Spiritech of Australia’s PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with drummer Frost (real name: Kjetil Vidar Haraldstad) of Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON.
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Swedish rockers VIOLENT DIVINE will release their new album, “In Harm’s Way”, on January 31, 2009 via Misty Recordings.
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Tim Brouk of Journal and Courier reports: Chris Vester is only 24 and a 2003 graduate of Jefferson High School.
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Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will return to the studio this winter to begin recording their eighth studio album for an early 2009 release.
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LOUDNESS guitarist Akira Takasaki has issued the following statement regarding the passing of the group’s drummer Munetaka Higuchi: “Our member Munetaka Higuchi has laid down his sticks as drummer of LOUDNESS and with them he has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use.
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Italian power metallers BATTLE RAM will play a special cover set at the official Headbangers Open Air warm-up show on July 22, 2009 at Planet Alsen in Itzehoe, Germany.
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According to Metro Canada, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will make his third appearance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this year when he returns on December 6 to cut the ribbon on a gigantic new electronics store.
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HEAVEN AND HELL ? the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) ? has entered Rockfield studios in Wales, England to begin recording its new album, the group’s first since SABBATH’s “Dehumanizer” (which was also recorded at Rockfield) in 1992.
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EPICA has been confirmed for Hellfest 2009, which takes place June 19th – 21st in Clisson, France. Other bands on the bill thus far include…
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RAGE frontman Peter “Peavy” Wagner has issued the following studio update: “Who has turned the clock….. unbelievable. Twenty-five years have past since I have started doing…
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WWIII frontman Mandy Lion has issued the following update: “Hi guys, I just wanted to let you all know that my new single ‘The Ride’ will…
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PRIMAL FEAR, who are currently working on a new album, have posted the first round of pictures from the studio. Check them out at Source Continue reading PRIMAL FEAR – More Pictures From The Studio Available →

Violinist Anna Phoebe, who is currently out with the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA’s east coast company, has issued the following update: “Hey there! Have just uploaded five song clips…
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