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ANVIL Announce Ontario Gig

Veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL will be performing at Heads Or Tails in Etobicoke, Ontario on October 29. ANVIL's most recent studio album, "Back to Basics", received its long-overdue U.S. release last month via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. The follow-up to 2002's "Still Going Strong" was recorded w...

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Former ANVIL/RAZOR Manager Lands At Canada's PAQUIN ENTERTAINMENT

Paquin Entertainment in Toronto has hired former SACRIFICE/ANVIL/RAZOR manager Ray "Black Metal" Wallace as a new booking agent specializing in metal and classic hard rock. Commented Wallace on his new position: "Yes, people, I'm back were I belong, booking metal across Canada. I've been around the...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Speak Out On Rising Anti-American Sentiment Around The World

Norway's Imhotep 'zine recently asked more than 60 heavy metal and hard rock musicians to answer the following question regarding the current political situation in the world: What's your opinion on the rising tide of the anti-American sentiment around the world and to what would you attribute this?...

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ANVIL: 'Back To Basics' Gets A U.S. Release Date

Screaming Ferret Wreckords has set an August 24 U.S. release date for the new ANVIL album, "Back to Basics". The follow-up to 2002's "Still Going Strong", "Back To Basics" was recorded with producer Pierre Rémillard at his studio in Quebec and features artwork by Christoph Schinzel (a.k.a. Stripe) o...

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PREMONITION To Relocate To Chicago

Due to "family and personal" issues, long-running metallers PREMONITION will be relocating to Chicago this fall. The group's revamped lineup, featuring mainman Tattoo Frank alongside guitarist Stevenvy, bassist Glenn Curtis and drummer Gabrieal "Gobie" Anthony (SGT. ROXX),is expected to begin work...

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ANVIL Guitarist Injured In Fall, Temporary Replacement Announced

ANVIL guitarist Ivan Hurd fell from a ladder on May 13 and broke four ribs and his left wrist. He also suffered a cracked tailbone. As a result, he will not be able to perform with the band at The Gates of Hell 2004 festival on July 24 at the FunHaus in Toronto, Ontario. His ...

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INFERNAL MAJESTY Added To Toronto's THE GATES OF HELL FESTIVAL

Long-running Canadian thrashers INFERNAL MAJESTY have been added to The Gates Of Hell Festival in Toronto, Ontario on July 24 alongside ANVIL, RAZOR and EXCITER. Other bands scheduled to appear include WARMACHINE, VISIONS OF THE NIGHT, ROTTING, NITEMARE, SOUL LESS DIVINE and WILL OF THE ANCIENTS. Ch...

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ANVIL: Quebec Dates Announced

Canadian metal legends ANVIL have announced two dates in Quebec in late August. The details are as follows: Aug. 28 - Rimouski, QUE @ Bar Chez Pull Centre Ville, Cactus Show Bar Aug. 29 - Quebec City, QUE @ L'Arlequin As previously reported, ANVIL will be teaming up with RAZOR and EXCITER for a one-...

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ANVIL: Early Albums To Be Reissued

In addition to securing the rights to the group's latest studio album, "Back To Basics", for the U.S., Screaming Ferret Wreckords will soon be releasing seven classic from veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL — discs that defined and secured the band's status in the true heavy metal elite. Titles includ...

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RAZOR, EXCITER, ANVIL Confirmed For Toronto's GATES OF HELL 2004 Festival

Canadian metal legends RAZOR, EXCITER and ANVIL will be teaming up for a one-off performance at the Gates Of Hell 2004 festival on July 24 in Toronto, Ontario. This will be the first time that these metal pioneers have played together on the same bill, and it marks the first time EXCITER and RAZOR w...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Pushed Back A Week

JUDAS PRIEST's much-anticipated four-disc box set, "Metalogy" (Sony Music/Legacy Records),will arrive in the U.S. and Canada on May 11 — one week later than the originally announced May 4 release date. Europe and Australia/New Zealand will receive the set on May 10 while Japan has scheduled a relea...

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ANVIL: Brand New Live Photos Posted Online

Pictures from ANVIL's appearance at Heads Or Tails in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada on March 27 have been uploaded at this location (scroll all the way down). As previously reported, ANVIL's new album, "Back to Basics", is being released in Europe today (March 29) through Massacre Records. Included wit...

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ANVIL: Bonus DVD Track Listing Revealed

ANVIL have announced the track listing for the bonus live DVD which will accompany their new album, "Back to Basics", due in Europe on March 29 through Massacre Records. The DVD footage was reportedly recorded live during the band's appearance at Wacken Open Air 1998 and contains a "45-minute perfor...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Details Officially Revealed

JUDAS PRIEST have announced the details of their four-disc box set, "Metalogy", due on May 4 through Sony Music/Legacy Records. The 65-song collection comprises hits, favorites, B-sides and rarities recorded by the veteran heavy metal act between 1972 and 2002, according to Billboard.com. The box wi...

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ANVIL: 'Back To Basics' To Receive U.S. Release In April/May

Veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL will release their new album, "Back To Basics", in the U.S. in late April/early May through Screaming Ferret Wreckords, LLC. The CD, which is due in Europe on March 29 through Massacre Records, will receive a Canadian release through Galy Records. As previously repor...