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PROTEST THE HERO Guitarist Competing In World Beard And Moustache Championship

Tim Millar's big day has finally arrived. Millar, guitarist of Canadian metal powerhouse PROTEST THE HERO, has been growing his beard for three years in hopes of competing in the 2009 World Beard and Moustache Championships. This Saturday, May 23, the Championships will be held in Anchorage, Alaska...

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GOATWHORE: New Song Posted Online

The first single, "Apocalyptic Havoc", from GOATWHORE's upcoming album, "Carving Out The Eyes Of God", is available for streaming at this location. "Carving Out The Eyes of God" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on June 23 via Metal Blade Records. For the follow-up to 2006's "A Haunting Curse", G...

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HAIL!: Scandinavian Shows Announced

Hot on the heels of its recent shows in Turkey, Greece and Austria, metal supergroup HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH)...

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ACCEPT Guitarist On New Lineup: 'We Are Re-Energized And Excited!'

The legendary heavy metal band ACCEPT from Germany has officially reformed with new lead singer Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUICK) and is planning to hit the road later this year. A new studio album is also in the works. "It all happened in minutes," says lead guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. "Peter [Baltes, bass]...

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HAIL! Performs METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH in Vienna; Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — performing c...

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ACCEPT Recruits Ex-TT QUICK Singer To Replace UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER

Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and bassist Peter Baltes have recruited Mark Tornillo, former lead singer of the New York/New Jersey metal band TT QUICK, to front the new version of ACCEPT. Tour dates are currently being booked and a new studio album is on the way. ACCEPT 2009 is: Wolf Hoffmann: Guitar Pete...

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Former X-WILD And RUNNING WILD Members Join Forces In WILD KNIGHT

Legendary vocalist Frank Knight (X-WILD, also known for his work with such bands as U.D.O., ACCEPT, MAJESTY and CRYSTAL VIPER),and guitarist Majk Moti (RUNNING WILD) have formed a brand new heavy metal band called WILD KNIGHT. The group's lineup is as follows: Frank Knight - Vocals Majk Moti - Guit...

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HAIL!: More Athens Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — performing o...

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No ACCEPT Reunion In The Works

Frank Suepfle of International Touring and Management GmbH & Co KG, which represents U.D.O. — the German band fronted by ex-ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — has shot down rumors that ACCEPT will reunite for a possible new album and tour. Rumblings of a possible ACCEPT reformation were triggered...

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Former ACCEPT Members BALTES, HOFFMANN 'Shredding Away' Together

Former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes has issued the following update: "To all you hardcore ACCEPT fans out there, Wolf [Hoffmann; former ACCEPT guitarist] just spent the weekend at my house [in Pennsylvania] and we were shredding away. Something amazing is in the works. As soon as I can, I'll let ever...

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DRUDKH: Limited 'Microcosmos' Box Set Details Revealed

Ukrainian folk metallers DRUDKH follow a policy of "no photos, no interviews, no web site, no gigs". In DRUDKH's opinion, the music of the band tells everything. The band's silence isn't disrespectful for the listener, it just follows the idea that the musicians should prove their talent with their...

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Former NEGURA BUNGET Members Slam Drummer For Launching 'Fake' New Version Of Band

Hupogrammos (guitars, vocals, bass, keyboards, archaic instruments) and Sol Faur (guitar),who recently announced their departures from NEGURA BUNGET, the Romanian band that incorporates elements of black metal, progressive metal, folk metal and dark ambient, have released the following statement: "...

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GOATWHORE: New Song To Premiere On Sirius/XM's Liquid Metal

Starting Wednesday, May 13, fans can tune in to Sirius/XM's Liquid Metal to hear the first single, "Apocalyptic Havoc", from GOATWHORE's upcoming album, "Carving Out The Eyes Of God". "Carving Out The Eyes of God" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on June 23 via Metal Blade Records. For the follo...

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HAIL!: Istanbul Concert Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — performing o...

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HAIL!'s DAVID ELLEFSON, TIM' RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed In Athens; Video Available

Metalzone.gr's Vassilis Tserpes and Elena Mihailidou conducted an interview with HAIL! bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) and vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) prior to the band's April 26, 2009 concert at Kytarro in Athens, Greece. The 21-mi...