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TRENT REZNOR Says BONNAROO Was NINE INCH NAILS' Last-Ever U.S. Concert

According to MTV News, NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor announced during his band's early-morning set on Sunday, June 14 at the three-day Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee that the performance would be his long-running group's last-ever U.S. date. "It just dawned on me th...

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AGUA DE ANNIQUE Preparing To Enter Studio

AGUA DE ANNIQUE/ex-THE GATHERING vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update "It's been one hell of a week. "As you may know, I was in Canada, writing and recording with [Canadian multi-instrumentalist/producer] Devin Townsend [STRAPPING YOUNG LAD]. Forgive me if I speak too much...

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ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW's 'Children' Lands On Finnish Chart

"Children of the Dark Waters", the sixth album from the Finnish melodic death metal band ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW, has entered the official chart in the group's home country at position No. 19. "Children of the Dark Waters" was released in Finland on May 27 via Suomen Musiikki. As was the case with ....

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Former THE GATHERING Singer Collaborating With DEVIN TOWNSEND

Former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update: "Here I am in Canada, working with Devin Townsend for our new album and... for his new album ('Addicted') as well. A very interesting week indeed. "Though we had the idea of doing somethin...

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Minnesota's MOONDANCE JAM: Complete Details Revealed

The Moondance Jam, Minnesota's pre-eminent classic rock festival, has announced the final lineup for this year's Jam. 15 bands, including headliners JOURNEY, JUDAS PRIEST and YES, will all appear at the festival, slated for July 15-18 at the festival grounds in Walker, Minnesota. Tickets are availab...

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PRETTY MAIDS Preparing To Record New Album

Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS have issued the following update: "PRETTY MAIDS are currently negotiating new recording deals for Europe and Asia. The band intend to start recording new material in the autumn and a new album is set for release early spring 2010. We will continue to update you...

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HIBRIA: New Album Out Now

Brazilian metallers HIBRIA have released their second album, "The Skull Collectors", in Asia via Spiritual Beast and in Europe through Remedy Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler, who has previously worked with such metal acts as AMON AMARTH, SODOM, PINK CREAM 69, BRAINSTORM and PR...

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STRATOVARIUS: Footage From The Road Posted Online

Bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS has uploaded a six-minute video clip (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the first three days of the band's current European tour, which kicked off on May 15, 2009 in Wolverhampton, U.K. STRATOVARIUS' new studio album, "P...

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STRATOVARIUS: Interview, Performance Footage From Nottingham Available

Baconmusic's James Allman conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen and bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS prior to the band's May 16, 2009 concert at The Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, U.K. Watch the chat in two parts below. Also available is performance footage...

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PRAYING MANTIS: 'Turn The Tide' Video Released

"Turn The Tide", the new video from NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new studio album, "Sanctuary", which is scheduled for release in Europe on June 5 via Frontiers Records (July 14 in the U.S.). The CD was recorded i...

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ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available

Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on "Children of the Dark Waters", the sixth album from the Finnish melodic death metal band ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW, are available on the Amazon.co.uk web site. "Children of the Dark Waters" will be released in Finland on May 27 via Suomen ...

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TANK, PRAYING MANTIS To Team Up For U.K. Gig

The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — will team up with legendary NWOBHM act...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Flight 666" Exclusive Premiere On VH1 CLASSIC, PALLADIA And VH1 On June 6 (6/6)

On February 8, 2008, British heavy rock legends IRON MAIDEN embarked on the most ambitious and adventurous tour in rock history. For the first time ever the band gave full access to a film crew to document their journey and this resulted in the critically acclaimed, full-length documentary film, "Ir...

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MYPROOF Signs With TRINITY RECORDS

Trinity Records has announced the signing of Japan's melodic metal band MYPROOF. The group's latest EP, "Pupil of Astraea", will be re-released in May with three bonus tracks. It will be available worldwide on CD and in digital format through iTunes. Formed in 1999, MYPROOF's full-length debut, "Rea...

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MOONDANCE JAM: Final Lineup Announced

The Moondance Jam, Minnesota's pre-eminent classic rock festival, has announced the final lineup for this year's event. 15 bands, including headliners JOURNEY, JUDAS PRIEST and YES, will all appear at the festival, slated for July 15-18 at the festival grounds in Walker, Minnesota. The festival kick...