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ANNIHILATOR: 'Ten Years In Hell' Double-Disc DVD Due In February

Long-running Canadian thrash legends ANNIHILATOR will be issuing a retrospective double-disc DVD set, entitled "Ten Years in Hell", on February 21, 2006 (one day earlier internationally) via SPV. The set contains seven classic, official ANNIHILATOR music videos, offstage band footage and bonus under...

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VINNIE PAUL's Attorney: 'Inadequate Security' At Columbus Club Led To DIMEBAG's Death

Attorney Gerald Leeseberg, who represents "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's brother/bandmate, DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul, DAMAGEPLAN tour manager Chris Paluska and drum tech John Brooks, has confirmed to MTV.com that the trio have filed a lawsuit against the Columbus, Ohio, club where Dimebag was kille...

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THINE EYES BLEED Taking Time Off From The Road To Write New Album

London, Ontario-based thrash/metalcore act THINE EYES BLEED, who feature in their ranks former KITTIE guitarist/technician Jeff Phillips and bassist John Araya (brother of SLAYER's Tom Araya),will be taking time off from the road over the next few months to concentrate on writing the follow-up to t...

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Judge Refuses To Dismiss Manslaughter Charges In GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire

The Associated Press has issued the following report: A judge on Monday refused to dismiss any of the manslaughter counts against the three men charged criminally in a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people. The decision by Superior Court Judge Francis J. Darigan Jr. means that prosecutors can p...

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Full Lineup Announced For ROADRUNNER RECORDS' 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

The lineup for the Roadrunner Records 25th Anniversary concert at the Nokia Theater in New York City on December 15, 2005 has been officially announced. Previously a closely guarded list of metal luminaries, the rumors that have been circulating within the rock community and on many web sites are be...

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IAN GILLAN: Sample Of 'Smoke On The Water' From Upcoming Solo Album Available

An MP3 sample of "Smoke on the Water", taken from DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn" — a celebration of Ian's 40th year on the road, featuring remakes of tracks spanning Ian's entire career — has been made available for download at this location. As previously reported,...

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Original VITAL REMAINS Members Join Forces In GODLESS RISING

GODLESS RISING, the Rhode Island-based death metal band featuring original VITAL REMAINS members Jeff Gruslin (vocals; 1987-1996, 1999-2000),Paul Flynn (guitar),and Ricky Corbit (drums),will be releasing their first EP, "Rising Hatred", in January on Not Common Records out of Boston, Massachusett...

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DEEP PURPLE, CELTIC FROST, W.A.S.P. Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

DEEP PURPLE, CELTIC FROST, W.A.S.P. and STRYPER are among the first confirmed bands for next year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10, 2006 in in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DEEP PURPLE (UK) - Headliner JOURNEY (US) CELTIC FRO...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer: 'Want A Seat? Get On A Bus'

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Doogie White has posted the following tour update on his official web site: "Well we rocked in Westbury Long Island and caught up with a few old friends from the RAINBOW days. Good show, odd venue for RAWK though. But it went well and Yngwie spent time off the stage in pit .....

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SLAYER's New Song May Address 9/11 Attacks From Terrorists' Perspective

Los Angeles thrash masters SLAYER are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the long-awaited follow-up to the band's acclaimed 2001 release, "God Hates Us All". According to Revolver magazine, SLAYER guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman are currently finishing up the lyrics, which will...

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OBSESSION: New Material To Feature 'Absolutely Incredible' All-Star Lineup

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION have been working hard the last two years to try and get new material released. Original members Michael Vescera (vocals; ex-LOUDNESS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MVP) and Jay Mezias (drums; HANDS OF STONE, WORLDPAIN) have recruited Swedish guitar sensation Rob...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Stands By His 'Fastest-Picking Rhythm Guitarist' Claim

Scott Alisoglu of Live 4 Metal recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mastermind Jeff Waters. An excerpt from the chat follows: Live 4 Metal: I actually had a guy yesterday or the day before make the comment, "Oh, they're still around?" in reference to ANNIHILATOR. Jeff Waters: "Yeah! Ther...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer: 'I'm In Vegas, Dammit! Show Me Some Titties!'

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following tour update via the band's official web site: "Well, well, well. Let me just say this; VEGAS WAS A BLAST! Holy fuck, what an awesome time! First off, everybody in the STRAPPING family would like to congratulate Byron and his lovely bri...

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Former CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER: Solo Album Track Listing Revealed

Former CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker has finalized the track listing for his upcoming solo album consisting exclusively of country and blues covers. The CD, entitled "Welcome to Carcass Cuntry", will include tracks from such artists as SKEETER DAVIS, HANK WILLIAMS, JOHNNY CASH, CONNIE SMITH,...

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CRIMSON GLORY Reunion Plans Detailed

Rod Harmon of HeraldTribune.com has issued the following report: Among prog-metal lovers, the Sarasota-Bradenton band CRIMSON GLORY is semi-legendary, a rival to QUEENSRŸCHE and TOOL — especially in Europe, where its out-of-print albums are highly sought collectors' items. It's been six years since...