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Aeolian
Without knowing any backstory on this German collective, "Aeolian" would (perhaps more accurately) be seen as just a decent, somewhat redundant heavy album with a lot of long songs and huge riffs. But THE OCEAN are actually a loose group of musicians who live and work in the catacombs of an abandone...February 6, 2006
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WARHEAD: New Songtitles Revealed
German metallers WARHEAD, whose original lineup included current REBELLION frontman Björn Eilen, have revealed several songtitles from their upcoming fourth album, tentatively due later in the year. The follow-up to 2000's "Beyond Recall" will contain the following tracks, among others: "Into The Ab...February 5, 2006
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L.A. GUNS Frontman: 'Tales From The Strip' Was A Demo For Us To Take Around To Record Companies
Tracey L. of GlamMetal.com recently conducted an interview with L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: GlamMetal.com: In a recent interview GlamMetal.com came across, you stated that you weren't 100% happy with the outcome of the [new] record ["Tales from the Strip...February 5, 2006
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KILLING JOKE: New Song Available For Download
A brand-new KILLING JOKE track, entitled "Implosion", has been made available for download at this location (free registration required). The song comes off the group's upcoming album, "Hosannas from the Basements of Hell", due on March 6 via Edel. Commented bassist Paul Raven: "We recorded the albu...February 4, 2006
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Cop Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer Named NRA Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year
According to Ohioans For Concealed Carry, the National Rifle Association has named Columbus Police Officer James D. Niggemeyer — who is widely credited for saving lives more than a year ago when he entered a local nightclub without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four...February 1, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Shoe Coming From NIKE: Photos Available
According to a posting at Hypebeast, Nike are set to release a strictly limited IRON MAIDEN shoe. Iincluded in the article are a number of images that seems to dispel any notion this may be an early April Fool's joke. According to people at Niketalk, only 24 pairs of the Nike SB "Iron Maiden" Dunk ....February 1, 2006
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Members Of Italian Satanic Heavy Metal Cult Sentenced For Killings
Reuters is reporting that five Satanic cult members received heavy prison sentences on Tuesday for killing the singer of their amateur heavy metal band and two other women in brutal ritual murders that shocked Italy. Nicola Sapone, one of the leaders of the Beasts of Satan heavy metal cult, was sent...January 31, 2006
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ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET: Debut Album To Receive U.S. Release In April
Nuclear Blast Records has set a April 4 North American release date for the debut album from ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET, the new Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN vocalist Johan Lindstrand. Entitled "21st Century Killing Machine", the CD was released in Europe earlier in the month. A...January 30, 2006
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Vol. 4
Sure, it'd be possible to get through a LULLACRY review without mentioning several international superstar bands who combine bubblegummy pop-metal with female vocals. But what would the fun of that be? Besides, find me a NIGHTWISH fan who doesn't like this band — if you do, they're either lying or b...January 30, 2006
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ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET Replace CROWBAR On NECKBREAKER'S BALL Tour
ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET, the new Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN vocalist Johan Lindstrand, will be replacing CROWBAR on the upcoming Metal Hammer-sponsored European Neckbreaker's Ball 2006 tour, also featuring HYPOCRISY, SOILWORK, and SCAR SYMMETRY. The trek will kick off April...January 26, 2006
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Former HADES Guitarist To Perform At Texas Blues Festival
TEXAS MOJO, the Dallas-based blues band featuring former HADES guitarist/bassist Scott LePage, will be appearing on on Blue Lisa's radio show on KNON 89.3 FM on Thursday, January 26 beginning at around 11:00 a.m. You can hear the webcast at www.knon.org. In other news, TEXAS MOJO will be playing the...January 26, 2006
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ZAO: New Album To Include Limited-Edition DVD
Greensburg, Pennsylvania's ZAO are currently mixing their new album with producer Steve Albini (NIRVANA, THE PIXIES, MELT BANANA) at Electrical Audio in Chicago. The recording/mixing process is being documented for a limited-edition DVD that will come with the album and will also feature all-new int...January 24, 2006
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Black Tiger (Re-Release)
In the minds of some, San Francisco's Y&T will forever be remembered for 1985's quintessential '80s, pop-metal anthem "Summertime Girls". And that's a shame because prior to this leap into the commercial world, the band created some outstanding melodic, guitar-drenched, American hard rock and me...January 23, 2006
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H.I.M. Perform 'Wings Of A Butterfly' At MTV Studios: Video Available
A video of H.I.M. performing the track "Wings of a Butterfly" live at the MTV studios has been posted online on MTV Overdrive at this location (select "Artists", then "HIM", then "Wings of A Butterfly [live]). As previously reported, H.I.M.'s video for their new single, "Killing Loneliness", has bee...January 22, 2006
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SAXON: More European Dates Announced
Veteran British heavy metal band SAXON have added Dutch and Irish tour dates to their current itinerary. Confirmed shows so far are as follows: Mar. 16 - Desert Rock Festival 2006 - Dubai, UAE Apr. 21 - Rockweekend - Horst-America, NETH Apr. 22 - Lantaarn – Hellendoorn, NETH Apr. 23 - Astoria - Lond...January 22, 2006