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MOONSPELL: Complete 'Night Eternal' Details Revealed
Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Night Eternal", due in Europe on May 19 and in the U.S. on June 10 via SPV/Steamhammer. The follow-up to 2006's "Memorial" was recorded at Antfarm studios in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRAN...March 14, 2008
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ICED EARTH Introduces New Bass Player
ICED EARTH has issued the following update: "Freddie Vidales from San Antonio, Texas has been selected to pound the pavement (and a few eardrums) on the road with ICED EARTH in 2008 as the band's new bass player. Prior to joining ICED EARTH, Freddie was the bassist and frontman for 10 years in his o...March 12, 2008
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ENTOMBED, MANNHAI Confirmed For Germany's RAGNAROCK OPEN AIR Festival
ENTOMBED and MANNHAI are among the confirmed bands for the Ragnarock Open Air festival, set to take place July 10-12, 2008 in Wohratal-Langendorf, Gremany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLOODJOB BODYBAG BURIED A LIVE BURNING SAINTS DOWNTRODDEN ENTOMBED EUPHORIA FADES EXISTENCE FAILE...March 11, 2008
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BIOHAZARD Frontman Schedules THE SPYDERZ Dates
THE SPYDERZ, the new band led by BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld, has scheduled the following dates: Mar. 13 - Snitch New York City, New York Mar. 14 - Phoenix Hill Tavern, Louisville, Kentucky Mar. 15 - The Pearl Room, Mokena, Illinois Mar. 16 - Peadbody's, Cleveland, Ohio Apr. 11 - House of Blues...March 11, 2008
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JON OLIVA Talks Metal
Germany's Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN). An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Hammer: Who personifies metal the most for you — and why? Oliva: As a musician I have to say Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler because of their riffs and da...March 5, 2008
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WRATHAGE Seeking New Guitarist
Finnish black metallers WRATHAGE have issued the following update: "D.V Grim will concentrate on the vocals from now on so we now have a vacancy for one hell of a guitarist. We practice in Oulu so if you're interested weekly participation is required. The age should be over 20 years as we are all 25...March 3, 2008
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HELION Announces Lineup Changes
Finnish melodic metallers HELION have issued the following update: "We regret to announce that as of this day, Kimmo Korhonen [guitar] is no longer a part of HELION camp. There were many reasons to this decision, and the band takes full responsibility of this action. Our apologies to Kimmo, we expec...February 28, 2008
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FREDDIE MERCURY-Inspired Jewelry Collection Launched
According to Gigwise.com, a jewelry line has been launched inspired by the late, great QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury. Titled "Made In Heaven: The Freddie Mercury Collection", the series features gold and silver pendants and rings, plus there’s even some leather cuffs. Each piece contains the word "...February 14, 2008
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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: Tour Dates Announced
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, has scheduled the following dates: March 08 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Dr. Watson's Pub March 09 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Club Cafe March 10 - Charleston, West Virginia - Empty Glass March 11 - At...February 13, 2008
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JUCIFER: New Album Details Revealed
Athens, Georgia's JUCIFER has completed work on its brand new album "L'autrichienne". The follow-up to "If Thine Enemy Hunger" is scheduled for a March 18 North American release (March 24 internationally). JUCIFER recorded "L'autrichienne" with former GLANDS bassist Andy Baker (MASERATI, MERCURY PRO...February 12, 2008
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CAR BOMB Schedules XM Radio Appearance
Long Island, NY's CAR BOMB will join Relapse labelmates HIGH ON FIRE for several dates on their current U.S. headlining tour beginning tonight (February 5) in Charlotte, North Carolina. In other news, CAR BOMB will stop by the XM Radio studios on Friday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a "Hostile Ta...February 5, 2008
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THE GATHERING: Limited-Edition 10-CD Box Set Coming Soon
Drummer Hans Rutten of Holland's THE GATHERING has issued the following update: "Century Media is about to release 'Sand and Mercury', a 10-CD [!] box with all our Century Media releases gathered in a nice box for a fair price (around 30/35 euros). I wrote liner notes for every album. The box set is...January 23, 2008
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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer Adds Second Date For Audio Book Presentation
Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell has added a second date for the presentation of the German version of his audio book, "My Life as a Scorpion". Herman will be on stage together with voice-imitator and radio link man Klaus Götsch on January 19 (sold out) and January 20 at Epach Theater in Bab...January 9, 2008
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Former SCORPIONS Drummer Releases 'My Life As A Scorpion' Audiobook
Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell will present the German version of his audio book, "My Life as a Scorpion", on stage together with voice-imitator and radio link man Klaus Götsch on January 19 at Epach Theater in Babenhausen, Germany. "Apart from some live drumming you will also see and hear...January 6, 2008
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QUEEN Guitarist On ITV's 'This Morning'; Video Available
QUEEN guitarist Brian May was a guest on ITV's "This Morning" earlier today (Friday, January 4). Watch his appearance below. Having originally issued the track as a free download for World Aids Day (December 1) to support Nelson Mandela's 46664 HIV AIDS campaign, rock group QUEEN and Paul Rodgers re...January 4, 2008
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