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SAXON: 'Heavy Metal Thunder' Documentary Pushed Back To March

The upcoming documentary on British rock legends SAXON, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie", has had its projected release date pushed back to March 1, 2010. The delay was caused by the filmmakers' (U.K.'s Coolhead Productions) desire to include newly discovered vintage footage and additional intervie...

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SAXON, CANCER BATS Members On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available

SAXON's Biff Byford, CANCER BATS' Liam Cormier and RISE TO REMAIN's Austin Dickinson were guests on last night's (Friday, November 6) edition of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". According to posting on the program's...

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SAXON Frontman: 'We've Learned Over Time What People Want From Us And We've Stuck To That'

Vocalist Biff Byford of legendary British heavy metallers SAXON recently spoke to ThisIsNottingham.co.uk about the band's current U.K. tour, which kicked off on November 4 in Whitehaven. On the resurgence in the band's popularity in the U.K.: "There are a number of reasons. We've got a new agent and...

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SUIDAKRA Bassist To Sit Out U.K. Tour With SAXON

Bassist Marcus Riewaldt of German melodic folk/death metallers SUIDAKRA will be forced to sit out the band's upcoming U.K. tour with SAXON and ANVIL because he "has to take care of some important personal stuff at home," according to a statement release by the group. A temporary replacement will joi...

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SAXON: New Five-Minute 'Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie' Trailer Posted Online

A new five-minute trailer for the upcoming documentary on British rock legends SAXON, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie", can be viewed below. U.K.'s Coolhead Productions is putting the finishing touches on "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie". The film, which is expected to be released in December, cel...

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LARS ULRICH, DAVE MUSTAINE Pen Forewords For BRIAN TATLER's Autobiography

DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler's autobiography, "Am I Evil?", will soon be available in an exclusive first edition print run of 500 copies for the band's fans worldwide through www.diamond-head.net. At just £16.95, it is a collector's item and a great Christmas present. It is not available anyw...

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'SPV- 25 & Alive' Compilation Due This Month

SPV Records has set an October 30 German reelase date (November 2 in the rest of Europe) for "SPV- 25 & Alive", a special sampler for a special year. In 1984, SPV and Steamhammer were founded. Steamhammer immediately signed two influential bands — SODOM and DESTRUCTION — and SPV finalized distri...

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THIN LIZZY, CRADLE OF FILTH Guitarists To Appear At MUSIC LIVE

THIN LIZZY's Scott Gorham and CRADLE OF FILTH's Paul Allender are two of the special guests confirmed to appear at Music Live 2009 on November 6-8 at the NEC in Birmingham, England. The guitarists will be appearing courtesy of Engl amplification for meet-and-greet sessions with fans during the weeke...

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ORANGE GOBLIN Confirmed For U.K.'s HAMMERFEST II

British doomsters ORANGE GOBLIN have been confirmed for next year's Hammerfest II festival, set to take place March 11-13, 2010 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, United Kingdom. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: ATTICA RAGE DEVILDRIVER ICED EARTH NAPALM DEATH ORANGE GOBLIN P...

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NAPALM DEATH Confirmed For U.K.'s HAMMERFEST II

British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have been confirmed for next year's Hammerfest II festival, set to take place March 11-13, 2010 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, United Kingdom. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: ATTICA RAGE DEVILDRIVER ICED EARTH NAPALM DEATH PANIC C...

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SAXON, THIN LIZZY DIAMOND HEAD Members To Appear In Irish Documentary

Earlier this year, guitarist Brian Tatler of legendary NWOBHM band DIAMOND HEAD took part as a judge and mentor in an Irish documentary following a number of bands. Scrap Metal was Ireland's first-ever "battle of the hard rock tribute band tour." Kicking off on May 16 in Dolan's Warehouse, Limerick,...

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High Speed G.T.O.

So was it the album cover that tipped you off that WHITE WIZZARD is comprised of NWOBHM devotees? The IRON MAIDEN-style lettering of the song titles on the back cover? The band members' photos perhaps? If you pine for the golden age of heavy metal, then "High Speed G.T.O." is your ticket. This is me...

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WACKEN OPEN AIR 2009: Five-Minute Video Report Posted Online

A five-minute video report on this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany, can be viewed below (courtesy of Berlin's PitCam Production). According to Reuters, fans attending this year's Wacken Open Air were asked to avoid "hugging, kissing on the...

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SAXON: Rescheduled European Dates Announced

British metal legends SAXON have postponed their previously announced European dates due to singer Biff Byford contracting a throat virus yesterday (October 4). Doctors have said Biff needs two weeks' rest before he can resume touring. This will **NOT** affect the band's U.K. shows in November with...

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CRYONIC TEMPLE Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Swedish heavy metal band CRYONIC TEMPLE has issued the following update: "CRYONIC TEMPLE is looking for a new drummer! Hans Karlin has decided to leave the band cause he feels that the time he can put into the band isn't enough. "As soon as the spot is filled by a new drummer, a big farewell ...