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RAGE Announces New Drummer

German power metallers RAGE have announced the addition of drummer André Hilgers (AXXIS, SILENT FORCE) to the group's ranks. "During [the recording sessions for] the Nuclear Blast anniversary album, we were very surprised how perfectly André's style matched our new song, 'Terrified'," the group writ...

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MAZE OF TORMENT: 'Hidden Cruelty' Details Unveiled

Swedish death metal band MAZE OF TORMENT has finalized the track listing for its sixth album, "Hidden Cruelty", due in early 2007 via Black Lodge Records. The follow-up to 2005's "Hammers of Mayhem" was recorded in September 2006 with producer Berno Paulsson at Berno Studios (THE HAUNTED, DEFLESHED)...

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HELLOWEEN, RAGE, DESTRUCTION Members Appear On 20th Anniversary NUCLEAR BLAST Compilation

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski is working on a compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary. Smolski composed, recorded and produced about 10 songs for various metal artists that are part of the Nuclear Blast history, including a track that is being recorded and performed by hi...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's F5 To Perform Acoustically On 98 KUPD FM This Sunday

The holiday spirit of performances continue for F5 — the new Phoenix-based band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, ex-SICK SPEED vocalist Dale Steele, drummer David Small, and guitarists Steve Conley and John Davis — this Sunday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m. Mountain Standard time where t...

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Former TOURNIQUET Members Recruit New Drummer

Former TOURNIQUET members Victor Macias (bass),Erik Mendez (guitar),and Gary Lenaire (guitar) have announced the addition of drummer Al Velasquez (DW Drums) to their brand new project 2050. The group, which cites its influences as BLACK SABBATH, SLAYER, MAGMA and MOTÖRHEAD, has a MySpace page at t...

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ROB ROCK To Enter Studio In January

Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) will enter the studio in January 2007 to begin recording his fourth solo album. "No album title has been decided yet but we are definitely planning a 2007 worldwide release," reads a posting on Rock's web site. "The songwriti...

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MIKE LONGWORTH Quits PRONG, Launches LOVERS REVOLT

Mike Longworth (PRONG) has issued the following update: "First of all, without any bitterness I am no longer involved with PRONG. Tommy [Victor] has always been a great influence on me as a guitar player and it was an honor for me to be a part of PRONG. I had three years of great memories ...

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RAGE Parts Ways With Drummer MIKE TERRANA

German power metallers RAGE have parted ways with drummer Mike Terrana. Commented vocalist/bassist Peter "Peavy" Wagner and guitarist Victor Smolski: "From now on, we won't continue our collaboration with Mike because of personal and musical differences that have been existing for a while now and be...

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F5 Added To ALICE COOPER's Christmas Pudding Show

F5, the new band formed by David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),has been added to Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding show. Also performing at the concert will be Alice Cooper and the original ALICE COOPER members Michael Bruce, Neil Smith, and Dennis Dunaway, Tommy Shaw and JACK BLADE BAND, Danny Seraphine o...

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DOMINION: Debut Album Out Now

DOMINION, the Swedish death metal band featuring TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER's Victor Brandt and ex-IN ATERNUM member Jocke Olofsson, has released its crushing full-lenght album, "Born God and Aware", on Unique Leader Records. "We are very proud to be working with a label of such great tradition and total d...

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RAGE Guitarist Schedules German Workshops

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski has lined the following guitar workshops in Germany: Dec. 02 - Berufsfachschule – Dinkelsbühl, GER Dec. 04 - Popakademie – Mannheim, GER Smolski, who is said to be an avid race-car driver/enthusiast, recently took part in two test races on Germany's Nürburgring circuit....

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RAGE: New DVD Details Revealed

German power metallers RAGE filmed their show in St. Petersburg, Russia earlier in the year in front of 15,000 fans for an upcoming live DVD, tentatively due on February 23, 2007 via Nuclear Blast. Entitled "Full Moon in St. Petersburg" (cover),the double DVD will consist of the following: DVD 1 wi...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's F5 Writing Songs For Sophomore Album

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson has issued the following update: "It's been a while since I stopped by but I'm excited for you all to see the new live F5 DVD which just went on sale in the estore today. Tons of 'behind-the-scenes' footage as well as the live songs (one brand .....

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F5: 'LIVE! For All Seasons' DVD Preview Available

F5, the new Phoenix-based band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, ex-SICK SPEED vocalist Dale Steele, drummer David Small, and guitarists Steve Conley and John Davis, will release a new DVD, entitled "LIVE! for all Seasons". A complete recap of the band's musical history from inceptio...

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FIREBIRD: U.K. Dates Announced

FIREBIRD, the British band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, has lined up the following U.K. dates: Dec. 12 - Underworld - London, UK Dec. 13 - Fenton - Leeds, UK Dec. 14 - Independent - Sunderland, UK Dec. 17 - Monkey Bar - Swansea, UK Dec. 18 - Old Angel - Nottingham, ...