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LORDI Signs North American Deal With THE END RECORDS

LORDI, Finland's monster rock 'n' roll extravaganza and winners of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, has signed a North American deal with The End Records. Since winning Eurovision, LORDI's popularity has grown to gargantuan heights, with the band conquering numerous European charts and a six-week s...

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WEILAND On VELVET REVOLVER: 'I Haven't Been This Excited About A Rock Record Since 1993'

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland recently spoke to MTV.com about the group's new album, "Libertad" — the follow-up to 2004's "Contraband". "I haven't been this excited about a rock record since 1993, when I went into the studio to record [STONE TEMPLE PILOTS'] 'Purple'," which was recorded in...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: New Album Is 'As Complete A Metal Record As Possible'

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair has issued the following update: "We are back in [Massachusetts]. Just in time for the snow and cold weather! Perfect timing. "After six weeks on the West Coast recording the new album 'Threads of Life' with Nick Raskulinecz [FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, RUSH] at Studio...

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Full Circle

On the surface, Michigan working-class heroes CHROME HELMET (named after a song by Detroit's BIG CHIEF, whose artist Mark Dancey supplies the cover here) seem like any other bunch of earnest lunkheads bashing out their quasi-original tunes in a shitty bar after a long week at their respective jobs....

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ELDRITCH: New Album To Contain '14 Killer Songs'

Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH entered Bigwave studios on December 1 to begin recording its seventh album, entitled "Blackenday". According to a posting on the group's web site, the new CD is beginning to take shape, with 14 "killer songs that will surprise the worldwide fanbase...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'I Love My New Band Both On And Off Stage'

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Just got back last night to LA. I am really looking forward to the Christmas holiday. In my opinion this tour was an extremely vibrant experience. Mark [Mondesir, drums],...

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ULI JON ROTH To Begin Recording First Rock Album In Over 20 Years Next Month

Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) production manager Jeff Agins has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Originally our plan was to follow up with another Sky Academy in April/May. As time nears we see that it would be too restricting as far as a tour associated with the Academy. Uli has a hu...

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36 CRAZYFISTS Drops Off KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Canadian Dates

36 CRAZYFISTS has been forced to cancel its participation in the Calgary (Nov. 27),Edmonton (Nov. 28),and Winnipeg (Nov. 30) shows of the KILLSWITCH ENGAGE tour as a result of mechanical failure on their RV. "The band is very disappointed to have to do this but there is no way to avoid it at ...

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BUCKCHERRY And THREE DAYS GRACE Teaming Up In 2007

According to Launch Radio Networks, BUCKCHERRY and THREE DAYS GRACE will tour together in early 2007. Dates and venues for the trip will be announced in the weeks ahead, and it's not known yet whether any other acts will be added to the package. Guitarist Keith Nelson told Launch that BUCKCHERRY lik...

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WUTHERING HEIGHTS' 'The Shadow Cabinet' Lands On Swedish Hard Rock/ Metal Sales Chart

"The Shadow Cabinet", the new album from Danish/Swedish metallers WUTHERING HEIGHTS, debuted at position No. 11 on the hard rock/metal sales chart in Sweden. In addition, the CD sold has 3,300 copies in its first three weeks of release, according to a posting on the band's web site. "The Shadow Cabi...

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BLITZKRIEG, SINNER, POWER QUEST Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK INDOOR FESTIVAL

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG, Germany's SINNER and Anglo-Italian melodic power metal band POWER QUEST have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Indoor Festival, set to take place Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the Derby Assembly Rooms, Market Square, Derby, England. For m...

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PAPA ROACH Enjoys Taking Old Friends On Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: PAPA ROACH has added a few dates with Zippo Hot Tour partners (HED) P.E. to the end of the Zippo trek, extending the PAPA ROACH road itinerary into the last week before the Christmas holidays. Singer Jacoby Shaddix told Launch that PAPA ROACH is only too happy to trave...

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ALL THAT REMAINS: Headlining Tour Dates Announced

Massachusetts' metal heavyweights ALL THAT REMAINS will embark on a full North American headlining tour beginning in late January. Support for the bill will come from MISERY SIGNALS, THE HUMAN ABSTRACT and split support along the way from CELLADOR and labelmates LIGHT THIS CITY. The tour will be ALL...

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Original MERCYFUL FATE Lineup Makes First Public Appearance In 22 Years

MERCYFUL FATE was presented with the "honor award" at the Danish Metal Awards 2006, which were held last night (Saturday, November 18) at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Original members Michael Denner (guitar),Hank Shermann (guitar),Timi "Grabber" Hansen (bass) and Kim Ruzz (drums) appeared in...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY To Tour With PSYOPUS, SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY

The Arizona destructive metal quintet known as JOB FOR A COWBOY has just confirmed an upcoming tour with Metal Blade labelmates PSYOPUS and Ferret newcomers SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. The tour kicks off on January 12 in Menomonee, WI and will end on February 18 in Arlington Heights, IL. Two more acts wil...