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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: Two Full Albums Available For Free Download

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has made two entire albums available for free download via his official web site. The "Murder One" (1992) and "Menace to Society" (1994) LPs — both released under the KILLERS banner — can be downloaded at this location. Di'Anno last year re-released his 2000 ef...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist: 'We Really Wanted To Make An Intense Metal Album'

Shaq of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: In the past few years you guys have really broken through in North America. Do you think there is any particular reason for that happening? Amo...

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RUSH's Appearance On BRUCE DICKINSON's Show Postponed

RUSH's appearance on IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's radio show, which was originally scheduled for Friday, October 12 has been postponed until November 9 (tentatively). You can listen to Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show", live via the I...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Is The Official Face Of 'Metal' In Japan

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following message: "For the second consecutive year, the Japan Iron and Steel Federation is featuring Marty in its annual ad campaign. Starting October 15, life-sized billboards will be up in 21 subway and train stations t...

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SALTATIO MORTIS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

German folk metallers SALTATIO MORTIS have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IRON MAIDEN (headliners) CARCASS CHILDREN OF BODOM AVANTASIA KREATOR SO...

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THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT: 'Imago' To Receive U.S. Release

Australia's THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT will release its second album, "Imago", in the United States on October 30 via Captiva Records. The U.S. version of "Imago" will include a bonus DVD containing videos for "Gone", "Reach", and "A Slow Descent" as well as live footage. Having soared to No. 2 on the ARI...

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RAM, ENFORCER, METAL INQUISITOR Featured On 'New Age Of Iron Vol. 1' 12"

RAM, ENFORCER and METAL INQUISITOR are among the artists featured on the "New Age of Iron Vol. 1 (Teutonic-Swedish Alliance)" 12" vinyl release, due on November 3 via Iron Age Records. The LP features five brand-new tracks and one rare and never-before-released song by the finest acts on the current...

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Reunited WOLFSBANE To Open For THE WILDHEARTS

It is now confirmed that Blaze Bayley (vocals; ex-IRON MAIDEN),Jason Edwards (guitar),Jeff Hateley (bass) and Steve "Danger" Ellett (drums) will reform the mighty WOLFSBANE for their first UK tour in 13 years when they take to the stage as very special guests for THE WILDHEARTS on their forthcomin...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN: 'Fuel For The Fire' Certified Double-Platinum

"Fuel for the Fire", the debut solo album from the winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has been certified double-platinum in Finland for sales in excess of 60,000 copies. A special edition of "Fuel for the Fire" will be issued on...

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OZZY, SHARON OSBOURNE Comment On Upcoming Art, Furniture Auction

The Associated Press reports that Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are selling art, furniture and collectibles from their homes in Malibu, Beverly Hills and England. The Nov. 30 auction will also feature items from their MTV reality show, "The Osbournes", including son Jack Osbourne's black leather bed and...

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Australian IRON MAIDEN Fan Wins Two Rounds Of 'The Einstein Factor'; Video Available

An Australian IRON MAIDEN fan by the name of Scott Adams recently won two rounds of the country's quiz show "The Einstein Factor" (ABC),answering questions on "The Lives and Music of Iron Maiden 1979 - Present Day." He will shortly appear in the series final of this show. To download episode 30 of...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN, IRON SAVIOR, ASTRAL DOORS Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA IX

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, IRON SAVIOR and ASTRAL DOORS are among the confirmed bands for the ProgPower USA IX, set to take place next fall in Atlanta, Georgia. Also scheduled to appear are RIVERSIDE, VOLBEAT, ANDROMEDA, ELVENKING, SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE, SERENITY and PATHOSRAY. More acts — including th...

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ELECTRIC EARTH: 'Vol II – Words Unspoken' Received U.S. Release

Sweden's ELECTRIC EARTH will release its latest CD, "Vol II – Words Unspoken", in the U.S and Canada on Octoner 9 via the classic Belgian label Mausoleum. The CD, which was released in Europe last spring (and backed up by numerous Swedish festivals),will be distributed by Allegro and Fusion III Dis...

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Guitarist CRAIG LOCICERO Discusses FORBIDDEN Reunion

SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero has issued the following statement regarding the reunion of his late '80s/early '90s thrash band FORBIDDEN (formerly FORBIDDEN EVIL): "The ball got rolling after I saw the 'Get Thrashed' documentary in San Francisco a few months back in San Francisco. It was reall...

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EDGE OF THORNS: New Album Details Revealed

German power metallers EDGE OF THORNS will release their second album, "Masquerading of the Wicked", on November 2 via Twilight Zone Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Ravenland" features guest appearances by Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR) and Bernd Aufermann (ex-RUNNING WILD) and has the following track...