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CANDLEMASS Mainman Says Atmosphere In Band Is 'Much Better' Since MESSIAH MARCOLIN's Departure
Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Metal Temple recently conducted an interview with CANDLEMASS mainman/bassist Leif Edling. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Metal Temple: I read on your website that you [were going to] film yesterday's [May 20] show in New York, so how did it go? Leif Edling: Act...June 3, 2008
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KING'S X Enjoys Best Album Chart Debut Since '96
Greg Prato of Billboard.com reports: After a 12-year absence, veteran rock act KING'S X returned to The Billboard 200 last week with "XV" (InsideOut/SPV),debuting at No. 145 [with 4,450 copies sold in its first week of release]. "The first few records, we all wrote a lot of music on our own and ...June 2, 2008
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GAAHL-Fronted GORGOROTH Announces Touring Lineup
The Gaahl-fronted version of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH has announced the lineup for its upcoming summer 2008 live appearances. It is as follows: Gaahl - Vocals King ov Hell - Bass Nick Barker (ex-CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR) - Drums Teloch - Guitar Ice Dale - Guitar For a list of th...June 2, 2008
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JACKNIFE Signs With BATTLE FLAG RECORDS
Dallas, Texas-based band JACKNIFE has inked a deal with Battle Flag Records for the release of its sophomore album, "A Plague of People", tentatively due mid-summer. The CD was recorded at Skyline Studios in the band's hometown with the help of Sterling Winfield and Tim "Timmy Tooth" Kimsey, who hav...June 2, 2008
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LITA FORD: Another 'Secret' Warm-Up Show Revealed
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford will play at least a couple of warm-up shows for her upcoming Rocklahoma appearance. Ford is apparently being billed as the LITA FORD "tribute" act KISS ME DEADLY for these special performances, which will kick off in early July. So far the following dates have been an...June 1, 2008
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BIG COCK Interviewed
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #55),featuring BIG COCK guitarist Dave Henzerling and vocalist Robert Mason. The interview lasts approximately 60 minutes and is available for download at this location. BIG COCK features lifelong friends Dave Henzerling (a.k.a. David Michae...May 31, 2008
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GORGOROTH: Complete 'Live In Grieghallen' Details Revealed
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH will release a new live album, entitled "Live in Grieghallen", in June via Regain Records. According to a press release, the CD was recorded live at Grieghallen in Bergen, Norway by Eirik "Pytten" Hundvin and features Infernus on bass and guitar, Gaahl on vocals,...May 31, 2008
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SLAYER: 'Reign In Blood' Book Now On Sale
Continuum Books' "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER, is now on sale. The book made its world debut at Square Records in Akron, Ohio Saturday, May 31. The first three copies were signed by author D.X. Ferris, on sale for a special price of $6.66, and numbered 6, 66...May 31, 2008
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LITA FORD To Play New York City In July
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford is rumored to be playing a warm-up show for her upcoming Rocklahoma appearance on July 7 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. According to the venue's web site, the LITA FORD "tribute" act KISS ME DEADLY is scheduled to perform that night ...May 31, 2008
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CULT OF LUNA: New Video Interview With JOHANNES PERSSON Posted Online
Founder and guitarist Johannes Persson of Swedish art-rockers CULT OF LUNA was recently interviewed by UK's Kerrang! magazine about the group's forthcoming "Eternal Kingdom" album. Watch the six-minute chat below. Due on on June 16 in Europe and July 8 in the U.S. via Earache Records, "Eternal Kingd...May 30, 2008
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GORGOROTH: 'Live In Grieghallen' Due In June
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH will release a new live album, entitled "Live in Grieghallen", in June via Regain Records. According to a press release, the CD was recorded live at Grieghallen in Bergen, Norway by Eirik "Pytten" Hundvin and features Infernus on bass and guitar, Gaahl on vocals,...May 30, 2008
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KING DIAMOND Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE Remembers CHUCK SCHULDINER
Ville Krannila of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's Steel Mill web site recently conducted an interview with KING DIAMOND guitarist/producer Andy La Rocque. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Q: Can you describe your creative relationship with King? When composing a new album does he com...May 29, 2008
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PYRAMAZE: 'Immortal' U.S. Release Date Announced
Danish metallers PYRAMAZE whose current recording lineup includes ICED EARTH singer Matt Barlow will release their new album in the U.S. on June 24 via Locomotive Records. The CD is scheduled for release in Germany tomorrow (May 30). Commented the band: "We had quite a few good offers, but Locomotiv...May 29, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE: 'Around The World Live' Four-DVD Box Set To Receive U.S. Release Next Month
On June 17, 2008, Eagle Rock Entertainment, through its wholly-owned Eagle Vision subsidiary, will release DEEP PURPLE's "Around The World Live", a four-DVD box set chronicling live shows in 1995 India, 1999 Australia and 2002 England. The fourth disc, "Access All Areas", is a documentary of the ban...May 29, 2008
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DIO: Footage From Last Night's Concert In London Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO's May 28, 2008 concert at the Astoria in London, England can be viewed below (courtesy of "jimitenderstix"). DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),kicked off its short European tour Tues...May 29, 2008
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