PINK CREAM 69/ex-ADAGIO frontman David Readman has completed the songwriting phase for his solo debut with producer and PINK CREAM 69 colleague Dennis Ward at the helm. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Evil Combination", "New Messiah" and "Over the Ocean". Commented Readman: "It was good to look over the songs again and ...
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MY DARKEST HATE, the German death metal band featuring former PRIMAL FEAR drummer Klaus Sperling, have parted ways with singer Chris Simper and bassist Oliver Schort. Replacing them in the group's current formation are Claudio Enzler (SACRIFICIUM) on vocals and Alex Palma (LUNA FIELD) on bass. MY DARKEST HATE have just released their fourth album, ...
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Launch Radio Networks reports: With a song climbing the rock radio chart and a second stage co-headlining spot on this summer's Ozzfest, now is the perfect time for ATREYU to release its third album, "A Death-Grip On Yesterday". The nine-song, 33-minute disc arrives in stores today (Tuesday, March 28) and lead singer Alex Varkatzas told ...
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TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick will be hitting the road in South Korea in April with "Jekyll & Hyde - The Concert", a 30-piece orchestra production of the hit Broadway show. A posting on Skolnick's site describes the production as follows: "The smash-hit Broadway musical has been transformed into the concert event of the year! The ...
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The LebaneseBands.com web site has been updated with photos and video clips taken at this year's Desert Rock 2006 festival, which happened on March 16 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Check out the footage at this location. Desert Rock 2006 marked MEGADETH's first live appearance with new bassist James Lomenzo, who has previously ...
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Israeli melodic metal project ACROPOLIS, which features in its ranks members of the black metal band ARAFEL, have uploaded their new single, "Lead the Wake", to this location (MP3). Recordings for "Lead the Wake" took place between October 2005 and March 2006, at Mantra studios, Elrom studios, and mainman Daniel Varfolomeyev's home studio. ...
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LIZZY BORDEN frontman and namesake has issued the following update on the band's current activities; "It's been three and a half years since LIZZY BORDEN played our last show together with Alex Nelson, Joey Scott, Marten Andersson and me. Since the untimely death of Alex, I didn't know if LIZZY BORDEN would ever record or ...
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Hamburg, Germany-based brutal death metallers DARK AGE have parted ways with longtime bassist Torsten Eggert. "We had to realize that Torsten is not able to master the work in the band on the same professional level as it is needed to play in DARK AGE," the band write in a statement. "For Torsten it is ...
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG), SODOM, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, TREAT, EXTREMA and CRUCIFIED BARBARA have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ARCH ENEMY ASIA BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC ...
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Phride.com has uploaded a bunch of photos of MEGADETH and TESTAMENT performing at this year's Desert Rock 2006 festival, which took place Thursday (March 16) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Check them out: Megadeth, Testament. MEGADETH's appearance at Desert Rock marked their debut performance with new bassist James Lomenzo, who has ...
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Former MACHINE HEAD and current SANGRE ETERNA drummer Chris Kontos has commented on the response from BLABBERMOUTH.NET detractors to a recent auction of an autographed TESTAMENT "Reunion Tour 2005" poster (featuring the original lineup: Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson, Alex Skolnick, Greg Christian and Louie Clemente, with special guest John Tempesta) in a specially ...
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LOVE/HATE, now featuring vocalist Jizzy Pearl, guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES), bassist Robbie Crane (RATT, VINCE NEIL), and drummer Dave Moreno, have added more dates to their European tour. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Apr. 21 - Tarzana, CA @ Paladinos Apr. 25 - London, UK @ The Underworld * ...
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TESTAMENT will be holding an eBay auction of an autographed "Reunion Tour 2005" poster (featuring the original lineup: Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson, Alex Skolnick, Greg Christian and Louie Clemente, with special guest John Tempesta) in a specially customized frame designed by Chuck Billy. It's one of only two made — Chuck owns the other. This ...
