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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: 'Maniacal Renderings' Enters German Chart At No. 86

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has entered the German national chart at position No. 86 with its sophomore album, entitled "Maniacal Renderings". In other news, JON OLIVA'S PAIN has been confirmed as the headliner of next year's ProgPower Europe festival, set to...

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Former VILE SCAR Vocalist Becomes 'Idol' Finalist

Swedish metal vocalist Jonas Snäckmark — who earlier in the year left the left the "terror death thrash" band VILE SCAR — today (Thursday, Sept. 21) became one of 12 contestants in the final of TV4's hit show "Idol", Sweden's "American Idol" equivalent. "I'm probably gonna have bottles thrown at me...

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INSISION Announces New Album Title

Swedish death metal act INSISION will enter Black Lounge studios (SCAR SYMMETRY, CENTINEX) in Avesta, Sweden on October 16 to begin recording its third album, entitled "Ikon". Nine new songs have been completed so far and Mick Usher, who also worked on INSISION's last album "Revealed & Worshippe...

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Former VILE SCAR Vocalist Auditions For Swedish Version Of 'American Idol': Video Available

Earlier this year, vocalist Jonas Snäckmark left the Swedish "terror death thrash" band VILE SCAR. This week he resurfaced at the audition for "Idol", the Swedish version of "American Idol". Snäckmark's performance got thumbs up from all four jury members, who sent the 20-year-old straight to the fi...

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NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS: Video Clips Posted Online

Nuclear Blast Records Greece has uploaded 12 new music videos to its MySpace page. Check out the following clips at www.myspace.com/nbgreece: THREAT SIGNAL - "Counterbalance" (home video) DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER - "Friede Sei Mit Dir" SCAR SYMMETRY - "The Illusionist" CHROME DIVISION - "Serial Ki...

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THE SYMMETRY IN CHAOS: Instrumental Demo Track Posted Online

Phoenix, Arizona-based band THE SYMMETRY IN CHAOS, featuring current as well as former members of ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, VEHEMENCE, and BRIDES OF CHRIST, has posted its newest demo track online at its MySpace page. The demo track has no vocals due to the recent departure of vocalist Connor Woods (ex-ABIG...

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JON OLIVA To Guest On TotalRock.com On Friday

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva will be interviewed on TotalRock.com on Friday, August 25 on "The Helldrive" with Twang between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. U.K. time. According to a posting on Oliva's web site, "Twang hooked up with 'The Legendary Mountain King' himself for a major interview which takes i...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'The Album Is Called 'Live To Win' And I've Already Won'

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following article about KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley's upcoming solo album, "Live to Win": THE BEATLES had Paul McCartney. LED ZEPPELIN had Robert Plant. KISS have Paul Stanley. For more than thirty years, Paul Stanley has re...

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DISTURBED Frontman To Go Under The Knife

Ultimate-Guitar.com reports that DISTURBED vocalist David Draiman has had surgery to repair his stomach and lungs for an acid reflux problem, and now he's set for another operation. Draiman has had a rough time trying to keep his voice in shape for Ozzfest, but with some vocal exercises and proper r...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Can't Wait To Hit The Road Again

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has issued the following update: "Just wanted to drop a quick line and let everyone know that the band has returned to U.S. soil [from its recent European tour]... and frankly, we cannot wait to leave again. "The fans and promoters tre...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Remembers LOVE's ARTHUR LEE

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has posted the following message on his web site regarding the passing of influential LOVE singer/guitarist Arthur Lee, who died of leukemia on August 3 at age 61: "My condolences to Arthur Lee's family, and my thanks to Arthur for all his music. My most vivid memory...

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Warnaments

The leap that TORCHBEARER made from debut album "Yersinia Pestis" to "Warnaments" is similar to the one made by GRIMFIST from "Ghouls of Grandeur" to "10 Steps to Hell", that being a broadening of the sound without an offsetting sacrifice in aural savagery. In the case of TORCHBEARER, this super gro...

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ANGEL BLAKE Preparing For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival

ANGEL BLAKE guitarist Marko Tervonen (ex-THE CROWN) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We've been busy as hell rehearsing for the Summer Breeze festival that will take place in Dinkelsbuhn, Germany 17-19 August. This will be the debut show for ANGEL BLAKE. And what a...

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TESTAMENT, ARCH ENEMY, SAXON, HAMMERFALL: Photos From Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST Available

221 high-quality pictures of last weekend's Earthshaker Fest (which took place July 21-22 in Kreuth, Germany) have been posted online at www.metalchroniques.com. Included in the batch are pictures of the following artists: DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER ARCH ENEMY BRAINSTORM CALIBAN ENSIFERUM EQUILIBRIU...

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INSISION Parts Ways With EARACHE/WICKED WORLD RECORDS

After nearly six years, two full-length monstrosities and tons of "great touring," Swedish death metal act INSISION has parted ways with Earache/Wicked World Records. The band, which is currently seeking a new label home, has already finished writing material for its next album. Ten new songs are co...