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DROWNING POOL: 'Full Circle' Pushed Back To August

Dallas-based metal band DROWNING POOL has had the release date of its new CD, "Full Circle" (Eleven Seven Records),pushed back to August 7 from the previously announced July 24. In other news, DROWNING POOL has issued the following update: "As you all know, we have been actively trying to raise awa...

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GOREROTTED Parts Ways With Guitarist

U.K. extreme metal band GOREROTTED has parted ways with guitarist Matt "Robin Pants" Hoban. Commented Hoban: "Well, people, after six long years of hangovers and vomiting I have decided to call it a day and part ways with GOREROTTED. I wish the boys great success for the future and would like to tha...

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SOIL Begins Writing New Material

SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass has issued the following update: "Well, we're pretty much done touring after 13 months for [the latest SOIL album] 'True Self'. We finally all agreed we have done all we can on the touring front for this album (STAIND world tour, main stage at Download 2006, [dates with] G...

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LUPARA's Video Featuring SLIPKNOT Guitarist To Be Shown On 'Headbanger's Ball'

LUPARA's video for the song "No Pity on the Ants" — featuring an appearance by SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson — will debut on the June 30, 2007 edition of"Headbanger's Ball". The program airs Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. EST on MTV2. Watch the clip online at YouTube. LUPARA filmed the "No Pity on the .....

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DROWNING POOL: Final 'Full Circle' Track Listing Revealed

Dallas-based metal band DROWNING POOL has finalized the track listing for its new CD, "Full Circle", due on July 24 via Eleven Seven Records. For DROWNING POOL, "Full Circle" represents a chance to continue to build on the band's success, with a new lead singer in old friend Ryan McCombs (ex-SOIL),...

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DIESEL MACHINE Bassist Designs Custom-Built Wheelchair For The Disabled

DIESEL MACHINE bassist Rich Gonzales, who nearly lost his life after broadsiding a car while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in August 2002, has issued the following update: "As you might know, I was the guy put in the wheelchair in that horrible bike accident. Well, times gone by and I'm unve...

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SOIL Guitarist's DIRGE Schedules Live Shows

DIRGE, the new extreme metal project featuring SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass, THE DOOMSDAY SOCIAL drummer James Knight (ex-THE BLANK THEORY, CHACOPA) and A TEXAS FUNERAL vocalist Jermz, has scheduled its first two shows: Jul. 28 - The Rave - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (w/ LUPARA) Aug. 07 - The Pearl Room - M...

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SOIL: 'Throttle Junkies' Album To Be Reissued

Crash Music has struck up a deal with SOIL to reissue the band's 1999 release "Throttle Junkies". The new version of the CD will be made available in digipack format and will contain three bonus tracks, including the band's version of of RAM JAM's classic hit "Black Betty". Chicago's SOIL burst onto...

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DROWNING POOL Bassist Talks About Upcoming Album

In a recent interview conducted by Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net, DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton discussed the band's upcoming album, "Full Circle" (in stores July 24, 2007),new singer Ryan McCombs (formerly of SOIL) and more. Excerpts from the interview follow. Live-Metal.net: How is DROWNING P...

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NIGHTWISH Singer, Keyboardist Interviewed

Luxi Lahtinen of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: What are your uppermost feelings right now when it's finally been officially announced about a week ago that An...

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IRON MAIDEN Lands In Bulgaria; Photos Available

The members of IRON MAIDEN landed at Bulgaria's Sofia Airport on a private charter flight Sunday afternoon (June 3) at exactly 2:36 p.m. After being welcomed in the VIP area by the local promoters of the band's show at the Locomotiv Stadium Monday (June 4) — Sofia Music Enterprises — Bruce Dickinson...

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SOIL Guitarist Is 'Haunted' By Band's Former Singer

East Coast Romper recently conducted an interview with SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass. A few excerpts from the chat follow: East Coast Romper: AJ [Cavalier, vocals] has been with you guys for a while but I haven't really talked to you, so you found him through Wayne Static? Shaun: Yeah, when we split wi...

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INDEX CASE: New Demo Track Available

Iowa-based metal/hard rock act INDEX CASE, which was previously signed to to Tim King (SOIL) and Rob Such's (TWELFTH GATE) Mortal Music/Platform Records, has posted a new demo track, "The Cut", on its MySpace page. The band is continuing to write material for its sophomore album, tentatively due bef...

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LUPARA: Director's Cut Of 'No Pity On The Ants' Video Available

The "director's cut" of LUPARA's video for the song "No Pity on the Ants" — featuring an appearance by SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson — has been posted online at Dovetail.tv. LUPARA filmed the "No Pity on the Ants" clip on November 18-19, 2006 in the band's hometown of Chicago with director/produce...

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LION'S SHARE Debuts New Lineup At Surprise Swedish Gig

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE made their live debut with the group's new lineup during an unannounced gig Saturday night (May 19) at Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden. "The appearance was not advertised, so it was a total surprise for the audience when LION'S SHARE entered the stage and g...