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THE GATHERING Singer On New Album: 'We Are Now On A Roll'

THE GATHERING frontwoman Anneke van Giersbergen has offered the following update on the recording sessions for the group's new studio album: "Yet another note from the church. We are now on a roll and we are very pleased to let you know the songs are getting shaped up to a fine level of quality! "So...

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DROWNING POOL: New Tour Dates Announced

Texas-based metallers DROWNING POOL have lined up the following dates during December: Dec. 08 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL Dec. 09 - Pierre's - Ft. Wayne, IN Dec. 10 - 3rd Street Live - Cedar Rapids, IA Dec. 11 - Machine Shop - Flint, MI Dec. 12 - Planet Rock - Battle Creek, ...

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ENDSTILLE To Support DARK FUNERAL, NAGLFAR On European Tour

German black metallers ENDSTILLE have been confirmed as the support act for DARK FUNERAL and NAGLFAR on their upcoming European tour. The dates so far are as follows: Feb. 24 - Klubben – Stockholm, SWE Feb. 25 - KB - Malmö, SWE Feb. 26 - Kåren - Gothenburg, SWE Feb. 27 - John Dee – ...

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SCOTT WEILAND To Perform With CAMP FREDDY In Las Vegas

Former JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro announced on his radio show Saturday night (Nov. 26) that VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will be performing STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' "Crackerman" with CAMP FREDDY at the Rain In The Desert nightclub (at Palms Resort & Casino) in Las Vegas on Dec...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist To Present Weekly Radio Show On U.K .Classic Rock Station

According to Iommi.com, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will be presenting a weekly radio show on the U.K.'s classic rock radio station Planet Rock. Beginning on December 18 at 7:00 p.m., the two-hour program's launch coincides with Tony's induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame, confirming his...

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DEMIRICOUS To Release Debut Album In January

Indianapolis-based death/thrash metal band DEMIRICOUS have set "One (Hellbound)" as the title of their Metal Blade Records debut, due on January 24, 2006. The album was recorded in June 2005 at Planet Z studios with producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL). The band had previously stated about the u...

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Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy

You'd need balls the size of Düsseldorf to tack a sequel onto two of the most beloved power metal albums of all time, arguably the blueprints for an entire mini-industry that's sprung up in their wake. But hubris has never been in short supply where HELLOWEEN mastermind Michael Weikath is concerned...

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MINISTRY: Photos Of New Lineup Posted Online

Two brand-new photos of MINISTRY taken during the recording sessions for their new album, "Rio Grande Blood", at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas have been posted online: Photo#1 (left to right: Tommy Victor [PRONG, ex-DANZIG], Al Jourgensen, Paul Raven [KILLING JOKE]),Photo#2 (left to right:...

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Portugal's [BEFORE THE RAIN] Commence Work On Full-Length Debut

Portuguese doomsters [BEFORETHERAIN] have just entered the studio to begin recording their debut album, entitled "One Day Less", tentatively due in early 2006. The CD will contain "six slabs of melancholy and despair," according to the band. In other news, [BEFORETHERAIN] are scheduled to play two g...

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THE GATHERING Get Snowed in; Begin Recording First Track For New Album

THE GATHERING frontwoman Anneke van Giersbergen has posted the following message regarding the first week of studio work on their forthcoming album: "What a day yesterday was... As we were locked up in the confinement of our quiet little church, the world outside was raging. The Dutch weather surpri...

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ABANDONED To Open For SAVAGE CIRCUS In Vienna

German thrashers ABANDONED have been confirmed as the opening act for SAVAGE CIRCUS on February 10, 2006 at Planet Music in Vienna, Austria. Additional support at the show will come from SEQUOIA DENDRON and SERENITY. ABANDONED are currently recording their as-yet-untitled debut album at Hammer Music...

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UFO Singer Says PAUL RAYMOND Is 'Banned' From Japan For Three Years

In an interview with Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young, UFO singer Phil Mogg revealed that the band, despite having a number of hit albums and songs, only paid back monies owed to Chrysalis Records in 2002. The last UFO product released by Chrysalis was 1985's "Misdemeanour". UFO are currently p...

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THE GATHERING Check In From Studio; Singer ANNEKE To Take Part In LENNON Tribute

From a small church that has been turned into a full-fledged studio in the small town of Maurik (southern Holland) comes an update from THE GATHERING about their recording experience. Singer Anneke van Giersbergen reports: "We are in the studio! Hello dear people! Here we are. We have been in the st...

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CLAWFINGER: More European Tour Dates Announced

Swedish rap-metal outfit CLAWFINGER have added more dates to their touring schedule for January/February 2006. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 11 - Hamburg, GER - Logo Jan. 12 - Cologne, GER - Prime Club Jan. 13 - Fribourg, SWI - Frisson Jan. 14 - Zurich, SWI - X-Tra Jan. 16 - Vienna, AUT - ...

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THE GATHERING Guitarist Selling Guitars, Amps On EBAY

THE GATHERING's founding member/guitarist René Rutten is selling some of his equipment on eBay this month. The guitarist recently bought new guitars and explains why he chose to sell some of his older gear on eBay: "Yes! We are doing a clean-up! So we can start next year tour with fresh new gear! Th...