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Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON are currently preparing for a massive U.S. run on the eagerly anticipated Masters of Chaos tour with MORBID ANGEL and labelmates BEHEMOTH and KRISIUN. The trek, which kicks off on April 2 and runs through early May, is in support of "The Healing Process", their highly-acclaimed sophomore album. The group's ...
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According to a posting on Clear Channel's Live Nation site (a posting which has since been removed), the following bands are expected to appear at this year's Ozzfest: Main Stage: OZZY OSBOURNE (select shows only) SYSTEM OF A DOWN DISTURBED HATEBREED LACUNA COIL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Second Stage: ATREYU BLEEDING THROUGH BETWEEN THE ...
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Continuing the successful journey of their critically acclaimed "Vinland Saga" CD, German/Norwegian act LEAVES' EYES have completed recording of a new mini-album, presenting five brand-new exclusive tracks, entitled "Legend Land". The EP will be released for the price of a single at the end of April/beginning of May 2006 in connection with the band's upcoming ...
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QUEENSRŸCHE, SYMPHONY X, EDGUY, OBITUARY, VICTORY and ARCH ENEMY have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ARCH ENEMY ASIA BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE ...
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Lambgoat Records, a new record label formed by the people behind metal/hardcore webzine Lambgoat.com, has officially been launched. The label doesn't intend to stray from the genres typically covered by Lambgoat.com, but will attempt to avoid duplicating avenues previously traveled. As such, Lambgoat Records has officially signed St. Louis act LYE BY MISTAKE. Combining elements ...
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DEF LEPPARD have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DEF LEPPARD DORO DRAGONFORCE EASY ACTION EVERGREY FIREWIND FROM BEHIND ...
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LUNARMILE (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3), the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill), have landed a support slot for stoner rock band MONSTER MAGNET. The gig will take place this Saturday night, March ...
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CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer has responded to former FROST guitarist Ron Marks' recent press release announcing that he "would certainly be interested in discussing" the possibility of rejoining the band following the departure of Erol Unala. In a message that was released on Marks' behalf by Alex Zander of MK Magazine (who is ...
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ASIA, VANDEN PLAS, and THE QUILL have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ASIA BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DORO DRAGONFORCE EASY ACTION EVERGREY ...
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Tribute albums are usually good for a little fun, maybe even surprising you with a couple of bands you wouldn't expect to be covering a classic song by a classic band/artist. In my case, I typically check out the album, appreciate it for the handful of cool covers, and never again take it off the ...
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PHANTOM-X guitarist Eric Knudson is recording music for comedian Alex Reymundo (known for his part in the "The Latin Kings Of Comedy"). The music will be used as an intro for Reymundo's new shoot that will air on HBO and Comedy Central. PHANTOM-X, who feature in their ranks OMEN singer Kevin Goocher, will be headlining ...
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Canadian deathcore act BLOODSHOTEYE will be teaming up with CANNAE and as-yet-undisclosed "guests" for a Canadian tour beginning mid-March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 17 - London, ON @ The Embassy Mar. 18 - Windsor, ON @ 1214 Mar. 19 - Chatham, ON @ Riverplace Banquet Center Mar. 21 - Hamilton, ON @ The ...
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Savannah sludge rockers KYLESA have issued the following update: "Drummer tryouts went really well — thanks to everyone who made the trek to Savannah. Since the dawn of KYLESA, it was our intention to have two drummers but at the time it didn't pan out. Finally, after five years it has become a reality and ...
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TED NUGENT, PORCUPINE TREE and TIGERTAILZ (featuring guitarist Jay "John" Pepper, bassist Pepsi Tate and singer Kim Hooker) have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE ...
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Ex-QUIET RIOT/BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist Alex Grossi has signed on to play with LOVE/HATE on their upcoming European tour, set to take place late April/early May. At press time, it appears that the tour will include stops in the U.K, Sweden, Germany, Austria and Italy. U.S. dates are also in the works. In other news, Metal ...
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ALICE COOPER has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DORO DRAGONFORCE EASY ACTION EVERGREY FIREWIND FROM BEHIND GAMMA RAY ...
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