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Vocalist JAMES RIVERA Joins KILLING MACHINE

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES) has reportedly joined KILLING MACHINE, the new band featuring German guitarist and founding member Peter Scheithauer (STREAM, played with KISS drummer Eric Singer),San Diego-based drummer Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT) and bassist David Ellefson (F5,...

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Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken

You love 'em, you hate 'em, you think they're a pleasure guiltier than O.J. Simpson ripping the tag off a mattress. Seven years after their debut, "Glory to the Brave", galvanized a power metal scene then at low ebb, it's still hard to separate HAMMERFALL from the hype and discourse surrounding thei...

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JUDAS PRIEST And QUEENSRŸCHE: First Tour Dates Officially Announced

JUDAS PRIEST have announced the first dates for their North American tour with QUEENSRŸCHE. So far the following dates have been confirmed for the trek: Jun. 01 - Xcel Energy Center - Minneapolis, MN Jun. 03 - Tweeter Center - Chicago, IL Jun. 04 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Detroit, MI Jun. 07 - .....

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HIRAX Singer Says There Was A Lot More Talent In The Old-School Metal

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary HIRAX vocalist Katon W. De Pena. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: You've obviously experience a lot of line-up changes over the years. Has there been one common factor behind these changes? Katon: "Basically, it's b...

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JUDAS PRIEST And QUEENSRŸCHE: Virginia Date Confirmed

According to NissanPavilion.com, JUDAS PRIEST and QUEENSRŸCHE are scheduled to perform at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia on Sunday, June 19. So far the following dates have been leaked for the tour: May 31 – Minneapolis, MN @ TBA Jun. 10 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center Jun. 19 - Brist...

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JUDAS PRIEST And SCORPIONS Perform In Belfast: Photos, Videos Posted Online

JUDAS PRIEST and the SCORPIONS performed at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Ireland Thursday night (March 24). Check out pictures and videos at this location (courtesy of Mark McGaughey). An excerpt from News Letter's review of the Belfast show follows: "When Rob Halford appeared in the pupil of a mam...

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JUDAS PRIEST/QUEENSRŸCHE: First Date Leaked?

JUDAS PRIEST and QUEENSRŸCHE have reportedly scheduled a date at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on Friday, June 10. Further dates and cities, as well as venues, could be announced as early as next week. As reported here yesterday, the PRIEST/QUEENSRŸCHE North American tour will kick...

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Lost and Found

With its third major label effort, Peoria, Illinois' MUDVAYNE reclaims much of the energy and originality that was apparent on 2000's debut, "L.D. 50", while also retaining the hints of melody and musical ambitions that marked its follow-up, 2002's "The End of All Things to Come". That album sounded...

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JUDAS PRIEST/QUEENSRŸCHE Tour To Last Eight Weeks, Cover Outdoor Arenas

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate revealed during an appearance on last night's "Rockline" nationally syndicated radio show that the group's upcoming tour with JUDAS PRIEST will last eight weeks and will cover mostly outdoor arenas. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET reported earlier today, a source at Epic Records...

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JUDAS PRIEST: U.S. Tour To Start May 31 In Minneapolis

A source at Epic Records has told Launch Radio Networks that JUDAS PRIEST will begin its North American tour on May 31 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Further dates and cities, as well as venues, could be announced as early as next week. QUEENSRŸCHE will serve as the opening act, with a third band possib...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer 'RIPPER' OWENS Names Solo Project

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has selected BEYOND FEAR as the name of his new solo project. Owens, who stresses that he is still a full-fledged member of ICED EARTH, has completed work on his first solo demo recording with a view towards landing a record deal...

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METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH Members Pay Tribute To ANTHRAX

Metal musicians congratulate ANTHRAX on their 20th anniversary: MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine: "ANTHRAX is a band that I have always respected, that has always mattered and was very important to the American metal scene. As part of the 'big four' they were responsible for an enormous amount of the credit...

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THANATOS To Enter Studio In June

Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS will enter Excess Studios in Rotterdam in late June to record two songs that will be used for future releases. The band will record a new version of the classic THANATOS track "And Jesus Wept" (originally featured on 1992's "Realm of Ecstasy") plus...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Angel Of Retribution' Tops Greek Album Chart

JUDAS PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution" has entered the Greek national album chart at position No. 1 — the first time PRIEST have topped the national album chart anywhere in the world. View the entire Greek album chart at this location. "Angel of Retribution" first-week chart positions (updated): #1 -...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'Tyranny Of Souls' Cover Artwork Posted Online

IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com has uploaded the artwork for the new solo album from MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson, entitled "Tyranny of Souls". Check it out at this location. As previously reported, "Tyranny of Souls" is scheduled for release on May 24 (one day earlier internationally) via Sanc...