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HELSTAR: European Dates Announced

Reactivated Texas heavy metal legends HELSTAR will embark on a European tour, dubbed "Hell Over Europe 2009", in May. Support on the trek will come from the Swedish metal band LOCH VOSTOK, apart from the first three dates, where Germany's LANFEAR will be carrying out the duty. Confirmed dates so far...

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JACK FROST Says Singer ALAN TECCHIO Is 'Taking A Leave Of Absence' From SEVEN WITCHES

In response to the confusion caused by the recent announcement that HELSTAR frontman James Rivera has rejoined SEVEN WITCHES for the recording of the band's next studio album and subsequent live shows, SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost has released the following statement: "Alan [Tecchio; who sang...

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SEVEN WITCHES, FUTURES END Confirmed For NIGHTMARE METAL FEST II

SEVEN WITCHES (featuring James Rivera [HELSTAR], Mike LePond [SYMPHONY X] and Jack Frost [SAVATAGE]) and FUTURES END (featuring Steve DiGiorgio and Jon Allen of SADUS) have been confirmed for the Nightmare Metal Fest II, set to take place March 20-21 at The Warehouse in San Antonio, Texas. The festi...

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TANK Confirmed For Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

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 — have been confirmed for the Headbangers...

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JAG PANZER, KRUCIBLE Confirmed For San Antonio's NIGHTMARE METAL FEST II

Veteran Colorado power metallers JAG PANZER and KRUCIBLE (featuring former members of PYRAMAZE, BALANCE OF POWER, HELSTAR, Z-LOT-Z, CEA SERIN and SIX MINUTE CENTURY) have been confirmed for the Nightmare Metal Fest II, set to take place March 20-21 at The Warehouse in San Antonio, Texas. The festiva...

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HELSTAR Frontman: '2008 Was A Great Year, And I Believe 2009 Will Be Even Better!'

Veteran heavy metal vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, VICIOUS RUMORS) has issued the following update: "2008 was a great year, and I believe 2009 will be even better! I've impatiently bided my time to get the HELSTAR machine in full motion and finally that time has c...

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HELSTAR To Tour Europe In May

Reactivated Texas heavy metal legends HELSTAR have signed a worldwide management and booking deal with Intromental Management. A European tour will take place in May 2009, with more than half of the shows having already been confirmed. "Pain Will Be Thy Name", the new video from HELSTAR, can be view...

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HELSTAR: 'Pain Will Be Thy Name' Video Available

"Pain Will Be Thy Name", the new video from reactivated Texas heavy metal legends HELSTAR, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "The King of Hell", which will receive a North American release on January 13 via Locomotive Records. The CD was issued in Europe on September 26,...

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WARBRINGER Confirmed For Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER have been confirmed for the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 23-25, 2009 in in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGEL WITCH BULLET DEATHRIDERS ENFORCER HELSTAR JACOBS DREAM KILLERS LONEWOLF MANILLA ROA...

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SEVEN WITCHES: First 'Unfinished Business Tour' Dates Announced

The first dates have been confirmed for the SEVEN WITCHES' "Unfinished Business Tour" featuring an all-star lineup consisting of James Rivera (HELSTAR, ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) on vocals, Jack Frost (ex-SAVATAGE) on guitar, Mike Lepond (SYMPHONY X) on bass, and Taz Marazz (CHRIS VOLZ) on drums: Feb. 27 -...

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SEVEN WITCHES Planning New Album, Tenth-Anniversary Shows With Singer JAMES RIVERA

To celebrate the band's ten-year anniversary, SEVEN WITCHES has rejoined forces with singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) and is in the process of negotiating a deal for a new studio album. In addition, the group will play a number of shows on East and West Coast in early 2009. Rivera sa...

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HELSTAR: 'The King Of Hell' North American Release Date Confirmed

"The King of Hell", the new album from reactivated Texas heavy metal legends HELSTAR, will receive a North American release on January 13, 2009 via Locomotive Records. "The King of Hell" was released in Europe on September 26, 2008 on AFM Records. "The King of Hell" track listing: 01. The King of He...

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ABSU, HELSTAR, IMPALER, IGNITOR Confirmed For THUNDER OF GODS Festival

ABSU, HELSTAR and MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT are among the confirmed bands for the Thunder Of Gods open-air festival, set to take place May 7-10, 2009 on the RP Campgrounds in Dripping Springs, Texas. The following groups are scheduled to appear, among many others: ABSU BLOODSOAKED BOZO PORNO...

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Ex-ONWARD Guitarist TONY KNAPP Issues Update On New GODLESS RISING Album

Former ONWARD guitarist and solo instrumentalist Toby Knapp (see photo below),who is currently a member of GODLESS RISING (the band featuring former VITAL REMAINS vocalist Jeff Gruslin) has issued the following update: "Jeff Gruslin and myself are entering the final stages of the recording of [the...

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HELSTAR: New Audio Interview With JAMES RIVERA Available

Vocalist James Rivera of the reactivated Texas heavy metal legends HELSTAR was interviewed recently by "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel, hosted by AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme. Listen to the chat in streaming audio at this location. HELSTAR has posted a...