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SANITY OBSCURE: Debut EP Out Now
Singapore's SANITY OBSCURE released its debut EP, "Dethrone the King", on October 16, 2008. According to a press release, the EP contains "four tracks of blistering technical thrash metal which is energetic, aggressive and includes twists in the songwriting department." The CD includes the tracks "D...December 28, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About His Early Songwriting Contributions To Band
Stalker magazine recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Stalker: What band were you in prior to the formation of JUDAS PRIEST? Atkins: Late 1968, I was in a band I named THE CHAPTERS OF LIFE, but our agency thought the...June 22, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer On 'Nostradamus': 'I Would Love To See This Done In Classical Opera Format'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford this past Tuesday, May 6. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Classic Rock Revisited: Vocally you are all over the place. When you think of Halford, you think of "Judas Rising" or the song "Resu...May 11, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST: Another 'Nostradamus' Review Posted Online
Geoff Barton of the UK's Classic Rock magazine has posted a "review" of the JUDAS PRIEST's double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus" at this location. BLABBERMOUTH.NET on April 25 published Metal Edge contributor Bryan Reesman's first impressions of "Nostradamus". Reesman was apparently the first Ame...May 3, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, on Monday, July 21 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with JUDAS PRIEST by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show l...May 1, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST: Second Signing Session Announced
With anticipation building towards the June 17 release date of JUDAS PRIEST's double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus" (and forthcoming "Metal Masters" tour),three band members singer Rob Halford and guitarists Glenn Tipton and KK Downing will participate in the group's first in-store signings in o...April 26, 2008
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THE HAUNTED Members Discuss Songwriting Process For New Album; Video Available
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have posted a new video clip featuring interviews with the bandmembers about the songwriting process for the group's new album, tentatively due in the fall via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2006's "The Dead Eye" will once again be recorded at PUK studios in De...March 16, 2008
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THE HAUNTED Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Wacken Open Air festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AXEL RUDI PELL...March 5, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: 'We Felt Like We Needed To Make A Huge Statement On This Record'
ARTISTdirect recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ARTISTdirect: I haven't seen a metal record as epic as "The Blackening" in years. What was it like making it? Where did it start? Robb: When we started writing, we didn't kn...January 31, 2008
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THE HAUNTED To Play Israel In August
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will make their live debut in Israel on August 14 at the Metalfest, which will be held at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv. THE HAUNTED is currently writing material for a new album, which the band plans on recording in the spring for a late 2008 release. The group's last CD, ...January 22, 2008
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THE HAUNTED: Japanese Road Movie Posted Online
A 10-minute road movie documenting THE HAUNTED's three-day tour of Japan with DARK TRANQUILLITY — filmed between January 15 and January 19, 2008 — can be viewed below. THE HAUNTED is currently writing material for a new album, which the band plans on recording in the spring for a late 2008 release....January 22, 2008
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THE HAUNTED, ENTOMBED, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival
THE HAUNTED, ENTOMBED, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR and the SEX PISTOLS have been confirmed for the Peace & Love festival, set to take place June 23-28, 2008 in Borlänge, Sweden. For more information, visit www.peaceandlove.nu. THE HAUNTED is currently writing material for a new album, which the band plan...November 28, 2007
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THE HAUNTED Frontman Launches Side Project
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has formed a side-project with "a couple of really good friends and great musicians." The group, which is presently going by the moniker O, features a musical direction that sounds like a mixture of NEUROSIS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MASTODON, TODAY IS THE DAY and...November 19, 2007
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THE HAUNTED Begins Work On New 'Balls-Out Metal' Album
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has issued the following update: "It's on! "We are doing it, again. "We've decided to start making a new album and we're finally into workmode. The twins [guitarist Anders Björler and bassist Jonas Björler] and Per [M. Jensen, drums] are couped up in the rehearsal...November 12, 2007
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'The Fans Are Absolutely The Backbone Of What We Do'
Australia's Time Off magazine recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his long career: "I've been in metal now for, God, over three decades. I count my blessings, to actually be here and still be vital after three decades, and w...October 29, 2007
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