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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Issues Summer's End Update

Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has issued the following update: "Summer's fading into autumn. Well, at least what we've been calling summer in 2008. For the second year in a row, summer in Ireland barely crept over 20 degrees and was a rainy over...

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THIN LIZZY: European Tour Back On

The webmaster for THIN LIZZY's official MySpace page has released the following message from THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham: "Contrary to earlier reports, THIN LIZZY will be undertaking the proposed tour of European cities as posted on various web sites. We apologise to all our loyal fans for any...

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SECRET SPHERE: Two Full 'Sweet Blood Theory' Songs Available For Streaming

Dockyard 1 has set an October 24 European release date for "Sweet Blood Theory", the new album from the Italian symphonic power metal band SECRET SPHERE. The CD was recorded between December 2007 and February 2008 at Authoma Studios by Federico Pennazzato and mixed in March 2008 at Germany's Indiscr...

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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer To Hit The Road With SEELENZORN

Former BLIND GUARDIAN/SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomas "Thomen" Stauch has issued the following udapte: "I'm still working on the new power metal band with David DeFeis [vocals; VIRGIN STEELE] and Axel Ritt [guitar; DOMAIN], but since we will have a big delay completing this first album, because Axel is...

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FORBIDDEN Interviewed On 107.7 THE BONE's 'Metal Zone'; Video Available

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN were interviewed by Nikki Blakk of San Francisco's 107.7 The Bone radio station on the "Metal Zone" program last Friday night (September 5). Watch the chat in four parts below. Upcoming FORBIDDEN shows: Sep. 12 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA Sep....

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FORBIDDEN To Be Rejoined By Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH For San Francisco Gig

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN have issued the following update: "We want to let everyone know that Paul Bostaph [drums; TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS] will be back on stage with us to jam a couple songs this Friday (September 12) at Slim's in San Francisco. It'll be the the firs...

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FALL FROM GRACE To Release Debut In November

Seattle-based punk rockers FALL FROM GRACE have announced a November 4 release date for their debut album, "Sifting ThroughThe Wreckage". The CD will be released on Bunk Rock Records, boasting production by Terry Date (PANTERA, DEFTONES, SOUNDGARDEN) and Greig Nori (SUM 41, LUDACRIS, HEDLEY) and fea...

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ERIC SINGER: 'For Me, KISS Is The Perfect Band As A Musician, A Performer And An Entertainer'

Drummer Eric Singer recently described KISS to the Tahoe Daily Tribune as "rock meets Barnum and Bailey's Circus," making it his ideal band. "I always liked the entertainer-type drummers," said Singer, who first joined KISS in 1991. "For me, I feel KISS is the perfect band as a musician, a performer...

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SHADOW CIRCUS Announces New Bassist

New York progressive rockers SHADOW CIRCUS have announced the addition of bassist Jason Croft to the group's ranks. Jason is a veteran of the New York metal scene, having made a name for himself with SERPENT'S LAIR, the progressive metal creation of the late Jimi Plocica. "Jason's experience and ski...

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GAAHL-Fronted GORGOROTH Cancels Dates Due To Recording Schedule

The Gaahl-fronted version of Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH has issued the following update: "Due to GORGOROTH's recording schedule, the previously announced live dates have been revised. Dates lost will be rescheduled for next year." The band's schedule is as follows: Sep. 05 - Nuevo Aloha Di...

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Remaining STRATOVARIUS Members Announce New Guitarist

Remaining STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards),Lauri Porra (bass) and Jörg Michael (drums) have officially recruited Finnish guitarist Matias Kupiainen to replace the group's founding member and main songwriter Timo Tolkki. The news of Kupiainen's addition to the...

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DRAGONFORCE: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Ultra Beatdown", the new album from British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. "Ultra Beatdown" is scheduled for release in North America on August 26 (one day earlier internationally) via Roadrunner Records. "Ultra Beatd...

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THE LIZARDS Featuring Former BLACK SABBATH, RIOT Members: New DVD, CD Out Now

Neo-clasic rock afficiandos THE LIZARDS have released a new DVD and CD simultaneously. Featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) and vocalist/keyboardist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, MASTERPLAN),along with bassist Randy Pratt (who also plays harp with CACTUS) and guitarist...

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DRAGONFORCE: 'Ultra Beatdown' E-Card Available

An e-card for "Ultra Beatdown", the new album from British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE, can be accessed at this location. "Ultra Beatdown" is scheduled for release in North America on August 26 (one day earlier internationally) via Roadrunner Records. "Ultra Beatdown" track listing: 01....

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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI Interviewed By 'Rock Circus' Show; Video Available

Gigz Giger of the "Rock Circus" video show (web site) conducted an interview with DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li on August 2, 2008 at the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania stop of the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival tour. Watch the nine-minute chat below. DRAGONFORCE's new album, "Ultra Beatdown", is schedu...