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REVEREND Announces New Bassist
REVEREND has announced the addition of bassist Mike Falletta to the group's ranks. Falletta joins the band as the replacement for Brendon Kyle, who has enlisted in the United States Air Force and will be leaving to bootcamp this month. Commented guitarist Davey Lee: "Being that we knew Brendon would...February 10, 2008
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WHITESNAKE's DOUG ALDRICH Offers Demonstration Of New RANDY RHOADS Signature Amp
Gearwire has posted a four-minute clip of WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich playing the new Marshall Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) signature series amplifier at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Conve...February 10, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman To Release 'Live In Anaheim' Two-CD Set
Edel has set a February 25 UK releae date for "Live in Anaheim", a two-CD set from DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan comprising 20 tracks recorded live at the famous House Of Blues Club in Anaheim, California at the end of 2006. The release sees Gillan present the best of his career as a solo ...February 9, 2008
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ARSIS Announces Headlining Dates
Virginia's ARSIS will team up with SKELETONWITCH and VEIL OF MAYA for a U.S. tour beginning at the end of the month. The dates are as follows: Feb. 25 - Karma – Victorville, CA Feb. 26 - Jerry’s – Bakersfield, CA Feb. 27 - Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA Feb. 28 - Jumping Turtle – ...February 8, 2008
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AGALLOCH, MIDDIAN, NADJA Confirmed For Portland's MARCH INTO DARKNESS I Festival
AGALLOCH, MIDDIAN and NADJA are among the confirmed bands for the March Into Darkness I festival, set to take place March 21-23 at Berbati's Pan in Portland, Oregon. According to Nanotear Booking, which is organizing the event, "twelve uncompromising and critically acclaimed underground acts [will]...February 7, 2008
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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman To Release New Solo Album In April
According to a posting on LIFE OF AGONY vocalist Keith Caputo's MySpace page, his new solo album, "Fondness for Hometown Scars", will be issued in Europe on April 7 via Suburban Records. Audio samples of all 12 tracks that are set to appear on "Fondness for Hometown Scars" are available at this loca...February 7, 2008
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THE IRON MAIDENS To Film Santa Ana Concert For Future DVD Release
THE IRON MAIDENS, the Los Angeles-based "world's only female tribute to IRON MAIDEN" (featuring drummer Linda McDonald of the long-running hard rock act PHANTOM BLUE),will shoot a live DVD on Saturday, February 9 at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. "And for those who live too far or jus...February 6, 2008
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IN FLAMES: European Festival Appearances Announced
Swedish metallers IN FLAMES have scheduled the following European festival appearances in June: Jun. 07 - Rock Am Ring - Nürburgring, Germany Jun. 08 - Rock Im Park - Nürnberg, Germany Jun. 13 - Greenfield - Interlaken, Switzerland Jun. 14 - Nova Rock - Pannonia Fields, Austria Jun. 20 - Hellfest -...February 6, 2008
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REQUIEM AETERNAM Completes Music For Third Album
Melodic black metal band REQUIEM AETERNAM — originally from Uruguay but most recently based in Tampa Bay, Florida — has issued the following update: "After a year of hard work Jose Romero (vocals/guitar) has completed the music for the upcoming third full-length album of REQUIEM AETERNAM. It just re...February 5, 2008
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DARKTHRONE Drummer/Vocalist: The Mere Word 'Fanbase' Disgusts Me
Metal Maniacs' Nathan T. Birk recently interviewed legendary DARKTHRONE drummer/vocalist Fenriz about his band's latest album, "F.O.A.D.", and the Norwegian act's enduring influence on black metal. Excerpts from the February 2008 cover story follow: Metal Maniacs: Prior to recording "F.O.A.D.", were...February 5, 2008
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IN FLAMES Bassist Comments On Knee Injury
IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers has commented on the knee injury which forced him to play the band's January 27 concert at B1 Maximum in Moscow, Russia while sitting on a chair. Swedish writer Martin Carlsson, who accompanied IN FLAMES on their mini-tour of Russia, told BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "We went to t...February 5, 2008
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POISON Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
'80s hard rockers POISON have been confirmed for this year's edition of Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. This will mark the band's only European appearance of 2008 and their first concert in Europe in 15 years. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in...February 5, 2008
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JOHN SYKES: 'We Want To Keep PHIL LYNOTT's Legacy Alive And Keep His Music Out There'
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY guitarist/vocalist John Sykes. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: Did singing in BLUE MURDER spur you on to do more lead vocals? Sykes: Yeah, I never really wanted to be a singer, but I sang so...February 5, 2008
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THE SECRET To Release New Album This Month
Trieste, Italy-based metal quartet THE SECRET will release its second full-length album, "Disintoxication", on February 26 via Goodfellow Records. The CD was recorded at Tonteknik Recordings in Umeå, Sweden with producer Magnus Lindberg. Magnus is well known for his recording prowess and is also a m...February 4, 2008
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SKITLIV Replaces OM At Holland's ROADBURN Festival
SKITLIV, the band featuring former MAYHEM vocalist Maniac and SHINING's Niklas Kvarforth on guitar, will replace OM at the David Tibet Curates Roadside 2008 event, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 20 at the 013 Club in Tilburg, the Netherlands. Also scheduled to perform are ÆTHENOR,...February 4, 2008