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SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH Comments On Passing Of ARMANDO ACOSTA

Scott "Wino" Weinrich — who has played in such acts as ST. VITUS, THE OBSESSED, THE HIDDEN HAND, PROBOT and SPIRIT CARAVAN — has released the following statement regarding the passing of former SAINT VITUS drummer, Armando Acosta: "With great sadness we say rest in peace, Armando. The strong, gentle...

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KRISIUN, HEATHEN Members To Guest On New ABYSMAL DAWN Album

Moyses Kolesne (KRISIUN) and Kragen Lum (HEATHEN, PROTOTYPE) have recorded guest appearances on "Leveling The Plane Of Existence", the new album from Los Angeles, California's ABYSMAL DAWN. Kolesne provides a guitar solo on the track "Pixilated Ignorance" and Lum adds guitar solos on "Rapture Renown...

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ECHOTERRA Recording New Album

ECHOTERRA — the new female-fronted symphonic rock/metal band featuring vocalist Melissa Ferlaak (VISIONS OF ATLANTIS),keyboardist Jonah Weingarten (PYRAMAZE),guitarist Yan Leviathan (AVIAN),bassist Brian Hollenbeck and drummer Adam Sagan (INTO ETERNITY) — has issued the following update: "We have...

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TED NUGENT Presented With 'Smokey Bear' Award

According to KWTX.com, legendary rocker Ted Nugent was presented with the prestigious Smokey Bear award by the Texas Forest Service for his "outstanding service with significant impact in wildfire prevention." Nugent is a staunch public advocate for conservation efforts. He has donated time and crea...

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ABYSMAL DAWN: First 'Leveling' Studio Clip Posted Online

The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Leveling The Plane Of Existence", the new album from Los Angeles, California's ABYSMAL DAWN, can be viewed below. The clip includes an interview with ABYSMAL DAWN drummer Scott Fuller, insight on the band's...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'Relentless' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Relentless", the new album from the legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, sold around 1,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release. Yngwie's previous CD, "Perpetual Flame", opened with around 2,000 units back in October 2008, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Released on Nov...

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Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He 'Knows Nothing' About New YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Album

Powerhouse American singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) says that he "knows nothing" about the new YNGWIE MALMSTEEN album, "Relentless", despite the fact that Owens' vocals are featured on most of the CD. Speaking to Sweden Rock Magazine at his Septemb...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Talks 'Relentless' In New Video Interview

Video footage of legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen talking to the Artisan News Service about his new album, "Relentless", can be viewed below. Audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on "Relentless" are available for streaming on Amazon.com. Due on November 22 via Malmsteen's own...

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Annual 'Ted Nugent Hunt Special' To Air This Friday

Ponch's annual "Ted Nugent Hunt Special" airs during The Arena this Friday (November 19) on The Bear. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. CST, you'll hear plenty of Ted's music, Ponch's exclusive one-on-one interview with the legendary rocker himself, plus you'll have chances to win great prizes directly from Ca...

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ABYSMAL DAWN: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Los Angeles, California's ABYSMAL DAWN will release its new album, "Leveling The Plane Of Existence", in North America on February 1 via Relapse Records (February 7 in the U.K.; February 11 in Germany, Benelux; and February 14 in the rest of Europe). The drums for the follow-up 2008's "Programmed To...

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DECIBEL's 'Black Metal Hall Of Fame' Special Issue Now Available

Decibel magazine presents a "Black Metal Hall Of Fame" special issue featuring eight tales from black metal's vast crypt. The Decibel "Hall Of Fame" provides the definitive stores behind the making of extreme music's most important albums. Each month the expanded stories (upwards of 5,000 words) inc...

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KYUSS LIVES!: Australian Tour Announced

Three-quarters of KYUSS — the influential American stoner rock/metal band, originally from Palm Desert, California — will embark on Australian tour next May under the moniker KYUSS LIVES! Bassist Nick Olivieri, drummer Brant Bjork and singer John Garcia will be joined by guitarist Bruno Fevery, who...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available

Audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on "Relentless", the new album from the legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, are available for streaming on Amazon.com. Due on November 22 via Malmsteen's own Rising Force Records, the CD contains more than 60 minutes of brand new material an...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Audio)

On November 8, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. You can now listen to the 14-minute chat using the audio player below. Yngwie Malmsteen's new album, "Relentless", will hit streets on November 22 via Malmsteen's own Ri...

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ABYSMAL DAWN Unveils New Album Title, Release Date

Los Angeles, California's ABYSMAL DAWN has set "Leveling The Plane Of Existence" as the title of its new album, due in North America on February 1 via Relapse Records (February 7 in the U.K.; February 11 in Germany, Benelux; and February 14 in the rest of Europe). The drums for the follow-up 2008's...