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24 май 2010
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: New Album Title Revealed, New Keyboardist Announced
 REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki (guitar; ex-STRATOVARIUS), has set "Trinity" as the title of its forthcoming third album, tentatively due in the fall via Napalm Records. The CD, which is once again being engineered by Santtu Lehtiniemi, follows a more "power metal" direction than its predecessor, last year's "Age Of Aquarius", although it will not be a clone of Timo's previous efforts with STRATOVARIUS. The vocals and the drums — which are being handled by REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's Brazilian contingent, consisting of Gus Monsanto and Bruno Agra, respectively — were recorded in Brazil. According to Tolkki, the new CD will sound "very organic and natural, but also very modern."
In other news, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE has tapped FIREWIND's Bob Katsionis as its new keyboardist. The band's current lineup is as follows:
Gus Monsanto - Vocals
Timo Tolkki - Guitar
Magnus Rosén - Bass
Bruno Agra - Drums
Bob Katsionis - Keyboards
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE in October 2009 parted ways with bassist Justin Biggs and keyboardist Michael Khalilov because it "became evident to everybody that REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE was not the right band for the guys," the group said in a statement. "Justin is more of a thrash guy and Mike expected the music to be something totally different. Out of these reasons the decision has been made that it is better to go separate ways."
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE recently signed a three-album deal with Napalm Records.
Recorded over three months in Finland, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's sophomore album, "Age Of Aquarius", was released in March 2009 via Scarlet Records. It was described in a press release as "by far the darkest, heaviest and most symphonic album that Tolkki has ever been involved in."
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24 май 2010
AUGUST BURNS RED: \'White Washed\' Video Posted Online
 "White Washed", the new video from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Christian metalcore quintet AUGUST BURNS RED, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in Philadelphia near the band's home turf and it "captures the chaotic energy of an AUGUST BURNS RED live show — a fitting move for a song that has quickly become a live favorite for fans," according to a press release.
"The video doesn't have a concept, per se, and maybe because of that ended up being one of my favorite AUGUST BURNS RED videos," says guitarist JB Brubaker. "We simply shot a performance video in a completely white studio space with lots of washed-out shots.
"Get it? White washed?
"It was a grueling day of shooting, but now that we've seen the end result, it was more than worth the effort."
The "White Washed" video's release comes at the front end of a busy summer for the famously hard-working AUGUST BURNS RED, whose packed schedule includes the band's first tours of Japan and South America, and a headlining tour of Europe, not to mention the summer festival circuit.
AUGUST BURNS RED will film its June 4 concert at Warehouse 54 in Manheim, Pennsylvania for a forthcoming CD/DVD, to be released later this year through longtime label home Solid State Records. | 0 | |
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24 май 2010
MUSICA DIABLO: Another Song Available For Streaming
 MUSICA DIABLO — the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist André NM (NITROMINDS), bassist Ricardo Brigas, guitarist André Germani Curci (KORZUS, THREAT) and drummer Edu Nicollini (NITROMINDS) — will release its self-titled debut album on May 28 via SAOL / H'Art / Zebralution. The CD's cover artwork was created by Gustavo Sazes, who has previously worked with ARCH ENEMY, GOD FORBID and OLD MAN'S CHILD.
"Musica Diablo" track listing:
01. Sweet Revenge
02. Sacrifice
03. Live To Buy
04. Underlord
05. Work Out
06. Lifeless
07. In The Name Of Greed
08. Betrayed
09. The Flame Of Anger
10. Twisted Hate
11. The Rack
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24 май 2010
SLIPKNOT\'s COREY TAYLOR: DIO Was One Of The Strongest And Most Consistent Singers Of All Time
 Corey Taylor of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR released a statement to Billboard.com regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). He called Dio "one of the strongest, purist and consistent singers of all time. Ronnie sang like he lived — all out, from the heart, with so much honesty and joy. He was a great man with a smile and a handshake for fans and peers alike. He spoke his mind and stood his ground for decades. I will miss him dearly."
