Megadeth Part With Sanctuary Records

MEGADETH founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has officially parted ways with Sanctuary Records. The legendary, multi-platinum group released three albums on Sanctuary, including 2004's critically acclaimed "The System Has Failed", which debuted at No. 18 on The Billboard 200 chart.

The latest MEGADETH release, "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start" (Capitol), entered the Billboard chart at No. 65 and has sold 28,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. On the concert front, MEGADETH are performing this summer on the inaugural Gigantour package tour with DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY and others. The six-week festival trek has a fan-friendly ticket price of approximately $35 each.

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Watch Roses Are Red New Video

The brand new video for "300 Motion Pictures" from ROSES ARE RED is now up on the Trustkill video page. The video was directed by good friend Darren Doane. The band is out right now on the Warped Tour kicking ass and taking names on the SmartPunk Stage and selling their CD for only $6.

Roses Are Red will be kicking off dates with Chiodos (Equal Vision) this week as well, check out all the dates below.

You can also, check out the Smashing Pumpkins cover of "Cherub Rock" on their PureVolume page. The song will be the lead track on the Reignition Records compilation due out in September, also featuring Poison The Well, Hopesfall, and more.

The upcoming Roses are Red tour dates are as follows: More...

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Soilwork Explain Aggressive Fest Cancellation

SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the group's official web site:

"Maybe some of you guys have seen on Blabbermouth that we've cancelled the show on 'Aggressive Music Festival' in Glen Falls, NY. It came to our knowledge yesterday that our drummer Dirk Verbeuren can't make it to the show since he's playing a festival in Finland (Tuska Open Air) with his other band SCARVE and somehow his flight got cancelled and there was no other flights available that day … This really sucks and we really want to appologize for this, especially for such short notice..

"Mr. David Witte (ex-BURNT BY THE SUN etc.) will fill in for Dirk on the first show on Ozzfest. We're rehearsing right now and he's really doing an awesome job…

"We'll see you in Boston on Friday!!"

As previously reported, New Jersey's GOD FORBID will be taking the place of SOILWORK at the second annual Aggressive Music Festival, set to take place on Saturday, July 16 at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glen Falls, NY.

SOILWORK are currently promoting their latest CD, "Stabbing the Drama", available now on Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Figure Number Five" was recorded at Fascination Street studios in Örebro and Dug-Out Productions in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, IN FLAMES, STUCK MOJO).

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Waylander Stage Mini-Reunion At Day of Darkness

Long-running Celtic metal act WAYLANDER were reunited with former band member and editor of Ireland's Metalworks magazine, Martin MacCormaic, for a memorable set at the fourth installment of Ireland's Day of Darkness festival on July 9. MacCormaic, who left WAYLANDER in 2002, took to the stage to attend to tin-whistle duty as the band performed in front of a frenzied crowd. Also performing at the festival were doom titans MOURNING BELOVETH, whose powerful performance on the day included tracks from the band's recently released third album, "A Murderous Circus". The festival was headlined by black metal legends ROTTING CHRIST. The four-piece celebrated their first-ever performance on Irish soil and delivered a rousing performance that served as a fitting end to the days proceedings.

The full lineup for the one-day event was: ROTTING CHRIST, DESASTER, MOURNING BELOVETH, SCAVENGER, WAYLANDER, CARNUN RISING, PRIMAL DAWN, DEVILMAKESTHREE, WRECK OF THE HESPERUS and GROUND OF RUIN. Photos of the event can be seen at dayofdarkness.com.

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Azrael's Bane On Electric Eye Radio

Azrael's Bane will be on Electric Eye Radio with Ed Glass Wed July 20, 2005. Ed will be doing a few prize pack giveaways courtesy of Chavis Records and Azrael's Bane as well. Visit electriceyeradio.com to tune in.

Azrael's Bane will be on the The Classic Metal Show with Neely in August.

The tentative street date for the re-release of AZRAEL'S BANE - Wings Of Innocence is August 16, 2005. The re-release contains the bonus track 'Diary Of A Madman' and updated artwork. Chavis Records has released a new soundbyte for Diary Of A Madman. Please visit azraelsbane.com for more information.

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Single Bullet Theory Album Update, Seeks Drummer

Guitarist Matt DiFabio of Single Bullet Theory has sent out the following message to all fans, and those wondering what the band has been up to in recent weeks - an open appeal has also been issued as the band continues to hunt for a permanent drummer:

"Just wanted to send out an update on what's up with SBT as of late. We are in pre-production for our next yet to be titled release. We have thirteen brand new songs written and are currently in arrangement mode. Thank god for the line 6 rifftracker, the best writing tool I have ever come across."

"All I can say is that this cd is by far our best work to date. With every record,sbt expands our dynamics and I can 100% say that this cd will be no exception. The heavy shit is still very present but there are "hooks" that are infectious."

"The addition of Dan Loughry on guitar has been a breathe of fresh air and his input will without a doubt be a blessing on this next cd. The dude is a monster player and prolly the cleanist rhythm player that i have seen."

"We are still looking for a permanent drummer who can tour. We are working with John Sasso (original sbt drummer on Route 666) as well as Jason Dunkerly (studio drummer who played on behind eyes of hatred) but neither of them can commit to doing this on a full time basis. So, if anyone out there wants a shot, get in touch. thebullettheory@aol.com. Those who live near Philadelphia will be more openly considered. " More...

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4Q Radio - Launch New Episode - Featured Artists

4Q RADIO out of England have loaded up another show, filled with giveaways, interviews, and other bits and pieces. Artists appearing on the most recent episode include:

Mistress
Homicidal
Hell Within
Walls Of Jericho
Madball
Chimaira
Eternity Void
The Mighty Nimbus
Heaven Shall Burn
Caliban
Exploder
Infraction
Devil Driver
5 Billion Dead
A Life Once Lost
Iron Maiden

You can grab the episode at http://www.4qradio.com.

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Rob Zombie Comments On Playing The Second Stage

Launch Radio Networks reports: As Ozzfest 2005 kicks off today in Mansfield, Massachusetts, former main stage performer ROB ZOMBIE will headline the festival's second stage for the first time. Zombie told Launch that getting close to the fans on the smaller second stage has been on his mind for a while. "That's been something I've wanted to do for like — I remember I first mentioned that about three years ago to Ozzy, and he thought it was a crazy idea and he kept begging me not to do it," he said. "Even this year, they tried to get me back on the main stage, but I didn't want to do it. Ozzfest is a fun vibe, but you always feel like the second stage is having all the fun, 'cause main stage is a very uptight situation. Basically, you know, if I'm gonna do it, I want it to be fun."

Zombie's touring band this summer features former MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5, longtime bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson and ex-ALICE COOPER drummer Tommy Clufetos.

The Ozzfest 2005 lineup also includes BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, MUDVAYNE and, on the last eight dates, VELVET REVOLVER.

Zombie isn't supporting a new album this summer, but he is promoting his second effort as a screenwriter and director. His highly anticipated horror movie, "The Devil's Rejects", arrives in theatres on July 22.

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