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BENEDICTUM Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces European Tour With DORO
San Diego power metal band BENEDICTUM has parted ways with drummer Blackie Sanchez due to musical differences. "We wish Blackie the best of luck in his future endeavors — we had some great times together but over the last few months it became apparent that we were moving in different directions," sa...October 24, 2006
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California's TRAK 13 Signs With KORN Guitarist's Label
California-based hard rock band TRAK 13 is the latest signing to KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer's record label Emotional Syphon Recordings. According to the band's official bio, TRAK 13 is "a passionate modern hard rock band that blends the collaborations of lead vocalist Jeff Zazueta, guitari...October 24, 2006
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TROUBLE To Hit The Road, Film New Live DVD
Chicago doom metal legends TROUBLE have issued the following update: "After many unpredictable setbacks, we now have release dates for most of the TROUBLE catalog. 'Psalm 9' and 'The Skull' will be released worldwide on October 24, 2006, with added footage from those eras. The new CD, 'Simple Mind C...October 23, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR: AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST Covers Posted Online
ANNIHILATOR's live cover of AC/DC's "Live Wire" (recorded in San Antonio, Texas In 1990) and the 1993 cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Hell Bent for Leather" have been posted online on the group's official MySpace page. ANNIHILATOR recently released a retrospective double-disc DVD set, entitled "Ten Years i...October 23, 2006
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ABORTED Announces Lineup Changes, New Album Details
Belgian death metallers ABORTED have confirmed rumors that they have parted ways with drummer Gilles Delecroix and bass player Olivia Scemama (ex-NO RETURN, BALROG). Commented the group: "Being in a band like ABORTED at this point takes a lot of investment and commitment. Right now we are not making...October 23, 2006
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Joins ROKTOPUSS
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has joined ROKTOPUSS, the new band featuring Lorraine Lewis (ex-FEMME FATALE, vocals),Roxy Petrucci (ex-VIXEN, drums) and E.J. Curse (NO DUH, bass),Lorraine Lewis' and Roxy Petrucci's paths barely crossed in the '80s while Petrucci and VIXEN were touring with r...October 23, 2006
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MEGADETH To Help Launch 'Gears Of War' XBOX Game With Private Mini-Concert
MEGADETH is set to play a "Gears of War - Match Made In Hell" event on Halloween, which will celebrate the much anticipated Xbox 360 game. "Gears of War" and Xbox were both sponsors of the Gigantour this year, and MEGADETH has written a song entitled "Gears of War", which is slated to appear on ...October 21, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT To Appear On VH1's 'Hottest Pets'
On Monday, October 23, guitarist Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR. BIG) will be appearing on the new VH1 show called "Hottest Pets". "I can't get on TV by playing guitar, but I can get on playing with my alligator lizard," jokes Gilbert. For more information on the program, click here. Paul Gilbert rece...October 20, 2006
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OBSESSION: Photos From CD-Release Party Posted Online
Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION played a CD-release party for their new album, "Carnival of Lies", on October 13 at Daniel's Street in Milford, Connecticut. Check out photos at TheObsesssion.net, MetalFury.com. OBSESSION released its long-awaited follow-up to 1987's "Methods of Madn...October 19, 2006
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PLANET GEMINI: New Demo Tracks Posted Online
Boston-based traditional doom metal band PLANET GEMINI, who recently tapped ex-BLACK SABBATH/DIO drummer Vinny Appice and original TROUBLE drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson to play on its upcoming CD, has posted three new demo tracks — "Preachin' to the Choir", "Lightmare" and "Author of Pain" — on its MySpa...October 19, 2006
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DENIM AND LEATHER Tribute Act Featuring Members Of METAL CHURCH, LEATHERWOLF And LIZZY BORDEN
DENIM AND LEATHER, the Las Vegas, Nevada-based classic metal tribute band featuring Ronny Munroe (METAL CHURCH) on vocals, Geoff Gayer (LEATHERWOLF) on guitar, Ira Black (LIZZY BORDEN) on guitar, Jeff Baker on bass, Bob Beaudette on guitar and Rob Daley on drums, has lined up the following dates in...October 18, 2006
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EXILIA To Release 'Your Rain' Single
Italian female-fronted quartet EXILIA will release a limited-edition single, "Your Rain", in Germany on October 27. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Your Rain 02. Never Again 03. Remind Me 04. Snakes 05. Kill Me EXILIA was recently forced to cancel its European tour due to "a fracture...October 18, 2006
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OPEN GRAVE RECORDS Releases Free Downloadable Label Sampler
Open Grave Records has released a free downloadable 14-track compilation, titled "Sounds from the Grave Vol. 1". The collection features a track from each of the artist signed to the label. Included on the compilation are brand new tracks from U.K. black metal band PRIMITIVE GRAVEN IMAGE, California...October 18, 2006
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DAVE LOMBARDO Discusses Playing Live, His Songwriting Contributions To SLAYER
Mike Baronas of GASPetc.com recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow: GASPetc: I interviewed Paul [Bostaph] back when G.A.S.P. was a print magazine (issue #6) and asked if the band had him compromise his style to sound like yours. Lombard...October 17, 2006
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MEGADETH Debuts Another New Song In Japan
MEGADETH debuted another new song, "Gears of War", during its headlining appearance in Nagoya, Japan Tuesday night (October 17). The group's complete setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Blackmail The Universe 02. Set The World Afire 03. Wake Up Dead 04. Skin O' My Teeth 05. Tornado Of Souls 06....October 17, 2006
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