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FOZZY: New Live Appearances Announced

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and former members of STUCK MOJO, have lined up the following dates during November: Nov. 26 - Camp Hill, PA @ Gullifty's Nov. 29 – Baltimore, MD @ Thunder Dome As previously reported, FOZZY have finished mixing and mastering t...

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LOUDNESS: Collection Of Re-Recorded Early Material Due Next Week

Legendary Japanese metallers LOUDNESS will be releasing a collection of re-recorded versions of some of their classic songs from their early years as chosen by the fans on October 27 via Tokuma Japan Comunications. Entitled "Rockshocks", the CD includes material from the "The Birthday Eve" (1981),"...

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ENTOMBED: Two DVD Releases On The Way

ENTOMBED guitarist Alex Hellid recently spoke to the U.K.'s Live 4 Metal webzine about the delayed U.S. release of the group's "Inferno" album and the band's Threeman Recordings label, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Live 4 Metal: For those unfamiliar the ENTOMBED lab...

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DISSECTION: Stockholm Show Moved To Bigger Venue (Again)

Due to overwhelming demand, the promoters of the much-anticipated live debut of the new DISSECTION lineup on October 30 in Stockholm have once again moved the concert to an even bigger stage. Instead of Lilla Arenan, the rebirth of DISSECTION will now take place at Arenan. Tickets are once again ava...

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Photographer ROSS HALFIN Vs. Producer KEVIN SHIRLEY: Charity Or Self-Promotion?

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has slammed record producer Kevin Shirley (DREAM THEATER, IRON MAIDEN) for his "self-promotion crusade" in connection with his upcoming charity bike ride through China. Shirley, whose "diary" postings on his web site have gotten him in trouble on at least one...

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DISTANT THUNDER To Perform As HELSTAR In San Antonio

DISTANT THUNDER, the new band featuring former HELSTAR/DESTINY'S END and current SEVEN WITCHES frontman James Rivera, will play a special HELSTAR set at Sam's Burger Joint in San Antonio, Texas on October 29. Also appearing on the bill will be ANCIENT CROSS and ONE OF SIX. The show will serve as a w...

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BATHORY Tribute Album Changes Name

Germany's Black Goat Productions have changed the projected title of the upcoming BATHORY tribute album to "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory" from the previously announced "Twilight of the Goats". "After talking to [BATHORY's record label] Black Mark I had to change the name of the 'Twilight of...

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THE GATHERING: Tribute/Benefit CD Details Revealed

More details have been revealed about the upcoming tribute CD to late Arnoudt Pieters, featuring a previously unreleased track by THE GATHERING. Pieters, a former drummer of the CORDS and TELEFUNK, died on July 31 unexpectedly in the U.K. where he and his family had just moved to. THE GATHERING's co...

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RAGING SPEEDHORN: New Album Details Revealed

Britain's RAGING SPEEDHORN have set "How The Great Have Fallen" as the title of their new album, due in March in the U.K and U.S. via SPV Records. The CD, the group's first with ex-DEFENESTRATION axeman Jaye Thompson, was recorded at London's 2KHZ Studios (THE DARKNESS, THE WILDHEARTS) with producer...

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DISTANT THUNDER to Embark On European Tour

DISTANT THUNDER, the new band featuring former HELSTAR/DESTINY'S END and current SEVEN WITCHES frontman James Rivera, are currently finalizing plans for their upcoming European tour. The band will play two shows in the Texas area before leaving for Germany. In the meantime, James is touring with SEV...

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Former AC/DC Singer To Release New Solo Album

Former AC/DC singer Dave Evans will be releasing a new solo album, entitled "Sinner", on October 25. Evans, who reportedly recorded the CD in Newcastle, Australia, is joined on the album by former RABBIT bandmembers Mark Tinson and David Hinds. The rest of the group are said to be "some of Newcastle...

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DEFLESHED Complete Basic Tracks For New CD, Plan Video Shoot

Sweden's DEFLESHED have completed the basic tracks for their fifth studio album, "May the Flesh Be With You", at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden. The group are scheduled to return to the studio in November to record the vocals and mix the effort. "The good thing about this slow process is obvious...

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NEW YORK DOLLS Perform In Tokyo: Photos Available

The reunited NEW YORK DOLLS performed at Zepp Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday (Sept. 25). Check out pictures from Wire Image. As previously reported, NEW YORK DOLLS will release their first-ever live album, "Morrissey Presents: The Return of the New York Dolls - Live From Royal Festival Hall, 2004...

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THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT Touring Lineup Expands

Dutch brutal death metal band THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have announced the addition of touring member Carsten Altena to the group's ranks. "Carsten took already care of the synthesizers, samples and orchestras on 'The Apotheosis' and the upcoming album 'The White Crematorium', which will be released [a...

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FEINSTEIN Working On First Music Video

FEINSTEIN, the new band featuring former THE RODS frontman/ELF guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein, ROYAL HUNT singer John West, and ex-FOGHAT/THE OUTLAWS bassist Jeff Howell, are working on their first music video, for the track "Regeneration". The clip will reportedly feature studio and live footage,...