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SACRED REICH: First Reunion Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of the reunited Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH performing at the Venue of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday, July 21, 2007 has been posted at YouTube. "Ignorance": Video "The American Way": Video The original lineup of SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wil...

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W.A.S.P.: More European Tour Dates Announced

According to WASParmy.com, W.A.S.P. has announced the first dates for the second part of its "Dominator" European tour beginning in October. The tour sees the band visiting the U.K., Germany and Scandinavia, with more territories to be added during the coming weeks. The tour will be preceeded by the...

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MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Launch MySpace page

The new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside vocalist Joe Duplantier (bass) of the French progressive death metallers GOJIRA and SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo has launched its official MySpace page. Tentatively dubbed INFLIKTED (a name...

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Original MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Signs With AFM RECORDS

Original MANOWAR guitarist Ross The Boss has inked a deal with Germany's AFM Records. Commented Ross: "Needless to say, we are all extremely happy and pleased to know that that we are joining a great metal family and can't wait to start work on our first CD." Markus Wosgien, A&R of AFM Records,...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Guitarist: 'We Wanted To Grow As A Band And Be More Mature'

Aaron Willschick of PureGrainAudio.com recently conducted an interview with JOB FOR A COWBOY guitarist Bobby Thompson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: PureGrainAudio.com: One major difference evident on "Genesis" in comparison to your EP releases is that the vocals have stepped away from...

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GIRLSCHOOL: This Weekend's Shows To Go Ahead As Scheduled

Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "Well, as you can imagine things aren't exactly 'cheery' in the GIRLSCHOOL camp right now with the loss of our beautiful and talented friend Kelly Johnson. For anyone planning to come along t...

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CONQUEST OF STEEL Drummer Breaks Wrist; Temporary Replacement Announced

Drummer Chris "The Destroyer" Mills of the British traditional heavy metallers CONQUEST OF STEEL broke his wrist at this year's D.O.D. Festival (formerly Day of Darkness),which took place July 6-7 at Ballylinan, Co Laois, Ireland. While Mills is recovering, "longtime friend of the band John Savage...

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NUCLEAR ASSAULT's DAN LILKER Calls 'Get Thrashed' Documentary 'Mandatory Viewing'

The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal" have announced that the New York City premiere of the documentary will be Wednesday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival. The NYC screening will feature appearances by many legendary thrash a...

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MOTÖRHEAD Pays Tribute To Late GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist

MOTÖRHEAD has issued the following update: "It is with extreme sadness to inform you that Kelly Johnson, original lead guitarist of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday night, 15th July. She has been suffering from spinal cancer for the last six years. "Joining GIRLSCHOOL in 1978, Kelly was a face in t...

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JAGUAR Pays Tribute To Fallen GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist

NWOBHM heavyweights JAGUAR have posted the following message on their web site: "It is with much sadness that we have been told that Kelly Johnson, the ex-GIRLSCHOOL guitarist, passed away on Sunday after losing a six-year battle with cancer. JAGUAR extends it sincerest condolences and regards to Ke...

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MAX CAVALERA Announces Name For New Project With Brother IGOR

Metal Hammer writer Jerry Ewing spoke to SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA Max Cavalera about his new collaboration with his brother Igor (ex-SEPULTURA). Metal Hammer: Who made the first moves to get in touch between you and Igor? Max: "Igor made the contact. I was touring Europe doing a lot of festivals and I g...

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HANOI ROCKS: New Single Announced

Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have selected "This One's For Rock 'n' Roll" as the next single from their "Street Poetry" album. The single will be available for download on August 8. "Street Poetry" was recorded at Helsinki's Seawolf Studios and is scheduled for release on September 5 in Fin...

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Ex-GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist KELLY JOHNSON Dead At 49

Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "It is with extreme sadness to tell you that Kelly Johnson [photo], original member of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday the 15th of July after fighting a six-year battle with cancer of the s...

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THE SORROW: Four Songs From Upcoming Debut Posted Online

Austrian metallers THE SORROW have posted four songs from their upcoming debut album, "Blessings from a Blackened Sky", on their MySpace page. The CD is scheduled for release on July 27 via Drakkar Records. According to the band's official bio, THE SORROW's sound is characterized by "intricate riffs...

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GORGOROTH: More South American Dates Announced

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH have scheduled the following South American tour dates: Sep. 13 - Campinas, Brazil - Hammer Rock Bar * Sep. 14 - São Paulo, Brazil - Hangar 110* Sep. 15 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - MG Lapa Multishow * Sep. 16 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - [to be announced] Sep. 17 ...