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ANIMETAL USA: Pro-Shot Footage Of Tokyo CD-Launch Event
Professionally filmed video footage of ANIMETAL USA's October 12, 2011 invitation-only CD-launch event in Tokyo, Japan can be seen below. ANIMETAL USA's official live debut took place at this year's edition of the Loud Park festival on October 15 at Saitama Super Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena...October 23, 2011
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ANIMETAL USA Performs Live For First Time; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of ANIMETAL USA's performance at this year's edition of the Loud Park festival, which was held earlier today (Saturday, October 15) at Saitama Super Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Saitama City, Japan, can be seen below. Also available is footage from ANIMETAL...October 15, 2011
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Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT Drummer To Perform With ANIMETAL USA At Japan's LOUD PARK Festival
Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette will fill in for Scott Travis (JUDAS PRIEST, RACER X, FIGHT) at ANIMETAL USA's appearance at this year's edition of the Loud Park festival, set to take place October 15 at Saitama Super Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Saitama City, Japan. Dett...October 8, 2011
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PAGAN'S MIND Vocalist Forced To Sit Out Three Shows On European Tour
Vocalist Nils K. Rue of Norwegian metallers PAGAN'S MIND will be forced to sit out three shows on the band's upcoming three-week European tour with SYMPHONY X "due to unforeseen circumstances that popped up just a few weeks ago." He states, "I will do the shows in Hamburg and Bochum (the first two d...September 29, 2011
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PAGAN'S MIND's 'Intermission' Single Certified Gold In Sweden
The "Intermission" single by Norwegian metallers PAGAN'S MIND, which was exclusively distributed via the June 2011 issue of Sweden Rock Magazine, was certified gold in Sweden by the International Federation Of The Phonographic Industry for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. (Note: Each copy of the ma...September 27, 2011
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ANIMETAL USA To Make Its Live Debut At Japan's LOUD PARK Festival
ANIMETAL USA, the American counterpart to ANIMETAL the Japanese heavy metal band which specialized in metal covers of popular Japanese anime/tokusatsu theme songs will make its live debut at this year's edition of the Loud Park festival, set to take place October 15 at Saitama Super Arena, a multi-p...September 19, 2011
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MIKE VESCERA, RUDY SARZO, SCOTT TRAVIS, CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Join Forces In ANIMETAL-USA
ANIMETAL USA, the brand new metal band featuring singer Mike Vescera (OBSESSION, ex-LOUDNESS),bassist Rudy Sarzo (BLUE YSTER CULT, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO),drummer Scott Travis (JUDAS PRIEST) and guitarist Chris Impellitteri (IMPELLITTERI),will release its self-titled debut...September 14, 2011
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LOUDNESS: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available
Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS will release their new album, "Eve To Dawn", on September 14. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. A Light In The Dark 02. The Power Of Truth 03. Come Alive Again 04. Survivor 05. Keep You Burning 06. Gonna Do It My Way 07. Hang Tough 08. ...September 8, 2011
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LOUDNESS: New Album Details Revealed
Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS will release their new album, "Eve To Dawn", on September 14. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. A Light In The Dark 02. The Power Of Truth 03. Come Alive Again 04. Survivor 05. Keep You Burning 06. Gonna Do It My Way 07. Hang Tough 08. ...August 22, 2011
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OBSESSION, AGENT STEEL, ASKA Members Join Forces In WARRION
Vocalist Mike Vescera (OBSESSION, LOUDNESS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Tim Thomas (AGENT STEEL, NEW EDEN, STEEL PROPHET),bassist Keith Knight (ASKA),guitarist Ron Ravi Warrion, keyboardist Hermian Dufort (ANGEL WITCH) and drummer Rob Brug (HALLOWEEN, DAMIEN) have joined forces in a brand new pro...August 8, 2011
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X JAPAN Mainman Issues Statement Regarding Former Bassist's Passing
X JAPAN mainman Yoshiki has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former bassist Taiji Sawada: "Receiving the news of Taiji's death has left me speechless. I don't know how to cope with the loss yet. "Playing at the Nissan Stadium together last year brings memories as...July 18, 2011
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Former X JAPAN/LOUDNESS Bassist Dies
According to Mariana's Variety, former X JAPAN and LOUDNESS bassist Taiji Sawada passed away before noon at the intensive care unit in Commonwealth Health Center, Saipan yesterday (July 17). Sawada, 45, was arrested by federal authorities for being unruly on a flight to Saipan and was brought to CHC...July 18, 2011
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Malaysian Rock Singer Fulfills LOUDNESS Dream
According to Malay Mail, Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, better known as Amy, the frontman of Malaysian rock legends SEARCH, will achieve a major dream on July 24 when he performs as guest artiste with Japanese heavy metal group LOUDNESS, which was co-founded by electric guitarist Akira Takasaki. The show, bi...July 14, 2011
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LOUDNESS: New Video Interview With AKIRA TAKASAKI
In the video clip below, guitarist Akira Takasaki of veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS talks about celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's formation; the group's most recent album, "King Of Pain"; and what to expect from LOUDNESS' upcoming effort. Quality multi-camera video footage of LOUDN...July 12, 2011
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LOUDNESS: More High-Quality Multi-Cam Footage From Cleveland
Quality multi-camera video footage of Japanese metallers LOUDNESS performing the song "Shadows Of War" on May 22, 2011 at the Beachland Ballroom in in Cleveland, Ohio can be viewed below. The footage from filmed in 1080p high definition by Ken Kitt and Kim Schleeper, and was edited and produced by K...June 10, 2011