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Rebuilding KATAGORY V

Bassist Dustin Mitchell of the Utah-based progressive/power metal band KATAGORY V has issued the following update: "It has been a long time since there has been any news or updates in the KATAGORY V camp concerning the next album, so I felt it was time to shed some light on what's been happening ove...

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SCHENKER BARDEN ACOUSTIC PROJECT: 'Gipsy Lady' Details Revealed

Inakustik has set a May 19 release date for the SCHENKER BARDEN ACOUSTIC PROJECT's first album, "Gipsy Lady". Almost one year after his phenomenal comeback album "In The Midst Of Beauty" and follow-up tour, guitarist Michael Schenker has collaborated with singer Gary Barden to give the cleverly arra...

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SENTENCED Mourns Loss Of Guitarist MIIKA TENKULA

The surviving members of the long-defunct Finnish band SENTENCED have issued a statement regarding the passing of the group's former guitarist and main songwriter, Miika Tenkula, who was found dead at his home on Thursday, February 19. He was 34 years old. The statement reads as follows: "SENTENCED...

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SAMAEL Frontman: 'We Wanted To Do A More Stripped Down Metal Album'

Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with SAMAEL frontman Vorph. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Tangra Mega Rock: [Let's] talk about [the upcoming SAMAEL album] "Above". Where does the excitement for this one came from? Vorph: Well, you've probably heard abou...

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GOD FORBID Guitarist: 'Earthsblood' Is 'More Musical Than Anything We've Done'

Metal-Experience.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Doc Coyle of New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Experience.com: It's been a couple of years since "IV: Constitution of Treason"came out, so it seems you took your time for the...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's Solo Performances Of 'Sugar', 'Hysteria' Posted Online

Video footage of DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell's January 10, 2009 solo performance at The Mint in Los Angeles, when he was opening for Lauren Monroe's band (featuring LEPPARD's Rick Allen on drums),can be viewed below. During his show, Vivian played his bluesy versions of the DEF LEPPARD cl...

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GOD DETHRONED Frontman Explains 'Passiondale' Lyrical Concept

Dutch melodic death metal band GOD DETHRONED will release its new album, "Passiondale", as a limited double digipak edition including a bonus CD. The double-digipak will feature stunning artwork (soon to be revealed) and two discs: the regular album plus a live recording from 2005 featuring nine son...

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CRESCENT SHIELD: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

California's traditional melodic metal band CRESCENT SHIELD, which features the talents of former DESTINY'S END guitarist Dan DeLucie and ex-ONWARD vocalist Michael Grant, will release its second album, "The Stars of Never Seen", via Cruz del Sur Music on the following dates: May 8: Germany May 11:...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will premiere his new solo album, "One Eye To Morocco", on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, March 25 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Gillan by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more in...

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ENTWINE: 'Painstained' To Receive U.K. Release

"Painstained", the sixth album from Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE, will be released in the U.K. on April 6 via Spinefarm. A two-and-a-half-minute trailer for "Painstained" can be viewed below. Released in Finland on January 28, the CD was recorded with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, APOCALYPTICA, S...

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STATIC-X: New Single Available For Streaming

"Stingwray", the new single from the Los Angeles-based metal band STATIC-X, is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page (click on the "Stingwray" artwork in the player in order to launch audio). The track was inspired by frontman Wayne Static's wife, former adult film star Tera Wray, and...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER Joins ROCKETT DRUM WORKS

According to a posting on former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler's MySpace page, Adler visited Rockett Drum Works (owned by POISON drummer Rikki Rockett) in Woodland Hills, California this past Saturday to check in on the construction of his very own Rockett premium maple kit. While he was there,...

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DEF LEPPARD, AEROSMITH, QUEENSRŸCHE Featured On 'NOW That's What I Call Power Ballads!'

The latest edition of the "NOW That's What I Call Power Ballads!" series will be released March 24. Only the strength of NOW could bring together for the first time rock heavyweights JOURNEY, AEROSMITH and DEF LEPPARD for "NOW That's What I Call Power Ballads!" Their "Faithfully", "I Don't Want To M...

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NOXIOUS Signs With TWO SIDE MOON/SLW PROMOTIONS

NOXIOUS, the South Carolina-based post-grunge outfit featuring former NILE/SHAITAN MAZAR bassist/vocalist Chief Spires, ex-SHAITAN MAZAR guitarist Robert Dirr and ex-SHAITAN MAZAR drummer Jake Axelson, has issued the following update: "NOXIOUS would like to announce that we've just signed a deal wit...

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Former TWO HIT CREEPER Members Launch CATALYST 4 CHAOS

TWO HIT CREEPER/THE UNHEARDOF founding members Michael (vocals) and James "Jaboo" Amen (guitar) have launched their new band, CATALYST 4 CHAOS, with the release of their debut single, "Halo", which is now available for download at this location. Boiling over with an uneasiness of aggression, rage an...