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Reunited THE RODS To Play Exclusive Scandinavian Show At Norway's METAL ROCK FEST

THE RODS, the classic '80s metal band led by guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein (a cousin of Ronnie James Dio),will play its only Scandinavian show of 2008 at the Metal Rock Fest, a brand new two-day event set to take place August 15-16 in Lillehammer, Norway. Also newly confirmed for the event are E...

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AMORPHIS, PRIMORDIAL, WITCHCRAFT Confirmed For Estonia's HARD ROCK LAAGER

AMORPHIS, PRIMORDIAL and WITCHCRAFT are the first confirmed bands for the Hard Rock Laager festival, set to take place June 27-28 in Vana-Vigala, Estonia. A total of 22 acts will perform on two different stages over the course of the two-day event. The seventh edition of Hard Rock Laager will held i...

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UFO: 'The Best Of UFO (1974-1983)' Due In April

Capitol/EMI has set an April 15 release date for "The Best Of UFO (1974-1983)", a new collection of the band's top tracks from the Chrysalis and Ariola Records vaults. The 19-track CD and digital album is chronologically sequenced with hits and other standout album cuts, as well as 7" single edits....

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DGM Announces New Singer

Italian power-progressive metallers DGM have announced the addition of singer Mark Basile (B.R.A.K.E., MIND KEY) to the group's ranks. According to a press release, "Mark was chosen among several auditions throughout Italy, Europe and America. The band would like to thank all those who have sent the...

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HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY To Play Pre-PROGPOWER USA IX Festival Concert In Atlanta

Power metal legends HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY will team up for a pre-ProgPower USA IX festival concert on Thursday, September 25 at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. This marks the first confirmed North American date for the prestigious "Hellish Rock World Tour", which has hit Europe, Asia and Austral...

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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Book Due In May; More Details Revealed

American documentary photographer Peter Beste's book "True Norwegian Black Metal" will be issued on May 15 via Vice Books. In the last two decades a bizarre and violent musical subculture called black metal has emerged in Norway. It has its roots in a heady blend of splatter movies, heavy metal musi...

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ANTHRAX Drummer Goes Back To School

Charlie Benante, drummer for thrash legends ANTHRAX, spent Monday, February 11 back in the classroom. Benante turned the Woodlawn Middle School in Lawn Grove, Illinois into his own "School of Rock!" The accomplished Grammy-nominated musician was invited to the school to speak with seventh-graders ab...

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AMBERIAN DAWN: More Footage From FINNISH METAL EXPO Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of Finnish female-fronted metal band AMBERIAN DAWN performing the song "River of Tuoni" at this year's Finnish Metal Expo on February 16, 2008 in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below. AMBERIAN DAWN released its debut album, "River of Tuoni", on January 30 via Suomen Musiikk...

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MEGADETH Bassist Checks In From Europe

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has issued the following update: "My head's still reeling from an incredible UK run. Great, great gathering of metalheads, both old and relatively new. Most the band's been pretty ill throughout this run, but the fervor at the shows was overwhelming enough to distract...

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SEVENDUST Pulls Out Of ROCKSTAR ENERGY MAYHEM Tour

SEVENDUST has cancelled its participation in this summer's inaugural Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour "due to changes in [the group's] touring schedule," according to a statement released by the band. No further information is currently available. Rockstar Energy Mayhem is being headlined by SLIPKNOT and...

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TURISAS: 'Making-Of' Footage For 'Rasputin' Video Posted Online

Finnish battle metal overlords TURISAS have posted a very entertaining "making-of" for the video of their cover of the BONEY M classic "Rasputin". Watch the footage below. TURISAS are set to invade North American shores this upcoming spring as part of Paganfest 2008, which also features their fellow...

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AMBERIAN DAWN: Footage From FINNISH METAL EXPO Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of Finnish female-fronted metal band AMBERIAN DAWN performing the song "Evil Inside Me" at this year's Finnish Metal Expo on February 16, 2008 in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below. AMBERIAN DAWN released its debut album, "River of Tuoni", on January 30 via Suomen Musiikk...

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PEARL Announces New Lineup

PEARL — the band fronted by Pearl Aday, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — has announced its new touring lineup for the group's upcoming UK dates with VELVET REVOLVER. According to Aday, "Scott Ian still leads the troop on guitar, now switching it up...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD To Play Free Show In Corona

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will play a free show for Vice/Scion on March 5 at the Showcase Theater in Corona, California. Support at the gig will come from TOXIC HOLOCAUST. For more information, click here. Fan-filmed video footage of 3 INCHES OF BLOOD perf...

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LARS ULRICH's Assistant Talks About Upcoming METALLICA Album

Virginia Fuel, Virginia's local chapter of the Metallica Club (the official METALLICA fan club),has published an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich's longtime assistance Steven Wiig. An excerpt from the chat follows: Virginia Fuel: Have you had a chance to listen to the new stuff that MET...