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SKINLAB Frontman Confirms Plans For DEFIANCE Reunion Show

SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that talks are underway for a reunion show by the long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE. Esquivel joined DEFIANCE prior to the recording of their 1990 album "Void Terra Firma" and remained in the group until their s...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' To Receive U.S. Release In October

Roadrunner Records has set an October 20 North American release date for the fifth NIGHTWISH album, "Once". The label will also issue the set in Australia and New Zealand. In July, the Spinefarm/Nuclear Blast release topped the European Top 100 Albums chart. "We are very pleased [about the deal with...

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DEFIANCE Considering Reunion Show, New Web Site Launched

Long-defunct San Francisco Bay Area thrash band DEFIANCE (which at one time featured current SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel) are reportedly considering a reunion show on October 30 at The Pound in San Francisco. To help keep news updates available to anyone who might be interested, along wi...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' Certified Double-Platinum In Finland

NIGHTWISH's latest CD, "Once", has been certified double-platinum in the group's native Finland for sales in excess of 60,000 copies. As previously reported, NIGHTWISH recently inked a North American/Australian deal with Roadrunner Records. The label will be releasing "Once" later this year in the U...

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It's Official: NIGHTWISH Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

After negotiating for several months with various independent and major labels, Finland's NIGHTWISH have officially inked a North American/Australian deal with Roadrunner Records, the label has confirmed in a posting on its web site. Roadrunner will be releasing the band's most recent CD, "Once", la...

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CHIMAIRA's Record Label Confirms Drummer Switch

CHIMAIRA's record label, Roadrunner Records, has issued a statement confirming that the band have parted ways with former SOILWORK drummer Richard Evensand and replaced him with Kevin Talley, formerly of MISERY INDEX. Recommended to the band by SLAYER's Kerry King, Kevin will be behind the kit for C...

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'MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2' Compilation: Final Track Listing Announced

Building on the success of the first "Headbanger's Ball" record released in October 2003, MTV2 and Roadrunner Records will release a second of its kind — "MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2" — on September 28, 2004. Highlighting the best classic and current metal videos, interviews with hard rock arti...

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DRY KILL LOGIC Set North American Release Date For 'The Dead And Dreaming'

DRY KILL LOGIC have set an October 5 U.S. release date through Repossession Records for their new album, "The Dead and Dreaming". A video for the track "Paper Tiger" was recently shot with director Dale Restighini (SHADOWS FALL, FEAR FACTORY, 36 CRAZYFISTS) in New York City. Several tracks from the...

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ATROCITY Frontman Hired As Talent Scout For ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Alexander Krull, frontman for German gothic death metallers ATROCITY, has been recruited as a talent scout by Roadrunner Records Germany. Unsigned bands looking for a deal are advised to send their material to: Mastersound Entertainment Schorndorferstr. 25 70736 Fellbach Germany ATROCITY's latest al...

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MACHINE HEAD Comment On 'Burn My Eyes' Anniversary Show

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have commented on their upcoming 10th anniversary of their highly acclaimed debut offering, "Burn My Eyes". The band will celebrate the occasion by treating their fans to a special, one-night-only performance of the album in its entirety on August 8 at t...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Singer Says Break In Recording Sessions Was Best Thing That Could Have Happened

In a brand-new interview with the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth spoke about the recording process for the group's sixth full-length album, "Nymphetamine". According to Dani, CRADLE originally intended to spend nine weeks recording for a June release, but when their...

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CRADLE OF FILTH To Embark On South American Tour

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH will embark on a South American tour in late September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 23 - 3.0 (La Escena) - Monterrey, MEX Sep. 24 - Circo Volador - Mexico City, MEX Sep. 25 - Plaza de Toros Quito - Quito, ECU Sep. 26 - Coliseo El Salitre ...

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THREE INCHES OF BLOOD: 'Advance And Vanquish' Details Revealed

Roadrunner Records has set a September 28 release date for the new album from Canadian metallers THREE INCHES OF BLOOD, entitled "Advance and Vanquish". Recorded at a Chicago studio with producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE),the CD was mixed by Colin Richardson (MACHINE HEAD, F...

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TO MY SURPRISE Part Ways With ROADRUNNER, Seek New Label Home

TO MY SURPRISE, the new band featuring SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. The Clown),have reportedly parted ways with Roadrunner Records after releasing one full-length album through the label. The group, who played two successful shows in Los Angeles in mid-May, are said to be seeking a n...

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36 CRAZYFISTS Film 'Bloodwork' Video

Alaska's 36 CRAZYFISTS shot a video for the track "Bloodwork" on July 6 in New York City's Chinatown district. Check put pictures from the video shoot: Photo#1, Photo#2. The video is expected to be completed by the end of August. "Bloodwork" comes off 36 CRAZYFISTS' sophomore album, "A Snow Capped R...