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SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood' Tour Recounted in April Issue of DECIBEL
The April issue of Decibel magazine, now on shelves, features "Touring Blood," an article that takes a long look at SLAYER's 1986-7 American tour in support of the classic thrash metal album "Reign in Blood". The story is a leftover chapter that didn't fit into the final version of the upcoming book...March 10, 2008
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HANOI ROCKS, MUSTASCH, DARK FUNERAL Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival
HANOI ROCKS, MUSTASCH and DARK FUNERAL have been confirmed for the Peace & Love festival, set to take place June 23-28, 2008 in Borlänge, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are IN FLAMES, THE CULT, W.A.S.P., OPETH, CLUTCH, MILLENCOLLIN, THE 69 EYES, DARK TRANQUILLITY, WOLF THE HAUNTED, ENTOMBED, H...March 8, 2008
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SISTER SIN Signs With METAL HEAVEN RECORDS
Swedish female-fronted band SISTER SIN has inked a deal with Metal Heaven Records for the release of its full-length debut, tentatively due in September/October. According to the group, "a release for Japan is also planned and we are currently looking into different promotion companies to handle the...March 6, 2008
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FATAL SMILE: 'World Domination' U.S. Release Date Announced
Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE will release its third album, "World Domination", in the U.S. on April 8 via Locomotive Records. The CD, which was issued in Europe on February 15, was mixed by the legendary producer Michael Wagener (METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE)...March 3, 2008
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1980s Los Angeles Metal Band WITCH Launches New Web Site
WITCH, featuring Punky Peru, Peter Wabitt, Jim Warmon and Ronny Too, has launched a new web site detailing its concert history and music releases. Formed in 1983 in Huntington Beach, California, WITCH took the Southern California metal circuit by storm. After opening shows for W.A.S.P., STEELER, GRE...March 2, 2008
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W.A.S.P.: Quebec City Photos Available
Capitale du Metal has uploaded high-quality photos of W.A.S.P.'s February 26, 2008 concert at Théâtre Impérial in Quebec City, Canada. Check them out at this location. Alain Gagnon of Capitale du Metal states: "It was W.A.S.P.'s first gig in Quebec City in more than 23 years!!! Last time here was Ja...February 29, 2008
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More 1970s/80s Glam/Melodic Rock Memorabilia Being Auctioned On eBay
A large collection of vintage 1970-'80s-era glam and melodic rock items has surfaced on eBay. Included among the 75-plus lots are signed, vintage promotional posters, and CDs from fan-favorite bands such as KEEL, BLACK 'N BLUE, ANGEL, and WARLOCK/Doro Pesch, as well as more mainstream acts like Stev...February 29, 2008
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SISTER SIN Wins SWEDEN ROCK's 'Nordic Challenge'
Swedish female-fronted band SISTER SIN beat out more than 2,500 groups to win the Nordic Challenge competition and land a slot at this year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. SISTER SIN recently released a well-received EP, "Smash The Silence". In addition, the...February 29, 2008
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SUSPERIA Confirmed For Norway's METAL ROCK FEST
Norwegian melodic thrashers SUSPERIA have been confirmed for the Metal Rock Fest, a brand new two-day event set to take place August 15-16 in Lillehammer, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ADAM BOMB ASTRAL DOORS CIRCUS MAXIMUS FREAK KITCHEN MANIFEST MY DYING BRIDE OPETH PARADOX...February 28, 2008
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SIN DEALER To Open For W.A.S.P. In Toronto
SIN DEALER, the Canadian hard rock band comprised of members of EDWIN, SEA OF GREEN, SONS OF OTIS and PLASMA BLAST, has scheduled the following dates: Feb 28 - The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, Ontario (w/ W.A.S.P.) Mar. 06 - The Rok Boutique - Toronto, Ontario Apr. 20 - El Mocambo - Toronto, O...February 27, 2008
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W.A.S.P. Mainman On Illegal Downloading: Stealing Artist's Work Will Never Be Labeled 'Support'
Torgeir P. Krokfjord of Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless. The second part of the interview is now online. An excerpt from the chat follows: On what motivates him: "There's two things that motivate me nowadays, and that's the will to...February 27, 2008
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DORO, W.A.S.P., GOTTHARD, BRAZEN ABBOT Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL
DORO, W.A.S.P., GOTTHARD and BRAZEN ABBOT (featuring the classic voice of ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner) have been confirmed for this year's Magic Circle Festival, set to take place July 9-12 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. This year's event will feature four days of metal, 20,000 free beer...February 21, 2008
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OPETH, SOILWORK Confirmed For Portugal's LAGOA BURNING LIVE FESTIVAL
According to the Portuguese webzine Rock Heavy Loud, OPETH and SOILWORK have been confirmed for the second edition of the Lagoa Burning Live Festival, set to take place July 25-27 in Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANCESTRAL ANCIENT RI...February 14, 2008
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BLACK WATER RISING: Another Song Posted Online
BLACK WATER RISING, the Brooklyn-based band featuring ex-members of STEREOMUD, BOILER ROOM and DUST TO DUST, has posted another new song, entitled "Blessed", on its MySpace page. In other news, the band's track "Brother Go On" — the first single off their debut album — has been added to regular rota...February 13, 2008
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PREY: New Album Title Revealed
Swedish metallers PREY have set "Knights of the Revolution" as the title of their sophomore album, tentatively due this summer. More information will be made available soon. PREY released its debut album, "The Hunter", in September 2005 via Mausoleum Records. Production duties on the effort were han...February 1, 2008
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