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ASTRAL DOORS Make Swedish TV Debut
According to a positng on their web site, Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS made their TV debut early this morning (May 23). "The band was forced to dance (horrible)," the posting adds. "The interview is in Swedish." Watch the clip online at this location (the band appear about four minutes into the cl...May 23, 2006
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TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Confirmed For San Diego's STREET SCENE
AmericanChronicle.com is reporting that TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and AFI are among the more than 45 internationally acclaimed performers who are confirmed for the 22nd annual Street Scene, set to take place August 4-5 in a massive 2.5 million square foot area outside Qualcomm Stadium adjacent t...May 22, 2006
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Astralism
This one is for those who yearn for the unashamed brightness and spunk of '80s-influenced power metal, as well as classic metal icons like RAINBOW, DIO, and DEEP PURPLE. On the Swedish band's third release, "Astralism", the approach is much the same as the previous releases: Patrik Johansson's spot-...May 22, 2006
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LION'S SHARE Bassist To Perform At POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Gala
LION'S SHARE bassist Sampo Axelsson will perform at the Polar Music Prize gala in Stockholm, Sweden on May 22. Guests include LED ZEPPELIN members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, plus His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. ZEPPELIN will receive the prestigious award at the event,...May 21, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES Play Surprise Acoustic Gig In New York City
A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Matt Goldenberg has submitted the following report: "Okay... I can't really tell you how I found out or how I got on the list without betraying a friend's confidence, but I got a call around 6 p.m. [on Thursday, May 18] that Rosario Dawson, the actress from...May 19, 2006
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BLACK LOTUS RECORDS: New Releases Postponed 'For An Undetermined Amount Of Time'
Greek label Black Lotus Records has posted the following statement on their official web site: "Black Lotus Records announces the postponement of the currently announced titles, for an undetermined amount of time, as it's in the process of reconstruction and on the lookout for new collaborators." Ke...May 19, 2006
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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'Half Way' Done Mixing New Solo Album
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, DOCTOR BUTCHER) is currently in the studio mixing his new solo album, entitled "Pins and Needles". Caffery has posted the following update on his official web site: "OK... Four days in and we are about half way through with the mixing. 'Pi...May 19, 2006
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CRUACHAN Mainman Says Greek Label BLACK LOTUS Is Closing Its Doors
Keith Fay (vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards) of the Irish folk metal band CRUACHAN has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I received a phone call from Black Lotus [Records] today (18th May) saying they are ending and all bands are being released. As of...May 19, 2006
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CIRCUS Magazine Is No More
According to Gawker.com, long-running rock publication Circus has closed its doors. Circus Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Gerald Rothberg has sent the following magazine-closure e-mail to the publication's contributors: "It is with sadness and a deep sense of loss that I must inform you that I've exp...May 18, 2006
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MEGADETH Bassist LOMENZO: 'DAVE MUSTAINE Is Not Dissimilar From DAVID LEE ROTH'
Charlie Steffens of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with new MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo (ex-BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How was your first MEGADETH gig in Dubai? Lomenzo: "It was great, man. It was obscenely great, from beginnin...May 17, 2006
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BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD Is Reinventing Himself
Larry Getlen of Bankrate.com recently conducted an interview with Evan Seinfeld of BIOHAZARD and DAMNOCRACY fame. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Bankrate: Now that the [filming of the VH1 "SuperGroup"] show's over, what are you concentrating on? Evan Seinfeld: "Musically, which is 10 per...May 16, 2006
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Forcing the Astral
Previously known as FOGMACHINE, Manitoba's ARCTIC CIRCLE (good move on changing the name) bring it cold and black with an impressive debut CD called "Forcing the Astral". Jagged black metal with a significant thrash element and varied mix of solid arrangements make for a strong effort from start to...May 15, 2006
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BIOHAZARD: Official Live DVD In The Works
The defunct New York metal/hardcore act BIOHAZARD have issued the following update via their official web site: "We finally are gaining more and more control of BIOHAZARD. We have new merchandise up. Click here for the new BIOHAZARD store. We have a new DVD that is also available there! This DVD fea...May 14, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN: More 'Bruce Air' Fan-Club Trips Scheduled
Following fantastic feedback from Bruce Air trips to Reykjavik and Paris in 2003, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson is looking to charter a Boeing 757 to take fans and friends on two very special trips during MAIDEN's forthcoming winter tour 2006. Tickets for both trips will be offered first excl...May 13, 2006
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BLIND GUARDIAN: First North American Dates Announced
German melodic metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will be returning to North America this fall to play a number of U.S. shows in support of their new album. So far the following two dates have been released: Nov. 08 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre Nov. 14 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom As previously repor...May 10, 2006
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