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STUCK MOJO Parts Ways With NAPALM RECORDS, Prepares To Hit The Road

Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have parted ways with Austria's Napalm Records, the label that released the band's last two albums, 2007's "Southern Born Killers" (originally made available in 2005 as a free download) and 2008's "The Great Revival". Commented guitarist/songwriter Rich Ward, "W...

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PSYCHOTIC WALTZ Rejoined By Guitarist DAN ROCK

Guitarist Dan Rock has rejoined PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, the reunited cult early 1990s progressive metal band from El Cajon, California. The group, whose lineup now includes all five original members, will embark on a European tour as the support act for NEVERMORE and SYMPHONY X in February/March 2011. The...

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SORROWS PATH: New Album Track Listing Revealed

Greek doom metallers SORROWS PATH will release their debut album, "The Rough Path Of Nihilism", on October 29 via Rock It Up Records. The CD was recorded at Fragile Studios in Athens with producer Vangelis Yalamas, who also played the synthesizer on the effort. The artwork and photography for the al...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Vienna Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Tim "Ripper" Owens' (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) September 24, 2010 headlining performance at Viper Room in Vienna, Austria can be viewed at this location. A couple of the clips are available below. Owens is being backed by the following mu...

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Reunited PSYCHOTIC WALTZ To Tour Europe With NEVERMORE, SYMPHONY X

PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, the reunited cult early 1990s progressive metal band from El Cajon, California, will embark on a European tour as the support act for NEVERMORE and SYMPHONY X in February/March 2011. The dates are as follows: Feb. 25 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA Longhorn Feb. 26 - Oberhausen, Germany...

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CRYSTAL VIPER: 'Greed Is Blind' Video Released

"Greed Is Blind", the new video from the Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER, can be viewed below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Legends", which is scheduled for release on October 22 via AFM Records. As the title suggests, all the lyrics on the CD are based...

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SORROWS PATH: 'Empty Eyes And Blackened Hearts' Video Released

"Empty Eyes And Blackened Hearts", the new Achilles Villiotis-directed video from Greek doom metallers SORROWS PATH, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's debut album, "The Rough Path Of Nihilism", which is scheduled for release on October 29 via Rock It Up Records. The CD was recorded...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Quality Gothenburg Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Tim "Ripper" Owens' (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) September 12, 2010 headlining performance at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. Owens is being backed by the following musicians during his current European tour: * And...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Hit By Flying Cup Of Beer In Norway; Video Available

Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was hit by what appears to have been a plastic cup filled with beer during his September 10, 2010 headlining performance at Byscenen in Haugesund, Norway. Owens had just started playing his cover vers...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Announces New Bassist

A PERFECT CIRCLE, the band led by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, PUSCIFER) and Billy Howerdel (ASHES DIVIDE),will boast a new bassist when it hits the road for a five-city tour this fall. Joining Keenan (vocals),Howerdel (guitar, vocals),James Iha (guitar) and Josh Freese (drums),will be Matt McJun...

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THREAT SIGNAL, RAUNCHY, SYBREED, M.A.N To Team Up For European Tour

THREAT SIGNAL (Canada),RAUNCHY (Denmark),SYBREED (Switzerland),M.A.N (Sweden) and ILLIDIANCE (Russia) will team up for the "Threat Over Europe 2010" tour in November/December. The dates are as follows: Nov. 14 - Bournemouth (UK) "Champions" * Nov. 15 - Southampton (UK) "Joiners" * Nov. 16 - Notti...

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It's Official: A PERFECT CIRCLE Is Back

A PERFECT CIRCLE has returned from its self-imposed hiatus. The band, led by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, PUSCIFER) and Billy Howerdel (ASHES DIVIDE),will embark on a five-city tour this fall (dates and ticket on-sale information will be announced shortly). Shows in Phoenix (Marquee Theatre),Los An...

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CRYSTAL VIPER: 'Legends' Trailer Available

Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER will release its brand new studio album titled "Legends" on October 22 via AFM Records. As the title suggests, all the lyrics on the CD are based on the original Polish legends from the middle ages. The effort was recorded and mixed at...

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DOWN/CROWBAR's KIRK WINDSTEIN Auctioning ESP LTD VIPER 1000 Guitar

Kirk Windstein of DOWN, CROWBAR and KINGDOM OF SORROW is selling a ESP LTD Viper 1000 guitar on eBay. According to a posting on the auction page, "This guitar was played in countless shows around the world with DOWN, CROWBAR and KINGDOM OF SORROW." The auction is scheduled to end on September 13 ...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Backing Band Confirmed

Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has confirmed the musicians that will be backing him on his upcoming European tour. They are as follows: * Andy Boss (PAUL DI'ANNO, ABSOLUTE STEEL) - Guitar * Jon Vegard (PAUL DI'ANNO) - Guitar * Are...