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UNHOLY To Release Debut EP Through SILENTSTAGNATION RECORDS

UNHOLY, the metallic hardcore band from Syracuse, NY featuring current and former members of THE PROMISE, SANTA SANGRE, GOD BELOW, WHEN TIGERS FIGHT, ANOTHER VICTIM and PATH OF RESISTANCE, will release their debut EP, "Awaken The Sleep", in Europe with a bonus track and as a valuable digipack throug...

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THE ESOTERIC: Studio Update

Lawrence, KS-based innovators THE ESOTERIC are continuing work on "Subverter", the band's forthcoming, second release for Prosthetic Records. "We've been having a great time recording with Paul Malinowski," vocalist Steve Cruz comments on the band's official web site. "The sounds he has been getting...

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WIDOW Announce New Drummer

Raleigh, North Carolina-based melodic metallers WIDOW have announced the addition of ex-ELDRITCH HORROR drummer John Placko to the group's ranks. He will play on the new WIDOW album, which the band are set to begin recording in September for an early 2007 release. In other news, WIDOW have announced...

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ASESINO: 'Cristo Satanico' Pushed Back; Artwork Posted Online

ASESINO, the death metal/grindcore project featuring ex-FEAR FACTORY/BRUJERIA guitarist Dino Cazares and STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos (on bass/vocals),have posted the cover artwork for their new album, "Cristo Satanico" ("Satanic Christ"),on their MySpace profile, www.myspace.com/asesino. The foll...

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ARMORED SAINT To Guest On KNAC.COM Today

ARMORED SAINT drummer Gonzo and guitarist Phil Sandoval will be interviewed live today, Saturday June 3 on KNAC.COM by host Diana DeVille. The interview is scheduled to take place at 3:30 pm PST and can be accessed by going to www.knac.com and clicking on the left-hand side of the front page where i...

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HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE: 'The Locust Years' Due In June

The new album from San Francisco's HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE, entitled "The Locust Years", will be finally available in North America on June 26 in a deluxe digipack edition (September 4 in Europe) via Cruz Del Sur Music. According to a press release, "The Locust Years" "brings the creative songwriting...

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LEAVES' EYES To Support BLIND GUARDIAN In North America

LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY (who are fronted by Liv's husband Alexander Krull) — have been confirmed as the support act for BLIND GUARDIAN on their upcoming North American tour. The dates are as f...

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EYES OF FIRE Part Ways With Keyboardist, Seek Replacement

Orange County ambient-metal quintet EYES OF FIRE have parted ways with keyboardist Pete Truax. "He was released of all his duties within the band and will no longer be representing the band in any way, shape, or form," the group write on their web site. "Unfortunately, Pete's disrespect for fellow b...

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BLIND GUARDIAN: North American Tour Dates Announced

BLIND GUARDIAN have announced the details of their North American tour in support of their new album, "A Twist In The Myth", which is slated for a September 2006 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The dates are as follows: Nov. 08 - Marquee Theatre - Phoenix, AZ Nov. 09 - House Of Blues - San ...

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Finnish Square Named After LORDI

BBC News is reporting that the Finnish city of Rovaniemi says it will name a square after monster rock band LORDI, its surprise Eurovision Song Contest winners. The band was the first Finnish act to claim victory in the competition. It also made history as the first heavy metal group to win. Its ...

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LEATHERWOLF's GAYER, ROBERTS To Guest On KNAC.COM

Founding LEATHERWOLF members Geoff Gayer (guitar) and Dean Roberts (drums) will be making an in-studio appearance on today's "Junkman Show" on KNAC.com between 5 and 7:00 p.m. PST. The duo will preview songs from the forthcoming LEATHERWOLF record, "World Asylum", due out in early June on the band's...

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LEATHERWOLF To Be Rejoined By Bassist PAUL CARMAN For BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

California metallers LEATHERWOLF have announced that former longtime bassist Paul Carman will rejoin the fold for the band's appearance at the Bang Your Head!!! Festival in Germany on June 23. Pat Guyton (ex-HAIL MARY, SHOTGUN MESSIAH) will handle bass duties at both L.A. area warm-up shows. Pete Pe...

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ABYSMAL DAWN Announce European Release Date For 'From Ashes'

ABYSMAL DAWN, the Los Angeles-based extreme metal band featuring former members of RISE and INHUMAN VISION, will release their debut album, "From Ashes", in Europe on June 30. In other news, the band have announced that they will be touring this fall alongside SIX FEET UNDER, KRISIUN, DECAPITATED an...

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WINTERTHRALL To Master Debut Album This Week

WINTERTHRALL, the Orange County, California-based doom/death metal project featuring Rob Alaniz (NOCTUARY, ex-RISE, EVILDEAD),Steve Nelson (NOCTUARY),and Jeremy Peto (ex-MORGION),are scheduled to sequence and master their full-length debut, tentatively titled "Nightmares for the Sleepless", this...

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'Real' SUPERNOVA Continues Touring Despite Receiving 'Royal Corporate Bird' From 'Rock Star'

PunkNews.org is reporting that '90s punk/pop trio SUPERNOVA (MySpace page) has found itself in a conflict with the new the new band featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke and MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. The original SUPERNOVA was formed in 1989 i...