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EDGUY Members Consider Sex Change
German melodic metallers EDGUY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Against certain rumors and speculations, Tobias Sammet [EDGUY vocalist] has not undergone a sex change operation yet: 'Of course, after the success of NIGHTWISH, WITHIN TEMPTATION and EVANESCENCE, we sat do...October 21, 2005
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ROB ROCK To Film Live DVD In Germany
Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist Rob Rock (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) will be returning to Germany in March 2006 to film and record his first live DVD. A late 2006 release is expected. Rock's latest solo album, "Holy Hell", was released in the U.S. on September 6 via Candlelight/Caroline Record...October 17, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DISTURBED Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: JUDAS PRIEST, ANTHRAX Venue: Assembly Hall City/State: Champaign, Ill. Date: Sept. 27, 2005 Attendance: 951 Capacity: 5,995 Artist/Event: JUDAS PRIEST, ANTHRAX Ven...October 14, 2005
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ROB ROCK's VICE Reunion Was A 'Smashing Success'
VICE, the long-defunct '80s heavy metal band featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA),reunited for one show only on Saturday, October 8, 2005 in Somers, CT. The four original members, who played 300 dates a year performing original and cover songs, were joined at the...October 13, 2005
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INTO ETERNITY Wrap Up Fourth 2005 North American Tour, Prepare To Hit The Road With OPETH
Canada's progressive death metal band INTO ETERNITY have wrapped up their fourth 2005 North American tour supporting their latest album "Buried Into Oblivion". This year the band has been privileged to share the stage with metal veterans AMORPHIS, HATE ETERNAL, KRISIUN, INCANTATION, HAMMERFALL, EDGU...October 12, 2005
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EDGUY Singer Talks About Upcoming Album 'Rocket Ride'
EDGUY's official web site recently conducted a short interview with the group's lead singer, Tobias Sammet, about love, success, the forthcoming album and the tour. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: How are the reactions [to the "Superheroes" EP] so far? Tobias Sammet: "Great. As we expected,...October 11, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DISTURBED Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: MÖTLEY CRÜE, SUM 41, THE EXIES, SILVERTIDE Venue: Tweeter Center City/State: Tinley Park, Ill. Date: Aug. 27, 2005 Attendance: 13,069 Capacity: 28,644 Artist/Event...September 22, 2005
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AMORPHIS: Russian Tour Dates Announced
Finnish hard rockers AMORPHIS have lined up two dates in Russia in early November. The details are as follows: Nov. 03 – St. Petersburg, RUS @ Port Club Nov. 04 – Moscow, RUS @ CDK MAI AMORPHIS recently entered the Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki to start the recording process for their follow-up to...September 21, 2005
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EDGUY: Storming European Charts
According to a posting on EDGUY's official web site, the group's new DVD, "Superheroes", entered the official Swedish DVD chart at position No. 2 while the "Superheroes" EP entered the single chart in Sweden at No. 10. In Germany, "Superheroes" entered the Media Control single chart at position No....September 19, 2005
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EDGUY: 'Superheroes' EP Enters German Chart At No. 25
EDGUY's new EP, "Superheroes", has entered the German Media Control single chart at position No. 25. This marks the third highest single chart entry for record label Nuclear Blast after NIGHTWISH and MANOWAR. In Switzerland, the EP debuted at No. 52 on the official chart. Commented EDGUY frontman To...September 15, 2005
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HAMMERFALL To Record New Album In May
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The U.S. tour is over, and it was very good for us in a lot of ways. North Americans definitely surprised me with their heavy metal knowledge and unbelievable devotion. Some people travelled to more...September 13, 2005
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INTO ETERNITY: HAMMERFALL/EDGUY Tour Was 'A Success'
INTO ETERNITY guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We made it home after a 40-hour trip from our last show in the USA. The HAMMERFALL/ EDGUY/ INTO ETERNITY tour was a success for us. I think we converted a few new fans onto our bans and that...September 5, 2005
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SHAAMAN Frontman Performs With IRON MAIDEN Tribute Band: Video Available
A video clip of SHAAMAN/ex-ANGRA frontman Andre Matos performing the IRON MAIDEN classic "Hallowed Be Thy Name" with the Italian MAIDEN tribute band THE CLAIRVOYANTS has been posted online at this location (.RAR file, 50 MB). The clip was shot with multiple cameras during Matos' guest appearance wit...September 3, 2005
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EDGUY's North American Tour With HAMMERFALL Is A 'Big Success'
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has issued the following update regarding the group's current North American tour with HAMMERFALL: "The tour is a big success and great fun for both bands. We are currently thinking about playing EDGUY chants over the PA while HAMMERFALL play, throwing eggs and bottles a...August 24, 2005
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INTO ETERNITY Members To Guest On New KATAKLYSM CD
Canada's INTO ETERNITY are currently on the road, their third tour of 2005, opening for traditional heavy metal warriors HAMMERFALL and EDGUY. Supporting their album "Buried In Oblivion", the band is in great spirits and ripping up the stage every night. Tim Roth (guitar, vocals) sent this message t...August 17, 2005
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