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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Rejoined by Guitarist WERNER FIEDLER

Thomas Caser, drummer for the Austrian symphonic metal band VISIONS OF ATLANTIS has issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement that the group's Minnesota-based vocalist, Melissa Ferlaak, and her boyfriend, guitarist Wolfgang "Wops" Koch, were leaving the band: "In the past seve...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: New Song Posted Online

A new BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE track entitled "Scream Aim Fire" has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The song is the title cut of the Welsh metallers' forthcoming sophomore album, due in the U.S. on January 29, 2008 (Jive/SonyBMG). "Scream Aim Fire" was produced by Colin Richardson (MACHINE H...

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NIKKI SIXX On Reaching Divorce Settlement: 'It's A Beautiful Day'

According to Los Angeles' KNBC-TV, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and his ex-wife, model/actress Donna D'Errico, reached a settlement Wednesday (November 28) on the division of assets in their divorce, bringing an end to a bitter trial. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Thomas Trent Lewis signed a ju...

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PITTS VS. PREPS: Louisiana Dates Announced

PITTS VS. PREPS — the Louisiana-based band featuring former EXHORDER/FLOODGATE and current ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY frontman Kyle Thomas — has scheduled the following dates with SUPLECS: Dec. 28 - The Green Room Covington, LA Dec. 29 - One Eyed Jacks New Orleans, LA PITTS VS. PREPS has made its "Below a...

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GAIA EPICUS: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have set "Damnation" as the title of their fourth album, tentatively due in March 2008. According to the band, "there will be guest musicians playing bass, keys and some guitar solos" on the CD. "Damnation" projected track listing: 01. Damnation 02. Masters of t...

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SEMNAI: New Demo EP Available For Free Download

Finnish metallers SEMNAI (formerly ARBOR VITAE) have released a new four-track demo EP, entitled "The Lotus Effect". The follow-up to last year's "The Plague" can be downloaded for free from the band's official web site, www.semnai.com. "The Lotus Effect" was recorded mixed and mastered in October 2...

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DEMOLITION To Release 'Relict IV' In January

Austrian thrashers DEMOLITION will release their fourth album, "Relict IV", on January 25, 2008 via Twilight Zone Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Existence" will feature the following track listing: 01. Relict IV 02. Reborn-Refailed 03. Splattered Innocence 04. The Fortress 05. Over Nails 06. Bloo...

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VOLBEAT: European Headlining Dates Announced

Danish metallers VOLBEAT will embark on a European headlining tour in February. Support on the shows will come from KAYSER, the Swedish band featuring former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Spice and ex-THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND drummer Bob Ruben. Conirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 14 - BE Antwerp @ Hof T...

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DISMEMBER, HATESPHERE, FALL OF SERENITY To Team Up For European Tour

DISMEMBER will team up with HATESPHERE and FALL OF SERENITY for the "Europa Burns Tour 2008" beginning on February 7. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. DISMEMBER will release its self-titled new album in March 2008 via Regain Records. The CD was recorded at B.A.S. studios with producer...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Launch New World Tour In June

JUDAS PRIEST's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The JUDAS PRIEST machine will be rolling out on the road again next year. The tour starts in June 2008 — dates to be announced shortly! Please note that only when dates are announced here on our website are they actually...

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GAIA EPICUS: 'Victory' Album Limited Edition Featuring Bonus Track Available

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have made their latest album, "Victory", available in a special limited edition featuring a bonus track — a cover version of the song "What Else Is There?" from the Norwegian synth/pop band RÖYKSOPP. To order a copy, visit the Epicus Records webshop. GAIA EPICUS...

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VOLBEAT To Play With MEGADETH In Denmark

Danish metallers VOLBEAT will play with MEGADETH on February 8, 2008 at KB Hallen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Commented VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen: "I have been big fan of MEGADETH since I was a teenager, and Dave Mustaine still inspires me as a songwriter. VOLBEAT's latest CD, "Rock The Rebel / M...

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TRUE SYMPHONIC ROCKESTRA Featuring JAMES LABRIE: Music Available For Download

TRUE SYMPHONIC ROCKESTRA, the international opera-oriented project featuring contributions from DREAM THEATER frontman James LaBrie, has made three full-length songs from its forthcoming album available for download via the project's official web site. Check out the tracks "Granada", "Nessun Dorma"...

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SIEGES EVEN Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL

Reformed cult German progressive metallers SIEGES EVEN have been confirmed for next year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: CELTIC FROST DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER ENSLAVED...

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VAN HALEN, JUDAS PRIEST Rumored For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

VAN HALEN and JUDAS PRIEST are among the bands who are rumored to be playing next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7, 2008 in in Sölvesborg, Sweden. It should be noted, however, that neither of these acts has been officially confirmed for the event and their possible participati...