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Death Metal Bandmembers Say Massachusetts Officials Discriminated Against Them
The Associated Press reports that six men have complained to a state agency that Athol, Massachusetts officials banned their "death metal" group from events because of their religious leanings. The men, members of a local band called NECRONOMICHRIST (Neck-row-NO'-mi-christ) (MySpace),each filed com...April 2, 2008
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Australian Tour Dates Announced
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has lined up several headlining shows in Australia in May. Commented Bach: "We are stoked beyond belief to embark upon the 'Angel Down Under 2008' headline tour of Australia!! We had the time of our lives in 2007 opening for GUNS N' ROSES in Australia, now we...March 28, 2008
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KING'S X: 'XV' Album Artwork Unveiled
Legendary hard rockers KING'S X will release their new album, "XV", through InsideOut Music on the following dates: U.S.: May 20 Germany, Austria, Switzerland: May 16 Rest of Europe: May 19 Check out the cover artwork at this location. "XV" was recorded and mixed at Wireworld Studios in Nashville, T...March 26, 2008
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The Premonition
FIREWIND's "Allegiance" is a tough disc to follow and would be nearly impossible to top. It was the band's breakout album in many ways, running the gamut from classic Euro heavy metal ("Ready to Strike") to the keyboard-led hard rock of "Falling to "Pieces" to a surprisingly strong duet with Tara on...March 24, 2008
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TESLA, STEPHEN PEARCY, BULLETBOYS Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST
TESLA, STEPHEN PEARCY and BULLETBOYS have been confirmed for the first annual South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place on July 11-13 (the same weekend as the similarly themed Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma) at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Antonio, Texas. The festival...March 21, 2008
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NEVERLAND: Four Full-Length Tracks Posted Online
NEVERLAND, the collaboration between Turkey's progressive power metal band DREAMTONE and Greek artist Iris Mavraki, has posted four full-length songs from its debut album, "Reversing Time", on the project's MySpace page. "Reversing Time" which features guest appearances by Hansi Krsch (BLIND GUARDIA...March 19, 2008
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Play This Year's ROCKLAHOMA?
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will reportedly perform at this year's Rocklahoma festival, which will be held July 10-13, 2008 at the Catch The Fever Festival Grounds, four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma. Bach's participation in the second annual event was announced earlier today on the KMO...March 17, 2008
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CIVILIZATION ONE/Ex-FIREWIND Singer To Perform At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR
Chitral "Chity" Somapala (CIVILIZATION ONE, AVALON, FIREWIND, FARO, MOONLIGHT AGONY and RED CIRCUIT),will perform four days in a row at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany on the Wet Stage with his longtime tribute band ROKKEN (featuring monster shredder Michael Brettner). Chity...March 17, 2008
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QUIET RIOT Guitarist ALEX GROSSI Opening 'School Of Rock'
Guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) will open "Alex Grossi's School Of Rock" on Monday, April 7 in Vernon, Connecticut. Alex Grossi was born and raised in Connecticut. At age 15 he decided he wanted to be a "rock star" and has not looked back since. 16 years, over 3,000 gigs in over...March 17, 2008
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SCULPTURED: An In-Depth Interview With DON ANDERSON
By: Scott Alisoglu We've not heard from SCULPTURED since 2000's acclaimed "Apollo Ends" album. But it's not like head honcho Don Anderson (guitars, vocals) has been twiddling his thumbs. In addition to the steady climb of his other band AGALLOCH (The End Records),which included an increasing number...March 11, 2008
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DESPISED ICON Completes Successful European Tour, Prepares For Mexico
Montreal extremists DESPISED ICON just completed a highly successful tour of Europe, which included their first trip to Russia, with MISERY INDEX and BENEATH THE MASSACRE. The group now prepares for a slew of upcoming Mexican dates leading them into the much anticipated Summer Slaughter tour. Commen...March 10, 2008
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FIREWIND Interview with GUS G
By: Scott Alisoglu Guitar wizard Gus G of Greece's FIREWIND is certainly one of the hardest working men in metal. After playing in and recording with several bands at once, including NIGHTRAGE, MYSTIC PROPHECY, and DREAM EVIL, Gus decided to shift focus to FIREWIND and hasn't looked back since. With...March 10, 2008
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SABBAT Guitarist, Vocalist To Appear On New HELL Album
Guitarist Andy Sneap and vocalist Martin Walkyier of the British thrashers SABBAT will contribute to the new album from the reactivated early '80s Derbyshire, UK metallers HELL. Commented Andy: "Something I'm sure you've heard both myself and Martin mention in the past is the huge influence early '8...March 9, 2008
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DARKEST HOUR Comments On AT THE GATES Tour
Washington D.C.-based metallers DARKEST HOUR have issued the following update: "It feels unreal even writing these words but DARKEST HOUR is beyond stoked to announce we will be taking part in the Suicidal Final Tour 2008 alongside the almighty AT THE GATES. As artists, we cannot be more thankful to...March 7, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer: 'Powerslave' Tour 'Nearly Was The Death Of The Band'
Gnarly Charlie of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN members Steve Harris (bass),Adrian Smith (guitar),and Nicko McBrain (drums). An excerpt from the chat follows: On touring in the earlier days: McBrain: "The Powerslave, it was a long tour. It was over 13 months long, which...March 7, 2008
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