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Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

DC4/ex-DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson was a guest on this past Saturday night's (February 7) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. You can now download the program as an MP3 audio file at this location. DC4 is the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff D...

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THRESHOLD: More Dates Announced

U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD have scheduled the following dates: May 01 - De Pul - Uden, Netherlands May 02 - Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium May 03 - De Kade - Zaandam, Netherlands Sep. 25-27 - Metalfest - Dudley, England THRESHOLD's Johanne James recently won the Classic Rock Society award for...

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ISIS: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

ISIS, the innovative Los Angeles-by-way-of-Boston-based band, will release its fifth full-length album, "Wavering Radiant", on May 5 via Ipecac Recordings. The CD, produced by Joe Baressi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE),will receive a limited-edition vinyl release on April 21. TOOL's Adam Jones con...

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POWER QUEST Joined By BLIND GUARDIAN Bassist

Following the departure of long-standing bassist Steve Scott in early January 2009, British melodic power metallers POWER QUEST have announced that the search for a replacement is now over. The group's new bassist is Oliver Holzwarth, who has been a touring member of the legendary German power metal...

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DEFIANCE: New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By Ex-FORBIDDEN/TESTAMENT Guitarist

Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE have finally completed all the basic tracks for the 11 songs that will appear on their first album in over 15 years. According to the band, "All that is left are some vocals and guitar leads for the last four tunes we recorded at the end of 2008 at Tri...

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PRIMORDIAL, MARSHALL LAW Confirmed For U.K.'s METALFEST

PRIMORDIAL and MARSHALL LAW have been confirmed for the first edition of a new U.K. festival called Metalfest, set to take place September 25-27, 2009 at JB's in Dudley. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLAZE BAYLEY BRAINSTORM DRAGONLAND EASTERN FRONT E-FORCE FAIRYLAND HANGING DOLL HEL...

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Former CRISIS Frontwoman Continuing Work On Solo Album

Former CRISIS frontwoman Karyn Crisis will move to Italy this February to work on her solo album with producer Eraldo Bernocchi and guitarist/songwriter Davide Tiso of EPHEL DUATH. The LP, which will be released through Rare Noise Ltd., is more than half written, with guitar tracks recorded for 12 s...

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THRESHOLD's JOHANNE JAMES Once Again Wins CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY's 'Best Drummer' Award

Johanne James of U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD won the Classic Rock Society award for "Best Drummer of 2008," retaining the title for the third year in a row. Launched in 1991, the Classic Rock Society magazine is at the forefront of classic and progressive rock music promotion around the wor...

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POWER QUEST: New Video Interview Available

Angel Of Metal conducted an interview with British melodic power metallers POWER QUEST at the Hard Rock Hell II festival, which was held in early December 2008 in Prestatyn, Wales, U.K. Watch the 10-minute chat below. POWER QUEST recently parted ways with bassist Steve Scott and is currently seeking...

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POWER QUEST Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, we have to begin 2009 with some sad news. Bassist Steve Scott has decided to make his move to New Zealand a permanent one and as a result has decided it is time for him to leave POWER QUEST. We are all ...

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RUINS: 'Cauldron' To Receive European Release This Month

Hobart, Tasmania-based black metal band RUINS will release its second album, "Cauldron", on January 30 via Debemur Morti Productions. According to a press release, "the seven songs of 'Cauldron' personify the savage yet romantic landscapes of that remote island; enshrouded in shadow and drama, yet i...

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DRAGONLAND, WAYLANDER Confirmed For U.K.'s METALFEST

DRAGONLAND and WAYLANDER have been confirmed for the first edition of a new U.K. festival called Metalfest, set to take place September 25-27, 2009 at JB's in Dudley. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLAZE BAYLEY BRAINSTORM DRAGONLAND EASTERN FRONT E-FORCE FAIRYLAND HANGING DOLL HELLFI...

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POWER QUEST Keyboardist Contemplating Return To Teaching Arena

Steve Williams, keyboardist for U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST, has issued the following update: "The reason for this message is I'm considering some new things for 2009. "Firstly, I'm considering returning to the teaching arena to offer keyboard lessons, theory lessons, composition lesso...

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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND were the featured guests on this past Saturday's (December 27) edition of...

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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND To Guest On Tonight's 'Maximum Threshold'

Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND will guest on tonight's (Saturday, December 27) edition of the "Maximum Th...