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IMPALED NAZARENE: 'Pro Patria Finlandia' Cover Artwork, Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of three songs from IMPALED NAZARENE's forthcoming ninth studio album, "Pro Patria Finlandia", have been posted online at the Dynamic Arts web site. Check out the tracks "Goat Sodomy", "For Those Who Have Fallen" and "Psykosis" at this location. "Pro Patria Finlandia" is scheduled for...February 17, 2006
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THE WILDHEARTS Guitarist CJ Working On Solo Album
THE WILDHEARTS guitarist Chris "CJ" Jagdhar is currently working on a solo album, "Something's Gotta Give", tentatively due in September 2006. Demo versions of three songs that are slated to appear on the CD — "Girls on Fire", "Could've Been Beautiful" and "Myself to Blame" — are available for liste...February 16, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer Talks About 'Operation: Mindcrime II'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the main motivation behind the recording of "Operation: Mindcrime II"? Scott: "It almost started when we put the first one out. It was a big rec...February 16, 2006
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ELVENKING To Support JON OLIVA'S PAIN In Europe
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have been confirmed as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva) on their upcoming European tour. Select dates on the trek will also feature DORO and SONATA ARCTICA. Confirmed shows so far can be found at JonOliva...February 15, 2006
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DRAGONFORCE Announce New Bassist
London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE have found themselves a new bassist. Stepping up to fill the slot vacated last year by Adrian Lambert, who left the band to spend more time with his family, is DRAGONFORCE's current "touring bassist" Frederic Leclercq. Formerly guitarist with Frenc...February 14, 2006
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CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH Members To Guest On STONER KINGS Album
Finland's STONER KINGS are set to release their sophomore effort, entitled "Fuck the World", on March 1. After persevering through line-up changes, near break-up, considerable backlash by certain members of the metal and rock community, including the changing of the tides within the music industry a...February 12, 2006
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Drummer Lays Down Tracks For TODD YOUTH'S HEARTACHES
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE drummer Joey Castillo has laid down drum tracks on three songs to be featured on the forthcoming debut album from TODD YOUTH'S HEARTACHES , the new project featuring Todd Youth (ex-MURPHY'S LAW, D-GENERATION, DANZIG, currently with THE CHELSEA SMILES) on guitar/vocals, Sami Y...February 11, 2006
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ALICE COOPER: 'Live In Montreux' DVD Track Listing Revealed
According to a posting at SickthingsUK, ALICE COOPER's forthcoming "Live in Montreux" DVD will be a CD/DVD double release (the release will include the show on both DVD and CD, like the reissue of "Brutally Live") and is due for release in Europe on May 22 (subject to change and not officially confi...February 11, 2006
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U.K.'s HAMMERHEAD Land Record Deal — 20 Years After They Split Up
U.K.'s Times & Star is reporting that West Cumbrian heavy metal band HAMMERHEAD has landed a record contract — more than 20 years after they split up. HAMMERHEAD, reformed for a friend's 40th birthday, found bootleg copies of their old songs were circulating on the internet. Members Buzz Elliott...February 10, 2006
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SONIC SYNDICATE Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Swedish metal band SONIC SYNDICATE have parted ways with drummer Kristoffer Bäcklund. "This decision was very hard to make, ultimately came about due to lack of enthusiasm and motivation on his side," explained the band's guitarist and songwriter Roger Sjunnesson. "We came to the conclusion that if...February 10, 2006
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DYSRHYTHMIA Complete Work On New Album: Audio Available
Progressive instrumental trio DYSRHYTHMIA have completed recording their new album, "Barriers and Passages". "Barriers and Passages" was recorded at B.C. Studios in Brooklyn, NY with engineer Martin Bisi (SWANS, SONIC YOUTH, JOHN ZORN) and is set for a May 2 release in North America (May 9 internati...February 9, 2006
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IMPALED NAZARENE: 'Pro Patria Finlandia' Final Track Listing Revealed
Finnish extreme metallers IMPALED NAZARENE have finalized the track listing for their ninth studio album, "Pro Patria Finlandia", due in Europe on March 28 through Osmose Productions (March 22 in Finland on Dynamic Arts). The CD will be issued in North America on April 18 via The End Records. "Pro P...February 9, 2006
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SKID ROW: 'Hi Five' Internet-Only EP Available For Download
Atlantic/Rhino has made available an Internet-only EP from SKID ROW, entitled "Hi Five". According to a posting on former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach's official web site, the EP contains the following track listing: 01. Youth Gone Wild 02. 18 & Life 03. I Remember You 04. Monkey Business 05...February 8, 2006
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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman Schedules U.K. Dates
THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has scheduled a U.K. tour with his new band, dubbed GINGER AND THE SONIC CIRCUS. The dates are as follows: Mar. 24 – Bradford, UK @ Rio's Mar. 25 - Newcastle, UK @ Legends Mar. 26 - Wolverhampton, UK @ Wulfrun Mar. 27 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City Mar. 28 ...February 7, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Talks About Legalizing Heroin, Internet Rumors And Using Viagra
J. Bennett of Decibel magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Decibel: In November, you spoke before the Welsh Assembly about legalizing heroin. How did that happen? Lemmy: "I don't know — some dummy conse...February 4, 2006