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ARSIS Rejoined By Original Drummer MIKE VAN DYNE
ARSIS' original drummer and founding member Michael Van Dyne — who played on the band's 2004 debut album, "A Celebration Of Guilt", 2005's "A Diamond For Disease" EP, and 2006's "United In Regret" — has rejoined the group. Commented Van Dyne: "I'm looking forward to working with my friend Jim again,...March 30, 2009
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New THE SYN Album Due In April
After nearly four years since their last major release, neo-progressive band THE SYN are proud to present their brilliant new CD, "Big Sky". Although the CD won't be available in stores until late April, The Syn are currently offering the chance to download the CD now as part of a special pre-sale p...March 30, 2009
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GOD FORBID Minus One
New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID are currently on the road in the U.S. as a four-piece following guitarist Dallas Coyle's decision to sit out the trek (amid unconfirmed reports that he has left the band). A fill-in axeman is expected to be recruited shortly. GOD FORBID is playing several shows wit...March 29, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Interviewed For 'Monty Python' Documentary
According to Chortle, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was interviewed for the six-part program "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)" telling the story behind the groundbreaking comedy troupe "Monty Python". The programs will be made by "Evita" director Alan Parker to mark 40 years o...March 27, 2009
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GOD FORBID Interviewed In London; Video Available
Katie Parsons of Kerrang! magazine conducted an interview with Doc and Dallas Coyle of New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID prior to their March 20, 2009 concert at Islington Academy London, England with ILL NINO. Watch the eight-minute chat below. GOD FORBID's new album, "Earthsblood", sold around 5,...March 25, 2009
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DESPISED ICON Frontman Issues Studio Update
Montreal extreme metallers DESPISED ICON have started work on their new album, due later in the year via Century Media Records. Commented vocalist Alex Erian: "We're done writing and the new shit is packed with brutality. Can't wait to play these songs live! As always, our longtime buddy Yannick St-...March 25, 2009
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ELUVEITIE: 'Omnos' Video Available
"Omnos", the new video from Swiss folk metal pioneers ELUVEITIE, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's upcoming acoustic/folk album, "Evocation I: The Arcane Dominion", which is scheduled for release on April 11 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD will contain 15 folk songs, most of them...March 24, 2009
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SEVEN WITCHES At NIGHTMARE METAL FEST II; Video Footage Available
Video footage of SEVEN WITCHES — featuring James Rivera (HELSTAR),Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and Jack Frost (SAVATAGE) — performing the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" on March 21, 2009 at the Nightmare Metal Fest II at The Warehouse in San Antonio, Texas can be viewed below. Guest vocalists...March 23, 2009
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THE AUTUMN OFFERING Completes Work On 'Requiem'
Daytona Beach, Florida's THE AUTUMN OFFERING has issued the following update: "We have completed tracking our new album, 'Requiem'. It's by far the band's most mature 'offering' to date... hahahaha. We're going to head to Cleveland in the next few weeks to shoot a video or two, then back to the road...March 19, 2009
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VINCE NEIL's Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament To Be Held In Early May
Vince Neil is perhaps best known as the front man for the legendary rock group MÖTLEY CRÜE. But thanks to his Skylar Neil Foundation he is also widely recognized as a man who generously gives back. After losing his five-year-old daughter Skylar to cancer in 1995, Vince dedicated himself to raising a...March 19, 2009
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ARSIS Guitarist Explains Tour Cancellations
Guitarist/vocalist James Malone of the East Coast-based technical death metal outfit ARSIS has issued the following update: "I owe more than a few people an apology at this time. "Over the past few months, ARSIS has had to drop off two tours and the fault lies on my shoulders. Those who know me know...March 18, 2009
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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Talks Global Recession
Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has issued the following update: "[The] 'Imrama' [reissue] is out early next week finally and looks great, Paul from UNHINGED/SCALD has done the job once again and now we are working on 'Journey's End', 'Spirit' and...March 12, 2009
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OVERKILL, EXODUS, HALFORD Members Perform With SCREAMING METAL; Video Available
Former HADES members Alan Tecchio, Dan Lorenzo and Ron Lipnicki (who is now in OVERKILL) teamed up with the "Talking Metal" duo, John Ostronomy and Mark Strigl, for a SCREAMING METAL gig on February 7, 2009 at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey. They performed songs by JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, METALLICA, BL...March 11, 2009
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World's Largest LED ZEPPELIN Collection Acquired by ROCKAWAY RECORDS
Rockaway Records has announced its recent purchase of one of the world's largest LED ZEPPELIN collections. The collection includes more than one ton — 2,500 pounds — of LED ZEPPELIN records (LPs and 45s),CDs, books, magazines, concert programs and tickets, T-shirts and memorabilia. A small part of...March 11, 2009
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AEROSMITH Frontman To Headline Hollywood Session Of ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has been confirmed as the headliner of the Hollywood session of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, the phenomenon that's been pairing music fans with rock stars since 1997. Whether campers are accomplished musicians or have only ever played air guitar, each band will learn f...March 9, 2009