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AMULANCE Working On New Album

Classic melodic speed metal band AMULANCE is in the process of writing a brand new album for a tentative January 2008 release. A European tour will follow. Commented bass player Thom Braddish: "We recently had gotten together to work on 'The Rage Within and The Aftermath' [collection of rare and pre...

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SOLEMNITY Adds New Guitarists

Germany's SOLEMNITY has announced the addition of guitarists Robin Fischer (ex-HAGGARD, RED TO GREY) and Frank Pané (ex-VALLEY'S EVE, RED TO GREY, BURN) to the group's ranks. The band has written more than two dozen songs for its new album, which it plans on recording this summer. SOLEMNITY's limite...

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JAG PANZER: 'Age Of Mastery' To Be Reissued On 'Grey Steel' Vinyl

JAG PANZER's 1998 album, "The Age of Mastery", will be reissued on limited "grey steel" vinyl (500 hand-numbered copies) on May 5 via Night of the Vinyl Dead Records. The track listing is as follows: Side A: 01. Iron Eagle 02. Lostful And Free 03. Twilight Years 04. Sworn To Silence 05. False Messia...

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Vocalist NADIR D'PRIEST Sounds Off On RIAA, Internet Radio

"The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with ex-LONDON/D'PRIEST/STEEL PROPHET vocalist Nadir D'Priest about the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) and its proposed royalty price hikes that will, in essence, force most U.S. broadcasters out of business. An excerpt from...

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EMERALD Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Swiss melodic metallers EMERALD have issued the following update: "We have sad news and good news. EMERALD member Andreas Bächler (drums) has decided to leave the band! He would like to set new priorities in his life and turn to other interests. There are no hard feelings between Andreas and the res...

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ELIXIR: Video Footage From BRITISH STEEL 2 Festival Posted Online

A video clip of NWOBHM metallers ELIXIR performing the song "Iron Hawk" at the British Steel 2 Festival on April 28, 2007 at The Pitz in Milton Keynes, U.K. has been posted at YouTube. Other bands who played at the event included CHARIOT, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, JAGUAR and CLOVEN HOOF. A number ...

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BEHOLD... THE ARCTOPUS Guitarist Releases Solo Album

Mike Lerner, guitarist for the New York City-based progressive/experimental instrumental metal band BEHOLD... THE ARCTOPUS, has officially released the debut CD from his long-awaited solo project, DIREWOLF. The album, entitled "Beyond the Lands of Human Existence", is now available on CD and can be...

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MESSIAH'S REIGN: Ex-SURGICAL STEEL Vocalist HARLEY VAN KIRK Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview host Mark Strigl conducted with former SURGICAL STEEL/current MESSIAH'S REIGN vocalist Harley Van Kirk. Topics include Rob Halford, the state of Arizona, Van Kirk's history and SURGICAL STEEL. Additional podcast topics covered by Strigl and...

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USURPER To Tour Europe In The Fall

Chicago's USURPER has announced that it will be heading out to Europe once again for a two-week headlining tour. The trek, which will also include NOCTURNAL BREED (Norway),THE STONE (Serbia) and DECAYED (Portugal),will kick off October 25 in Hamburg, Germany and will run through November 10 in Ber...

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SACRED REICH Frontman Says First Rehearsal In 10 Years Went 'Surprisingly Well'

The original lineup of SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wiley Arnett (lead guitar),Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) — will reunite for several shows in Europe this summer, including an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival on August 4. The band has also lined up two "...

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ALTARIA: Audio Samples Featuring New Singer, Guitarist Available

Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have posted samples of two new tracks "Keeper of Mystique" and "Ball and Chain" on their MySpace page. The songs can be found on the band's upcoming "Divine Invitation" compilation (release date: May 25) and are the first tracks to feature the new members Marco Lupo...

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SACRED REICH: 'Ignorance/Surf Nicaragua' Reissues Due In June

Metal Blade Records will release a three-disc deluxe reissue of SACRED REICH's "Ignorance" and "Surf Nicaragua" on June 15 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and June 18 (rest of Europe). Two CDs will be included in the package (both remastered!) as well as a bonus DVD. The package includes liner notes...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: More Dates Announced

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have scheduled the following dates: Apr. 28 - The Pitz - Milton Keynes, UK (British Steel Festival) Aug. 17 - Night Owl - Cheltenham, UK Aug. 24 - Patriot Games - Monmouth, Wales Sep. 22 - Newcastle Carling Academy 2 - Newcastle, UK Sep. 23 - The Borough - ...

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HENRY ROLLINS Talks Politics With THE A.V. CLUB

Last week, The Onion's The A.V. Club put out an open call asking its readers to pose punk rock icon Henry Rollins some questions about politics. This week, Rollins is back with answers to the 15 they selected. A couple of excerpts follow: Q: What's up with your country? I mean really, enough ...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL To Be Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK

At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock...