREAMING, the new project featuring former STABBING WESTWARD frontman Chris Hall and ex-STAR 69 members Johnny Haro (drums) and Warren Huart (guitar),have posted a 75-second clip of the demo track "Let It Burn" at this location. The band, who are currently unsigned, have reportedly been demoing...

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P.O.D. To Open For METALLICA In The Winter?

P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval recently told Launch that METALLICA wanted them for this summer's Summer Sanitarium Tour, but the two bands will probably hook up on the road next winter. "We've actually got a lot of offers to go out maybe in the beginning of the year," Sandoval said. "And so we actua...

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Former MEGADETH Leader Inks New Guitar Deal, Comes Out Of 'Retirement'

Former MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has made a final decision on a new guitar manufacturer to produce his signature model. An official press release will be coming in the next few days detailing where he has gone and what to expect. The new maker is standing by ready to take orders. As previously

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LITHIUM Confirmed For Germany's M'ERA LUNA Festival

Sweden's LITHIUM, who feature in their ranks former TIAMAT bassist Johnny Hagel on keyboards, have been confirmed to appear at the M'era Luna festival in Hildersheim, Germany on Sunday, August 10. Also set to perform at the event are NIGHTWISH, WITHIN TEMPTATION, APOCALYPTICA, KILLING JOKE, and LACU...

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MOONSPELL: New Album Is 'Poisonous'

Portugal's MOONSPELL have posted the following update to their official web site: "To cut a long story short, the name of our next album, as well as its complete tracklist, was fully revealed during the past week, due to an information leak from the US office of Century Media, which we could not, by...

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SENTENCED Announce European Festival Dates

Finland's SENTENCED will play the following gigs during the coming months: May 25 - Urheilutalo – Oulu, FIN Jul. 19 - QStock festival – Oulu, FIN Jul. 31-Aug. 08 – Wacken Open Air – Wacken, GER As previously reported, SENTENCED are planning to enter the studio in the fall/winter to begin recording t...

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INVOCATOR Announce Danish Tour

Reunited Danish thrashers INVOCATOR have announced the details of their upcoming winter tour in support of their latest CD, "Through The Flesh To The Soul", due in early October through Italy's Scarlet Records. The confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 31 - Multihus Tobaksfabrikken - Esbjerg, DEN Nov...

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VIRGIN STEELE Frontman Has 'Incredibly Prolific' Winter

VIRGIN STEELE frontman David DeFeis has completed over 40 pieces of music for the much-anticipated "Lilith Project", according to the group's official web site. "He has recorded and sent over to the theatre for the upcoming performances 11 (eleven) instrumental pieces and 18 (eighteen) songs. Hopefu...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION Split With Drummer, Announce Replacement

San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have parted ways with drummer David Astor due to his "inability to live up to the obligations of touring and regular necessities of the band." In his place, the group have recruited former CREATION IS CRUCIFIXION skinsman Michael Laughlin. Laughlin's r...

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Psychologists: Heavy Metal Listeners Experience Increased Feelings Of Hostility And Aggression

The following article was originally published in today's edition of the New York Post: Tipper Gore was right — nasty music can mess with a kid's head. So say psychologists who studied the effect that violent lyrics can have on thoughts and feelings. Male and female college students who listened to...

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BITCH To Play Hollywood This Weekend

Legendary '80s Californian act BITCH, fronted by Betsy "Bitch" Weiss, will be playing a live show at The Cat Club (located next door to The Whisky A Go Go) on Saturday, April 26 at 11:30 p.m. "It has only been a couple of weeks since we played our last gig," Betsy said in an official ...

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Former STABBING WESTWARD Keyboardist Lands In The Reunited THE CLAY PEOPLE

Former STABBING WESTWARD keyboardist/programmer Walter Flakus has joined the reunited THE CLAY PEOPLE, according to www.stabbingwestward.com. "I wanted to let you know that I'm diving back into the pool," Flakus wrote in a message posted on the site. "It's funny that I would end up in Albany. Back i...

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KING'S X To Issue Reworked Versions Of Early Originals

KING'S X will release a new studio album, entitled "Black Like Sunday", on May 20 through Brop!/ Metal Blade Records. The CD features freshly-recorded songs written and performed live more than 20 years ago, well before the band changed their name to KING'S X and landed their first record deal. The...

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PAUL BOSTAPH Breaks Silence On Departure From SLAYER

Former SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph has finally broken his silence regarding the real reason he left the group in December 2001 (he has since been replaced by his predecessor in the band, original SLAYER skinsman Dave Lombardo). An official press release issued by the SLAYER camp had listed a chronic...

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COLIN FARRELL To Play OZZY OSBOURNE In Upcoming Biopic?

Irish bad boy Colin Farrell has become the front-runner to portray Ozzy Osbourne in a film about the rocker's life. When reports first surfaced about the Ozzy film last year, Sharon Osbourne had named Johnny Depp as her pick for her husband's role. However, Farrell has been identified as the choice...