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QUIET RIOT Return With New Lineup, Live CD

QUIET RIOT, the band who introduced the world to their chart-topping album "Metal Health", are back after an eighteen month absence. Driven by vocalist Kevin DuBrow and powered by drummer Frankie Banali, both QUIET RIOT founding members, the band is now fueled by longtime QUIET RIOT contributing bas...

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ORGY's 'Vague' Video Is A 'Smashing Success'

MVWire.com is reporting that ORGY's new music video for "Vague" has been a smashing success. "Vague" is currently #1 on the charts for rock/alternative music videos, according to CVC reports. "Vague" was directed by 1171 Production Group's Michael Sarna, who has worked with artists such as SMASHMOUT...

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VALKIJA To Release Debut Album In November

Italian power metallers VALKIJA will release their debut album, entitled "Avengers of Steel", on November 26 though Sonic Age Records. The CD was recorded June 10-22, 2004 at Versus Studios in Athens, Greece and features nine "power metal dynamites sung by the divine voice of female singer Zoraija,...

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JAGGERNAUT: Former HAMMERFALL Drummer To Remain In The Group

Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, drummer Patrik Räfling (ex-HAMMERFALL) will remain a member of Sweden's JAGGERNAUT, according to a posting on the group's web site. However, due to an "unfortunate accident," Patrik will be temporarily replaced by Rickard Johansson. A replacement for...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION Founder Reunites With ALEX MARQUEZ In New Project

APOCALYPSE RISING members Alex Marquez (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEMOLITION HAMMER, SOLSTICE) and Dennis Munoz (ex-SOLSTICE) have teamed up with MALEVOLENT CREATION founder Phil Fasciana and former MALEVOLENT CREATION drummer Gus Rios in an as-yet-unnamed new band. Alex will be handling the vocal dut...

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ANTHRAX Give The Power To The People On 'The Greater of Two Evils'

ANTHRAX's upcoming collection of Joey Belladonna/Neil Turbin-era songs performed by the band's current lineup, entitled "The Greater of Two Evils", is scheduled for release in the U.S. on November 23 via Sanctuary. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Deathrider 02. Metal Thr...

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JAGGERNAUT Part Ways With Drummer, Guitarist

Sweden's JAGGERNAUT have parted ways with drummer Patrik Räfling (ex-HAMMERFALL) and his guitarist brother Alex. Replacing Patrik behind the kit is Rickard Johansson, who is described by the rest of the group as "not only a formidable drummer, but also gifted with great musical sense." A replacement...

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SIEGES EVEN To Play First German Show In Seven Years

Reunited German progressive metallers SIEGES EVEN will play their first show in Germany in seven years at Nachtleben in Frankfurt on October 28. The band will perform a full headlining show, including older songs and some parts of their eagerly awaited sixth album, "The Art of Navigating by the Star...

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SILENT FORCE Guitarist Announces Workshop Tour

SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt will be embarking on a workshop tour of the U.S. in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 13 - Jam Shack Music – Tulsa, OK Oct. 14 - Norman Music – Norman, OK Oct. 16 - Arlington Guitar Show – Arlington, TX Oct. 17 - Arlington Guitar Show - ...

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DARKWELL Finalize Track Listing For 'Metat[r]on'

Austrian "gothic metal" band DARKWELL, featuring ex-ABIGOR and current SHADOWCAST drummer Moritz Neuner, have finalized the track listing for their second full-length album, "Metat[r]on", due on November 22 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to the "Conflict Of Interest" EP (2002),"Metat[r]on" was r...

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DARKWELL: New Album Due In November

Austrian "gothic metal" band DARKWELL, featuring ex-ABIGOR and current SHADOWCAST drummer Moritz Neuner, have set a November 22 release date through Napalm Records for their second full-length album, "Metat[r]on". The follow-up to the "Conflict Of Interest" EP (2002),"Metat[r]on" was recorded at Mi...

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VAN HALEN To Record New Studio Album?

According to a posting at MelodicRock.com, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen told radio station Q95 (Indianapolis) earlier this week that tentative plans exist for the group to record a new studio album in the near future. Current VAN HALEN rumors suggest a slew of tour dates outside the USA for 2005...

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MONSTER MAGNET's Cleveland Show Turns Into 'Unorganized Karaoke Session'

MONSTER MAGNET frontman Dave Wyndorf lost his voice prior to the group's scheduled performance at Peabody's in Cleveland Thursday night (Sept. 16). According to a BLABBERMOUTH.NET source at the show, "the band opened their set with a 20-minute version of the instrumental 'Tab...'. Dave played guitar...

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MURDERDOLLS Guitarist Launches Search For 'Trashiest Band In The U.K.'

Acey Slade, guitarist for Roadrunner recording artists MURDERDOLLS, is giving "the chance of a lifetime" to a lucky U.K. band. While on tour with his new group, TRASH LIGHT VISION, Slade will be searching for a band to bestow the title "Trashiest Band in the U.K." upon. Finalists will get to open fo...

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LAMB OF GOD To Embark On U.K. Tour

LAMB OF GOD will be embarking on a U.K. tour this December. So far the following dates have been announced: Nov. 29 – Oxford, UK @ Zodiac Nov. 30 – Manchester, UK @ University Dec. 01 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2 Dec. 02 – Leeds, UK @ Cockpit Dec. 03 - Newcastle, UK @ ...