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Z ROCK 08 Festival: More Details Announced
The organizers of the UK's Z Rock 08 festival have expanded the event to two days. The festival will now take place on May 16-17 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England and will feature performances by such acts as SHY, BLACK 'N BLUE, BONFIRE and BRITNY FOX. Commented the organizers: "We decided to mov...January 21, 2008
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WITHIN Y: 'The Cult' Release Date Announced
Swedish melodic death metal band WITHIN Y will release their third album, "The Cult", on February 27 via the Gothenburg-based label Gain. The CD artwork was created by Niklas Sundin of DARK TRANQUILLITY and Cabin Fever Media. "The Cult" track listing: 01. Deathtrip 02. 21 03. The Cult 04. Bitterswee...January 21, 2008
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IN FLAMES Films 'The Mirror's Truth' Video; Photos Available
Swedish metallers IN FLAMES spent this past weekend in Skellefteå, Sweden filming the video for their upcoming single, "The Mirror's Truth". Helmed by the Swedish company Popcore (NORMA JEAN, UNDEROATH, KHOMA, CULT OF LUNA),the clip was shot at an abandoned factory site. Check out photos from the v...January 21, 2008
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DOWN To Headline ROADBURN Festival Pre-Heat
The organizers of the Roadburn festival have announced that New Orleans metal heavyweights DOWN will headline this year's Roadburn "Pre-Heat", set to take place on Thursday, April 17 at the 013 venue in Tilburg, Holland. Roadburn festival will take place April 17-20 at 013. Also scheduled to appear...January 21, 2008
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RANDY RHOADS Signature MARSHALL Amp Unveiling: Interview With NICK BOWCOTT Available
Marshall Amplification unveiled the new Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) signature series amplifier on Thursday (January 17) at at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show in Anaheim, California. A two-minute interview with Marshall's Nick Bowcott (former guitar...January 20, 2008
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X JAPAN Announces Reunion Shows, Forthcoming 'Best-Of' Collection
According to a posting on the Jrock Revolution web site, reactivated Japanese rockers X JAPAN will release their new song, "I.V.", via iTunes on January 23 in 23 countries, including Japan, Korea, America, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Finland, Gr...January 20, 2008
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X JAPAN: 'I.V.' Video Posted Online
The video for the song "I.V." from reactivated Japanese rockers X JAPAN can be viewed below. The clip was shot on October 22, 2007 at Aqua City, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. Read a report from the video shoot at Jrock Revolution. Check out photos from the shoot at Wire Image. The entire ...January 19, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'You're Only As Good As The Last Thing You Ever Did'
Aedan Siebert of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On JUDAS PRIEST being inducted into Kerrang! magazine's Hall Of Fame: Halford: "Yeah, that was amazing! I mean, Kerrang! magazine — as you're...January 19, 2008
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SAATTUE: Debut Album Artwork, Audio Sample Available
Finnish metallers SAATTUE will release their debut album, "Jäähyvästi", on January 23 via Spikefarm Records. The CD was recorded at D-Studios in Klaukkala, Finland and includes "seven tracks of gloomy and heavy 'saattometal,'" according to a press release. Mastering duties were handled by Minerva Pa...January 19, 2008
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DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES, MARDUK, OPETH, SATYRICON Confirmed For France's HELLFEST
According to VS-webzine.com, DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES, MARDUK, OPETH, SATYRICON and SODOM are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's Hellfest festival, set to take place June 20-22, 2008 in Clisson, France. More than 60 groups will perform on two stages. The festival billing is shaping up as...January 18, 2008
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TRIUMPH To Reunite For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
The classic TRIUMPH lineup — Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore — could not have selected a better way to reunite after a two-decade absence, with what will undoubtedly be a show-stopping appearance at the 2008 Sweden Rock Festival. Held over a four-day span (June 4-7),the Sweden Rock Festival h...January 18, 2008
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SCUM OF THE EARTH Guitarist On His Days Of SLAYER And METALLICA Worship
Starpulse.com recently conducted an interview with former ROB ZOMBIE and current SCUM OF THE EARTH guitarist Mike Riggs. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Starpulse.com: In one interview of yours, you said "I've been a scumbag ever since I was a little kid in school. I think I've made it wo...January 17, 2008
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DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH, KEEP OF KALESSIN: North American Tour Dates Announced
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on December 15, 2007, Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR will return to North America as part of "The Invaluable Darkness Tour Part 2 – Legions Of The Chosen Few" headlining run with Poland's BEHEMOTH and fellow countrymen KEEP OF KALESSIN. The 24-sho...January 17, 2008
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STORMLORD: 'Best-Of' Collection To Be Released In February
"The Legacy – 17 Years of Extreme Epic Metal", a double "best-of" collection from the Italian "extreme epic metal" act STORMLORD, will be released on February 22 through Scarlet Records. The first CD contains 13 songs spanning the band's 17-year career as of one of Europe’s most respected metal merc...January 17, 2008
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NOME Prepares To Hit Studio
Finnish rock-edged metal band NOME will enter Studio Watercastle on January 24 to begin recording its fifth demo recording, entitled "Once Again". The recording process will take place over a four-day period and it will be helmed by Arttu Sarvanne, who also was responsible for the band's second demo...January 17, 2008