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EVILE: 'Cemetery Gates' Digital-Only Single Available Now
British thrashers EVILE have released a digital-only single of the band's cover of PANTERA's "Cemetery Gates". EVILE recorded "Cemetery Gates" in 2009 for a special Metal Hammer "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute album. Tragically, it was also the last song the band recorded with...March 1, 2010
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CATHEDRAL: U.K., Ireland Dates Announced
To celebrate the release of their latest album, "The Guessing Game", veteran British doom/stoner band CATHEDRAL has announced six live shows in late April/early May 2010. Taking in England, Scotland and both Southern and Northern Ireland, these dates will represent the group's first headlining gigs...March 1, 2010
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DIAMOND HEAD: Newcastle Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage ofg DIAMOND HEAD's February 27, 2010 performance at 02 Academy in Newcastle, England as the support act for EUROPE can be viewed below (courtesy of "Ashes2Ashes1981") DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler's autobiography, "Am I Evil?", was recently made available in an exclusi...March 1, 2010
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HYDROGYN: First 'Judgement' Video Blog Available
The first in a series of weekly video blogs from HYDROGYN members Julie Westlake (vocals),Jeff Westlake (guitar) and Jeff Young (guitar; ex-MEGADETH) regarding the progress of the songwriting/recording sessions for the band's new album, "Judgement", can be viewed below. The latest addition to HYDRO...March 1, 2010
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RUSH Rumored To Perform At VANCOUVER OLYMPICS Closing Ceremony
According to CBC News, Canadian rock trio RUSH is one of the rumored performers at the closing of the Vancouver Olympics, which gets underway at 5:30 p.m. local time on Sunday (February 28). The big farewell celebration may even poke fun at Canada, according to Vancouver Organizing Committee head Jo...February 28, 2010
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AKERCOCKE Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Matt Wilcock has left British extreme metal veterans AKERCOCKE. He says in a statement, "After five years with AKERCOCKE and a lot of good times, it's now time for me to move on. Musically, I'm differing a bit with the natural path that AKERCOCKE's taking, so it's best for me to part ways...February 28, 2010
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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist To Embark On European Workshop Tour
Guitarist Herman Li of British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will embark on an Ibanez-sponsored guitar workshop tour of Europe. Apart from showcasing his unique playing style, Herman will answer questions from the audience and talk about everything from performance techniques, to the busi...February 28, 2010
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INFERNAL MAJESTY: DVD Preview Posted Online
Canadian thrash metal veterans INFERNAL MAJESTY returned to the stage for the first time in three years this past Thursday, February 25 at The Red Room in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. To mark this special occasion, INFERNAL MAJESTY played its 1987 cult classic album, "None Shall Defy", in it...February 27, 2010
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ACCEPT Schedules London Date
According to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine, reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT will play a one-off show in London at the Islington O2 Academy on May 26, at the the end of a brief European tour. ACCEPT will debut its new lineup — featuring the band's latest addition, vocalist Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUI...February 27, 2010
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MACHINE HEAD Vs. San Diego; Audio Available
U.K.'s Rock Radio has uploaded a short audio file containing MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's claim that his band has "fired" the city of San Diego and that it has no intention of playing there again. In the clip, which is available for streaming using the audio player below, Flynn can be heard .....February 27, 2010
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SAXON's Upcoming Documentary To Include Footage Of 2008 DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
According to an online post by SAXON frontman Biff Byford, footage of the legendary British heavy metal band's June 2008 performance at the Download Festival at Castle Donington, England will be included in the upcoming SAXON documentary, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie". Biff states, "We feel this...February 27, 2010
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IRON MAIDEN: North American Tour Announcement Coming Next Week?
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are expected to make an announcement about possible 2010 North American live dates on Thursday, March at 3:00 p.m. EST. No further information is currently available. IRON MAIDEN recently finished recording its new album at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bah...February 26, 2010
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MEGADETH Drummer's Signature Snare Arrives
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "I am thrilled to inform you that the ddrum Shawn Drover signature snare drum is now available through this link. "I have been using this snare for the past year now and I swear to you it is the loudest snare I have ever ...February 26, 2010
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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Drummer Interviewed On 'The Metal Machine'
At the Philadelphia stop of the band's most recent tour, drummer Blake Richardson of the Raleigh, North Carolina-based progressive metalcore quintet BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME was interviewed by The Alliaphagist of "The Metal Machine" show which airs on LION 90.7fm, Penn State University's multiforma...February 26, 2010
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IRON MAIDEN's 'Flight 666' To Be Screened As Part Of BBC4's 'Heavy Metal Britannia' Weekend
U.K.'s BBC Four will screen IRON MAIDEN's award-winning "Flight 666" documentary on Thursday, March 4 at 11 p.m. (GMT) — a very suitable starting point for their "Heavy Metal Britannia" weekend! A special one-hour edit of the spectacular MAIDEN live concert (from the bonus disc in the "Flight 666" D...February 26, 2010
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