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AFTER DEATH: 'Retronomicon' Collection Now Available

AFTER DEATH, the Tampa-based band featuring former MORBID ANGEL, NOCTURNUS and ACHERON drummer/vocalist Mike Browning, has just released its full-length CD, "Retronomicon", through Iron Pegasus Records. "Retronomicon" is a journey from the present to the beginning of AFTER DEATH in a compilation of...

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TODAY IS THE DAY Frontman Hopes His Band's Day Has Arrived

TODAY IS THE DAY frontman Steve Austin has told MTV.com that he hopes his band will finally be able to break out of the underground and spread its chaotic music and message to a larger audience with its upcoming album, "Axis of Eden" (scheduled for September 18). "It seems to me like a ...

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DREAM THEATER Energized By New Label

Larry D. Curtis of Deseret Morning News recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. The quintet is touring to support its new album "Systematic Chaos" on a brand-new label, Roadrunner Records. And Portnoy — a driving force behind DREAM THEATER since it formed in 1985 in...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Inks 'New-Model' Record Deal with MEROVINGIAN MUSIC

Merovingian Music, Ltd. has announced the signing of a joint venture between MRV and Sebastian Bach's Get Off My Bach Productions to launch a yet-to-be-named label owned by the artist. MRV is part of, and is distributed exclusively, by the Caroline/EMI Music Group. MRV's model is designed specifical...

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EXSECRATUS: Debut Album Samples Available

Finnish metal band EXSECRATUS has posted audio samples from its upcoming debut album, "Tainted Dreams", on its MySpace page. "Tainted Dreams" is due on September 3 via Violent Journey Records. According to a press release, "These young masters of melodic metal combine influences from band like CHILD...

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HELSTAR: Basic Tracks Completed For New 'Best-Of' Album

Texas metal legends HELSTAR recently signed a deal with AFM Records. The band is currently in the studio re-recording some of its early classics for a "best-of" album, to be released on November 19. The CD will also contain two brand new tracks. An all-new album of original HELSTAR material is tenta...

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ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY Concerts To Feature Famed Cello Player ANDREW SHULMAN

One of the world's leading cello players and classical conductors, Andrew Shulman, will participate in Uli Jon Roth's Sky Academy concerts this year. ULI JON ROTH & FRIENDS will also perform one of Andrew's compositions, which is going to feature Andrew on electric cello and Uli on guitar. Accor...

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BLADESMITH: 'Legion Of Swords' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Finnish black metal band BLADESMITH will release its debut album, "Legion of Swords", in September through Dungeons Deep Records. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. The Vassals Summoned 02. Dark and Iron Blood 03. Uncertain Death Triumphant 04. Bladesmith's Anvil Fire 05. The Adaman...

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TURISAS To Perform At Virgin Megastore In London

Finnish folk metallers TURISAS have issued the following update: "We are very pleased to announce that everyone's favourite battle metallers TURISAS will be playing at Kerrang! magazine's Day Of Rock on 8th August in the Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street in London. "To be a part of this very exclusi...

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BURN TO BLACK To Tour Quebec

Toronto-based thrashers BURN TO BLACK, whose lineup includes bassist Sam Dunn (co-director of the acclaimed documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey"),will tour the province of Quebec for the first time ever. Currently confirmed dates include August 8 at Bar Le Thrash in St-Hyacinthe, August 9 at...

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ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY: More Guests Announced

Ule W. Ritgen, Piero Leporale, Richie Onori, Andrew Shulman and George Bellas are among the newly confirmed guests for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He...

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ERIC SINGER: 'I Play Drums For A Living And Whether I Like It Or Not, It's Still A Business'

Drummer Eric Singer was recently interviewed live onstage at the 21st annual NY/NJ Kiss Expo by rock & roll comic C.C. Banana. Part serious interview and part comedy roast, the exchange has been transcribed and is now available online. Topics include original KISS drummer Peter Criss, Eric's num...

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MIND'S EYE: 'A Gentleman's Hurricane' To Receive Japanese Release In August

MIND'S EYE, the Swedish progressive rock/metal band featuring former/current members of THERION, SECRET SPHERE and NOVAK, will release its new album, "A Gentleman's Hurricane", in Japan on August 1 via Mellow Music. It will contain the bonus track "Those Who Fear" and the DVD "The Making of A Gentle...

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ROYAL ANGUISH Parts Ways With Drummer

Florida-based extreme metal act ROYAL ANGUISH has parted ways with drummer Tom Klinesmith. Explained frontman Matt Knowles: "While this was not a decision we wanted to make it had become increasingly clear that this was the decision that was the right thing for all parties involved. The band and its...

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TED NUGENT Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Rock legend Ted Nugent will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, July 18. The show airs at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 11:30 p.m. ET and fans are encouraged to call in at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklin...