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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Explains Why He's Not Happy With DIO's 'Holy Diver Live' Release

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Isn't it true that David [Coverdale] had plans to bring John Sykes back in the band before you came in picture? Doug: I think he was ta...

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TAROT: 'Ashes To The Stars' Video Posted Online

TAROT, the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, has posted its video for the song "Ashes to the Stars", to the band's official web site. The track comes off the group's latest album, "Crows Fly Black", which was released in Finland in late October. As previously reported,...

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FACE DOWN Prepares To Record New Album

FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro, has posted the following update on its official web site: "We're still writing material for the next album like crazy, and it's going very well. We have booked studio time (at Offbeat Studio, where we did the 2004...

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AMORPHIS Schedules New Year's Eve Gig In Finland

Following their appearance at Helldone Festival on December 30 at Helsinki's Tavastia Club, AMORPHIS will head up north to Oulu, Finland for a New Year's Eve party at Club Teatria. Other bands scheduled to appear at Helldone include H.I.M., CATHEDRAL, ANATHEMA, DIABLO, KATATONIA, BLAKE, 45 DEGREE WO...

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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Comments On NUCLEAR BLAST Signing

Nuclear Blast Records has officially announced the signing of Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER. Commented guitarist Sander Gommans about the signing: "AFTER FOREVER has grown a lot the past years. We've done more and more shows and festivals worldwide and also experienced a...

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AFTER FOREVER Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Although there has been no official confirmation by the band or the label, Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER appears to have inked a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records. An AFTER FOREVER page on the Nuclear Blast web site has been launched and is expected to be updated soon w...

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DIVINE EMPIRE Announces New Lineup, Begins Work On New Material

Bassist/vocalist Jason Blachowicz (MALEVOLENT CREATION) has returned with a new lineup for DIVINE EMPIRE and is currently writing new material for the group's next album. Currently without a record deal, DIVINE EMPIRE has recruited the services of longtime friend and drummer Gus Rios (who previously...

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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Comments On Label Negotiations

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER recently returned to the studio to resume recording its new album, tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undisclosed label. The group's guitarist, Sander Gommans, has posted the following update on the band's official forum: "Well, the reco...

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DELAIN Wins ESSENT Award

DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — were honored with the Essent award. Two times a year, the Dutch electricity company Essent distributes "Essent Awards" to five Dutch bands and ac...

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POISONBLACK: Finnish, Swedish Dates Cancelled

POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring Ville Laihiala (vocals, guitar, formerly of SENTENCED),Janne Markus (guitar),Marco Sneck (keyboards),Antti Remes (bass) and Tarmo Kanerva (drums) — has been forced to cancel three dates on its current European tour with LACUNA COIL. The group's next perfor...

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THIN LIZZY, CHEAP TRICK To Team Up For Australian Tour

THIN LIZZY and CHEAP TRICK will be teaming up for the "Double Trouble 2" tour of Australia in December. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 02 - Brisbane, AUS @ River Stage Dec. 04 - Newcastle, AUS @ Entertainment Centre Dec. 06 - Wollongong, AUS @ Entertainment Centre Dec. 08 – Sydney, AUS @ Capit...

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THIN LIZZY Added To DEEP PURPLE/STYX U.K. Tour

THIN LIZZY has been added to to the bill for next year's DEEP PURPLE/STYX U.K. tour. The dates are as follows: Apr. 21 - Newcastle, UK @ Metro Radio Arena Apr. 22 - Manchester, UK @ MEN Arena Apr. 24 - Nottingham, UK @ Arena Apr. 25 - Cardiff, UK @ CIA Arena Apr. 27 ...

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AFTER FOREVER: New Video Update From Studio Posted Online

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has returned to the studio to resume recording its new album, tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undetermined label. A brand new video shot in the recording studio has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). AFTER FOREVER's...

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SECRET SPHERE: 'More Than Simple Emotions' Video Posted Online

Italian metallers SECRET SPHERE have uploaded their video for the song "More Than Simple Emotions" at YouTube.com. The track comes off the group's last album, "Heart & Anger", which was released in May 2005 via Nuclear Blast Records. SECRET SPHERE recently finished laying down 18 new song ideas...

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AFTER FOREVER: Mexican/South American Tour Photos Posted Online

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has posted a number of photos from tis current Mexican/South American tour. Check them out at this location. As previously reported, AFTER FOREVER has entered the studio to begin recording its new album, tentatively due next year via an as-ye...