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NINJA DOLLS to release new EPSwedish female-fronted pop punks NINJA DOLLS will release a new EP, entitled "HeyHeyHey", during the fall. There's currently a competition where you can make the cover artwork for the EP. www.ninjadolls.net 2008-07-21 22:17:14 |
CARCASS to play in Japan and ColumbiaCARCASS have added the following dates to their current itinerary: Oct. 19 - Diamond Hall, Nagoya (Japan) Oct. 21 - Big Cat Capa, Osaka (Japan) Nov. 01 - Rock Al Parque, Bogota (Columbia) For a complete list of upcoming CARCASS shows, go to their MySpace account.. myspace.com/carcass 2008-07-21 21:45:30 |
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Yngwie Malmsteen's new album gets new Japanese release date According to HMV Japan, guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will release his new studio album in Japan on August 27. The LP's limited edition will feature the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (fully compatible with standard CD players) plus a bonus DVD containing interviews with Yngwie Malmsteen discussing the songs on the album and more. www.yngwiemalmsteen.com 2008-07-21 21:32:17 |
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Hammer Of The Gods festival cancelled The organizers of this year's Hammer Of The Gods festival, which was scheduled to take place July 26 at Pabellones Multiusos La Peraleda in Toledo, Spain, have announced that the event has been cancelled. Refunds will be available at points of purchase starting today. The following bands were slated to appear at the festival: BONFIRE, CENTINELA, DORO, DREAM EVIL, DULCAMARA, NOCTURNIA, RAVEN. 2008-07-21 21:21:19 |
CRADLE OF FILTH announces title of new albumBritish extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have set "Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder" as the title of their new album, due in October via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2006's "Thornography" is a 72-minute concept record about a legendary serial killer from the 15th Century, Gilles De Rais, a French nobleman who fought alongside Joan of Arc and accumulated great wealth before becoming a satanist, sexual deviant and a murderer. www.cradleoffilth.com 2008-07-21 21:10:17 |
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Tarja Turunen announces Mexican and Brazilian tour Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has scheduled the following dates in Mexico and South America: Aug. 14 - Monterrey, Mexico - Cafe Iguana Aug. 16 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador Aug. 17 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Teatro Estudio Cavaret Aug. 20 - Bogota, Colombia - Downtown Majestic Aug. 23 - Sao Paolo, Brazil - Credicard Hall Aug. 24 - Curitiba, Brazil - Helloch Aug. 26 - Porto Allegre, Brazil - Bar Opinao Aug. 30 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Lapa Multshow Aug. 31 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Canecao Sep. 03 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Caupolican Sep. 06 - Buenos Aries, Argentina - Estadio Pepsi Music www.tarjaturunen.com 2008-07-20 15:53:09 |
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Tarja Turunen announces European tour dates Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following "Storm Returns To Europe 2008" tour dates: Oct. 18 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, Belgium (Metal Female Voices Fest) Oct. 21 - Hala Folimanka - Prague, Czech Republic Oct. 22 - Bonver Arena (Hala Tatran) - Ostrava, Czech Republic Oct. 24 - Incheba Expo Arena - Bratislava, Slovakia Oct. 25 - Cassosport Hall - Kosice, Slovakia Oct. 27 - SKC - Belgrade, Serbia A complete list of upcoming Tarja Turunen shows can be found at: www.tarjaturunen.com 2008-07-19 10:55:38 |
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HEARSE working on new album HEARSE, the Swedish "death 'n' roll" band featuring former ARCH ENEMY singer Johan Liiva and ex-FURBOWL (plus plenty of hardcore/punk acts) drummer Max Thornell, are currently working on their 5th album, and the final recordings (vocals and guitars) are to take place in early September. There's no release date or album title so far. 2008-07-19 10:47:43 |
URIAH HEEP to play in prisonLegendary British hard rock band URIAH HEEP will perform one of the most unusual shows of its illustrious career next week when it plays a free gig for the inmates of Rottenburg prison in Germany. Housed in a former castle, the prison will also act as the location for the German launch of URIAH HEEP's first new album in 10 years, "Wake The Sleeper". The band will play for one hour in front of about 500 prisoners, and actually had declined to receive a concert fee. www.uriah-heep.com 2008-07-18 23:35:18 |
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KREATOR to headline at Huntenpop Veteran German thrashers KREATOR will headline the "Metal Stage" at the Huntenpop festival, set to take place August 22-23 in Varsselder, Holland. www.kreator-terrorzone.de 2008-07-18 23:31:23 |
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Alice Cooper's new album available for streaming Alice Cooper's entire new album, "Along Came A Spider", is available for streaming on his MySpace page.. The album is scheduled for release on July 29 via SPV Records. myspace.com/officialalicecooper 2008-07-18 16:51:24 |
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HANOI ROCKS confirmed for Azkena Rock Festival Finnish glam rockers HANOI ROCKS have been confirmed for this year's Azkena Rock Festival, set to take place September 4-6 at Mendizabala, Vitoria Gasteiz, near Bilbao, Spain. Also scheduled to appear are ORANGE GOBLIN, BLUE CHEER, BLIND MELON, DANKO JONES, THE QUIREBOYS and DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, among many others.. www.azkenarockfestival.com 2008-07-18 16:43:48 |
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Steven Adler arrested for possession of narcotics According to TMZ.com, former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler was arrested early this morning (Friday, July 18) in Hollywood for possession of narcotics, being under the influence and an outstanding warrant. www.tmz.com 2008-07-18 16:39:51 |
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Izzy Stradlin releases new solo album Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin has made his new solo album, "Concrete", available through iTunes. "Concrete" features a guest appearance by Stradlin's former GUNS N' ROSES bandmate Duff McKagan (bass). www.itunes.com 2008-07-18 16:37:33 |
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D-A-D to release new album Danish rockers D-A-D will release their 10th studio album, "Monster Philosophy", on November 10 via EMI. A rough-mix version of the new song "Revolution" has been posted on the band's MySpace page.. myspace.com/thebanddad 2008-07-18 16:35:13 |
WOLFBRIGADE cancel U.S. tourSwedish crust punks WOLFBRIGADE has decided to cancel their U.S. tour, as there's no way that they can do the tour now that Sound Pollution Records has stopped their operations, and therefor can't pay the plane tickets for the band. Sound Pollution Records was supposed to release WOLFBRIGADE's new album, "Comalive". The band is currently looking for a new record label. www.wolfbrigade.se 2008-07-18 16:03:21 |
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SISTER SIN announce U.S. release date The U.S. release date for Swedish hard rockers SISTER SIN's new album, "Switchblade Serenades", will be October 14. www.sistersin.com 2008-07-18 14:08:24 |
HARDCORE SUPERSTAR writing new songsSwedish hard rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are currently working on new songs in between gigs. They have written about 15 new songs. www.hardcoresuperstar.com 2008-07-18 13:51:10 |
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DEEP PURPLE keyboardist cancel European tour DEEP PURPLE keyboard player Don Airey has cancelled his previously announced solo tour. This is due to prior commitments with the main band. 2008-07-18 09:38:10 |
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ALCATRAZZ prepearing to hit the studio ALCATRAZZ featuring Graham Bonnet (ex-RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, IMPELLITTERI) is preparing to hit the studio and record some new material. 2008-07-17 23:40:20 |