Red I Flight Breaking Up

In light of their ongoing line-up instability, Michigan's Red I Flight is apparently calling it quits. Since forming in 2002 the group has self-released a demo EP in addition to a full-length with Victory Records. Their final show will take place on December 22nd at Static Age in Romeo, Michigan.

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Primal Fear Reveals More New Album Details

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR entered the studio on November 28 to begin recording their new album, "16.6," due in early 2009 via Frontiers Records. The band is in the process of laying down the following 14 tracks for the new CD (working titles; in no particular order):

01. Six Times Dead (16.6)
02. Smith & Wesson
03. Soar
04. Riding The Eagle
05. Black Rain
06. Lightning
07. Time
08. Night After Night
09. Killbound
10. Don't Fuck With My Life
11. No Smoke Without Fire
12. The Exorcist
13. Torn
14. Scream

Commented PRIMAL FEAR frontman Ralf Scheepers: "It's very unusual for one band member to see and listen how the other band member is delivering the goods on his instrument. When we perform together live, you can also judge what's going on each instrument but not as clear and obvious as in the studio where you can concentrate on each tone or note or beat from your mates. From what I have heard so far, I can really say it's the best performance I have ever heard from Randy [Black] on the drums and also from Henny [Wolter] on the guitar. Of course, some people might think, 'What else should he say, he has to promote the new album and that’s what every musician would say just to keep the ball running.' But these words are my true impression and I really can't wait for Magnus [Karlsson, guitar] and Mat [Sinner, bass] to nail their parts to see the whole building growing and growing."

PRIMAL FEAR earlier in the year parted ways with guitarist Stefan Leibing and replaced him with Magnus Karlsson (ALLEN/LANDE, STARBREAKER).

The band's latest album, "New Religion," last year landed on the Swedish chart at No. 67. It also entered the German chart at No. 60. The CD was released in the U.S. on January 29 via Locomotive/Ryko. Guest musicians on the album include Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) and Simone Simons (EPICA).

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Motorhead Confirmed For Wacken Open Air 2009

Rock legends Motorhead are the latest band to be confirmed for Germany's most famous heavy metal festival, Wacken Open Air.

The lineup is now as follows:

AMON AMARTH
CALLEJON
CATHEDRAL
EINHERJER
EPICA
GWAR
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
IN FLAMES
KAMPFAR
KORPIKLAANI
MACHINE HEAD
MOTORHEAD
NAPALM DEATH
NEVERMORE
AXEL RUDI PELL
TRISTANIA
VOLBEAT
WALLS OF JERICHO

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Scorpions Wikipedia Page Censored In The U.K.

Legendary heavy metal bands the Scorpions, has had their Wikipedia page censored in the United Kingdom, due to allegations of child pornography.

Guardian.co.uk is reporting:

The Internet Watch Foundation has propelled the UK into the forefront of the internet censorship debate by blacklisting an image on Wikipedia as "a potentially illegal indecent image of a child under the age of 18." You may already have this one. It's a 1976 SCORPIONS album cover….

Wikinews reports that British ISPs restrict access to Wikipedia amid child pornography allegations. The story says:

Wikinews has learned that at least six of the United Kingdom's main Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have implemented monitoring and filtering mechanisms that are causing major problems for UK contributors on websites operated by the Wikimedia Foundation, amongst up to 1200 other websites. The filters appear to be applied because Wikimedia sites are hosting a Scorpions album cover which some call child pornography. The Scorpions are a German rock band who have used several controversial album covers and are perhaps best known for their song, "Rock You Like a Hurricane". More...

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A7X And Buckcherry Announce Second Leg of Tour

Buckcherry and Avenged Sevenfold have extended their tour by announcing a second leg, which will start January 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joining them on the bill will be Papa Roach and Saving Abel.

The four-band bill is priced to sell, with tickets less than $40. "The idea was to take four acts that could tour alone and put them together for $40 or less to be able to let people hear three-and-a-half hours of music and experience some up-and-coming acts," says Allen Kovac, CEO of 10th Street Entertainment, which manages Buckcherry and Papa Roach.

Tickets go on sale December 15.

Read the full article at Billboard.com.

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Biohazard's "Tales From The B-Side" Euro Release

Metal Mind Productions has announced the European release of Biohazard's "Tales from the B-Side." The collection of B-sides includes a wealth of rare and unique materials. There are demo versions of "Sumptin' to Prove," "Punishment," and "Shades of Gray," as well as "Slam" (in remixed version) and "Judgement Night." The opener "Three Point Back" and hard-hitting "Enslaved" are leftovers from the "Mata Leao" recording sessions, while "Falling" and "Beaten" are both taken from movie soundtracks.

"Tales From The B-Side" will also feature previously unreleased bonus DVD with live material - Biohazard's appearance at Live Monsters of Rock in Donnington '94 and '95, three videos plus material recorded in Japan.

The CD/DVD package will be released by Metal Mind Productions on February 17, 2009.

Here is the complete Biohazard "Tales from the B-Side" tracklisting: More...

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Morello Says RATM Has No Plan To Record In 2009

Billboard.com reports: With two albums out, more than 50 songs that have not yet been recorded and a world gone awry, Tom Morello plans to stay busy as the Nightwatchman for the foreseeable future.

But one project he won't be working on is a new album from Rage Against The Machine, which reformed in 2007 after a seven-year break.

"There are no plans for that," Morello tells Billboard. "We've had a wonderful year and a half of playing shows, and I don't see any reason to not play more shows. The thing is there's only so many hours in the musical day, and mine are very occupied right now."

Read the full article at Billboard.com.

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ABACABB Signs To Sumerian Records

Sumerian Records has officially signed Washington D.C. metal band ABACABB. The group's new album, "Survivalist," will hit stores on January 20th. Those unfamiliar with the band can check them out online here.

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Vanmakt Posts Title Track Online For Streaming

Heavy metal act Vanmakt has issued the following statement:

"The title track "Ad Luciferi Regnum" from our forthcoming album has been uploaded on our myspace site. 'Ad Luciferi Regnum' will be released on Pulverised Records in early 2009! Enjoy our Blasting Hatred!"

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Dying Humanity Signs To Maintain Records

Dying Humanity, who caused quite a stir in the media scene with their 2007 on Restrain Records released debut album "Fallen Paradise," has signed with Maintain Records. They intend to visit the studio next spring and to release the follow-up to "Fallen Paradise" in the first half of 2009.

You can preview some of the band's new material on their MySpace page.

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Evile Guitarist Ol Drake Posts Death Cover Online

Guitarist Ol Drake of UK thrashers, Evile, has recorded a cover of Death's "Voice of the Soul" to commemorate the anniversary of Chuck Schuldiner's passing. The cover can be heard here. Chuck Schuldiner died on December 13, 2001. More...

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Six Feet Under Guitarist's House Burgled

Six Feet Under guitarist Steve Swanson had his house burgled late friday night/early saturday morning. Among the stolen items were six guitars, two of which were custom made, a HP laptop, one Mesa Boogie dual rectifier head and a Line 6 Spider III 75 guitar amp. The police are currently investigating the robbery.

Swanson states: "I am a father who works hard for everything that I have and need some help to find the worthless waste of human life that would steal things that mean more to others' happiness than my own."

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