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Former COAL CHAMBER Guitarist Is Back In Action

Former COAL CHAMBER guitarist Miguel "Meegs" Rascon is back in full effect with a revamped version of his PINATA project, now renamed GLASS PINATA. The band spent the last year recording its debut album at NRG studios in North Hollywood, California with producer Tom Fletcher. GLASS PINATA, which was...

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CHOKEHOLD To Support SAXON In U.K., Ireland

U.K. metallers CHOKEHOLD have announced their participation in the forthcoming U.K./Irish tour of metal legends SAXON. Drummer Lawrence Paterson comments: "F***king YEEESSSS! To share the stage night after night with such a renowned and ultimately respected band as SAXON is an honour, but to be pers...

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Age Eternal

Mike Scheidt may have been the guitarist and vocalist of revered northwest U.S. space-doom freaks YOB, but the opening track of his new band's debut seems determined to highlight the differences between his earlier outfit and MIDDIAN. "Dreamless Eye" crashes out of the gate with a fast, aggressive,...

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'Metal: A Headbanger's Companion': New EARACHE Collection Due In April

Earache Records will release a six-CD collection, entitled "Metal: A Headbanger's Companion", on April 23. Headbang away to over 100 all-out blistering tracks on six separate discs, featuring Earache's own genre-defining, groundbreaking artists. The set will be priced only £9.99 (U.K.) or $15.98 (U....

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SEVENDUST Drummer: 'I Had A Really, Really Rough Few Years'

Blind Joe of Northern Edge Magazine recently conducted an interview with SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Northern Edge Magazine: So you got this new record label. It's your record label, 7Bros. Records. Can you tell us a little bit about what you guys are trying t...

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SAXON: Rescheduled U.K., Irish Tour Dates Announced

British heavy metal legends SAXON have announced the rescheduled U.K./Irish tour dates. As reported yesterday, SAXON was forced to postpone its previously announced British and Irish trek because singer Biff Byford was suffering from "a throat infection and bad case of flu," according to a statement...

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FAITH OR FEAR To Play One-Off Reunion Show

Long-defunct late '80s thrash band from the Philadelphia area FAITH OR FEAR is planning a one-off reunion gig in April/May. More information will be made available soon. FAITH OR FEAR was an acclaimed up-and-coming talent in the late '80s, having released its debut album, "Punishment Area", in 1989...

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ILL NINO, DROWNING POOL: U.K., Ireland Dates Announced

ILL NINO and DROWNING POOL will team up for a co-headlining tour of the U.K. and Ireland in April. He dates are as follows: Apr. 08 - Wolverhampton, England - Wulfrun Apr. 09 - Nottingham, England - Rock City Apr. 10 - Newcastle, England - Academy Apr. 11 - Glasgow, Scotland - Cathouse Apr. 12 ...

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TWELFTH GATE Working With New Vocalist

Chicago-based progressive thrash metal band TWELFTH GATE has issued the following update: "TWELFTH GATE is very excited to report that the band has been working with a new singer, and is finally back on track. Of course, due to the fact that the band doesn't want to make another hasty decision regar...

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Former FAITH OR FEAR Guitarist Resurfaces In TRAGEDY IN PROGRESS

Former FAITH OR FEAR guitarist Chris Bombeke has teamed up with guitarist/vocalist Shane Gellert of ONE IN THE CHAMBER to form a new project called TRAGEDY IN PROGRESS. Bombeke will play bass in the group, which also features Gellert's CHAMBER bandmates Joey Mionie and Ted Vandermark. The Atlantic C...

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DEVILDRIVER: New Album Due In June

DEVILDRIVER, the Santa Barbara, California-based band featuring former COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara, recently wrapped up the recording sessions for its third album, "The Last Kind Words", at Sonic Ranch studios outside El Paso, Texas. Jason Suecof, known for his great work with TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA...

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AUTUMN TEARS Finishes Recording 'The Hallowing'

Dark Symphonies recording artist AUTUMN TEARS has finished recording its long-awaited new release, entitled "The Hallowing". Mainman Ted Tringo says: "All that is left now is the final mixing, mastering and completion of the layout. Expect the album to be ready within a few months at the latest." Af...

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CARNIVAL IN COAL: New Touring Lineup Revealed

French experimentalists CARNIVAL IN COAL have announced their new live lineup: Alexis Damien - Drums Romain Caron (JOHN MAKAY) - Guitar, Backing Vocals Julien Cathalo - Keyboards Pierre Antonik (DSK) – Guitar Axel Wursthorn - Bass Arno Strobl - Vocals CARNIVAL IN COAL is currently writing material f...

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MEGADETH Mainman: 2006 'Turned Out To Be One Of The Best Years In My Career Yet'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Well, the holiday season is here and some of us are definitely getting coal in the 'ole stocking, which is getting off easy. Me, I prolly deserve a boxcar of the stuff, but again...

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CHTHONIC: Articulate, Thoughtful Face Of Symphonic Black Metal

Alexander Chou of the Taiwan Journal reports: For the majority of young people in Taiwan, the singer called Wubai is considered an icon of rock'n'roll. When it comes to heavy metal, however, there is no doubt that the symphonic black metal band CHTHONIC and its vocalist, Freddy Lin, are at the top o...