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FATAL SMILE: 'World Domination' U.S. Release Date Announced

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE will release its third album, "World Domination", in the U.S. on April 8 via Locomotive Records. The CD, which was issued in Europe on February 15, was mixed by the legendary producer Michael Wagener (METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE)...
March 3, 2008
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1980s Los Angeles Metal Band WITCH Launches New Web Site

WITCH, featuring Punky Peru, Peter Wabitt, Jim Warmon and Ronny Too, has launched a new web site detailing its concert history and music releases. Formed in 1983 in Huntington Beach, California, WITCH took the Southern California metal circuit by storm. After opening shows for W.A.S.P., STEELER, GRE...
March 2, 2008
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W.A.S.P.: Quebec City Photos Available

Capitale du Metal has uploaded high-quality photos of W.A.S.P.'s February 26, 2008 concert at Théâtre Impérial in Quebec City, Canada. Check them out at this location. Alain Gagnon of Capitale du Metal states: "It was W.A.S.P.'s first gig in Quebec City in more than 23 years!!! Last time here was Ja...
February 29, 2008
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More 1970s/80s Glam/Melodic Rock Memorabilia Being Auctioned On eBay

A large collection of vintage 1970-'80s-era glam and melodic rock items has surfaced on eBay. Included among the 75-plus lots are signed, vintage promotional posters, and CDs from fan-favorite bands such as KEEL, BLACK 'N BLUE, ANGEL, and WARLOCK/Doro Pesch, as well as more mainstream acts like Stev...
February 29, 2008
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SISTER SIN Wins SWEDEN ROCK's 'Nordic Challenge'

Swedish female-fronted band SISTER SIN beat out more than 2,500 groups to win the Nordic Challenge competition and land a slot at this year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. SISTER SIN recently released a well-received EP, "Smash The Silence". In addition, the...
February 29, 2008
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SUSPERIA Confirmed For Norway's METAL ROCK FEST

Norwegian melodic thrashers SUSPERIA have been confirmed for the Metal Rock Fest, a brand new two-day event set to take place August 15-16 in Lillehammer, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ADAM BOMB ASTRAL DOORS CIRCUS MAXIMUS FREAK KITCHEN MANIFEST MY DYING BRIDE OPETH PARADOX...
February 28, 2008
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SIN DEALER To Open For W.A.S.P. In Toronto

SIN DEALER, the Canadian hard rock band comprised of members of EDWIN, SEA OF GREEN, SONS OF OTIS and PLASMA BLAST, has scheduled the following dates: Feb 28 - The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, Ontario (w/ W.A.S.P.) Mar. 06 - The Rok Boutique - Toronto, Ontario Apr. 20 - El Mocambo - Toronto, O...
February 27, 2008
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W.A.S.P. Mainman On Illegal Downloading: Stealing Artist's Work Will Never Be Labeled 'Support'

Torgeir P. Krokfjord of Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless. The second part of the interview is now online. An excerpt from the chat follows: On what motivates him: "There's two things that motivate me nowadays, and that's the will to...
February 27, 2008
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DORO, W.A.S.P., GOTTHARD, BRAZEN ABBOT Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

DORO, W.A.S.P., GOTTHARD and BRAZEN ABBOT (featuring the classic voice of ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner) have been confirmed for this year's Magic Circle Festival, set to take place July 9-12 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. This year's event will feature four days of metal, 20,000 free beer...
February 21, 2008
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OPETH, SOILWORK Confirmed For Portugal's LAGOA BURNING LIVE FESTIVAL

According to the Portuguese webzine Rock Heavy Loud, OPETH and SOILWORK have been confirmed for the second edition of the Lagoa Burning Live Festival, set to take place July 25-27 in Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANCESTRAL ANCIENT RI...
February 14, 2008
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BLACK WATER RISING: Another Song Posted Online

BLACK WATER RISING, the Brooklyn-based band featuring ex-members of STEREOMUD, BOILER ROOM and DUST TO DUST, has posted another new song, entitled "Blessed", on its MySpace page. In other news, the band's track "Brother Go On" — the first single off their debut album — has been added to regular rota...
February 13, 2008
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PREY: New Album Title Revealed

Swedish metallers PREY have set "Knights of the Revolution" as the title of their sophomore album, tentatively due this summer. More information will be made available soon. PREY released its debut album, "The Hunter", in September 2005 via Mausoleum Records. Production duties on the effort were han...
February 1, 2008
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L.A. GUNS: New Audio Interview With STEVE RILEY Available

A brand new 30-minute audio interview with L.A. GUNS drummer Steve Riley can be found at The Musician's Voice. Topics covered include the "Tales From the Strip" and recent "Live and Dangerous" DVD, Steve's drum sound on the KEEL, W.A.S.P., and L.A. GUNS records, his business invlovement managing L.A...
February 1, 2008
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IN FLAMES, THE CULT, W.A.S.P., OPETH Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival

IN FLAMES, THE CULT, W.A.S.P., OPETH, CLUTCH, MILLENCOLLIN, THE 69 EYES, DARK TRANQUILLITY and WOLF have been confirmed for the Peace & Love festival, set to take place June 23-28, 2008 in Borlänge, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are THE HAUNTED, ENTOMBED, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, THE HELLACOPTERS...
February 1, 2008
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Former W.A.S.P., MSG, WARRANT, OZZY OSBOURNE Members Jam In Hollywood; Photos Available

THE BIG BALL STARS — the band featuring Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR),Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.),Brent Woods (WARRANT, VINCE NEIL),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE),Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, ADLER'S APPETITE),and Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) — performed this past Saturday nigh...
January 29, 2008