MANOWAR are strongly rumored to be negotiating their way out of their record deal with Germany's Nuclear Blast Records. A posting at the Swiss MANOWAR fan site Manowar.ch characterized the current relationship between the group and the label as being in "a severe crisis" and indicated that the band's next CD would be released through ...
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DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, the new project formed by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle, have parted ways with vocalist Trace Edward Zaber. Trace "has announced that he will take a leave of absence from his vocal duties with DAVID SHANKLE GROUP," reads a statement on the group's web site. "This announcement brings with it no bad ...
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A brand new audio interview with MANOWAR singer Eric Adams has been posted online at this location. MANOWAR issued a double DVD, titled "Hell On Earth III", in December through SPV. The group are currently writing material for a new studio album, which they expect to begin recording later in the year. (Thanks: ...
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Nuclear Blast Records USA will be releasing the "Monsters Of Metal Vol. 1" DVD on January 27. Described as the "ultimate metal DVD compilation," the two-disc set will contain the following track listing: DVD 1: 01. MANOWAR - "Warriors Of The World United" 02. HAMMERFALL - "Hearts On Fire" 03. HELLOWEEN - "Just A Little ...
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Acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "Gremlins II", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow") will join the symphonic metal band RHAPSODY on their next CD. Mr. Lee is no stranger to music and recording studios as he is a ...
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MANOWAR guitarist Karl Logan received First Place in the category 250B (Amateur) at this year's Western NY Off-Road Association motocross racing event. Karl's title is a "great victory" after the accident he had a couple of years ago — the details of which can be seen in the "Hell On Earth Part 3" double DVD ...
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Video director Neil Johnson, who was responsible for putting together MANOWAR's upcoming "Hell On Earth III" DVD, recently gave his personal report about this massive package which is due to be released on December 8. "It continues from where 'Hell On Earth Part Two' left off," he said. "Disc One covers the 1998-1999 summer festivals ...
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The premiere presentation of the MANOWAR's latest DVD, "Hell On Earth III", will be held on December 8 at the Golem Club in Zlin, Czech Republic. All four members of the band will be present at the event, which is open to the public. Of special note: the DVD includes the subtitles in Czech language ...
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MANOWAR have posted a trailer for their brand-new double DVD, titled "Hell On Earth III", at their official web site. Check it out (Quicktime required): - "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Low-Res) - 5.3MB - "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Hi-Res) - 13.4MB "Hell On Earth III", due on ...
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MANOWAR will issue a brand-new double DVD, titled "Hell On Earth III", on December 8 through SPV. The two-disc set features more than 90 minutes of ear-numbing performances private behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and pre- and post-show rituals. This package also contains the program "Live In Germany The Ringfest" — the legendary one-hour show that dominated ...
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THE DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, the new project formed by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle and vocalist Trace Edward Zaber, have lined up the following dates during November/December: Nov. 15 – Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge Dec. 06 - Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub THE DAVID SHANKLE GROUP's debut album, "Ashes To Ashes", was ...
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EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet has commented on the band's decision to sign with Nuclear Blast Records following a lengthy stint on the AFM label. "For seven years we have been on AFM Records and we are very thankful for all the support they gave us over the years," he said in a statement "But at ...
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Bad Reputation/Ulftone are set to reissue the 1980 self-titled U.S. debut from the Ross the Boss (MANOWAR, THE DICTATORS) project SHAKIN' STREET later this month. The complete track listing for the album is as follows: 01. No Compromise 02. Solid as a Rock 03. No Time To Lose 04. Soul Dealer 05. Susie Wong 06. ...
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Legendary New York rockers THE DICTATORS, featuring original members vocalist "Handsome Dick" Manitoba, bassist Andy Shernoff and guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman (ex-MANOWAR) along with drummer J.P. Patterson, will be playing the following New York/New Jersey-area shows in advance of their September 13 appearance at the Vitoria-Gasteiz Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria, Spain. Sep. 05 ...
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MANOWAR are in the final stages of mixing "Hell On Earth Part 3" video using the 5.1 surround audio technology. " 'Hell On Earth Part 3' and 'Hell On Earth Part 4' are certain to be instant heavy metal video classics," reads a post on the band's web site. "Famed film and music video director ...
