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MYSTIC PROPHECY Announces New Drummer

German/Greek metal band MYSTIC PROPHECY has announced the addition of drummer Claudio Sisto to the group's ranks. Commented Sisto: "I'm half Italian but was born in Southern Germany. In 1996 I got my first drum lessons and so far I played in bands like CONTRACRASH, MANTIKOR and UNGEHOBELT. With CONT...

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CHASTAIN: 'The Reign Of Leather' Collection Now Available

Leviathan Records has just released "The Reign of Leather", a collection of CHASTAIN tracks the legendary vocalist Leather had a hand in writing during her glory days with the band. Commented the label: "As hard as it is to believe, Leather last appeared on a new CHASTAIN recording 20 years ago and...

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SERJ TANKIAN Interviewed On 103.7 KRZR

Koyote of Fresno, California's 103.7 KRZR radio station recently conducted an interview with Serj Tankian, a Grammy Award winner and one of rock's most unconventional frontmen. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Tankian will perform "Elect the Dead Symphony" — a ve...

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SERJ TANKIAN Discusses 'Elect The Dead Symphony', Possibility Of SYSTEM OF A DOWN Reunion

Juice TV's "The Metal Bar" recently conducted an interview with Serj Tankian about his new album, the Axis Of Justice non-profit political activist organization which he co-founded with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello, and the possibility of a SYSTEM OF A DOWN reunion. The nine-minute...

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SERJ TANKIAN Interviewed By ABORT Magazine

On assignment for ABORT Magazine, NINJASPY vocalist/guitarist Joel "ninjoelspy" Parent recently went one on one with SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian for a candid interview to discuss Serj's new album, animal rights and a black metal choir. The chat is now available for streaming using the aud...

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SERJ TANKIAN Announces Two U.S. Symphony Shows

Serj Tankian, a Grammy Award winner and one of rock's most unconventional frontmen, will perform "Elect the Dead Symphony" — a very special orchestral interpretation of Tankian's critically acclaimed solo debut "Elect the Dead" — for two very special live shows to take place this summer. Tankian wil...

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Drummer MATT C. Explains 'Split' With MYSTIC PROPHECY

Drummer Matt C. has commented on his recent departure from the German/Greek metal band MYSTIC PROPHECY, with whom he played on a recent European tour with STRATOVARIUS. He said, "First of all, many thanks for all the kind words I've recieved since the MYSTIC PROPHECY tour, I had a great time touring...

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MYSTIC PROPHECY Seeking New Drummer

German/Greek metal band MYSTIC PROPHECY has parted ways with temporary drummer Matt C., who played with the group during its recent tour with STRATOVARIUS. Because of "occupational and personal reasons," it's not possible for Matt to remain with the band permanently. MYSTIC PROPHECY is seeking a dru...

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The Mighty Swine

Considering the stacks upon stacks of CDs that are sent in for review, occasionally it is an album cover and a band name that causes one to spin a disc, at least as far as independent releases and albums on tiny labels are concerned. Precious time does not allow a spin of every disc received. ...

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MYSTIC PROPHECY To Support STRATOVARIOUS In Europe

German- Greek power metallers MYSTIC PROPHECY will support STRATOVARIOUS on their upcoming European tour. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jan. 07 - Zeche - Bochum, Germany Jan. 08 - Hof ter Lo - Antwerp, Belgium Jan. 09 - Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands Jan. 10 - Garage - London, UK Jan. 12...

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SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN To Release 'Instrumentalized' In September

SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN, the band led by guitarist David T. Chastain, will release its new album, "Instrumentalized", on September 15 via Leviathan Records. Audio samples are available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. Commented Chastain: "There is a simple explanation to the origin of this new...

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VAINGLORY: New Song Posted Online

American power metal band VAINGLORY, which features in its ranks vocalist Kate French (CHASTAIN) and lead guitar virtuoso Corbin King, has posted a new track, "Waste Of Skin", on the group's MySpace page. The song will appear on the follow-up to 2007's self-titled "Vainglory" album, entitled "Manife...

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THE BLACK CROWES Announce 'Stuck Inside Utopia' Tour

THE BLACK CROWES have announce the 2009 "Stuck Inside Utopia" tour. The trek begins August 25, 2009 and runs through the end of the year. The shows will feature over two hours of music culled from THE BLACK CROWES' forthcoming album and the band's deep catalogue. Chris Robinson, lead singer for THE...

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MYSTIC PROPHECY's 'Fireangel' Lands On German Chart

"Fireangel", the sixth album from the German power metal band MYSTIC PROPHECY, has entered the Media Control chart in the group's home country at position No. 77. "Fireangel" was released on May 22 via Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2007's "Satanic Curses" was recorded at Prophecy Studios and wa...

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PAUL RODGERS To Spend 2009 Writing New Material

Apart from a brief set of summer dates with BAD COMPANY, Paul Rodgers says that he plans on spending the rest of 2009 at home relaxing and working on solo material. "Frankly, I have a fantastic happy home (laughs) and I overlook the lake," he tells The Pulse of Radio. "And I actually want to ...