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EDGUY Confirmed For Spain's RIPOLLET ROCK 2006 Festival

German power metal band EDGUY has been confirmed for the Ripollet Rock 2006 festival, set to take place August 25 near Barcelona, Spain. Also scheduled to appear are Spanish metal acts RUNIC, HARDREAMS and REDIMONI. A poster for the concert can be found at this location. As previously reported, EDGU...

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EDGUY, DEICIDE Confirmed For Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST

German power metal band EDGUY and the legendary American death metal band DEICIDE have been confirmed to perform on the main stage of the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico...

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Christian Hard Rockers STRYPER To Open For SLAYER At Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST

Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER and the legendary Spain-based heavy metal metal band WARCRY have been confirmed to perform on the main stage of the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey,...

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STRYPER: 'Updated And Revised' Authorized Biography Now Available

After being out of print for years, the authorized STRYPER biography, "Loud 'n Clear", has been updated and revised and is now available at www.stryperbook.com. The authors, Dale Erickson and Jesse Sturdevant, spent "countless" hours with Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox and Tim Gaines (not to me...

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STRYPER: Video Of SEASIDE FESTIVAL Performance Available For Download

Video footage of reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER performing at the Seaside Festival in Norway on July 7 has been made available for download at www.petrafiles.com. According to a posting on the site, STRYPER played a 50-minute set and wasn't allowed to perform any longer because of a strict...

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Most Ridiculous, Greatest Heavy Metal Album Covers Revealed

Comedian/actor and "Mr. Show" vet Brian Posehn has made a name for himself tickling your funny bone with his strange sense of humor. But the new album from the "comedian of comedy," titled "Live In: Nerd Rage", also features the stand-up plugging in to thrash with a shredding supergroup. Banking on...

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AMORAL Jam With CARCASS Frontman On STRYPER Classic: Photos Available

Finnish melodic death metallers AMORAL have posted the following message on their official web site: "As you may have noticed, it's been pretty quiet at the AMORAL camp lately. Our 'upcoming gigs' list is shorter than ever (the 'Decrowning Europe' tour is just about done),and we are finally startin...

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IRON MAIDEN Frontman To Host New 'Masters Of Rock' Series

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will return to BBC Radio 2 on Thursday, July 13 at 21:00 (U.K. time) for the fifth installment of the "Masters Of Rock" series. Over the course of six weeks, Bruce will be playing classic rock from the likes of AC/DC, HEART, BLACK CROWES, CHEAP TRICK and VAN HALE...

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STRYPER Frontman: 'It's An Amazing Opportunity To Share The Message Of Christ With The World'

MelodicRock.com is reporting that STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has completed work on a new solo album, entitled "Him", due on August 1 through Infinity/Central South. Two songs are being shipped to Christian AC and Christian hit radio — "Take My Life" and "Calvary". According to Sweet, "They will...

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STRYPER: Long-Awaited 'Live In Puerto Rico' DVD Available For Pre-Order

STRYPER's "Greatest Hits Live in Puerto Rico" DVD is finally available for pre-order at this location. DVDs will begin shipping on August 21. The first 500 orders receive a free "Live in Puerto Rico" T-shirt. Filmed in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2004, "Greatest Hits Live in Puerto Rico" captures the b...

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KING'S X Frontman DOUG PINNICK Addresses Breakup Rumors

KING'S X frontman Doug Pinnick has issued the following statement in response to rumors that the band were on the verge of breaking up: "I wish I could set down and answer all the questions, and speculations. I will try to make light of some of the things said and suggested. You guys are wonderful ....

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STRYPER: Nordic Shows Cancelled

According to a posting at Stryper.biz, STRYPER's previously announced Nordic shows have been cancelled "for reasons beyond our control." STRYPER will try to schedule new dates in Sweden and Finland this fall. In other news, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet is putting the finishing touches on an update...

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ASIA, VANDEN PLAS, THE QUILL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival

ASIA, VANDEN PLAS, and THE QUILL have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ASIA BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC F...

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TED NUGENT, PORCUPINE TREE, TIGERTAILZ Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

TED NUGENT, PORCUPINE TREE and TIGERTAILZ (featuring guitarist Jay "John" Pepper, bassist Pepsi Tate and singer Kim Hooker) have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (i...

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STRYPER Replace TWISTED SISTER At Spain's ATARFE VEGA ROCK Festival

Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER have replaced TWISTED SISTER on the billing of this year's Atarfe Vega Rock festival, set to take place March 10-11 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is now as follows: Friday, March 10: BRAINSTORM 17:00 VIRGIN STEELE 18:20...