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HATEBREED Singer To Commence Work On ICEPICK Album

HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta will shortly begin laying down vocal tracks for the debut album from ICEPICK, Jasta's much-anticipated collaboration with SKARHEAD singer Lord Ezec. "I will also be traveling back and forth to Planet Z where I will be working on the long-awaited ICEPICK album," Jamey w...
September 8, 2004
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The January Tree

"A tree in winter – naked, the leaves have fallen, it stretches its thin branches in desperation to the cloudy sky." This is the conceptual basis of "The January Tree", according to DEAD SOUL TRIBE mainman Devon Graves — a man perhaps better known as Buddy Lackey from his days in Californian progger...
September 7, 2004
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Former TNT Bassist Explains Departure

Former TNT bassist Morty Black recently spoke to Metal-Rules.com about his departure from the group and his current activities. Several exceprts from the interview follow: Metal-Rules.com: Why did you leave TNT? Morty Black: "There are many reasons really, but the main reasons are personal and that...
September 7, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Illustrator To Sell Cover Artwork Reproductions

Mark Wilkinson, the illustrator behind the covers of the IRON MAIDEN reissues "Live At Donington", "The Wicker Man", "Out of the Silent Planet" and part of the "Eddie's Archive" will be present at the ProgSol festival in Switzerland next week. He will be exhibiting some of his original artwork as we...
September 7, 2004
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AFTERSHOK Announce Joint Venture With AUBURN, Complete Work On New Album

AFTERSHOK, the classic hard rock/metal band fronted by SHOK PARIS lead vocalist Vic Hix, have announced their partnership with Cleveland-based independent label Auburn Records. AFTERSHOK's second CD, "Burning Chrome", will be released this fall under a joint venture between the band's own Aftershok...
September 5, 2004
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METALLICA Fans Invited To Attend 'CMT Outlaws' Taping

METALLICA fans have been invited to attend the taping of the upcoming "CMT Outlaws" special, featuring a performance by METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. The "CMT Outlaws" concert was originally scheduled to be performed on Tuesday (Sept. 7) before an invitation-only audience in front of the former...
September 4, 2004
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BRAINSTORM To Embark On European Headlining Tour

German power metallers BRAINSTORM will be embarking on a European tour beginning on March 23 in Hamburg, Germany. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 23 - Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle Mar. 24 - Essen, GER @Zeche Carl Mar. 25 - Vosselaar, BEL @ Biebob Mar. 26 - Andernach, GER @ JUZ Mar. 27 - Helmond, ....
September 3, 2004
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IMPIOUS: New Album Samples Posted Online

Swedish death/thrashers IMPIOUS have changed the title of their fourth full-length album to "Hellucinate" from the previously announced "Hellucinations". The follow-up to 2002's "The Killer" was recorded at Studio Mega with producer Valle Adzic and was mixed by Chris Silver and Valle Adzic. Audio sa...
September 3, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL, DAMAGEPLAN Comment On Upcoming Tour

SHADOWS FALL are set to embark on a massive co-headlining U.S. tour with DAMAGEPLAN this fall. The trek, scheduled to begin on October 27 and run through December 9, covers major markets and will see both SHADOWS FALL and DAMAGEPLAN swapping the closing spot each night, which will also feature THE H...
September 2, 2004
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DOPE To Release New Album In February

DOPE are putting the finishing touches on their fourth album, "American Apathy", tentatively due in February 2005. A brief clip of the album's first single, "No Way Out", can currently be heard at the band's official web site, www.dopearmy.com. In other news, DOPE have officially announced the dates...
September 2, 2004
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Norwegian Band THE CUMSHOTS Accept Fine For Sex Stunt

Norway's Aftenposten is reporting that two members of THE CUMSHOTS have decided to accept the NOK 10,000 fine imposed after a couple had sex on stage at their show during the Quart festival in July. The couple, whose performance was part of their political activism to save the rain forest, and ...
August 29, 2004
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FLOWING TEARS To Support SAMAEL In Europe

German goth metallers FLOWING TEARS have secured the opening slot on SAMAEL's upcoming European tour beginning on October 22 in Bald Salzungen, Germany. Commented FLOWING TEARS vocalist Helen Vogt: "Yes! We will tour again! And it’s a real honour for us touring with such a great band like SAMAEL. I...
August 27, 2004
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METALLICA Named 'Best Band On The Planet' At KERRANG! AWARDS

METALLICA were named Best Band On the Planet at the Kerrang! Awards, beating out the likes of SLIPKNOT, THE DARKNESS, H.I.M., RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BLINK-182, according to Scotsman.com. VELVET REVOLVER, the new group composed of former members of GUNS N' ROSES and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, won Best I...
August 26, 2004
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SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, THE DARKNESS Among 'Best Band' Nominees At KERRANG! AWARDS 2004

SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, THE DARKNESS, H.I.M., RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BLINK-182 are battling it out for the "Best Band" award at the Kerrang! Awards 2004, according to the BBC News. The nominees for Kerrang! were revealed at a live gig in London on Tuesday (August 24),where bands like the LOSTPROPHE...
August 25, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL: New Album Preview Posted Online

A SHADOWS FALL E-card, featuring an audio preview of the group's new tracks "What Drives the Weak" and "The Power of I And I", can be accessed at this location. "What Drives the Weak" and "The Power of I And I" come off the Massachusetts-based thrash metal quintet's new album, "The War Within", ...
August 24, 2004