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RANDY RHOADS Dissed By Former QUIET RIOT Bandmate?

GuitarWorld.com has learned that former QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow has refused to participate in an upcoming documentary about his former friend and QUIET RIOT bandmate Randy Rhoads. DuBrow had originally agreed to be interviewed for the as-yet-untitled Rhoads film, according to director Peter M...

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Wisconsin's ROBOT MOSH FEST: More Bands Announced

The fifth annual Robot Mosh Fest will take place on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at Skate World in Hartland, Wisconsin. Below are all the bands confirmed for the event. Friday, June 29: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER A LIFE ONCE LOST DEAD TO FALL FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW HEWHOCORRUPTS RUSSIAN CI...

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PAIN OF SALVATION Drummer Quits To Focus On Family Life

Sweden's PAIN OF SALVATION has issued the following update: "We are sad to announce that Johan Langell [drums] has decided to leave the band, to focus on family. This is not a sudden decision, but something that has been pending for several years. As the band now rapidly continues to grow for each y...

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VADER: Summer Bloody Summer

Polish death metal veterans VADER have issued the following update: "For the first time in VADER's history, we will appear on so many summer festivals and single shows. It wasn't planned, at least to play over 30 gigs in the summer time, almost like a regular tour! But appearing on some big festival...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, A LIFE ONCE LOST, NECROPHAGIST Confirmed For ROBOT MOSH FEST V

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, A LIFE ONCE LOST, NECROPHAGIST, DECAPITATED and CEPHALIC CARNAGE are among the confirmed bands for the Robot Mosh Fest V, set to take place June 29-30 at Skateworld in Hartland, Wisconsin. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 29: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDE...

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ARMOURED ANGEL: Remixed Demo Recordings To Be Included On Compilation Album

According to PyroMusic.net, the classic line-up of Canberra, Australia death metal pioneers ARMOURED ANGEL reconvened in late 2006 to remix the pre-production demo of their never-released 1996 album. Every track the Joel Green (drums, vocals) / Matt Green (guitar) / Lucy Luck (bass) lineup recorded...

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EDEN'S FALL Parts Ways With Guitarist

Chicago-based metal band EDEN'S FALL and longtime guitarist Rob Aquino have mutually agreed to part ways. A replacement axeman has already been found and will be officially announced soon. Commented bassist Dan Gronowski: "We have been very fortunate to have had a steady lineup since EDEN'S FALL was...

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ONCE DEAD: 'Visions Of Hell' Release Date Set

Open Grave Records has set an August 28 release date for "Visions of Hell", the new album from ONCE DEAD, the Christian metal band featuring former members of VENGEANCE RISING. According to a press release, "ONCE DEAD boasts a refreshing dose of old-school thrash metal, combined with a triple guitar...

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Former UNBURIED Frontman Says Band Was 'Limiting And Restrictive'

Vocalist Justin Tombed, formerly of the St. Louis, Missouri-based extreme metal band UNBURIED, has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the group: "In all honesty, I find myself relieved to be parting ways with the band. They are an excellent group of musicians. However, I fou...

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THY MAJESTIE Announces More Lineup Changes

Italian "symphonic power epic" metal band THY MAJESTIE has parted ways with guitarist Giovanni Santini and vocalist Dario Grillo. Replacing Santini in the group's lineup is Simone Campione, "a very good guitarist from Palermo is to perform at our gigs in Holland [in May] and he's also going to recor...

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GENERAL SURGERY Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY have issued the following update: "First off, some bad and good news for you. Dr Van Tuominen has decided to step down from the bassist position. Here's his own words on the matter: "'I have decided to quit GENERAL SURGERY due to personal reasons...

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KROKUS Frontman Is Looking Forward To Next North American Tour

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with KROKUS frontman Marc Storace. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you originally become involved with KROKUS? Marc: "I had my own thing going in London after my time with TEA…which was my first professional band. After T...

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ONCE DEAD Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS

ONCE DEAD, the Christian metal band featuring former members of VENGEANCE RISING, has inked a deal with Open Grave Records. The group is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on its debut album, "Visions of Hell", tentatively due this summer. According to a press release, "ONCE DEAD...

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PRETTY BOY FLOYD Planning 20-Year Reunion

Vocalist Steve Summers of the Hollywood, California-based '80s glam-rock act PRETTY BOY FLOYD has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "Yes, original guitarist Aerial Stiles, Vinnie Chaz [bass] and myself are writing songs for a new record. Yes, I will continue to tour as much as...

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SPAWN OF POSSESSION Drummer Quits

Drummer Dennis Röndum of the Swedish technical death metal outfit SPAWN OF POSSESSION has announced his departure from the band. His statement on the matter reads as follows: "After 10 years in SPAWN OF POSSESSION I have decided to move on and attempt other challenges in life. My reasons for leaving...