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Former XYSMA Guitarist Passes Away
Former XYSMA guitar player Toni Stranius (a.k.a. Minister Stranus),who played with the band from 1991 until 1998, reportedly passed away on July 7, 2006. He was 34 years old. No further details are currenty available. According to the All Music Guide, Finland's enigmatic XYSMA were formed in the la...July 12, 2006
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WITHIN Y: 'Portraying Dead Dreams' To Receive European Release In September
WITHIN Y, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, will release their sophomore album, "Portraying Dead Dreams", in Europe on September 15. Two songs from the CD — "Unjust" and "As The Dust" — can be previewed at the band's MySpace page. "Portraying Dead Dre...July 11, 2006
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Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Issues SEBASTIAN BACH Studio Report
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) has issued the following update: "Wanted to start a limited number of studio diaries for you all that write me about the progress of our/Baz's [Sebastian Bach's] new album, 'Angel Down'. Not a problem from this side and thought i...July 7, 2006
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SUFFOCATION: New Album Artwork Revealed
Legendary metal giants SUFFOCATION have recently completed work on their new album, "Suffocation". The self-titled CD was recorded at Full Force Studios in Long Island, NY and will feature artwork from tattoo artist JonZig, which can be previewed here. "Suffocation" is set for a September 19 release...July 6, 2006
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HANOI ROCKS Live In England: New Video Clip Posted Online
A seven-minute video clip of Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS performing last Thursday (June 29) at the Woughton Centre in Milton Keynes, U.K. has been posted online at YouTube.com. HANOI ROCKS recently completed work on the video for the song "Back In Yer Face", taken from their "Another Hostile Takeove...July 4, 2006
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WELTENBRAND To Release New Album In August
Liechtenstein-based romantic gothic metal band WELTENBRAND will release its fifth album, "The End of the Wizard", on August 29 via Napalm Records (August 25 in Germany). The CD will be issued as both a regular jewel case and a limited-edition digipack, including two bonus tracks. The follow-up to 20...July 4, 2006
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SATYRICON Schedule Swedish In-Store Signing Session
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have scheduled an in-store signing sesion at CD Spesialisten in Gothenburg, Sweden on Friday, July 7 at 1:00 p.m. The band will perform at the Metaltown festival in Gothenburg later that night. The complete festival blling is as follows (in alphabetical order): CR...July 3, 2006
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BLITZKRIEG Confirmed For Holland's DOKK 'EM Festival
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have been confirmed for the Dokk 'Em open air festival, set to take place August 12 at Raard (by Dokkum) in Holland. Also scheduled to appear are headliners PRIMAL FEAR alongside TRAIL OF TEARS, WIZARD, AUTUMN, THANATOS, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS...July 3, 2006
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Rising In the East
No intro, no extra features, no nothin' — just the opening strains of "The Hellion", and there you are, live at Budokan, for this concert film from JUDAS PRIEST's 2005 Japanese tour. Why Japan? Listen to the crowd singing along to the goddamn guitar solo in "Electric Eye", and you won't need to ask...July 2, 2006
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ESCAPI MUSIC To Release First All-New CACTUS Studio Album Since 1972
Escapi Music, home to DIRTY RIG, DISSECTION, DRAGONLORD, SPEED\KILL/HATE, BODY COUNT, TOKYO DRAGONS, THE DICTATORS, WARRIOR SOUL and TROUBLE, announces the July 18 release of "V" by classic electric blues-rockers CACTUS. Original members Carmine Appice (drums),Jim McCarty (guitar) and Tim Bogert (b...June 30, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT: New Instrumental CD To Receive U.S. Release In August
Guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR.BIG) will release his new all-guitar instrumental CD, "Get Out Of My Yard" in Japan on July 26 via WHD Entertainment. The album will be released in America on August 29, while the European release is slated for September 14. Commented Gilbert: "There is m...June 29, 2006
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DIAMOND HEAD: New Live Album, DVD Samples Available
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD, one of the most influential British rock bands of the past 25 years, have uploaded audio samples from their newly released live album, "It's Electric", at their official web site. "It's Electric" (Secret Records) was recorded at London's...June 28, 2006
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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist Performs With GINGER AND THE SONIC CIRCUS: Video Available
A short video clip of HANOI ROCKS guitarist Conny Bloom (ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) performing live with the GINGER AND THE SONIC CIRCUS (the new band formed by ex-THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger) during the group's recent U.K. tour has been posted online at YouTube.com. HANOI ROCKS recently completed work on...June 28, 2006
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HANOI ROCKS Frontman Issues Tour/Songwriting Update
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "First of all, I'd like to thank you for all your kind and sincere birthday wishes. I did have quite a fun day too. We played a good gig in Spain at the Lorca Rock festival and Andy [McCoy, ...June 26, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Begin Work On New Album
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen and drummer Patrick Johansson are reportedly scheduled to go into Malmsteen's Miami, Florida studio next month to begin recording demos for the next YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE album. Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW) will once again handle the lead vocals on...June 25, 2006
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