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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Puts Mettle Behind Vulcan

Christine Sexton of Echo reports that IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson has thrown his weight behind a campaign to preserve a vintage bomber at Southend Airport in London, England for future generations. Dickinson, who is a qualified pilot, paid a visit to Hockley to speak about his life as a mus...

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IN FLAMES Bassist On Touring, 20-Year Milestone, METALLICA

Zach Dionne of The Maine Campus newspaper at the University of Maine conducted an interview with bassist Peter Iwers of Swedish metal band IN FLAMES on December 6, 2008 in Worcester, Massachusetts. You can listen to the 18-minute conversation at this location. The interview is also available in text...

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VINNIE MOORE: New Solo Album Title Announced

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has set "To The Core" as the title of his new solo album, due in early 2009 via Holland's Mascot Records. According to the label, "Vinnie was among the first artists with releasing instrumental guitar albums ('Mind's Eye'),he played with ALICE COOPER amongst others and is...

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Former HIMSA Frontman Resurfaces In HEIRESS

HEIRESS, the Seattle, Washington-based band featuring former HIMSA frontman John Pettibone, has scheduled the following dates: Dec. 12 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA Jan. 10 - The Viaduct - Tacoma, WA Two of the band's songs — "Iron John" and "The Year Without Summer" — are available for streaming on th...

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HEAVEN AND HELL's BUTLER Completes Tracks For New Album

The unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com reports that bassist Geezer Butler has finished laying down his tracks for the new album from HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Tony Iommi (guitar),Butler and Vinny Appice (drums). The group'...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer's Signed Cymbal Being Auctioned For Charity

According to Altsounds.com, IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain has donated a signed Paiste 22" bell ride cymbal to an exclusive auction raising money for the charity, Teenage Cancer Trust, which helps teenagers and young people fight cancer. From Monday, December 8 until Monday, December 15, the drums will...

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LIZZY BORDEN Kicks Off European Tour; Photos Available

Californian metallers LIZZY BORDEN kicked off their European tour in Germany December 6. Support came from the Swedish band FATAL SMILE and Dutch metallers MARTYR. A number of high-quality photos from the show in Turock, Essen can be found at Metal-Experience.com. LIZZY BORDEN's setlist was as follo...

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NIFELHEIM: Anti-CLIFF BURTON, -DIMEBAG Comments Were A 'Bad Joke' That Was Taken Out Of Context

Swedish black metallers NIFELHEIM have released a statement clarifying the comments they made in the latest issue of Sweden Rock magazine where they appeared to be disrespecting the memories of both METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton and PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. In the Swed...

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DEAD HEAD: New Song Posted Online

Veteran Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD have posted a new song, "Less Than Zero", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new full-length CD, "Depression Tank", due in February 2009 via Displeased Records. The CD was recorded at Hooiland Studios in Zwolle, Holland and was mixed and mastered...

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PAUL DI'ANNO: More Tour Dates Announced

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has scheduled the following dates: Dec. 11 - Blackhorse - Cermenate, Italy Dec. 12 - Rockaway - Porto Potenza Picena, Italy Dec. 13 - Boulevard - Misano Adriatico, Italy Dec. 18 - Gands - Vittorio Veneto, Italy Dec. 19 - Zebbra - Este, Italy Dec. 20 - Norman ei...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Eddie's Evil Brew' Available

IRON MAIDEN collectors can now purchase "Iron Maiden Eddie's Evil Brew" direct from the band's official webshop. According to a product description, "You can have 'piece of mind' that this fine Chilean merlot tastes great on its own or with a very very rare steak! Comes in a wooden presentation box...

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BAD WAY To Release 'Dead Letters' In March

Spanish rockers BAD WAY will release their sophomore album, "Dead Letters", on March 23, 2009. Helmed by top Spanish producer Gonzalo Parreño (UZZUAHIA, LA PULQUERÍA),mixed by Roger García (UZZUAHIA, MONKEY HOLE) and mastered by Mika Jussila (HIM, NIGHTWISH),"Dead Letters" will include 11 songs, o...

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OPETH Guests On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available

Swedish progressive metalelrs OPETH were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest earlier tonight (Friday, December 5) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". According to a show description, OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson "to...

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TRIVIUM: New Audio Interview With PAOLO GREGOLETTO Available

Italian news blog Musica Metal recently conducted an interview with bassist Paolo Gregoletto of the Florida metallers TRIVIUM. The 11-minute chat is available for streaming at this location (click on the green play button to launch audio). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Musica Meta...

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Ex-ANGRA Singer Performs IRON MAIDEN, HELLOWEEN Covers With Orchestra; Video Available

Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN) was one of several vocalists who were invited by the Orquesta de Cámara de la ULBRA (ULBRA Chamber Orchestra) to take part in the Clássicos do Rock II event on November 29, 2008 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Matos sang several numbers while accompanied by...