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VOIVOD, AURA NOIR, PORTRAIT Confirmed For Norway's HOLE IN THE SKY Festival
VOIVOD, AURA NOIR and PORTRAIT are the first three confirmed bands for the Hole in the Sky festival (a.k.a. Bergen Metal Fest X),set to take place August 26-29, 2009 in Bergen, Norway. Commented the festival organizers: "VOIVOD is coming to Bergen, how great is that? VOIVOD, the inventors of dishar...February 4, 2009
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Guitarist PETER WICHERS Discusses His Return To SOILWORK, Band's Next Album
Greg Pratt of Canada's Exclaim! recently conducted an interview with guitarist Peter Wichers of the Swedish metal band SOILWORK. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Exclaim!: So why did you return to the band? Peter: Me and [vocalist] Björn ["Speed" Strid] have kept in touch ever since...February 3, 2009
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SCORPIONS, QUIET RIOT, ACCEPT, CINDERELLA Featured On 'The Wrestler' Soundtrack
Koch Records has announced the release of the soundtrack to one of 2009's most acclaimed films, "The Wrestler", now in theaters. The motion picture soundtrack is available now on iTunes. The CD release will follow on February 24, 2009. Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke)...January 29, 2009
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MALEFICE: New Song Posted Online
The song "Abandon Hope" from British metallers MALEFICE is available for streaming at this location. The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "Dawn Of Reprisal", which is scheduled for release on February 27 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy),March 2 (rest of Europe) via Metal Blade Reco...January 27, 2009
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A Documentary About STEELHEART Singer In The Works
Dana Altman of North Sea Films has given the green light to the production of "Good 2B Alive", a documentary film about singer and composer Miljenko Matijevic (STEELHEART mainman). The film will be a detailed look into the extraordinary life of Miljenko and his music; an incredible journey back to t...January 26, 2009
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STEELHEART: New Tour Dates Announced
Reactivated hard rockers STEELHEART, led by vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, have scheduled the following dates: Feb. 13 - The Brixton - Redondo Beach, CA (w/ PRETTY BOY FLOYD) Feb. 14 - Santa Fe Casino - Las Vegas, NV Feb. 15 - The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA (w/ PRETTY BOY FLOYD) STEELHEART'...January 22, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN Documentary To Premiere In April
IRON MAIDEN's official web site has been updated with the following message: "As you may know from Rod's [Smallwood; MAIDEN manager] tour diaries, IRON MAIDEN have been working on a feature-length documentary. Entitled 'Iron Maiden: Flight 666', the movie follows the band on the first leg of their '...January 20, 2009
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TANK Confirmed For Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival
The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — have been confirmed for the Headbangers...January 15, 2009
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'Heavy Metal Killers' Compilation Due Next Month
Earache Records has set a February 16 release date for "Heavy Metal Killers", a compilation featuring the very best bands from the emerging "New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal" scene. According to a press release, "Heavy Metal Killers" features "13 new tracks from the best fresh, young bands who sh...January 12, 2009
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MALEFICE: 'Dawn Of Reprisal' Artwork Unveiled
British metallers MALEFICE will release their sophomore album, "Dawn Of Reprisal", on February 27 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy),March 2 (rest of Europe) via Metal Blade Records. Check out the cover artwork below. According to a press release, "Dawn Of Reprisal" features "10 hammering songs...January 9, 2009
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WARBRINGER Confirmed For Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival
Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER have been confirmed for the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 23-25, 2009 in in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGEL WITCH BULLET DEATHRIDERS ENFORCER HELSTAR JACOBS DREAM KILLERS LONEWOLF MANILLA ROA...December 26, 2008
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Signed ROBERT PLANT Portrait Being Auctioned For Charity
U.K.'s ThisIsSuttonColdfield.co.uk reports: A music lover and artist from Tamworth is auctioning a signed portrait of a Midlands rock legend for charity. Painter Sue Verity, from Amington Fields, met up with LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant last weekend so that he could sign her artwork. The portrai...December 24, 2008
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NAME Signs To LIFEFORCE RECORDS
Lifeforce Records has announced the signing of California's NAME (a.k.a. NEW APPROACH TO MARTYRS EXPRESSIONS). Founded in 2003 by brothers Wes and Jeremy Fareas, the NEW APPROACH TO MARTYRS EXPRESSIONS is an amalgam of experimental tech metal, grindcore, ambient sounds, freeform jazz, blues, cultura...December 12, 2008
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GIDGET GEIN Memorial Benefit Held In Los Angeles
Lina Lecaro of the LA Weekly reports that a memorial benefit was held last Wednesday (December 3) at the Dragonfly in Los Angeles for former MARILYN MANSON bassist Gidget Gein, who was found dead in early October in his home in Burbank, California. The memorial, hosted by APOCALIPSTICK lass Lenora C...December 10, 2008
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VICIOUS RUMORS To Be Rejoined By Original Singer GARY ST. PIERRE For HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR
Original VICIOUS RUMORS vocalist Gary St. Pierre (ex-HAWAII),who sang on the group's 1985 debut, "Soldiers of the Night", will rejoin the band for its appearance at the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 23-25, 2009 in in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is sha...December 6, 2008
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