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24 май 2010
URIAH HEEP Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO \'Was A True Gentleman Of The Highest Order\'
 Guitarist Mick Box of legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"This is a very sad day today, as we have lost one of the true great rock singers of our time, Ronnie James Dio. He was a wonderful man, and whenever our paths crossed on the road we always shared a laugh or two, and I can honestly say he was a true gentleman of the highest order, and a shining example to us all. He will now be singing in rock 'n' roll heaven, which is our loss and their gain. He will be sadly missed as a singer, writer and a friend, and he really did have a set of golden pipes that really set the standards for others to follow. There will surely not be another one like him, and his music will live on forever."
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24 май 2010
ROYAL HUNT: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was \'A Great Artist And A Kind, Caring And Bright Person\'
 Denmark-based hard rock/progressive metallers ROYAL HUNT have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"[On Sunday, May 16] we lost an amazing man, a fantastic musician, a true legend — Ronnie James Dio.
"We offer our deepest condolences to his friends and family.
"Being huge fans of his talent, we've been privileged to meet Ronnie James Dio in person while supporting his band a few years ago… and will always remember him as a great artist and a kind, caring and bright person… a true gentleman."
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24 май 2010
CITY OF FIRE Debut To Be Released By CANDLELIGHT RECORDS
 CITY OF FIRE, the band featuring FEAR FACTORY vocalist Burton C. Bell and bassist Byron Stroud, will release its self-titled debut album on August 24 via Candlelight Records. The CD, recorded at renowned Factory Studios in Vancouver in late 2008 with additional material completed in April of this year, features Bell and Stroud with guitarist Terry Murray, drummer Bob Wagner (ECONOLINE CRUSH), and guitarist Ian White. The album features fourteen songs, including remakes of THE CULT's "Rain" and T-REX's "Children of the Revolution". It will also include the band's video for the song "Rising".
Bell says, "CITY OF FIRE is the culmination of our life's musical influences. It is a mature approach to a sound that has been lost in today's music. Do not approach this album expecting to hear the sounds of any of our other bands for this is altogether a different beast. Based in hard rocking groove, psychedelic, and post-punk sounds of the '70s and '80s, this band experiments without restrictions or conceptual boundaries. The world is our palette, and we are using every color to our advantage."
It was early 2008 when the Cobalt Hotel in Vancouver hosted the reunion of Canadian-born Stroud's old band CAUSTIC THOUGHT; a popular local band that had not played together for twelve years. Little did the bassist and his old band mates (including Wagner and White) realize that this special evening would light a spark that would take the reunion further than they initially expected. Later recruiting Murray and adding friend/bandmate and lone American Burton C. Bell (also of ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS, G/Z/R, MINISTRY) the spark had now become a spirited new band.
Bell explained to popular music site Noisecreep in 2009, "Byron and I have always talked about music and realized that we had many similarities between us: the same music likes and dislikes. He knew that I would love the music he and the guys were creating and he was right. When I first heard the music I was pretty excited."
Discussing the album's two unique remakes and the decision to include them, Stroud notes, "'Rain' really fits well with the concept of the record and the vibe of Vancouver, which really influenced CITY OF FIRE. I have been wanting to do a version of that song for a long time and once we started writing the record, I knew this was the band to do it." Murray adds, "aside from being a killer rock song, we chose 'Children of the Revolution' because we felt the title was a relevant commentary on the climate of the world today. Kids have a lot to revolt about these days and hopefully this will be an anthem for it. We knew that Burt's voice could give this song a modern edge to it, and make it for this generation." | 0 | |
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24 май 2010
BOB DAISLEY On DIO\'s Passing: \'The World Has Lost A Great Man\'
 Bassist Bob Daisley, who was a member of RAINBOW from 1977 to 1979, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF):
"With the sad passing of my friend and colleague, the world has lost a great man. Not only was he a unique singer, musician and writer, he was a very special human being.
"Long live rock 'n' roll and long live the memory of the great Ronnie James Dio. He'll be sadly missed in many ways. Bless him." | 0 | |
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24 май 2010
DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
 DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Ronnie Dio was a real musician. He was a guy that everybody liked, and always sang loud, in tune, and strong, with that famous voice. I watched him patiently deal with fans at the stage door, and patiently deal with me when I was lucky enough to back him up on our orchestra tour (DEEP PURPLE and orchestra with special friends). We backed him up doing a couple of his tunes, and he was tactful and precise with his constructive comments. He could tell if I played one note wrong. I recall him telling me that he used to play trumpet, which might explain his very good ears.
