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Israel's SONNE ADAM Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Israel-based old-school death metallers SONNE ADAM have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band's debut album, "Transformation", will be released in Europe on April 4. Commented Jens Prueter, head of A&R at Century Media Records in Europe, "Back in 1991, Century Media Records...February 21, 2011
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NIGHTWISH: New Video Footage, Report From The Studio Available
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted video footage from the recording sessions for the orchestral parts and choir sections for the band's upcoming album, "Imaginarium", at Angel Studios in London, England. A new studio diary entry from NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopa...February 20, 2011
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SOILWORK's VERBEUREN Layng Down Tracks On DEVIN TOWNSEND's 'Deconstruction' (Video)
Sick Drummer Magazine has uploaded video footage of drummer Dirk Verbeuren (SOILWORK, SCARVE, ABORTED) laying down the tracks for "Deconstruction", the third in a series of albums from Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) to be m...February 20, 2011
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KIUAS Announces New Lineup
Finnish power metallers KIUAS have issued the following update: "As our loyal followers (that's you!) are well aware, Ilja [Jalkanen, vocals] left the band to pursue other interests. However, it is not only Ilja who has been pondering the balance between KIUAS and other areas in their lives. "Markku...February 19, 2011
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SEBASTIAN BACH Interviewed On Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM; Audio Available
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach was interviewed this past Monday, February 14 on WRIF 101.1 FM to celebrate the radio station's 40th year on the air in Detroit, Michigan. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below.February 17, 2011
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CHRIS JERICHO: I Am Not The New VELVET REVOLVER Singer
FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho talked about his new book, "Undisputed", and rumors that he is being considered for the lead-singer position in VELVET REVOLVER during an appearance yesterday (Wednesday, February 16) on WPIX-TV's "Morning News" in New York. Watch the segment...February 17, 2011
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DIAMOND PLATE Begins Recording Debut Album
Chicago, Illinois-based thrashers DIAMOND PLATE have entered RAX Trax studios in the band's hometown with producer Neil Kernon (JUDAS PRIEST, DEICIDE, NEVERMORE, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD) to begin recording their debut album, "Generation Why?", for a spring release via Earache Records. "Working with Neil h...February 16, 2011
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NIGHTWISH Singer To Enter Studio In March
Singer Anette Olzon of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will enter the studio in March to begin laying down her vocals for the band's next album, "Imaginarium". Writing on her official blog, Anette states, "Just got an e-mail from [NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopa...February 16, 2011
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Enter Studio On Monday
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will head into the studio later this month with his new, young, virtuosic guitarist Nick Sterling and producer Bob Marlette (BLACK SABBATH, SHINEDOWN, ATREYU, FILTER) to record a brand new CD for a summer release via the Italian label Frontiers Records. Commen...February 16, 2011
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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: New Clip From 'Deconstruction' Orchestral Recording Sessions
"Deconstruction" and "Ghost" — the third and fourth in a series of albums from Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) to be made available under THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker — will likely be issued in early summer via InsideO...February 16, 2011
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TRUST, LOCK UP Pull Out Of HELLFEST; IN FLAMES, DOWN, STATIC-X Added
TRUST and LOCK UP have canceled their previously announced appearances at this year's edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France. Meanwhile, several new acts have been added to the biling — IN FLAMES and DOWN will play at Hellfest on June 17 and DARK TRANQUILLITY, DUF...February 15, 2011
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Club Daze Volume I: The Studio Sessions
"Rock will live tomorrow, but disco has to die today" The line sung by a young and defiant Dee Snider during "Rock 'N' Roll Saviors" in 1978 summed up much about the fiercely independent approach that TWISTED SISTER would take after he joined the band in 1976. Originally billing itself as the New Je...February 14, 2011
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SEBASTIAN BACH Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Italian label Frontiers Records has announced the signing of former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach to a worldwide, multi-album recording contract. Bach will head into the studio later this month with his new, young, virtuosic guitarist Nick Sterling and producer Bob Marlette (BLACK SABBATH, SHINED...February 14, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: Five-Song Live EP Available For Free Download
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) has made a five-song live EP available for free download by spreading the word about this page at on Twitter and Facebook. The EP contains the tracks "Supercrush", "Kingdom", "Truth", "Om" and...February 14, 2011
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Rare Footage Of TARJA TURUNEN Singing MICHAEL JACKSON Unearthed
Rare footage of former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen singing a cover version of the song "Ben" by Michael Jackson accompanied by her first music teacher Plamen Dimov on the piano can be viewed below (courtesy of Anette Olzon Central). The clip was apprently filmed in 1994 when Tarja was just 17...February 12, 2011
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