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RUTHLESS: 'Metal Without Mercy' EP To Be Re-Released
Reactivated Southern California metal band RUTHLESS has signed a deal with Italy's My Graveyard Productions for the re-release of its 1984 "Metal Without Mercy" five-song EP. According to the group, "We will have a new cover with updated photos and a custom insert. It will be released worldwide. It...October 29, 2008
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MENCEA Signs With INDIE RECORDINGS
Indie Recordings has announced the signing of the Athens, Greece-based metal band MENCEA. According to a press release, MENCEA "delivers groove-oriented, intense modern metal that bends the listener's perception of the various genres of extreme music. Their music oscillates in between fast, aggressi...October 29, 2008
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M.ILL.ION Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Swedish melodic rockers M.ILL.ION have parted ways with guitarist Jonas Hermansson. "We thank Jonas for many good memories and great guitar playing, but we have different agendas these days and it's simply time to move on," the band writes in a statement. "We wish him all the best; Jonas will always...October 28, 2008
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UK's DOWNLOAD Festival Staying At Donington; Dates Announced
The organizers of the UK's Download festival have announced that next year's event will take place over the weekend of June 12-14, 2009. The Download festival is a three-day music festival held annually at Donington Park (which hosted the Monsters of Rock festivals between 1980 and 1996, and 2002's...October 27, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD's Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Hallowed Be Thy Name'; Video Available
MACHINE HEAD's video for the band's cover of IRON MAIDEN's "Hallowed Be Thy Name" can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Mike Sloat and is included on the special edition of "The Blackening", MACHINE HEAD's Grammy-nominated masterwork, which is due on October 28, 2008 via Roadrunner Records....October 27, 2008
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THE WILDHEARTS Interviewed By Finnish TV; Video Available
A brand new interview with the long-running UK rockers THE WILDHEARTS conducted this past weekend The Voice TV channel in Tampere, Finland where the band was performing as part of the "Lost in Music" event can be viewed at this location. THE WILDHEARTS were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's gue...October 26, 2008
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THE IRON MAIDENS To Play Two Shows As Backing Band For PAUL DI'ANNO
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 be former MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's backing band for two shows in California: Dec. 26 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Coach Hous...October 26, 2008
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The Ghost of Heritage
"This album is dedicated to all those who throughout the ages have been actively involved in the preservation of our proud ancestral heritage, rich national culture, folklore, and tradition. We will honour you forever!" The quote is taken from the booklet of "The Ghost of Heritage" by England's WINT...October 26, 2008
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VAN CANTO Covers NIGHTWISH's 'Wishmaster'; Video Available
The official video for German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO's version of the NIGHTWISH classic "Wishmaster" can be viewed below. The song is featured on VAN CANTO's new album, "Hero", which was released on September 26 through GUN Records. The CD features 10 songs, including originals like "Spee...October 25, 2008
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THE WILDHEARTS On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available
Long-running UK rockers THE WILDHEARTS were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests earlier tonight (Friday, October 24) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". The program is now available for streaming at BBC.co.uk. THE WILDHEARTS will...October 24, 2008
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CALLEJON: Second Album Trailer Available
A second trailer for "Zombieactionhauptquartier", the new album from German "riff masters" CALLEJON, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on November 21 via Nuclear Blast Records. "Zombieactionhauptquartier" (see cover artwork below) track listing: 01. ZAHQ (Intro) 02. Zombiefied 03....October 24, 2008
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ENGINE OF PAIN Seeking New Singer
ENGINE OF PAIN, the Dutch thrash act featuring former AFTER FOREVER (1995-2000) drummer Joep Beckers, has issued the following update: "We are searching for a new singer to implement the release our upcoming second album and also to promote that album after the release (interviews, gigs etc.). For t...October 23, 2008
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'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK: 'It's Obvious That AXL ROSE Has A Metal Heart'
MetalForever.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH). An excerpt from the chat follows below. MetalForever.com: So Mike, on the Sebastian Bach "Angel Down" album, the band covered an old AEROSMITH classic "Back In The Saddle". W...October 23, 2008
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HALFORD: 'Resurrection World Tour' DVD Sales Revealed
HALFORD's "Resurrection World Tour - Live At Rock In Rio III" DVD has sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 46 on the Top Music Videos chart. "Resurrection World Tour - Live At Rock In Rio III" is a three-hour DVD which was ...October 22, 2008
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OMISSION: Upcoming Releases Detailed
Spanish thrashers OMISSION will release a split EP with Germany's OLD. The 12" EP with gatefold cover will feature four live songs from each band, recorded on September 27 in Madrid, Spain. The self-financed release will see the light around February/March 2009. OMISSION will also take part in the "...October 22, 2008