"Everybody that ever met him will miss him, as well as anybody who ever heard him sing.
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24 май 2010
SLAYER\'s KERRY KING: DIO Was \'One Of The Nicest Guys In The Business\'
 SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who listened to "Man on the Silver Mountain" by Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW as a teenager, told Billboard.com that being able to meet Ronnie James Dio was one of his treasured memories. "Few people have had the ability to carry a song like Dio, literally demanding your attention as he effortlessly recreated live the amazing things he did on record," King said. "It's odd how things get taken from you quickly...I just saw him a month ago. I know I was lucky to have known Ronnie. One of the nicest guys in the business, without a doubt. He will be hugely missed."
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24 май 2010
OZZY OSBOURNE: \'Blizzard\', \'Diary\' 30th-Anniversary Editions Due Later This Year
 According to an article in the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine (Issue 1104 - May 13, 2010), 30th-anniversary editions of OZZY OSBOURNE's first two solo albums — "Blizzard Of Ozz" (1980) and "Diary Of A Madman" (1981) — are due out later this year. The upcoming releases will feature the original Bob Daisley (bass) and Lee Kerslake (drums) recordings — unlike the 2002 reissues of these albums, which saw the replacement of the original bass and drum tracks by Osbourne's then-drummer Mike Bordin and -bassist Robert Trujillo.
In a statement, Osbourne's wife and manager, Sharon, revealed that Daisley and Kerslake had been omitted due to bad blood with the Osbourne family.
"Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake have harassed Ozzy and our family for several years," she said in 2002. "Because of their abusive and unjust behavior, Ozzy wanted to remove them from these recordings. We turned a negative into a positive by adding a fresh sound to the original albums."
According to E! Online, Daisley, for one, was not impressed by the result.
"They sound awful," he said of the revamped albums in London's Daily Express in 2002. "They are nothing like the originals. It is an insult to us, but more importantly to the fans."
However, despite Daisley's grievances, the appeals court determined that he and Kerslake were owed nothing by the Osbournes.
The Osbournes' lawyer, Orin Snyder, was glad to wash his hands of the case, stating, "This decision is a complete vindication of Ozzy and Sharon and confirms what we have been saying all along — that this worthless lawsuit was a waste of the court's precious time."
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23 май 2010
Project Featuring ÅKERFELDT, WILSON, PORTNOY Begins Work On Music
 PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson revealed to Chordstruck Magazine that he has begun work on material for his much-anticipated collaboration with Mikael Åkerfeldt from OPETH and Mike Portnoy from DREAM THEATER. "I started writing with Mikael last month, finally," he said. "It's still in the very early days.
"We wrote about 15 minutes of music last month in my studio near London and we're very excited about it.
"I think people are going to be very surprised by the direction.
"If they're expecting some kind of death-metal-progressive rock, they're going to be surprised [because] it's not like that."
He continued, "If you put the two of us together, the last thing we're going to do is something similar to what people already know from our most high-profile project.
"It's very arty, very ambitious; it's going to be epic.
"We're still writing.
"[It's going to be] very dark, very twisted, very experimental.
"It's still rock music, but we're trying to do something really, really special and really different with this."
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23 май 2010
APOSTASY Announces New Drummer
 Swedish death/black metallers APOSTASY have announced the addition of drummer Thomas Olsson (THE PROJECT HATE, KAMTJATKA) to the group's ranks. The band states " Thomas really likes our work and we're really thrilled that he joined to bring APOSTASY to yet another level.
"Thomas use to play in THE PROJECT HATE, KAMTJATKA and has co-written albums/songs with PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER, SAINT DEAMON, Michael Kiske/PLACE VENDOME and Fergie Fredriksen (ex-TOTO) for a solo album release 2010. He has been on tour in Europe and play everything from symphonic art to death metal."
In other news, APOSTASY has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Rockweekend festival, set to take place July 8-10 in Kilafors (two hours north of Stockholm), Sweden.
Several new songs from APOSTASY are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The tracks will appear on the group's forthcoming third full-length album, "Nuclear Messiah", which will be released later in the year.
