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POWER QUEST Vocalist Takes On Role Of Rhythm Guitarist

Anglo-Italian melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has announced that Alessio Garavello will now be taking on the role of rhythm guitarist alongside his vocal duties. "POWER QUEST are confident that this new line-up will bring a new dimension to their live shows," reads an official statemen from the...

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BOLT THROWER Abandons U.S. Tour Plans

British extreme metal pioneers BOLT THROWER have posted the following message on their official web site: "BOLT THROWER have had to cancel plans to tour the U.S. this year with their 'Those Still Loyal' tour. "Unfortunately their label, Metal Blade Records, refused to financially back the band, i.e....

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MANOWAR: New EP, 'Earthshaker Fest' DVD Details Revealed

MANOWAR will release a new single, "The Sons of Odin", on October 6, followed by a full-length DVD containing the historic Earthshaker Fest 2005 performance on November 10. "The Sons of Odin" will be available in two different versions — a jewelcase edition and a "special edition six-flap digipack"...

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Legendary New Jersey Rock Club Resurrected In Upcoming Adventure Series

Before closing its doors for good in 2003, the Birch Hill nightclub played host to many bands — from ACE FREHLEY to KING'S X. You name the band and they have played there. The Birch Hill has long since been closed, but a new life has been given to the club in the upcoming multimedia ...

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MANOWAR's GODS OF METAL Festival 2007 Appearance Cancelled

According to an official statement issued by MANOWAR's management company, Magic Circle Management, the promoters of Italy's Gods Of Metal festival have reported that, "due to financial constraints placed upon their company," the festival may not take place in 2007. As a result, "they will not honor...

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MANOWAR To Release New Single In October

MANOWAR will release a new single, "The Sons of Odin", in October 2006, followed by a full-length DVD containing the historic Earthshaker Fest 2005 performance in November. Fans can soon expect more details about the release date of the new studio album, entitled "Gods of War". MANOWAR were forced t...

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EDENBRIDGE To Tour Asia

Austrian "angelic bombast metal" act EDENBRIDGE has announced plans to tour Asia in fall of 2006/beginning of 2007. Exact cities aned dates will be announced soon. In other news, EDENBRIDGE's fifth album, "The Grand Design", will be released in China via Rock Empire Music. As previously reported, "T...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Covered By 'Lounge Singer' On Australian TV: Video Available

In the wake of the recent calls by Australian community groups for CANNIBAL CORPSE's upcoming concert in Perth to be banned over the band's alleged glorification of "child rape, suicide, murder and necrophilia" in its lyrics (see previous BLABBERMOUTH.NET article),Australian comedy team The Chaser...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's Australian Tour Sparks Outrage, Calls For Group To Be Banned

The West Australian newspaper reported in its July 8 edition that CANNIBAL CORPSE's October concert in Perth, Australia has sparked calls for the band to be banned over its alleged glorification of "child rape, suicide, murder and necrophilia" in its lyrics. Community groups have joined shadow polic...

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DIAMOND HEAD: New Live Album, DVD Samples Available

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD, one of the most influential British rock bands of the past 25 years, have uploaded audio samples from their newly released live album, "It's Electric", at their official web site. "It's Electric" (Secret Records) was recorded at London's...

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MANOWAR: Brand New Audio Interview With ERIC ADAMS Posted Online

Norway's Metal Express Radio has posted an audio interview with Eric Adams from MANOWAR, conducted on June 8, 2006. The interview is available in on-demand streaming audio in the "Interviews" section of the www.MetalExpressRadio.com front page. In this interview, Eric Adams talks about his new "Wild...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: U.S. Festival Dates Announced

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) has announced a couple of summer festival dates in the USA: Jun. 24 - Cheyenne, WY @ Rock and Pop Masters Concert - Super Day Festival (Lions Park Softball Field) Aug. 19 - Tucson, AZ @ KLPX Radio's X-Fest (Tucson Sports Park) (w...

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BOLT THROWER: Live Videos Posted Online

Former BOLT THROWER frontman Dave Ingram has compiled three videos made from footage he filmed of BT when his new band DOWNLORD. supported BOLT THROWER in Europe earlier this year. Check out the clips: "At First Light" (video) "When Cannons Fade" (video) "Salvo" (video) BOLT THROWER were touring in...

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EDENBRIDGE: 'The Grand Design' To Receive U.S. Release via NAPALM RECORDS

Austrian "angelic bombast metal" act EDENBRIDGE will release their their fifth album, "The Grand Design", in the U.S. via Napalm Records. An exact release date will be announced soon. As previously reported, the CD will be issued in Japan on July 26 via King Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Shine",...

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EDENBRIDGE: 'The Grand Design' To Receive Japanese Release In July

Austrian "angelic bombast metal" act EDENBRIDGE will release their their fifth album, "The Grand Design", in Japan on July 26 via King Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Shine", "The Grand Design" was recorded at The Farpoint Station studio in Austria and the Thin Ice facility in England with THRESHO...