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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY To Collaborate With OPETH's ÅKERFELDT?
Jakob Herrmann of Drummer's Digest recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On whether the technical side of the band's music superior to the musical side: Portnoy: "We try to have a balance. There's times when we know we wan...March 30, 2006
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PINK CREAM 69 Singer Completes Songwriting Phase For Solo Album
PINK CREAM 69/ex-ADAGIO frontman David Readman has completed the songwriting phase for his solo debut with producer and PINK CREAM 69 colleague Dennis Ward at the helm. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Evil Combination", "New Messiah" and "Over the Ocean". Commented Readman: "It was good...March 29, 2006
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AS I LAY DYING Set Release Date For Reissue Of Early Recordings
AS I LAY DYING will be re-releasing their first two recordings, previously out on Pluto Records, on May 16 via Metal Blade Records. The set will include both a re-recorded and the original version of the band's split CD with AMERICAN TRAGEDY (originally issued in 2002),plus their first album, "Bene...March 27, 2006
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Sing National Anthem At Indiana's PARTI GRAS
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will be singing the national anthem during this year's Parti Gras at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana on May 27. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and Bach will sing at 6:15 p.m. He will also be holding an autograph session between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Bach has been...March 26, 2006
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PANTHEON I: 'Atrocity Divine' Audio Samples Available
PANTHEON I, the Norwegian extreme metal band featuring vocalist/guitarist Andrè Kvebek (1349) and guitarist John Espen Sagstad (ABIOTIC),have uploaded audio samples from their newly released debut album, "Atrocity Divine", at their official web site. Available on World Chaos Productions, "Atrocity...March 20, 2006
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Project X-Katon
Expect eclectic, accessible post-black-metal with electronic elements galore on this bizarre Italian group's second album. Moments of weirdness abound — overwrought clean vocals intertwine with shrieking, whining, borderline-irritating black metal yowls. Piano, flute, and programmed dance beats mix...March 20, 2006
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BLACK MAJESTY To Support DRAGONFORCE In Australia
Aussie melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY have been chosen as the national support for DRAGONFORCE on their first-ever Australian tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 15 - Melbourne, AUS @ Hi Fi Bar May 16 - Brisbane, AUS @ The Arena May 17 - Sydney, AUS @ Gaelic Theatre BLACK MAJESTY's late...March 17, 2006
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NIGHTWISH Officially Launch Vocalist Search
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted the following message on their official web site: "The hassle with the media seems to have died. We've been off tour for some months and we've had a nice and long vacation. It's time to get back to business. "NIGHTWISH is currently and actively looking for a new singe...March 17, 2006
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JONNY SANTOS: I Left SPINESHANK On A High Note
Roadrunner Records has published a short interview with former SPINESHANK and current SILENT CIVILIAN frontman Jonny Santos. It follows here in its entirety: Q: It's been a few years since you left the 'SHANK. How do you feel, looking back on that decision? Jonny: "The band ran its course, and even...March 12, 2006
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VIRGIN BLACK To Release Three Albums Simultaneously
Australia's dark-metal-hybrid act VIRGIN BLACK will follow up their well-received 2003 offering "Elegant...and Dying" by releasing three albums simultaneously in 2006 on The End Records. Each CD is "a separate entity, but each is also linked through recurring musical themes and artistic motifs," acc...March 11, 2006
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EMPIRE: 'Raven Ride' Release Date Set
EMPIRE, the brainchild of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE),will release their third album, "Raven Ride", on May 12 via AOR Heaven Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Trading Souls" (Lion Music) will feature guest appearances by singer Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH),drumme...March 10, 2006
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DIO: In Writing Mode
Ronnie James Dio's (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) official web site has been updated with the following message: "Ronnie and company are busy writing a new [DIO] studio record to be released later this year. Touring is expected to gear up in May with a South American jaunt, followed by a European tou...March 10, 2006
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BLEED THE SKY To Support CHIMAIRA, ARCH ENEMY, HATE ETERNAL In California
Orange County's BLEED THE SKY have been confirmed for the opening slot at the upcoming CHIMAIRA, ARCH ENEMY, and HATE ETERNAL show at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California on April 7. The band are currently on tour with SILENT CIVILIAN (featuring former SPINESHANK frontman, Jonny Santos)...March 8, 2006
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PATHS OF POSSESSION, BLASTMASTERS Members Join Forces In PROMETHEAN HORDE
PROMETHEAN HORDE, the new Tampa, Florida-based black/death metal band featuring members of PATHS OF POSSESSION and BLASTMASTERS, have uploaded two recently recorded demo tracks to their MySpace.com page. Check out the songs "Dark Black Catacomb" and "Voices Visions" at this location. PROMETHEAN HORD...March 7, 2006
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Frontman Says New Album May Feature Guest Appearances By ANSELMO, DANZIG
Mick Stingley of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: [On the upcoming DVD, "Symphony for the Devil (The World of Type O Negative)", due in the U.S. on March 14] Are you proud? Are you comfortable? Are you...March 4, 2006