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SAXON To Celebrate NWOBHM Anniversary With Special German Tour
British heavy metal legends SAXON will embark on the "25th Anniversary of NWOBHM" tour of Germany beginning in early March 2005. To celebrate the anniversary of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, the band will only play songs they recorded during the 1980s. Before and after the show, editors from...November 8, 2004
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SLAYER Frontman Talks About 'Wall Of Blood', Show Cancellations
SLAYER frontman Tom Araya has spoken to Rolling Stone magazine about the "Wall of Blood" concert effect, where the band, their instruments, and the stage are drenched by a downpour of "blood" during their song "Raining Blood". The band first introduced the "Wall of Blood" at the Civic Center in Augu...November 6, 2004
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JOHN SYKES To Release New Live Album In December
Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) will release a new live album in Japan in December in Japan. The recordings are from the tour Sykes did last April in Japan. Joining Sykes in his touring band for the Japanese trek were former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboar...November 5, 2004
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TROUBLE Schedule Live Dates
Reunited Chicago doomsters TROUBLE have lined up the following dates during November: Nov. 19 - Penny Road Pub - Barrington, IL Nov. 27 - Night Caps - Chicago, IL As previously reported, TROUBLE are currently in negotiations with three different labels about the release of the band's recently comple...November 5, 2004
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THE 69 EYES Enter Finnish Album Chart At No. 1
THE 69 EYES' new album, "Devils" (Virgin/EMI),entered the Finnish album chart at No. 1. View the whole chart here. The follow-up to 2002's "Paris Kills", "Devils" was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (H.I.M., MOONSPELL, SENTENCED) and Johnny Lee Michaels and was preceded by a single containing the album...November 5, 2004
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Metal Musicians Speak Out On Illegal Music Downloading
Holland's Lords of Metal webzine has published a special article regarding illegal music downloading and metal musicians' thoughts and opinions on the subject. Commented writer Eddy Meuwese: "Since I joined forces with Lords of Metal I came across a lot of interesting bands and artists. I interviewe...November 3, 2004
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ANVIL Mainman LIPS Discusses His Singing Technique
ANVIL mainman Lips recently spoke to freelance writer Michael Schübeler about the group's songwriting process and their previous releases, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: For this kind of music you sing very melodic. Is it hard work for you to find the right melodi...November 3, 2004
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(HED) PE Change Title Of New Album
(HED) PE have changed the projected title of their new CD to "Only In America" (a.k.a. "O.I.A.") from the previously announced "Raise Hell". The album is still slated to drop February 22, 2005 via KOCH Records. (HED) PE's re-tooled line-up is currently comprised of band leader/vocalist Jahred (vocal...November 2, 2004
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DOMAIN Film Video For 'Endless Rain': Photos Available
German melodic metal band DOMAIN have finished filming a video for the song "Endless Rain" (mp3). The clip will be featured on the limited edition of the group's new album, "Last Days of Utopia", due on February 7, 2005 via Limb Music Products. Check out some pictures from the video shoot atNovember 1, 2004
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SLUDGE: New Album Delayed
Mighty Music has pushed back the projected release date of SLUDGE's third full-length album, "Yellow Acid Rain", to December 6. No reason was given for the delay. Described as "a mix of ENTOMBED, CELTIC FROST, CARCASS and the early material of SAMAEL," the Swiss extreme metal act's new CD was record...October 28, 2004
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BRAINSTORM To Enter Studio Next Week
German power metallers BRAINSTORM will enter House Of Music Studios with longtime producer Achim Köhler on November 1 to begin recording their new album, "Liquid Monster", for a February 28, 2005 release through Metal Blade Records . A special single containing brand new tracks and "cool additional...October 27, 2004
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TIAMAT, PAIN, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY European Tour Dates Announced
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY have confirmed reports that they will be embarking on a two-week European tour with TIAMAT, PAIN and SIRENIA beginning in late December and ending January 9, 2005. These will be the group's first shows outside Norway featuring THEATRE OF TRAGEDY's new singer Nell (THE CRE...October 26, 2004
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SLAYER: 'Wall Of Blood' Cities Announced
According to SLAYER fan site SlayerSaves.com, SLAYER have announced the cities on the group's upcoming Jägermeister Music Tour that will include an effect dubbed the "Wall of Blood." At select shows (determined by each venue's technical specs) during SLAYER's classic song "Raining Blood", the band,...October 26, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Singer: PRESIDENT BUSH Cashed In On 9/11 Tragedy
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving recently answered a fan question via the band's official forum regarding his opinion of George W. Bush and the war in Iraq. Asked why he is so anti-Bush and why he is so worried about what is going on in Iraq when Sweden is unlikely to get terrorist attack on ...October 25, 2004
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CAMP FREDDY Joined By Special Guest Stars In Los Angeles: Photos Available
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and ex-THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy were among the special guests performing with CAMP FREDDY at the "Vanity Fair In Concert" charity event benefiting Step Up Women's Network on Saturday (Oct. 23) at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Check out...October 25, 2004