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ADAGIO To Support KAMELOT In Europe

French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO will support KAMELOT on the following dates: Mar. 25 - Charleroi, Belgium - Le Coliseums Mar. 26 - Tilburg, Netherlands - O13 Mar. 27 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso Mar. 28 - London, UK - Koko Mar. 31 - Paris, France - Elysée Montmartre Apr. 01 - Pratteln,...

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THE END OF ALL REASON Joined By Former ABORTED Bassist

Brussels, Belgium-based "extreme, progressive and melodic death metal" band THE END OF ALL REASON has parted ways with bassist Thomas Swalens and replaced him with Sven Janssens (ex-ABORTED). Commented Sven: "The first time I recorded these guys ('Fragmented' EP, 2008),they blew me away. After hear...

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ACHERON: 'I Am Heathen' Video Released

"I Am Heathen", the new video from cult black/death metal act ACHERON, can be viewed below. This is the first professionally filmed music video the band has done in its 20-plus years of existence. Commented frontman Vincent Crowley: "The video is about embracing the life of being a heathen. Many peo...

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GRIND INC. Signs With BASTARDIZED RECORDINGS

German death metallers GRIND INC. have inked a deal with Bastardized Recordings. The band recently entered the Catacomb Productions studio to begin recording its fourth album for an early 2010 release. Commented the group: "We are looking forward to the new collaboration and are glad about this deci...

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EXHORDER Schedules Another Louisiana Date

Reactivated legendary New Orleans metallers EXHORDER — cited by many as the originators of the riff-heavy power-groove approach popularized by PANTERA (photo) — will perform at The City Club in Houma, Louisiana on December 12. Support at the show will come from BLACKWATER BURIAL. EXHORDER returned t...

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THERION Working On 'Spectacular' New Album

Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION have issued the following update: "It has been a long time since you have heard anything new from THERION now, so I thought I should give a few updates. "As you may or may not know, THERION is in progress of recording a new album. As usual, THERION...

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RAGE: European Tour Announced

German power metallers RAGE will embark on a European headlining tour in March 2010. Support on the trek will come from JADED HEART. Confirmed dates are as follows: March 03 - München, Germany - Backstage March 04 - Budapest, Hungary - Diesel March 05 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Masters of Rock Cafe Ma...

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EXHORDER Is Back! Photos Of New Orleans Show Posted Online

Reactivated legendary New Orleans metallers EXHORDER — cited by many as the originators of the riff-heavy power-groove approach popularized by PANTERA (photo) — returned to the live arena this past Saturday, November 14 at Southport Hall in Jefferson, Louisiana. This marked the band's first live per...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Putting Finishing Touches On Band's 'Finest Album To Date'

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have issued the following update: "We are almost in the final stages of recording [the third BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE album]. It has been another long road but it's been this long for a reason! There have been many obstacles along the way, lots of hard work and...

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Former KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Hard At Work On New Album

It was announced today that William Morris Endeavor Entertainment has inked an international representation agreement with ex-KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. The initial term of the agreement is for three years. Ember Rigsby Tanksley of WMEE will be principally responsible for spearheading repres...

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Former BLEED THE DREAM Frontman To Release PHANTOM COMMUNIQUE Debut In February

PHANTOM COMMUNIQUE, the Los Angeles four-piece formed by former BLEED THE DREAM singer Brandon Thomas, will begin selling its four-song debut EP at all upcoming shows, giving concertgoers a taste of the band's forthcoming full-length debut. Entitled "The Wolf And The Sheep", the full-length disc wil...

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ACHERON: 'I Am Heathen' Video To Make Its Online Debut This Weekend

"I Am Heathen", the new video from cult black/death metal act ACHERON, will make its online debut via YouTube this Saturday, November 21. This is the first professionally filmed music video the band has done in its 20-plus years of existence. Commented frontman Vincent Crowley: "The video is about e...

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MEGADETH's CHRIS BRODERICK Talks Guitar Technique

Thomas S. Orwat Jr. of RockMusicStar.com conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick this past Sunday, November 15. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RockMusicStar.com: Since you're such an accomplished guitarist yourself, how do you rate Dave Mustaine as a guitarist? Can yo...

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CANDLEMASS, ROYAL HUNT, HAMMERFALL Members Featured On IMPULSIA Debut

Swedish studio band IMPULSIA was formed in 2008 by Uno Sjöström (main composer and acoustic guitars),Johan Längquist (vocals; ex-CANDLEMASS) and Marcus Jidell (producer and guitarist; ROYAL HUNT). The group's debut album, "Expressions", was recorded with the help of the following world-renowned mus...

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RAGE: Limited-Edition Digibook Version Of 'Strings To A Web' Detailed

Veteran German metallers RAGE will release their new album, "Strings To A Web", on February 5, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio and was produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, HAMMERFALL). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA,...