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CANDLEMASS Performs Entire Debut Album With Original Singer; Video Available

Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS celebrated their 25-year anniversary by performing an extra-long, two-and-a-half-hour set at Debaser Medis in Stockholm this past Saturday, December 18. The band's classic debut album, "Epicus Doomicus Metalicus", was played in its entirety for the first time w...

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PRIMAL FEAR Singer RALF SCHEEPERS' Solo Album Details Revealed

Frontiers Records has a February 18, 2011 European release date (February 15 in North America) for PRIMAL FEAR singer Ralf Scheepers' solo debut album, entitled "Scheepers". Scheepers has built himself quite a reputation for being one of the finest German heavy metal singers. With a career spanning...

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Swedish Metal 'Supergroup' POWERHOUSE Covers MICHAEL JACKSON's 'Thriller' (Audio)

POWERHOUSE, the new Swedish "supergroup" featuring current/former members of KING DIAMOND, HAMMERFALL and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, has posted its cover version of the MICHAEL JACKSON classic "Thriller" at this location. POWERHOUSE is: * Magnus Rosén (ex-HAMMERFALL) - Bass * Andy ...

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Former MANOWAR Drummer RHINO Quits BLACK REIGN

Due to "personal and private issues," former MANOWAR drummer Kenny "Rhino" Earl has left BLACK REIGN, the band featuring vocalist Wade Black (LEATHERWOLF, CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES),guitarist Rick Renstrom (ROB ROCK, LEASH LAW, TIWANAKU) and bassist Rich Marks. Commented Renstrom: "Albeit short...

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HELIX: 'Smash Hits Unplugged' Release Date Announced

Canadian hard rock veterans HELIX recently inked a a licensing deal with EMI in Canada for the release of their new acoustic album, "Smash Hits Unplugged". Two songs from the effort will be released to radio: "That Day is Gonna Come" (rock radio) and "Dream On" to Hot AC (hot adult contemporary). Du...

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MORBID ANGEL, BLOWSIGHT Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

MORBID ANGEL and BLOWSIGHT have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACCU§ER APOCALYPT...

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CARPATHIAN FOREST Bassist's MISANTROF Releases Third 'Holy F**king ANTIChristmas' Compilation

Carrying on the tradition that it started in 2008, Norway's "anti"-label, Misantrof, has, for the third year, released its "anti"-Christmas compilation. Titled "Holy Fucking ANTIChristmas Volume III", the album takes an irreverent poke and what Christmas has become. This year's compilation contains...

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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Interviewed By LICK LIBRARY (Video)

Michael Casswell of Lick Library recently conducted an interview with NWOBHM heavy metal legend Brian Tatler of DIAMOND HEAD. You can now watch the chat below. One of the most remarkable talents to rise out of the NWOBHM, DIAMOND HEAD's legacy still ranks among the most influential of the genre, wit...

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CRADLE OF FILTH, THE HAUNTED, TSJUDER Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

CRADLE OF FILTH, THE HAUNTED and TSJUDER have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACC...

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SLAYER, MEGADETH To Join Forces For 'European Carnage' Tour

SLAYER and MEGADETH will team up for the "European Carnage Tour 2011" in March/April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 13 - Kiev, Ukraine - Expo Mar. 15 - Moscow, Russia - Olimpiski Mar. 16 - St Petersburg, Russia - Jubileeny Mar. 17 - Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall Mar. 19 - Stockholm, Sweden - ....

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CHILDREN OF BODOM, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

CHILDREN OF BODOM and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AC...

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MICK BROWN, RUDY SARZO Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' (Audio)

The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features brand new interviews with DOKKEN/TED NUGENT drummer "Wild" Mick Brown and legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE). The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below.

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HELLOWEEN Drummer Interviewed By U.K.s SONIC SHOCKS (Video)

Sonic Shocks conducted an interview with drummer Dani Löble of German power metallers HELLOWEEN at the Hard Rock Hell IV festival, which was held December 3-5, 2010 at Pontins in Prestatyn, North Wales, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. "7 Sinners", the 13th studio album from HELLOWE...

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THE PROPHECY²³, SMACK BALLZ Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

THE PROPHECY²³ and SMACK BALLZ have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACCU§ER APOCA...

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PAPA ROACH Frontman Joins DEFTONES On Stage In Paris: Video Footage, Photos Available

PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix joined DEFTONES on stage on Wednesday, December 15 at Le Trianon in Paris, France to perform the song "7 Words". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be viewed below. Check out photos at this location. DEFTONES' setlist was as follows: 01. Headup 02. My O...