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ANVIL Inducted Into Canadian INDIES HALL OF FAME; Video Available

Canadian metal veterans ANVIL were inducted into the "Hall of Fame" at the The Indies (Independent Music Awards),which was held this past Saturday, March 14 at the Royal York Hotel (Canadian Room) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band performed at the event and was inducted by Canadian singer Bif N...

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WOLF: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Ravenous", the new album from the Swedish heavy metal band WOLF, is available for streaming in its entirety at MetalKult. "Ravenous" will be released in North America on March 24 via Century Media Records. Out in Europe since late last month, the CD features a guest guitar solo by Hank Shermann (FO...

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ANNIHILATOR Honored At Canada's INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS

Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR were honored in the "Favorite Metal Artist/Group" category at the 2009 Indie Awards (Independent Music Awards),which was held this past Saturday, March 14 at the Royal York Hotel (Canadian Room) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also nominated in the "Metal" category...

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OLIVER WEERS: 'Get Ready' To Receive Wider European Release

Since the Danish release of his debut album, "Get Ready", in September 2008, OLIVER WEERS and his band have managed to establish themselves as one of Denmark's finest hard rock acts. The LP was issued in Sweden in January 2009 with great reviews and is scheduled to be made available in the rest of E...

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GENE SIMMONS Vs. BOB LEFSETZ: Video Of Entire Debate Available

Video footage of the entire 34-minute debate between Bob Lefsetz, who is described one of the music industry's most influential online analysts, and KISS bassist Gene Simmons, which took place yesterday (Friday, March 13) in the main ballroom at the Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto during Canadi...

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KAMELOT Guitarist Issues Pre-Tour Update

Guitarist Thomas Youngblood of American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT has issued the following update: "Well, it's less than one week from the European tour kick-off at the sold-out Tilburg, Netherland show on March 20. I can honestly say I have never been so excited about a tour as I am with...

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Music Industry Analyst Calls GENE SIMMONS An 'A**hole' And A 'Weasel'

Bob Lefsetz, who is described one of the music industry's most influential online analysts, and KISS bassist Gene Simmons took part in a hastily convened debate earlier today (Friday, March 13) in the main ballroom at the Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto during Canadian Music Week. A three-minut...

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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Replaces TONY HARNELL At U.K.'s Z ROCK 2009 Festival

THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND — the U.K.-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett — has replaced ex-TNT frontman Tony Harnell on the billing of the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take place May 29-30, 2009 at JB's in Dudley, England. The event organizers said in a statement: "As...

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ANATHEMA: New Tour Dates Announced

U.K. atmospheric rock band ANATHEMA has scheduled the following dates: Apr. 04 - Acropolium of Carthage - Cathage - Tunisia Apr. 29 - Palace Hal - Bucarest - Romania May 05 - Incrivel Almadense - Lisbon - Portugal May 06 - Teatro Sá da Bandeira - Porto - Portugal May 07 - Santana 27 - ...

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CORNERSTONE, H.A.R.D. Confirmed For Z ROCK 2009 Festival

CORNERSTONE (from Australia; **NOT** to be confused with the Danish/British melodic metal band featuring ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/RAINBOW frontman Doogie White and ex-ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen) and H.A.R.D. have been confirmed for the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take place May 29-30, 2009 at JB'...

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THE HAUNTED: New Bands Announced For North American Tour

Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED have announced a new lineup of bands that will be joining them on their upcoming North American tour, which kicks off in early April. The package will now be as follows: THE HAUNTED NACHTMYSTIUM MERAUDER THE AGONIST The dates are as follows: Apr. 02 - The Glasshouse - P...

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THE AGONIST Replaces INTRONAUT On THE HAUNTED Tour

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based female-fronted band THE AGONIST will replace INTRONAUT on THE HAUNTED's upcoming North American tour alongside Century Media labelmates NACHTMYSTIUM. THE AGONIST comments: "We are so psyched and honored to be touring with THE HAUNTED! It's unbelievable that we will be...

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EDGUY: North American Tour Dates Announced

German melodic metallers EDGUY are headed back to the U.S. and Canada this September to play 18 shows armed with their trademarked unbreakable spirit, unbeatable tongue-in-cheek attitude, and truckloads of talent to back everything up. Direct support will come from Minnesota's EPICUREAN. Wisconsin's...

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PRIMAL FEAR, VANDEN PLAS To Co-Headline PROGPOWER USA Showcase

German power metal giants PRIMAL FEAR return to Atlanta to co-headline this year's ProgPower USA showcase on September 10. Progressive metal stalwarts VANDEN PLAS will co-headline the evening with an exclusive U.S. performance. Support will be provided by New Jersey's SUSPYRE and California's FUTURE...

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GIRLSCHOOL To Support MOTÖRHEAD On U.K. Tour

Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL will support MOTÖRHEAD on a U.K. tour in November. The dates are as follows: Nov. 11 - Plymouth, UK - Pavilion Nov. 12 - Bristol, UK - Colsten Hall Nov. 13 - Newport, UK - Centre Nov. 15 - Swindon, UK - Oasis Nov. 16 - Nottingham, UK ...