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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Angel Of Retribution' Enters German Chart At No. 4!
JUDAS PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution" has entered the German album chart at No. 4. The following are the previous PRIEST German chart positions, as provided by the fine folks at Rockdetector.com: #54 – "Live In London" (2003) #16 – "Demolition" (2001) #63 – "Metal Meltdown" (1998) #9 – "Jugulator" (...March 7, 2005
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DESTRUCTION, DISSECTION Confirmed For Austria's KALTENBACH OPEN AIR
DESTRUCTION, DISSECTION, ILLDISPOSED, PRIMORDIAL and CARNAL FORGE are among the bands confirmed for Kaltenbach Open Air, a two-day event set to take place July 15-16 in Spital am Semmering, Austria. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DESTRUCTION DISSECTION ILLDISPOSED PRIMORDIAL CARNAL F...March 7, 2005
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PAINMUSEUM/HALFORD Guitarist To Co-Host WDHA's 'Metal Mania' Show
PAINMUSEUM/HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will co-host the popular New Jersey "Metal Mania" show on March 11 on WDHA 105.FM with Matt Murray. The show will be a special "The Import Metal Edition", where Metal Mike will spin his favorite tracks NOT found on domestic U.S. releases. Here is y...March 6, 2005
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RAGING SPEEDHORN: New Music Posted Online
Three tracks from RAGING SPEEDHORN's new album, entitled "How The Great Have Fallen", have been posted online in Real Media format at the group's official web site. Check out the songs "How Much Can a Man Take?", "Dead Man Walking" and "Oh How the Great Have Fallen" at this location. "How The Great...March 4, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER, SEBASTIAN BACH, Y&T Confirmed For U.K.'s DEMOLITION BALL
TWISTED SISTER, SEBASTIAN BACH, Y&T, ELECTRIC EEL SHOCK and ANTIPRODUCT have been confirmed for the Demolition Ball 2005, set to be held June 26 at the Newcastle Metro Arena in Newcastle, England. Primarily a showcase for artists signed to Demolition Records, the Demolition Ball will be recorded...March 4, 2005
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VREID Check In From ENSLAVED European Tour
VREID, the new Norwegian band formed by former WINDIR members Hváll (bass),Steingrim (drums) and Sture (vocals, guitar),are in the middle of a European tour as the support act for ENSLAVED. The following tour report was posted on the group's official web site: "After a horrible start with the ulti...March 4, 2005
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RAGING SPEEDHORN To Release New Album In May
SPV Records has set a May 23 release date for the new RAGING SPEEDHORN album, entitled "How The Great Have Fallen". The CD, the group's first with ex-DEFENESTRATION axeman Jaye Thompson, was recorded at London's 2KHZ Studios (THE DARKNESS, THE WILDHEARTS) with producer Joe Barresi (LIMP BIZKIT, BUCK...March 3, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Harley Davidson, Autographed Guitar Giveaways Announced
FYE (For Your Entertainment),the nation's largest mall-based specialty retailer of music and video products, is offering JUDAS PRIEST fans a chance to win a Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster (a $8,500 value) in connection with the release of the group's new album, "Angel of Retribution". No purchase...March 2, 2005
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BIOMECHANICAL Singer Quits BALANCE OF POWER
BIOMECHANICAL singer John K has offically left the melodic metal band BALANCE OF POWER. Commented John: "There was no other way than to leave BALANCE OF POWER, I feel I have to give BIOMECHANICAL 100 percent of my time and efforts. Even 99 percent is simply not good enough and I feel splitting my en...March 1, 2005
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says New PRIEST Album Is Up There With 'Ram It Down'
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has spoken out about the group's brand new album, "Angel of Retribution". PRIEST's first studio album in 15 years to feature vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" is the follow-up to 2001's "Demolition" (featuring Owens on vocals),which was widel...March 1, 2005
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ANGTORIA: 'Demo Of The Month' In German, French Metal Magazines
ANGTORIA, the new Swedish/British orchestral/metal band formed by female singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS),composer Chris Rehn (ABYSSOS) and Tommy Rehn (MOAHNI MOAHNA),have been awarded "Demo of the Month" in the January 2005 issue of Germany's Metal Hammer magazine and...February 27, 2005
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TAPROOT: Teaser Site For New Album Launched
A teaser site for the new TAPROOT album, "Blue-Sky Research", has been launched at this location. The follow-up to 2002's "Welcome", "Blue-Sky Research" was produced by Michael Beinhorn in Los Angeles and features guest appearances by Billy Corgan (ex-SMASHING PUMPKINS) and Stephen Carpenter (DEFTON...February 26, 2005
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Discusses 'Breakdown' On Plane
ContactMusic.com is reporting that METALLICA's Lars Ulrich pulled out of a major British rock festival last year after suffering a mental collapse in a plane on the way to the event. Two drummers — SLAYER's Dave Lombardo and SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison — filled in for Ulrich when he was unable to appea...February 24, 2005
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Prosecutors: Italian Black Metal Band 'Caused Four Deaths'
Australia's News.com.au is reporting that prosecutors called on an Italian court today to impose heavy jail sentences on two members of a "black metal" band accused of murdering three people and inciting a fourth to suicide in a case that has shocked Italy. The court was asked to impose sentences of...February 21, 2005
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MEGADETH Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
According to the U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, MEGADETH have been confirmed for this year's Download Festival. MEGADETH, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and THE USED and will be joining FEEDER, GARBAGE and BILLY IDOL on Friday, June 10. The day will mark MEGADETH's final U.K. appearance before frontman Dave Mus...February 21, 2005