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SAMAEL Extends Recording Sessions For New Album

Switzerland's SAMAEL has extended the recording sessions for its new album to include most of October. "Real drums as well as other additional recordings will be added," according to a posting on the group's web site. SAMAEL spent a week in July going over new songs with acclaimed producer Waldemar...

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SKYCLAD Concentrating On Writing And Recording New Material

British "folk metal" act SKYCLAD has posted the following message on its official web site: "In order to clarify things, we regret to say that the band will not be playing any gigs in October. Instead we will be concentrating on writing and recording some new material for the next album. "Following...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'We All Have The Right To Voice Our Thoughts And Opinions'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I think one of the funniest things are how some dudes get pissed off and go on endlessly about the shit I say instead of just dealing with their own lack of smack and balls. What fucking dweebs. The best commen...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Explains European Tour Cancellation

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has now officially cancelled its previously announced European tour which was set to take place in November. Here is the statement from drummer Craig Nielsen: "Just checking in to explain the European tour cancellation, as the agents w...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: European Tour Cancelled?

According to a posting on the web site of the Burgerweeshuis venue in Deventer, Holland, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's previously announced European tour, which was scheduled to take place in November, has been cancelled. There is currently no word if the trek — which was slated to include a Nov. 3 date in D...

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MASTODON To Support TOOL In Europe

Atlanta's MASTODON has reportedly been confirmed as the support band for the entire TOOL European tour. A list of upcoming TOOL dates can be found at Toolshed.down.net. MASTODON's "Blood Mountain" sold over 24,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release — significantly more than the...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist SKOLNICK: 'I Don't See Myself As Limited To One Style'

Rod Harmon of HeraldTribune.com reports that TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has done the seemingly impossible: Married traditional jazz with heavy metal. "What really got me interested in jazz was seeing Miles Davis with an electric band (on television)," Skolnick said. "At the time, I didn't eve...

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MOONSPELL Nominated For MTV's 'Best Portuguese Act' Award

According to a posting on MOONSPELL's official web site, the band has been nominated in the "Best Portuguese Act" category at the MTV awards. "Tomorrow [Tuesday, Sept. 19] there will be a press conference where MTV is going announce it," the posting reads. "It's the first time a metal or heavy rock...

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METALIUM: New Album To Contain 'Most Direct And Dramatic Lyrics' So Far

German metallers METALIUM have set "Nothing To Undo – Chapter VI" as the full title of their sixth album, "Chapter VI", tentatively due in early 2007. Commented the band: The lyrical themes are about the deepest innerside of a human being…. Lies, betrayal, false friends… but also about honour, loyal...

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JUDAS PRIEST: ROB HALFORD Sculpture On The Way

KnuckleBonz, Inc. is currently working on a resin sculpture of JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford as part of its Rock Iconz Sculpture Series. No further details are currently available. KnuckleBonz, Inc. is shipping limited-edition sculptures of renowned AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young. Chec...

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METALIUM: 'Chapter VI' Track Listing Revealed

German metallers METALIUM are currently in the sstudio recording their sixth album, "Chapter VI", tentatively due in early 2007. The tentative track listing is as follows (in no particular order): 01. When Death Calls 02. Dare 03. Insane 04. Gates 05. On My Way 06. Hellfire 07. Spirits 08. Never Die...

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EUROPE: More Scandinavian Tour Dates Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have added Danish and Finnish dates to their upcoming Scandinavian tour. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, SWE - Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, SWE - Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, SWE - Valhall Oct. 30 - Copenhagen, DEN - Vega Nov. 01 - ...

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LOUDNESS' HIGUCHI Issues Collection Of Drum Solos

LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi has just released a live CD compilation of drum solos he has performed in concert over the years. The track listing is as follows: 01. Drum Solo (from "Live-Loud-Alive" - Shibuya Kokaido, Tokyo, Nov. 2, 1983) 02. Drum Solo (from "Live In Tokyo - Lightning Strikes" -...

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SOULRELIC: New Songtitles Revealed

Finland's SOULRELIC has released the working songtitles that are set to appear on the band's upcoming CD, tentatively due next year. They are as follows (in no particular order): 01. I'll Let the Gallow Win 02. The Evergreen Pastures Of Grave 03. This Land 04. Coins 05. Dead King 06. Such a Pleasant...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: Classic 1985 Live Video Featuring JASON NEWSTED Posted Online

A classic video clip of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM performing the song "She Took an Axe" in 1985 — featuring future METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted — has been posted online at YouTube.com. As previously reported, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", will be reissued as a "Special...