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SLAYER To Team Up With LAMB OF GOD, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BODOM For U.S. Tour

MTV.com is reporting that SLAYER will be teaming up with LAMB OF GOD, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BODOM and THINE EYES BLEED for a two-month U.S. tour beginning on June 6. Dubbed the Unholy Alliance Tour, the trek will make stops in most major cities, although the actual routing of the run is still ...
March 3, 2006
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VENOM Frontman: 'METALLICA Need To Take The Word 'Metal' Out Of The Name'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted and in-depth interview with legendary VENOM frontman Cronos. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How do you respond to the controversy surrounding the decision to name the album "Metal Black"? It would seem some people feel the title is simply a rip off o...
March 3, 2006
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD, BULLET FOR MY VALLENTINE, TRIVIUM To Open For METALLICA In Holland

AVENGED SEVENFOLD, BULLET FOR MY VALLENTINE and TRIVIUM have been confirmed as the opening bands for METALLICA on June 8 at Gelredome in Arnhem, Holland. AVENGED SEVENFOLD will also open for METALLICA on June 6 at Waldbuhne in Berlin, Germany. METALLICA's "Escape from the Studio '06" tour dates: Jun...
March 2, 2006
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METALLICA Announce Japanese Tour Dates

METALLICA have added two festival appearances in Japan to their upcoming "Escape from the Studio '06" tour. The group's schedule is shaping up as follows: Jun. 03 - Nurburgring, GER - Rock Am Ring Festival Jun. 04 - Nurnberg, GER - Rock Im Park Festival Jun. 06 - Berlin, GER - Waldebuhne Jun. 08 - ....
February 28, 2006
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APOCALYPTICA Music Featured In German Movie

According to a posting on the official APOCALYPTICA web site, the band's music will be featured in a German movie entitled "Die Mandantin", which is set to air on the ZDF network on March 13 at 8:15 p.m. CET. The film, which was directed by Marcus O. Rosenmüller, features a soundtrack consisting ent...
February 26, 2006
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Former FORBIDDEN Guitarist To Perform With SANGRE ETERNA

SANGRE ETERNA, the new Oakland, California–based metal band featuring drummer Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, VERBAL ABUSE) and bassist Sean Smithson (SACRILEGE BC, GRINCH, THE UNCALLED FOUR),have issued the following update: "We are sad to have to announce that our f...
February 24, 2006
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METALLICA: Italian Date Announced

METALLICA have added a festival appearance in Italy to their upcoming European tour. The group's schedule is shaping up as follows: Jun. 03 - Nurburgring, GER - Rock Am Ring Festival Jun. 04 - Nurnberg, GER - Rock Im Park Festival Jun. 06 - Berlin, GER - Waldebuhne Jun. 08 - Arnhem, NETH - Gelredome...
February 24, 2006
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NORTHWEST ROYALE Sign With ROCK RIDGE MUSIC

Eugene, Oregon quintet NORTHWEST ROYALE are bringing their "progressive hardcore" rock sound to the Rock Ridge Music roster with their forthcoming album, "Home Is Where The Hate Is", scheduled for release on May 9. The band are known for their intense live shows and they've built a huge following in...
February 22, 2006
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ATHEIST: Prague Date Announced

Seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST have lined up a headlining show in Prague, Czech Republic on August 3. The group's itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Jul. 14-15 - Bloodstock Open Air at Catton Hall, Walton On Trent - Derbyshire, UK Jul. 16-17 - Evolution Festival - Brescia, ITA Aug. 03...
February 21, 2006
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METALLICA's Management, Label Reject OZZFEST Rumors

Representatives for METALLICA's management (QPrime) and record label (Warner Bros.) have both rejected as "false" rumors that the band will be headlining this summer's Ozzfest. METALLICA have lined up a number of European festival appearances as part of their "Escape From The Studio '06" tour, inclu...
February 21, 2006
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APOCALYPTICA Confirmed For Germany's HURRICANE Festival

Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have been confirmed for this year's Hurricane Festival, set to take place June 23-25 in Scheessel, Germany. Other acts scheduled to perform include MANU CHAO RADIO BEMBA SOUND SYSTEM, DONAVON FRANKENREITER, ADAM GREEN, HARD-FI, THE HIVES and SIGUR ROS. Upcoming APO...
February 20, 2006
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METALLICA Add Berlin Date

METALLICA have added a headlining show in Berlin to their current itinerary. The group's schedule is shaping up as follows: Jun. 03 - Nurburgring, GER - Rock Am Ring Festival Jun. 04 - Nurnberg, GER - Rock Im Park Festival Jun. 06 - Berlin, GER - Waldebuhne Jun. 08 - Arnhem, NETH - Gelredome Jun. .....
February 20, 2006
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Storm Alert

Originally released in 1989 (and never in the United States),thrash fans on this side of the Atlantic now have a golden opportunity to revel in the vintage Texas metal of TORTURE's "Storm Alert". After releasing 1987's "Torture Kingdom" EP and "Storm Alert", the El Paso band called it quits. Now re...
February 20, 2006
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METALLICA: First Taste Of New Material?

Video footage of METALLICA's rehearsal/soundcheck in Auckland, New Zealand prior to their concert on January 15, 2004 has been posted online at YouTube.com. The clip features METALLICA jamming on what appears to be a new riff/song, which may or may not be included in reworked form on the band's fort...
February 19, 2006
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EXODUS: ''Headbanger's Ball' Interview Segment Posted Online

Guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Paul Bostaph of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS were guests on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" on February 4. Watch the clip online at MTV Overdrive. The program also included the "Headbanger's Ball" premiere of the new EXODUS video, "Now Thy Death Day...
February 17, 2006