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NASUM Sign With BURNING HEART, New Album Due In October
Swedish grindcore merchants NASUM have signed a worldwide deal with Burning Heart Records. The group's fourth album, "Shift", was recorded at Soundlab studios and is scheduled for release in October. The group's recorded output will still be released in the U.S. through Relapse via a licensing deal...July 23, 2004
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AEROSMITH Drummer Makes Japanese In-Store Appearance: Photos Available
AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer made an appearance at the Ikebe Gakki music store in Tokyo, Japan on Monday (July 19) to sign autographs to promote Zildjian. Check out pictures from Wire Image. As previously reported, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry recently told syndicated columnist Marilyn Beck that t...July 21, 2004
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IN FLAMES And THE HAUNTED To Headline Swedish Benefit Show
IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED, HYPOCRISY, LOST HORIZON and NIFELHEIM will join forces for a special benefit show, 200 000 Decibel, at Trägårn in Gothenburg, Sweden on September 2. The objective is to raise 200 000 SEK (approximately $27,000) in order to help the founder of the Swedish festival 2000 Decibel...July 20, 2004
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Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MARK BOALS Records Guest Appearance For Japanese Guitarist
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/current RING OF FIRE vocalist Mark Boals recently recorded two songs for young Japanese guitarist named Takayoshi Omura. Omura's debut album, entitled "Nowhere To Go", features additional guest appearances by Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CORNERSTONE, ex-RAINBOW) and Richie...July 17, 2004
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MURDERDOLLS Frontman Reassembles Solo Band, Announces Tour Dates
MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 has abandoned plans to utilize Floridian "grave rockers" DEATH BECOMES YOU as his backing band during his upcoming U.S. and European solo tour dates. "The reasoning why they will not be joining me is not anything bad nor personal," Wednesday writes on his web site....July 12, 2004
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Added To 'Thrash Domination' Japanese Tour
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have been added to the upcoming "Thrash Domination 04" Japanese tour in September, according to a posting on the band's web site. Joining FLOTSAM AND JETSAM on the bill will be TESTAMENT, OVERKILL and DEATH ANGEL. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 24 - Osaka, JPN @ Namba Hatch...July 12, 2004
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DREAM THEATER: E-Trailer Posted Online
An E-trailer to promote the upcoming DREAM THEATER reissue of their two previously released video collections packaged as a double-DVD has been posted online at this location. "Images and Words: Live in Tokyo" and "Five Years in a LIVEtime", originally released in 1993 and 1998, respectively, compri...July 10, 2004
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DECEIVER To Release Debut Mini-CD
DECEIVER, the Swedish metal band featuring former members of MAZE OF TORMENT and XENOFANES, will release their self-titled debut mini-CD in the middle of July through the newly launched, Gothenburg-based label Iron Fist Productions. The album, which features five songs recorded at the Abyss studio w...July 6, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH Comments On New Guitarist, Announces Canadian Appearances
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has confirmed the addition of ex-ICED EARTH guitarist Ralph Santolla to his solo group. "I am truly excited to welcome guitarist Ralph Santolla to the band!" Sebastian writes in a statement. "I look forward to taking the music, both classics from the past and...July 4, 2004
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'Essential Collection' Due In August
Hip-O/UMe have set an August 20 release date for Sammy Hagar's "The Essential Red Collection". Described as "the most complete overview of his solo career on record," it features 20 selections, each digitally remastered from the original tapes, spanning 1973 to 1999 with all of Hagar's Top 40 pop hi...July 1, 2004
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Producer: Mixing New DREAM THEATER Live DVD Is A 'Ball-Breaker'
Veteran producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) has posted the following update on his web site: "Spent the week mixing the stereo mixes of the 3-hour long DREAM THEATER show from the Budokan in Tokyo for their forthcoming DVD, and it's a real ball-breaker to do. It's so complicated and...June 27, 2004
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The Book Of Heavy Metal
Judging by the vibe surrounding this third DREAM EVIL album, big things are expected. And from the fact that these Swedes scream "Metal!" at every given opportunity and willfully admit to rifling the riff chests of every heads-down-no-nonsense act known to man — JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT and DIO are appa...June 24, 2004
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FIREWIND Guitarist To Embark On Japanese Clinic Tour
FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL) has lined up the following Japanese clinic tour dates in July: Jul. 06 – Tokyo, JPN @ MI Jul. 07 - Tokyo, JPN @ ESP school Jul. 08 - Nagoya, JPN @ MI Jul. 09 - Osaka, JPN @ MI Jul. 10 - Hiroshima, JPN @ MI FIREWIND are ...June 23, 2004
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SCORPIONS: Japanese Bonus Tracks Posted Online
Samples of the Japanese bonus tracks from the SCORPIONS' latest release, "Unbreakable", have been posted online at the group's official web site. Check out the tracks "Dreamer" and "Too Far" at this location. The follow-up to 1999's "Eye II Eye", "Unbreakable" is being released in the U.S. on Tuesda...June 22, 2004
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CHEAP TRICK: 14 Songs Completed For Next Album
According to Billboard.com, CHEAP TRICK — who are currently on the road opening for AEROSMITH — plan to head to Europe in July, play more stateside dates in August and then return to the studio. Nearly 14 songs have been completed for CHEAP TRICK's next album, which should surface next year. Among t...June 21, 2004
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