"Nuclear Messiah" was recorded in part at Ballerina studios in Umeå, Sweden.
Vocalist Fredric Edin previously stated about the upcoming CD, "It's been a rocky road for us when we lost [guitarist] Henrik [Johansson], but now we are stronger than ever and can guarantee you folks that this will surely be the most brutal and most technical we have ever made, so what I want to say is: We don't slow down like everybody else does, we just accelerate and make it more brutal. It is worth waiting for!"
APOSTASY made national headlines in Sweden in 2006 when the group's guitarist Henrik Johansson was stabbed to death by his girlfriend. At 3:55 a.m. on March 9, 2006, the 19-year-old girlfriend dialed 112 (the Swedish equivalent of 911 in the U.S. or 999 in the U.K.) and said that her boyfriend was lying bleeding on the floor in the couple's apartment in Kramfors, Sweden. When the paramedics and police arrived, Henrik Johansson was already dead. | 0 | |
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23 май 2010
PSYCROPTIC Hard At Work On New Material
 Tasmania's technical death metallers PSYCROPTIC are hard at work on material for the follow-up to their Nuclear Blast Records debut, "Ob(Servant)". The band continue the songwriting process right up until it embarks on a U.S. tour in October with Egyptian-themed deathers NILE, the ancient Roman-themed arsenal EX DEO, Norwegian extreme metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN, and brutal death grinders PATHOLOGY.
Commented PSYCROPTIC guitarist Joe Haley: "We're halfway through the writing process for the new PSYCROPTIC album, and everything is going great. The songs are coming together really naturally — nothing sounds forced, and we're really excited to start recording this one. The material is the strongest and most memorable we have written. I know every band says this, but if it wasn't true, there wouldn't be a point in us recording it!
"The demoing process will begin in the next few weeks.
"We hope to have everything finished up before we head out on the last touring for 'Ob(Servant)'.
"Which brings us to the other news we have — we'll be supporting NILE through the U.S. later this year. We're really happy to be have been extended the invitation to tour with NILE once again — they are an amazing band, and are a pleasure to tour with." | 0 | |
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23 май 2010
VELVET REVOLVER, L.A. GUNS, SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Join Forces In CARNIVAL OF DOGS
 Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has joined forces with guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS), bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBORNE, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL) and vocalist Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY, CAMP FREDDY) in a brand new "ultimate all-star party band" called CARNIVAL OF DOGS. The group made its live debut at the "Giving 2010" benefit event on May 3, 2010 at The Troubadour in Hollywood, California and had so much [fun that we] are going to do some gigs," says Sorum, who calls Perez "the most amazing rock singer." Matt adds, "I am loving playin', man, and these guys play the stuff I grew up with — [LED] ZEPPELIN, [JIMI] HENDRIX, CREAM, FREE, BAD COMPANY, [BLACK] SABBATH, etc. So look out for us."
CARNIVAL OF DOGS is described as a "'70s rock cover band" that "will have you swinging from the rafters and singing along to every song."
CARNIVAL OF DOGS is:
* Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY, CAMP FREDDY) – Vocals, Guitar
* Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) - Guitar
* Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBORNE, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL) - Bass
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23 май 2010
SCORPIONS: The Passing Of RONNIE JAMES DIO Is A Huge Loss To The World Of Rock And Roll
 German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"The passing of Ronnie James Dio is a huge loss to the world of rock and roll.
"He will be missed by millions of fans around the world.
"He was an amazing artist, lovely human being, and a dear friend.
"We will miss you, Ronnie."
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23 май 2010
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: DIO Was \'Without A Doubt The Most Brilliant Of All Rock Sirens\'
 Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"I'm deeply saddened by the devastating news.
"Ronnie was a dear friend and without a doubt the most brilliant of all rock sirens. He lives forever in our hearts and will never be a equaled.
"Long live Ronnie James Dio."
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22 май 2010
JORN LANDE To Honor RONNIE JAMES DIO\'s Musical Legacy With \'Dio\' Album
 Powerhouse Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, THE SNAKES) will honor the musical legacy of Ronnie James Dio with his new album, aptly entitled "Dio", to be released on July 2 in Europe and July 27 in the U.S. via Frontiers Records.
