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SEVEN WITCHES: New Album Artwork, Track Listing, Release Date Revealed
Many years have passed since the last SEVEN WITCHES album saw the light of day and guitarist/mainman Jack Frost decided it was time to give the fans what they wanted... and brought back James Rivera (HELSTAR) to front the group once again. With the monstrous bass and songwriting of Mike LePond (SYMP...May 2, 2011
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LEAVES' EYES: 'Meredead' EPK Available
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for"Meredead", the new album from LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — can be viewed below. Released on April 22 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland via Napalm Records, the...May 2, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Long-Form Trailer For 'Blizzard' And 'Diary' Reissues Available
On May 31, music fans will have their first taste of reissues from rock icon OZZY OSBOURNE's catalog of work with the releases of two albums which form the cornerstone of Ozzy Osbourne's career as a solo artist: "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" (Epic Records/Legacy Recordings). Long revered...May 2, 2011
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DREAM THEATER: It Was Destiny At Work For Us To Have Found The Right Drummer At The Right Time
A little more than a month after drummer Mike Portnoy's sudden departure from DREAM THEATER, the band held three days of auditions in New York City. Over an incredibly productive three-day period, the band played, jammed and spoke candidly and at length with seven of the world's greatest drummers. T...May 2, 2011
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Taps DOUBLEDRIVE Drummer
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has recruited Mike Froedge (pictured below; SPEED X, DOUBLEDRIVE) as its new drummer. Will Hunt left BLACK LABEL SOCIETY in late February in order to join his EVANESCENCE bandmates in the studio for the recording sessions for the band's third album. Sitting behind the kit for BLA...May 2, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Visits Panamanian President; Video Available
Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne visited Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli at the Palacio de las Garzas (Herons' Palace) the afternoon of the singer's concert at Figali Convention Center in Amador, Panama on April 19, 2011. Video footage of Ozzy's visit can be viewed below. On May 31...May 1, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer: 'I'm Pinching Myself'
Drumhead magazine spoke to new DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini about how he landed his new gig and the preparation for the recording process for the band's new album. "I'm pinching myself," he said. "I wake up most mornings thinking about my personal playing growth and DREAM THEATER. I have a smi...April 30, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist: MANGINI 'Is Not Only A Beast Of A Player But An Incredible Person'
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have recruited Mike Mangini — the 48-year-old session artist who has played for ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME, JAMES LABRIE and STEVE VAI — as the replacement for the recently departed Mike Portnoy. In a posting on his official forum, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petruc...April 30, 2011
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YOB Preparing To Enter Studio
American doom metal titans YOB have entered Dogwood Studios in Eugene, Oregon with producer Jeff Olsen to begin work on their sixth album. This marks the second time that the band has teamed with Profound Lore Records, the first being for 2009's highly regarded "The Great Cessation". Commented YOB v...April 30, 2011
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SYSTEM DIVIDE: New Video Interview Posted Online
Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com recently conducted an interview with SYSTEM DIVIDE — the extreme modern metal act featuring Sven De Caluwé (ABORTED) and Miri Milman (ex-DISTORTED) on vocals, Cole Martinez (ex-YEARS OF FIRE, ANTENORA) and Joseph Spiller (ex-THE BINARY CODE) on guitars, Andrew Lenthe (A...April 30, 2011
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2011 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS: More Highlights From 'Black Carpet'
Full Metal Jackie of Revolver TV has filed a nine-and-a-half-minute video report from the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. Among the musicians and personalities featured in the report, which can be vi...April 29, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE: OzTv Episode From Quito Posted Online
The latest OzTV webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from OZZY OSBOURNE's April 14, 2011 concert at Coliseo General Rumiñahui in Quito, Ecuador can be viewed below. On May 31, music fans will have their first taste of reissues from rock icon Ozzy Osbourne's catalog of work with the releases...April 29, 2011
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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Says He Is 'Sowing His Musical Oats' (Video)
"Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on Wednesday, April 20 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Ang...April 29, 2011
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ORIGIN: New Song Available For Streaming
"Expulsion Of Fury", a brand new song from American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN, can be streamed on the band's Facebook page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Entity", which will be released on June 7 in North America and June 10 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD fea...April 29, 2011
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SYMPHONY X: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Dehumanized", a brand new song from North America's progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X, can be streamed on the band's Facebook page. The track comes off the group's ninth studio album, "Iconoclast", which will be released in Europe on June 17 and in North America on June 21 via Nuclear Blast...April 29, 2011
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