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Burning the Born Again… A New Philosophy

Talk about the sound of perseverance… SATAN'S HOST have been around in one form or another since 1977, if the record label can be believed! Having at one point featured JAG PANZER's Harry Conklin in their ranks, the band later veered off from a power metal direction into a more blackened, caustic de...

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THE ALMIGHTY: Support Act For UK Tour Announced

The support act for THE ALMIGHTY's upcoming UK tour will be Australian rockers HEAD INC., featuring Gary Buckley, Dean Tsolondres, Steve Dalton and Julian Medor. Buckley toured with THE ALMIGHTY back in 1989 as the frontman for HORSE LONDON. The dates are as follows: Jan. 19 - Manchester, UK @ Acade...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman: 'We Are Facing Challenges Man Has Never Faced Before'

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has commented on the announcement that former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to help spread awareness about man-made global warming. In a posting on his...

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ORANGE GOBLIN: Rushden Concert Cancelled

British doomsters ORANGE GOBLIN have issued the following update: "Unfortunately, the ORANGE GOBLIN show at The Attic in Rushden on Friday, November 9 has been cancelled. This is due to the venue being closed down. The promoters and the band tried desperately to find an alternative venue in the area...

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EUROPE Singer Is A First-Time Father

EUROPE singer Joey Tempest (real name: Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson) and his wife Lisa welcomed their first child, a boy named James Joakim, on Friday, October 12 at a hospital in London, England. An eight-minute video interview with Joey Tempest conducted at the Arrow Rock Festival 2007, which was he...

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TIGERTAILZ Prepares For First Gig Since Passing Of PEPSI TATE

Reactivated UK rockers TIGERTAILZ will play their first show since the passing of bassist Pepsi Tate on Monday, October 22 at The Point in Cardiff. "It's the countdown to probably the most emotional gig and tour TIGERTAILZ have ever played," the band writes on its web site. "In light of what's happe...

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VIXEN: 'Live In Sweden' CD Postponed Until Early Next Year

VIXEN's "Live in Sweden" CD has been postponed until early next year "due to circumstances beyond our control involving the Sanctuary/Universal takeover," according to a Vigilante Music newsletter. "Live in Sweden" was recorded at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2005 and features live recordings of the...

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ULTIMATUM: 'Into The Pit' Finally Sees Light Of Day

Long-running Christian metallers ULTIMATUM have just released their fourth full-length album, "Into the Pit", via Retroactive Records. Four songs from the CD can be heard on the band's MySpace page. According to a press release, "Into the Pit" is ULTIMATUM's "first offering of new material in six ye...

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THE ALMIGHTY Frontman Releases 'Love Owes' EP

THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has released a new five-song EP entitled "Love Owes" through Townsend Records. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Love Owes 02. I Can See My Life (From Here) 03. Ghost Town Road 04. The Ugly Truth 05. Hell or High Water To order a copy, go ...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist: 'True Friendship Keeps Its Promises'

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on his official MySpace page: "After writing those Mother Theresa's words, I have had to think about them carefully. "Very strange developments have happened to me lately. A string of people that I considered to be my friends starte...

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PRONG Mainman Discusses 'Power Of The Damager'

Alex Zander of MK magazine recently conducted an interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MK: How did [Monte Pittman, guitar] come into the whole picture? How did you cross paths with someone like Monte Pitman? Victor: Actually it was through Ivan de Prum...

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Rock Legends WISHBONE ASH Celebrate Release of New CD/DVD With World Tour

When the lights go up, the hum of the endless road is lost to the unmistakable strains of those twin-lead guitars and the cheers of the crowd, symbiotic exchanges between band and audience that spark each and every night and make everything worthwhile. Life on the road has seduced Andy Powell and WI...

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DRAGONFORCE: 'Valley Of The Damned' Re-Release Delayed

The previously announced re-release of DRAGONFORCE's debut album, "Valley of the Damned", has been delayed. Below is a statement from the band's manager Steve McTaggart. "Regretfully, I have to announce that the release of the 'Valley of the Damned - Remixed & Remastered' album has been postpone...

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SABBAT: Los Angeles, West Springfield Dates Announced

Reactivated British thrashers SABBAT have scheduled the following U.S. dates: Apr. 13 - BB King Blues Club & Grill – New York, NY Apr. 15 - Pearl Room - Mokena, IL Apr. 17 - Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA Apr. 19 - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA Tickets are available via

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27 Announces Tours With ISIS, MINUS THE BEAR

Boston, MA’s 27 has announced November and December tours with ISIS and MINUS THE BEAR. 27 was chosen by ISIS to support the band on their 10th anniversary tour, exclusively covering ground along the U.S. coastal regions. These shows will kick-off on November 1 in New York City and will also include...