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BRUCE DICKINSON On IRON MAIDEN's Secret To Success
Ben Wener of The Orange County Register recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Orange County Register: How would you characterize metal now? Bruce Dickinson: It's kinda come full circle. Except, of course, that now more than ever...June 1, 2008
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KEEP OF KALESSIN: Entire 'Kolossus' Album Available For Streaming
"Kolossus", the new album from Norwegian metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN, is available for streaming in its entirety at the band's MySpace page. Due in Europe on June 6 and in North America on June 10, the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Origin 02. A New Empire's Birth 03. Against The .....May 29, 2008
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EDGE OF ANGER Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album
Dutch melodic metal band EDGE OF ANGER will return to Spacelab Studio (DELAIN, ANCIENT RITES) in Germany in June with producer Christian Moschus (EVERON) to put the finishing touches on its as-yet-untitled debut album for a tentative August/September release via Sleaszy Rider Records from Greece. Gu...May 28, 2008
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COMMUNIC: Third 'Payment Of Existence' Trailer Available
The third trailer for "Payment of Existence", the forthcoming album from Norwegian progressive power metallers COMMUNIC, can be viewed below. "Payment of Existence" is scheduled for release on May 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented uitarist/vocalist Oddleif Stensland: "This time we believe that...May 28, 2008
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COMMUNIC: Second 'Payment Of Existence' Trailer Available
The second trailer for "Payment of Existence", the forthcoming album from Norwegian progressive power metallers COMMUNIC, can be viewed below. "Payment of Existence" is scheduled for release on May 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented uitarist/vocalist Oddleif Stensland: "This time we believe tha...May 26, 2008
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BRUCE DICKINSON To Pot-Smoking Fan: 'Put That F**king S**t Out'; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson calling out a pot-smoker in the audience during the first show of the second leg of the band's "Somewhere Back In Time - World Tour 08" Wednesday night (May 21) at the Verizon Wireless in San Antonio, Texas can be viewed below. "Would yo...May 23, 2008
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MORRIGAN, VELNIAS Confirmed For Minnesota's HEATHEN CRUSADE 3 Festival
Germany's MORRIGAN and Chicago's VELNIAS have been confirmed for the Heathen Crusade 3 festival, set to take place November 14-15 at Station 4 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANCIENT RITES (Belgium) MOONSORROW (Finland) METSATLL (Estonia) NOMANS LAND (Russia) G...May 23, 2008
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LORD BELIAL: Early Demos To Be Released On CD
Regain Records will re-release the early demos from the Swedish black metal horde LORD BELIAL in June on a CD called "Ancient Demons". According to a press release, "Ancient Demons" is "awesome" to listen to on its own "as something to crank up and revel in the old-school vibe, as well as a document...May 23, 2008
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Singer Working On Musical
The Pulse of Radio reports that SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian is collaborating with playwright Steven Sater on a musical called "Prometheus Bound", according to Spinner.com. Tankian has already finished eight songs for the show, which is based on the classic Greek tragedy. The Tony Award-wi...May 22, 2008
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SPINAL TAP's NIGEL TUFNEL Helps National Geographic Channel Decode Mysteries Behind Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most iconic structures in the world. People have speculated about its purpose for centuries, associating the structure with everyone from King Arthur's magician, Merlin, to the druids and the sun god Apollo. Now faux rockstar Nigel Tufnel portrayed by actor Christopher Guest...May 22, 2008
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BE'LAKOR Signs With DESCENT PRODUCTIONS
Melbourne, Australia's "dark metal" band BE'LAKOR has inked a deal with Descent Productions. According to a press release, "BE'LAKOR has quickly come to be regarded as one of Australia's leading metal acts. In the year that has followed the independent release of their debut, 'The Frail Tide', the b...May 22, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Kicks Off Second Leg Of 'Somewhere Back In Time - World Tour 08'; Setlist Revealed
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the second leg of their "Somewhere Back In Time - World Tour 08" Wednesday night (May 21) at the Verizon Wireless in San Antonio, Texas. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Aces High 02. 2 Minutes to Midnight 03. Revelations 04. The Trooper 05....May 22, 2008
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KEEP OF KALESSIN: 'Kolossus' E-Card Available
An e-card for "Kolossus", the new album from Norwegian metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN, can be accessed at this location. Due in Europe on June 6 and in North America on June 10, the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Origin 02. A New Empire's Birth 03. Against The Gods 04. The ...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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COMMUNIC: New Album Preview Site Available
Norwegian progressive power metallers COMMUNIC will release their new album, "Payment of Existence", on May 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Visit the CD preview site at this location. Commented uitarist/vocalist Oddleif Stensland: "This time we believe that we have created our most diverse and heavy s...May 19, 2008
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