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JACKNIFE Signs With BATTLE FLAG RECORDS
Dallas, Texas-based band JACKNIFE has inked a deal with Battle Flag Records for the release of its sophomore album, "A Plague of People", tentatively due mid-summer. The CD was recorded at Skyline Studios in the band's hometown with the help of Sterling Winfield and Tim "Timmy Tooth" Kimsey, who hav...June 2, 2008
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Ex-YNGWIE/LOUDNESS Singer MICHAEL VESCERA: More Solo Album Samples Available
Vocalist Michael Vescera (OBSESSION, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS) will release his new solo album, "A Sign of Things to Come", on July 26 via Metal Heaven. Joining Michael on this CD are Jim Bell and BJ Zampa (HOUSE OF LORDS),Chris McCarvill (OBSESSION, JEFF SCOTT SOTO),Mats Olausson (YNGWIE MAL...May 30, 2008
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KING DIAMOND Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE Remembers CHUCK SCHULDINER
Ville Krannila of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's Steel Mill web site recently conducted an interview with KING DIAMOND guitarist/producer Andy La Rocque. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Q: Can you describe your creative relationship with King? When composing a new album does he com...May 29, 2008
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HATCHET: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
"Awaiting Evil", the debut album from Bay Area thrashers HATCHET, is available for streaming in its entirety at this location. "Awaiting Evil" is due for release on May 30 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and May 26 (rest of Europe) via Metal Blade Records. "Awaiting Evil" track listing: 01. Darkenin...May 29, 2008
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MARTRIDEN: Tour Dates Announced
Montana-based blackened death metal group MARTRIDEN will hit the road next month in support of its debut full-length album, "The Unsettling Dark" (released by Siege of Amida and Candlelight Records). Joining them on the road will be Colorado Springs' ALABASTER MORGUE. Confirmed dates so far are as f...May 27, 2008
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GRAVE Frontman Produces New SPAZMOSITY Promo; Audio Available
GRAVE frontman Ola Lindgren has produced the latest promotional CD from black metal veterans SPAZMOSITY at his Studio Soulless in the south of Stockholm. He also makes an appearance on the SPAZMOSITY track "Regicide" as a guest vocalist. Commented Lindgren: "It feels cool to do my first thoroughly o...May 25, 2008
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CRYSTAL EYES Begins Recording New Album
Swedish/Danish metallers CRYSTAL EYES have entered the studio to begin recording their sixth album, due later in the year via Metal Heaven. According to the band, "Stefan [Svantesson] has nailed the drum tracks, and Claes [Wikander] is busy recording his bass tracks. The recording of the guitars wil...May 24, 2008
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Former YNGWIE/LOUDNESS Singer MICHAEL VESCERA To Release Solo Album In July
Vocalist Michael Vescera (OBSESSION, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS) will release his new solo album, "A Sign of Things to Come", on July 26 via Metal Heaven. Joining Michael on this CD are Jim Bell and BJ Zampa (HOUSE OF LORDS),Chris McCarvill (OBSESSION, JEFF SCOTT SOTO),Mats Olausson (YNGWIE MAL...May 22, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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ANAAL NATHRAKH: Canadian Dates Cancelled
British extreme metallers ANAAL NATHRAKH have issued the following update: "Owing to circumstances not related to the band themselves and entirely outside of the band's control, ANAAL NATHRAKH have been forced to pull out of their imminent Canadian shows at the 11th hour. "To reiterate this was not...May 17, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Launches Web Site In Support Of New Album
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH entered Fascination Street Studio in rebro, Sweden on May 1 to begin recording their seventh full-length album for a late 2008 release via Metal Blade Records. To make the wait a bit more entertaining, Metal Blade has launched an exclusive web site with lots of f...May 8, 2008
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KAMELOT Confirmed For Norway's METAL ROCK FEST
KAMELOT and MAEDER have been confirmed for the Metal Rock Fest, a brand new two-day event set to take place August 15-16 in Lillehammer, Norway. Meanwhile, WARRIOR has pulled out the event. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: ADAM BOMB ALESTORM ASTRAL DOORS BENENA REACH BULLET CIRCUS...May 8, 2008
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INSANITY: The Rebuilding Process Begins
Guitarist/vocalist Dave Gorsuch of the long-running San Francisco Bay Area death metallers INSANITY has issued the following update: "It's been a rough year losing our second original member and longtime friend drummer Bud Mills [drums] to an illness. After Murderfest in March of 2007, the band was...May 7, 2008
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At Home With PAUL STANLEY
Stephen Krcmar of 944.com reports: Last year, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley sold about $2 million in paintings artwork he never expected the public to see. Until 2001, "Star Child's" painting was limited to applying his signature makeup before every KISS show. But when Stanley divorced his no...May 7, 2008
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THE BERZERKER Launching Record Label
Vocalist Luke Kenny of the Australian grind deviants THE BERZERKER has issued the following update: "I'm very excited to tell you that we will be launching our brand new record label Berzerker Industries within the next few months. The first release will be our new studio album. (I can't fucking wai...May 4, 2008
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