Handpicking some lesser known tunes of the Dio era, along with some of the true classics, Jorn offers a fine collection of songs that present the music of the man and the artist, with a unique twist.
Commented Lande: "Throughout the years I have had the privilege of both meeting and working with many of the musicians that have inspired me on my musical journey. Ronnie James Dio has inspired me through decades, and this man's influence continues to add colour to my creative spirit. Ever since the first time I heard his royal roar back in the '70s, I have been fascinated by this extremely talented man's creative force and dedication to music. His career has been going on for so long and includes so many great songs that it was a challenge to decide which songs and what era to focus on. I ended up focusing on the Dio era."
"Dio" will also include an original song for which a video, shot by Thomas Tjader (PRETTY MAIDS, IN FLAMES), was produced. Jorn says, "I wrote 'Song for Ronnie James' as a tribute and a personal thanks to the man who has been my mentor for more than 35 years. This great man has affected my life and career in such a way that without his presence, I would not have become the artist I am today."
The "Song for Ronnie James" video can be viewed below.
"Dio" was mixed by Tommy Hansen at Jailhouse Studios and it features the following tracks:
01. Song For Ronnie James
02. Invisible
03. Shame on the Night
04. Push
05. Stand Up And Shout
06. Don't Talk to Strangers
07. Lord Of The Last Day
08. Night People
09. Sacred Heart
10. Sunset Superman
11. Lonely Is The Word / Letters From Earth (2010 version)
12. Kill The King
13. Straight Through The Heart (live)
14. Song For Ronnie James (video)
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22 май 2010
BLAZE BAYLEY Announces New Drummer
 Former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, who currently fronts his own band, has issued the following update:
"As you all probably know, Anna [Di Laurenzio; manager] and Larry [Paterson; drums] have decided to leave the [BLAZE BAYLEY] band. This is for reasons we will not go into to respect their privacy. We wish them well in the future.
"First of all, our apologies for not coming out with this news first, but we are on road and didn't have the opportunity to do so.
"This will only be a short statement as we are facing a 12-hour drive today to Moscow.
"We would like to reassure you that this will not change anything for the band. We are going on with finishing the gigs that are booked and new bookings are still coming through. All recording plans for the next album stay on as well as all other plans for the future.
"We have found a good, talented replacement drummer in Claudio [Tirincanti], so hope that the fans will support him as well.
"So far we have had incredible reactions on this tour and hope that you will keep on supporting us as you have done in the past."
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22 май 2010
BRUTAL GODZ Parts Ways With Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer, Announces Replacement
 BRUTAL GODZ, the new Germany-based project featuring former/current members of BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY OF FIRE and REBELLION, has parted ways with former METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe and has replaced him with Ian Breeg, a young Russian musician from Moscow.
Commented bassist Oliver Holzwarth (who also plays with BLIND GUARDIAN and TARJA TURUNEN, among others): "Out of thin air things literally happened when Iceland's volcano ashes made it impossible for Ronny to fly in which raised severe schedule problems for the band. As we therefore would have had to postpone all vocal recordings to next year.
"We wish Ronny all the best for his future endeavours.
"Welcome aboard, Ian!
"We are absolutely thrilled to introduce such a high-calibre musician to the group's ranks. His high screams will scare you to death sounding like a mixture of young Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) and Midnight (CRIMSON GLORY). A diamond yet uncut."
Added Ian Breeg: "I could hardly believe it when guitar player Uwe Lulis invited me to start working on their songs, write lyrics and do all the vocal arrangements. I need more time to realize what just happened.
"Dude, I am so happy about this!"
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22 май 2010
OVERDRIVE Completes Recording Drums For New Album
 Classic Swedish heavy metal veterans OVERDRIVE have finished recording the drums for 19 new songs at Studio Sound Palace with Johan Blomström (BLINDED COLONY, SPICE & THE RJ BAND, KAPTAIN SUN), who also mixed the band's previous album, "Let The Metal Do The Talking" (Lion Music). About 12 of the tracks will end up on the new OVERDRIVE CD and some on the vinyl edition.
