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NIGHTWISH Singer Scraps Solo-Album Plans

NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has scrapped her previously announced plans to release a solo album. She writes on her official blog, "The factors [that contributed to my decision] are mainly that I want to focus on my family during this break from NIGHTWISH. I am sure I will do a solo some other time...

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ALICE IN CHAINS, LIMP BIZKIT, DROWNING POOL Confirmed For Wisconsin's ROCK FEST

ALICE IN CHAINS, LIMP BIZKIT, DROWNING POOL and APOCALYPTICA are among the confirmed bands for the Rock Fest 2010, set to take place July 15-18 in Cadott, Wisconsin. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Thursday, July 15: VIC FERRARI APOCALYPTICA THEORY OF A DEADMAN Friday, July 16: GRAVEL...

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SLAYER Drummer To Guest On APOCALYPTICA's New Album

Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA just announced a summer debut for their latest metal-inspired creation. The new album will follow up their chart-topping release "Worlds Collide" (2007) featuring the #1 Billboard single "I Don't Care" produced by Howard Benson (MOTÖRHEAD, PAPA ROACH, SEPULTURA). T...

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GODSMACK, ROB ZOMBIE, LIMP BIZKIT, SLASH, DEFTONES Confirmed For ROCK ON THE RANGE

More than 38 bands will once again come together to celebrate rock at the fourth annual Rock On The Range, set for May 22 and 23 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The lineup includes first-timer "Rangers" ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK (in their first announced show of 2010),the return of LIMP BIZK...

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APOCALYPTICA Recording New Album

Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA has entered Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki to begin recording its new album for a spring/summer release. A photo from the recording sessions can be viewed below. APOCALYPTICA scored its first No. 1 rock radio hit in 2008 with "I Don't Care", the most recent si...

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HAIL! To Guest On 'Eddie Trunk Live'

The all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) — will guest on "Eddie Trunk Live" on Monday, Ja...

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BACKYARD BABIES: New Audio Interview With NICKE BORG Posted Online

Italy's Musica Metal recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Nicke Borg of Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES. The chat can now be streamed at this location. In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, BACKYARD BABIES guitarist Dregen was asked about the band's recent annou...

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MORIAN Completes Work On Sophomore Album, Seeks New Label Home

Finnish metal band MORIAN has issued the following update: "[MORIAN's second album] 'Ashen Empire' is now completely recorded and mixed, and it's waiting to be mastered! The album is produced and engineered by Aksu Hanttu, best known as the drummer of Finnish gothic metal pioneers ENTWINE. Mr. Hantt...

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HAIL!: First U.S. Shows Announced

The all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) — has announced its first-ever shows in the Unit...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer To Play With HAIL! In 2010

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will play select dates with the all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) — in 2010. HAIL! has been making a lot of noise around the world wi...

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TURMION KÄTILÖT, DOOM UNIT Confirmed For FINNISH METAL EXPO

TURMION KÄTILÖT and DOOM UNIT have been confirmed to perform at the sixth annual Finnish Metal Expo, which will be held February 19-20, 2010 in Helsinki. Finnish Metal Expo, the main event of Helsinki Metal Meeting, is taking over the Cable Factory for the sixth time next year. This is where more th...

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BACKYARD BABIES Performs On Swedish TV; Video Available

Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES were the featured musical guests on the December 8, 2009 edition of the "Nyhetsmorgon" program on Sweden's TV4. The band performed two songs, "Degenerated" and "Abandon", and took part in an interview. Watch video of the group's performance below. BACKYARD BABI...

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NIGHTWISH's 'Amaranth' Is The Theme Song Of Germany's 'Insignium' Series

NIGHTWISH's "Amaranth" has been selected as the theme song of a new German series, "Insignium - Im Zeichen Des Kreuzes" ("Insignia - Under The Sign Of The Cross"),which is scheduled to premiere in January 2010. According to a press release, "Insignium - Im Zeichen Des Kreuzes" chronicles the advent...

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AMORPHIS, KORPIKLAANI Confirmed For FINNISH METAL EXPO

AMORPHIS, KORPIKLAANI, V FOR VIOLENCE and [AMATORY] have been confirmed to perform at the sixth annual Finnish Metal Expo, which will be held February 19-20, 2010 in Helsinki. Finnish Metal Expo, the main event of Helsinki Metal Meeting, is taking over the Cable Factory for the sixth time next year....

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BACKYARD BABIES: New Video Interview Posted Online

Berlin, Germany's PitCam Production recently conducted an interview with Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES. Watch the chat below. BACKYARD BABIES will be the featured musical guests on the December 8, 2009 edition of the "Nyhetsmorgon" program on Sweden's TV4. The band will perform its new sing...