From Autumn To Ashes Announce Tour Dates

FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES and THE NUMBER TWELVE LOOKS LIKE YOU will team up for the following tour dates next month:

December 6 - Orlando, FL @ The AKA Lounge
December 7 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
December 9 - Tinley Park, IL @ Mojoes Cofee Shop
December 11 - Covington, KY @ The Mad Hatter
December 12 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
December 13 - Millvale, PA @ Mr Small’s
December 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church

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Mushroomhead Announce Upcoming Tour Dates

MUSHROOMHEAD have lined up the following upcoming tour dates:

November 21 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
December 21 - Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa
December 22 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

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Nachtmystium New Song Posted Online

Chicago-area psychedelic black metal group NACHTMYSTIUM has posted a new track on its MySpace page. Entitled "Worldfall", the song is taken from NACHTMYSTIUM's upcoming split album with LURKER OF CHALICE, slated for a February 2008 release via Southern Lord.

NACHTMYSTIUM is currently writing its fourth full-length album and first for Century Media, entitled "Assassins". Recording sessions will take place next month at Volume Studios in Chicago with producer Sanford Parker (MINSK, YAKUZA, BIBLE OF THE DEVIL). The CD, which is due in early 2008, will feature a guest appearance on drums by Tony Laureano (DIMMU BORGIR, ANGELCORPSE, NILE).

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Axxis Post New Song Online

German metallers AXXIS have posted the title track of their new album, "Doom of Destiny", on their MySpace page. Due in Europe on November 19 (November 16 in Germany) via AFM Records, the CD is the band's first record with new guitarist Marco Wreidt. The track listing for the album is as follows:

01. Voices of Destiny
02. Doom of Destiny
03. Better Fate
04. Blood Angel
05. I Hear You Cry
06. The Fire Still Burns
07. Father, Father
08. Revolutions
09. She Got Nine Lives
10. Devilish Belle
11. Astoria
12. Engel Aus Hass (bonus track)

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Hatred To Release New Album In January

Dutch death metallers HATRED will release their new album, "Blasphemous Deliverance", in January 2008 through Deity Down Records. According to a press release, "Musically, HATRED underwent a meta(L)morphosis. 'Blasphemous Deliverance' brings a perfectly balanced mix of all the good things that the death metal genre has to offer."

Two songs from the upcoming CD — "Christian Dogma" and "Involution" — are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.

HATRED is:

Rob de Waardt (drums)
Peter van der Schraaf (guitars)
Peter de Jonge (bass & backing vocals)
Koen Dingemans (vocals)

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Battlelore Announce Finnish Dates With Bal-Sagoth

Finnish "fantasy metal" band BATTLELORE will play two shows with BAL-SAGOTH in Finland in January. The details are as follows:

Jan. 25 - Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi
Jan. 26 - Turku, Finland - Klubi

BATTLELORE is currently working on material for its fifth album, tentatively due next summer. "At the moment it seems that there will be bigger, more epic parts in the vein of 'Sword's Song' but also more harder, heavier parts in the vein of 'Evernight'," stated vocalist Tomi Mykkänen. "I'm quite sure that you fans won't be disappointed with this one."

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Powerman 5000 To Take Extended Break From Touring

POWERMAN 5000 has issued the following update:

"Well, back from tour now and it was a rollercoaster of a run with some amasing moments!! Special thanks to all the folks in Lubbock, TX for making the last night such a blast...

"Looks like we will be taking an extended break from touring, other than a few shows here and there.

"It's hard to believe that we have basically been on the road since mid-2005 without much of a break! We figure it's time to go away and make you miss us!

"Work continues on new music but the promise of a record in 2007 seems impossible. Though we are cooking up some great stuff for the next release! A return to form, if you will. Weird, loud, electro, rock... we are on a mission to claim our rightful spot as the band that never fits in! HA. I think you all will be pleasantly surprised!!"

POWERMAN 5000 recently announced plans to release a live EP, although no further details were provided.

The band earlier in the year parted ways with guitarists Johnny Heatley and Terry Corso and replaced them with Evan Rodaniche and Dave Pino.

POWERMAN 5000's latest album, "Destroy What You Enjoy", was produced by Mudrock (AVENGED SEVENFOLD, GODSMACK), who also co-produced POWERMAN 5000's major label debut, "Mega!! Kung Fu Radio". The CD was recorded at the Hobby Shop in Eagle Rock, CA and was mixed by Dave Schiffman (AUDIOSLAVE, JOHNNY CASH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN).

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John 5 Instructional DVD Pushed Back

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5's new instructional DVD, which was previously due by Halloween, has had its release date pushed back to January 2008. John has also started work on a new instrumental CD for a 2008 release.

John 5 released his third solo album, "The Devil Knows My Name", on April 3. The CD features guest guitar solos from two legendary guitarists — Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson — plus SLIPKNOT's Jim Root. Keeping time are John's ZOMBIE bandmates Tommy Clufetos (drums) and Piggy D. (bass). According to a press release, this is the only album that all leads were doubled — an instrumental feat that is rarely taken on by the best of the guitar players.

John 5's second solo album, "Songs for Sanity" (2005), featured guest guitar solos from Steve Vai and Albert Lee. John also worked with KISS frontman Paul Stanley on Stanley's second solo album, "Live to Win", which was released in October.

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More Bands Announced For Party .San Festival

OBITUARY, LIVIDITY, ENDSTILLE, DEADBORN and DEFLORATION have been confirmed for next year's Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 7-9, 2008 in Bad Berka, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:

OBITUARY
LIVIDITY
ENDSTILLE
DEADBORN
DEFLORATION
LEGION OF THE DAMNED
SKYFORGER
KAMPFAR
INSISION

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Onslaught Announce European Headlining Tour

Reactivated British thrashers ONSLAUGHT will embark on a European headlining tour in late March. Support on the trek will come from Sweden's CARNAL FORGE, Greece's SUICIDAL ANGELS and one more as-yet-unconfirmed act.