Songtitles set to appear on the album include:
* Cold Blood Chaser
* Call The Priest
* Wavebreaker
* Signs All Over
* Mother Earth
* Hold On
* Angelmaker
* Brand New Sinner
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22 май 2010
ANTIMATTER: \'Alternative Matter\' 10th-Anniversary Collection Due This Year
 This year will see the release of "Alternative Matter", a 10th-anniversary collection of rare and unreleased acoustic versions, demos, live versions, remixes and new recordings of ANTIMATTER material. The 24-track double album will be released in two versions — a deluxe digipack and a strictly limited edition four-disc premium artbook containing a bonus DVD and EP.
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22 май 2010
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
 The upcoming self-titled STONE TEMPLE PILOTS album is available for streaming in its entirety on Billboard.com. | 0 | |
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22 май 2010
PAPA ROACH To Release \'Time For Annihilation\' In August
 PAPA ROACH has parted ways with Interscope Records and has inked a deal with Eleven Seven Music, the independent record label founded by Allen Kovac, who is the CEO of 10th Street Entertainment (MÖTLEY CRÜE, BUCKCHERRY, DROWNING POOL). The band's new album, "Time For Annihilation", will feature 11 live tracks and five brand new songs, including a cut named "Kick In The Teeth" which the group has been performing at its most recent shows. A tentative August release is expected.
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22 май 2010
INMORIA: Two More New Tracks Posted Online
 INMORIA — the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD MOROSE) on keyboards, Tommi Karppanen (MORGANA LEFAY, TAD MOROSE), and Peter Moren (TAD MOROSE, STEEL ATTACK) on drums — has posted rough-mix versions of two new tracks, "Save Me" and "The Mirror", on the band's MySpace page.
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22 май 2010
NOCTURNAL RITES Recruits New Guitarist
 Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have recruited 23-year-old Christopher Rörland (TME) from Skellefteå, Sweden as their new lead guitarist.
Commented rhythm guitarist Fredrik Mannberg: "It feels great to have Chris in the band. He's a really, really nice guy. We're very happy to have found this guy very close to our hometown. We are very excited to start working on new material and play some live shows with him, so it's great."
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22 май 2010
ENEMY OF THE SUN - New Song Available For Streaming
 ENEMY OF THE SUN, the group from producer and guitarist Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., DESPAIR), is back with their second album, entitled Ceadium, which will be released in North America on June 22nd via The End Records. The new song 'Paradigm' is now available for streaming at this location.
Massacre Records has set May 28th as the European release date for Caedium. The new song 'Another End Of The Rainbow' is currently streaming online here. | 0 | |
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21 май 2010
EQUILIBRIUM – New Song Streaming Online
 German pagan/folk veterans EQUILIBRIUM just posted another brand new track called 'Verbrannte Erde' off their upcoming album Rekreatur to the bands official MySpace page.
Commented mainman, guitarist and songwriter René Berthiaume: “We decided to release 'Verbrannte Erde' to show you guys how diverse Rekreatur turned out to be! Each song on the album has its own story and sounds totally different. 'Verbrannte Erde' is about the deployment of an army before the first wave of attack, about the unbroken will to win and determination to be victorious despite several previous setbacks. It’s one of my current favourite Equilibrium songs!”
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21 май 2010
ORPHANED LAND Unplugged At CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS Warehouse
 Israeli progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND are currently touring all over Europe in support of their fourth album, "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR". Last week they stopped by the European Century Media headquarters in Germany and played a very unconventional and natural unplugged session at the company's warehouse. Sticks and drums were replaced by spoons, garbage cans and cereal boxes, and with no amplification you can witness ORPHANED LAND as pure and improvised as possible in front of shelves filled with thousands of CD boxes, resulting in a very special atmosphere.
"The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR" sold around 600 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at No. 80 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR" was released in Europe on January 25. Mixed by Steven Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE, OPETH), who is also responsible for several keyboard parts on the new CD, the effort — which was made available in the U.S. on February 9 via Century Media Records — is a sophisticated concept album which takes ORPHANED LAND's unique brand of exotic, heavy music to soaring new heights in terms of complexity and catchiness.
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21 май 2010
ACCEPT Dedicates Classic Track To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Concert
 Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT dedicated their classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to launching into the track, ACCEPT vocalist Mark Tornillo said from the stage, "This one is for an all-time hero of ours, Mr. Ronnie James Dio."
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