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DISTURBED, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SLIPKNOT Confirmed For Austria's NOVA ROCK Festival
DISTURBED, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and SLIPKNOT are among the confirmed bands for this year's Nova Rock festival, set to take place June 19-21 on the Pannonia Fields in Burgenland, the easternmost federal state of Austria (near Nickelsdorf and the Hungarian and Slovak borders). The festival billing is sha...January 24, 2009
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PISTON DRIVEN Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement
PISTON DRIVEN, the New Jersey-based band featuring guitarist Joey "Smoke" Wilkinson (ex-DROP BOX),bassist AJ (Marc Rizzo's "Colossal Myopia"),drummer Scott O'Ferrall and guitarist John Heintz, has parted ways with singer Mike Affinito and replaced him with Fern (ex-STEP KINGS). PISTON DRIVEN has b...January 23, 2009
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RIOT: Rare Demo Tracks Posted Online
RIOT mainman/guitarist Mark Reale has issued the following update: "As you may have heard by now, RIOT is gearing up for the '20th Anniversary Thundersteel Reunion'. It's been almost two decades since I last played with Tony Moore, Don Van Stavern, Bobby Jarzombek, and Mike Flyntz and we are really...January 23, 2009
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GEORGE LYNCH At NAMM: Interview, Shred Footage Available
Junkman of VintageRock.com conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) at the Randall amplifiers booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California....January 23, 2009
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STOMPER 98, SLAPSHOT, BRING ME THE HORIZON, NERVECELL Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE
STOMPER 98, SLAPSHOT, BRING ME THE HORIZON, NERVECELL and AUGUST BURNS RED have been confirmed for this year's With Full Force festival, set to take place July 3-4, 2009 at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALL SHALL PERISH AMON AMARTH ASPHYX...January 23, 2009
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GEORGE LYNCH Performs During NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) performing the song "Mr. Scary" on January 17, 2009 at Tone Merchants in Orange, California can be viewed below. Lynch's backing band for the show consisted of Dennis "Dino" Morales (vocals),Rob Hernandez (bass),KJ...January 21, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Explains Decision To Hire Personal Manager
The latest issue of MeNaiset, the most popular women's magazine in Finland, features a cover story on NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon. The Swedish singer was interviewed for the article, which focuses on Anette's personal life and the behind-the-scenes politics that comes along with being in one o...January 16, 2009
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CANDLEMASS Mainman EDLING: This Is The Best Album We Have Done Since 'Nightfall'
Swedish doom legends CANDLEMASS will release their new album, "Death Magic Doom", on March 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented bassist/main songwriter Leif Edling: "I'm happy to announce that the new album is mixed, mastered…done! It contains eight killer tracks and the name of it is 'Death Magi...January 15, 2009
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IGGY POP's First Interview About Death Of THE STOOGES Guitarist RON ASHETON; Audio Available
Iggy Pop gave his first interview today (Monday, January 11) about the passing of his longtime friend and THE STOOGES guitarist Ron Asheton who was found dead in his Ann Arbor, Michigan home on January 6. A few excerpts from the chat, which aired on the "Deminski & Doyle" morning show (hosted by...January 12, 2009
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CANDLEMASS: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish doom legends CANDLEMASS have set "Death Magic Doom" as the title of their new album, due on March 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The track listing is as follows: 01. If I Ever Die 02. Hammer Of Doom 03. The Bleeding Baroness 04. Demon Of The Deep 05. House Of 1000 Voices 06. Dead ...January 9, 2009
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TESTAMENT Singer Comments On 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Concert
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy has commented on his appearance at the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held December 28, 2008 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy, Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),...January 9, 2009
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On Living In USA: 'I Would Go And Fight And Die For This Country'
Steph Perry of Rock Notes conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen on December 2, 2008. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Notes: How did you hook up with [former JUDAS PRIEST singer] Tim "Ripper" Owens? Yngwie: Well, this has something to do with e...January 8, 2009
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JON LORD Shatters LARS ULRICH's DEEP PURPLE Dream
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has commented on rumors of a possible reunion of the DEEP PURPLE Mk III lineup featuring a special guest appearance by METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. In separate interviews for February edition of Classic Rock magazine (issue No.128),David Coverdale (vocals),...January 6, 2009
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METALLICA's ULRICH Says He Is Up For Playing With Reunited DEEP PURPLE
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has offered his services to members of the DEEP PURPLE Mk III lineup should they decide to go ahead with a proposed reunion tour. In separate interviews for February edition of Classic Rock magazine (issue No.128),David Coverdale (vocals),Glenn Hughes (bass, vocals) a...January 5, 2009
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DENDURA Parts Ways With Bassist
DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has parted ways with bassist Jason Stevens. He explained in a statement, "DENDURA is on an exciting and difficult journey; a journey where soul-searching is required and utmost dedication is expected. For those of you t...January 3, 2009
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