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Drummer TED PARSONS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing

Drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG, SWANS, GODFLESH, JESU) — who has spent the past few days in a Swiss studio collaborating with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release — has released the following statement regarding legendary bassist Paul Raven's (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE) passing: "It d...

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CATAMENIA: U.S. Tour Cancelled

Finnish melodic black metal act CATAMENIA has cancelled its previously announced U.S. tour which was scheduled to take place in November/December. Commented the band's manager Tunci of Cebidelik Management And Booking Agency: "It is the hardest time after a long work and long discussions. And I am r...

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SWORN ENEMY: New Song Posted Online

Queens, New York-based hardcore/metal act SWORN ENEMY has a posted a new song called "Time To Rage" on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Maniacal", due in North America in February 2008 via Century Media Records (November 12, 2007 in Europe). The CD was produced by Tim La...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer: 'This Has Been An Amazing World Tour!'

HEAVEN AND HELL drummer Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has posted the following message on his web site: "The U.S. tour has ended. Our thanks go out to ALICE COOPER, QUEENSRŸCHE and to all the fans who came out and spent the evenings with us!! This so far has been an amazing world tour! Mid-Oc...

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DISFEAR To Perform At Stockholm Benefit Concert

DISFEAR, the Swedish "crust rock" outfit featuring former AT THE GATES/THE CROWN vocalist Tomas Lindberg and ex-ENTOMBED guitarist Ulf "Uffe" Cederlund, will perform at a special benfit concert on October 19 at Kafé 44 in Stockholm, Sweden. Commented the band: "Last week our friend Stachel (Hate Rec...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, HEAVEN AND HELL) was the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn last night (Wednesday, October 10). The program is now available for streaming at this location. HEAVEN AND HEL...

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman: 'Every Five Minutes I Can Write A Song, Just Walking Down The Street'

Tim Yearsley of The Mic Magazine conducted an interview with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara just before the band's show at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, England last night (October 10). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What's the ethos/philosophy behind DEVILDRIVER's music? Dez: A differen...

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SUBMISSION Signs With MIGHTY MUSIC

Mighty Music has announced the signing of the Danish metal act SUBMISSION. The group's sophomore album is tentatively due next summer. Commented Mighty Music's Michael H. Andersen: "SUBMISSION is one of the most respectable metal bands in Denmark right now. The band has all it takes to follow in the...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Singapore Date Announced

HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) — will play in Singapore at Fort Canning Park on Saturday, October 27. The group's Asian tour schedule is as follows: Oct. 20 - To...

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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist: 'We Don't Wanna End Up Being An '80s Nostalgic Trip'

Grigoris Chronis of Metal-Temple.com recently conducted an interview with HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Temple: What was the mood while writing/recording for the new album? This is the third album after the HANOI ROCKS reunion. Did you have someth...

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Ex-NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist Guests On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth was a guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show yesterday (Saturday, October 6). You can now listen to the program online at this location. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and successful...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Presented With Gold Plaques For 'Live At Radio City Music Hall' DVD

HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) — played the final show of its U.S. tour with tour with ALICE COOPER and QUEENSRŸCHE Saturday night (October 6) at the Verizon Wir...

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TAWN MASTREY: Funeral Arrangements Announced

Funeral arrangements for veteran KNAC DJ Tawn Mastrey — who died of liver failure brought on by hepatitis C — have been finalized. In lieu of flowers, Mastrey's family has requested that friends honor Tawn's memory through the family memorial fund. Donations may be sent to: Jo Hiner 1701 Taylor Stre...

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BATHORY Studio Albums To Be Re-Released On Limited-Edition Picture Vinyl

Black Mark will reissue all 12 studio albums from Swedish black metal pionneers BATHORY on limited-edition picture vinyl. All discs will be "hard-covered by a collection sleeve" and will be made available on November 19. The LPs being reissued are as follows: "Bathory" (1984) "The Return" (1985) "Un...

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KISS Legend Exhibits Diverse Artistic Talents

Dave Cohen of Atlanta's INsite magazine recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A few excerpts from the chat follow: INsite: Obviously you followed the musical path that you did with KISS but was there an interest in other art forms at an earlier age? Stanley: Well...