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ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Schwegweb.com about the differences between heavy metal fans in Europe and in the U.S. "I think people in Europe are more passionate about music," he said. "Maybe it has to do with the kids not being so bombarded with the media over there like they are here. It's ...
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Chicago-based metallers BLUDGEON will release a live DVD/CD, entitled "Crucified Live", on September 22 through MANOWAR's label imprint, Magic Circle Music. The DVD/CD package is "nothing short of a mind-numbing experience for any fan of heavy metal!" according to an official press release. "Watch out for yourself as BLUDGEON is unleashed, for the first time, ...
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THE DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, the new project formed by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle and vocalist Trace Edward Zaber, will make their live debut on July 12 at the Railroad Days festival at Reed Keppler Park in Chicago, Illinois. The band will hit the stage at 10:00 p.m. Reed Keppler Park is located at 250 ...
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Legendary New York rockers THE DICTATORS embark on a five-date West Coast tour starting on Tuesday, June 10. Confirmed dates are as follows: June 10 - The Casbah - San Diego, CA June 11 - Spaceland - Los Angeles, CA June 12 - Bottom Of The Hill - San Francisco, CA June 13 - Dante's ...
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FEINSTEIN, the new band featuring former THE RODS frontman/ELF guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein and ROYAL HUNT singer John West, have inked a deal with MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music label for the release of their debut album, "Third Wish". The complete track listing for "Third Wish" is as follows: 01. Regeneration 02. Rebelution 03. Screaming Star ...
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New York metal band HAVOCHATE have secured the opening slot on the upcoming MOTÖRHEAD/ANTHRAX North American tour. "To share the stage with metal veterans such as ANTHRAX and MOTÖRHEAD is a great honor for me both personally and professionally," said HAVOCHATE vocalist Jon Mallek. "By being part of this tour, I believe we have positioned ...
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An MP3 sound clip of DAVID SHANKLE GROUP's "Ashes To Ashes" has been posted online at this location. Also available for download is a MPEG movie clip of the same track. DAVID SHANKLE GROUP is the new project formed by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle and vocalist Trace Edward Zaber. The band's debut ...
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DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, the new project formed by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle and vocalist Trace Edward Zaber, will release their debut album, "Ashes To Ashes", on June 2 through Magic Circle Music. The CD reportedly features "a broad mix of exceptional heavy metal songs, speedy instrumentals, and epic ballads in true heavy-metal fashion," according ...
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Italian "epic power metal" band DOMINE will enter New Sin Audio Design studios in May to begin recording their fourth full-length album, due later in the year through Dragonheart Records. According to the group's official web site, "the band has already rehearsed five new compositions. Titles are TOP SECRET to avoid copycats running amok. The ...
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"Under a prodigious influence of the same, shared flame, baptized in metal and the restored will, they (LOST HORIZON) interlace their faiths and conclude their goals." Yeah, thanks. Is there really any need, you ask yourself? MANOWAR ceased to raise a chuckle with all this Shakespearian guff some time ago, and by hamming it up ...
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Italian symphonic metal group RHAPSODY have signed a deal with Germany's SPV/Steamhammer Records. In the past SPV have been the distribution company for all of the RHAPSODY albums, but now RHAPSODY will appear on SPV's own label, Steamhammer, through a special arrangement with MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music label imprint. SPV Managing Director Manfred Schütz commented ...
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Chicago death/thrash lords USURPER are currently seeking a new drummer. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for further requirements. "After 5 years of dedicated service which included recording 3 albums and various US/Euro tours, we have decided to part ways with Dave Hellstorm," USURPER guitarist Rick "Scythe" Sprague said in an official statement. "There are no ...
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Sweden's MARDUK have posted a full-length MP3 of the track "Night Of The Long Knives" at this location. "Night Of The Long Knives" comes off the group's forthcoming "World Funeral" CD, due in Europe on Feb. 24 through the group's own Blooddawn Productions. A U.S. release date has yet to be determined. A ...
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German melodic metallers PARAGON have finished recording a cover of MANOWAR's "The Gods Made Heavy Metal" for an upcoming MANOWAR tribute CD, due in August through Nuclear Blast Records. During the same sessions, the band tracked a brand new song, "Eye Of The Storm", to be released as a limited 7" EP (250 vinyl picture ...
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