Commented ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige Rockett: "This is gonna be a fucking awesome tour. It really is a great package. Four cool thrash bands, but with such varying styles. We're gonna be visiting 11 different countries in 19 days, and kicking a lot of asses on the way..."

The dates are as follows:

Mar. 26 - Budapest (HUN) - Trafo Club
Mar. 27 - Cluj (ROM) - venue to be announced
Mar. 28 - Bucharest (ROM) - Live Metal Club
Mar. 29 - Thessaloniki (GRE) - venue to be announced
Mar. 30 - Athens (GRE) - venue to be announced
Mar. 31 - Xanthi (GRE) - venue to be announced
Apr. 01 - Sofia (BG) - Hristo Botev Community Center
Apr. 02 - Skopje (MAC) - Castro Club
Apr. 03 - Sarajevo (BiH) - AG
Apr. 04 - Vienna (AUT) - The Viper Room
Apr. 05 - Cervia (IT) - Rock Planet
Apr. 06 - Pescara (IT) - Rockhouse
Apr. 07 - Milan (IT) - Musicdrome
Apr. 08 - Padova (IT) - Unvault
Apr. 09 - Uster (CH) - Rock City
Apr. 10 - Essen (GER) - Turock
Apr. 11 - Eindhoven (NL) - Dynamo
Apr. 12 - Enschede (NL) - Atak
Apr. 13 - Leeuwarden (NL) - Romein

ONSLAUGHT released its first live DVD, "Live Polish Assault 2007", in July via Metal Mind Productions. The disc contains more than an hour of veritable thrash mayhem filmed during the band's gig on February 12, 2007 at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland. The DVD also includes an interview with guitarist Nige Rockett and vocalist Sy Keeler, bonus live video footage from the band's gigs in Japan and Holland, as also bonus audio tracks from the gig at Bristol Colston Hall in 1987 (featuring ONSLAUGHT's very first live performance of "Let There Be Rock")!

ONSLAUGHT's new album, "Killing Peace", was released in March via Candlelight Records. The CD was recorded at Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England with producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE).

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Marduk Announce South American Tour Dates

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have issued the following tour update:

"Preliminary tour dates for the South American part of Vanitas 2007/2008 has been announced. Marduk will tour South America together with Polish death metal veterans VADER. More confirmed dates and venues will be announced soon. Eastern and Central European tour dates for January 2008 will also be announced within days."

Marduk South American tour dates with Vader include:

March
21 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Hangar 110
22 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Lapa Multishow
23 - Curitiba, Brazil - tba
24 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Bar Opiniao
25 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - El Teatro Flores
26 - Santiago, Chile - Tba
27 - Bogota, Colombia - tba
28 - Lima, Peru - tba
29 - Quito, Ecuador - tba
30 - Caracas, Venezuela - tba
31 - San Jose, Costa Rica - tba

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Power World Sign With Metal Heaven

Metal Heaven has announced the signing of POWER WORLD, the brainchild of former FREEDOM CALL and MOON'DOC bassist Ilker Ersin.

After his departure from FREEDOM CALL in the middle of 2005, Ersin decided to follow a different musical path and started to work on an album that contained more grooves and less power metal influences.

POWER WORLD is:

Steffen Brunner - Vocals
Ilker Ersin (ex-FREEDOM CALL) - Bass
Nils Neumann (ex-FREEDOM CALL) - Keyboards
Barish Kepic (ex-JADED HEART) - Guitar
Jürgen Lucas (AT VANCE) - Drums

POWER WORLD's self-titled debut will be released in March 2008.

For more information, visit their official website.

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Hemlock Issue Update From Day Two in The Studio

Hemlock have issued the following update from the second day in the studio on their myspace page:

"What's the fucks is goings on everybody?!?! Steve here again, just letting you know what day 2 of our little recording adventure was like. To be totally honest with you all, I started my day not being able to stay away from the bathroom. I don't think really old pop-tarts and mac and chesse are a good nightcap before bedtime. My stomach hated me this morning! lol But I powered through all that and went in to record somemore drums. But, I guess it really wasn't my morning because after spending close to a half hour on just the intro to one song I ended up getting super pissed at myself and decided to move on to another song."

"I spent the next couple of hours hammering through songs and then something else happened. After completing one of the songs that I was having some trouble with, and completing it feeling pretty good, the computer crashed and it got erased. Sooooo....I decided to take a break and enjoy some B&Gs. (Biscuts and Gravy) After taking a little me time, and enjoying not having anything bad happen to me, I went back into the studio and finished up some more tunes. Overall I completed 6 songs today and 4 yesterday. I only have 4 more to go and then it'll be time for a drink!"

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you guys another story....Our good buddy Jason from Roswell gave me a bottle of Jager but I'm on A.R. (alcohol restriction) till I complete my drumtracks. So I have 4 more to go and then I'll probably be typing tomorrows update drunk! lol And if your wondering why I'm on A.R. well, that's another story for another day...or a d.v.d. perhaps? hmmmm........"

"Here are a couple more videos for you guys to check out. The sound is terrible and it's really F'ing loud...but you get the idea. :)"

"Steve" More...

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Bloodbound Commence Work On Third Album

Swedish power metallers BLOODBOUND have issued the following update:
"As some of you already know, Urban (Breed - ex-TAD MOROSE singer) has been doing all the live shows with the band for the last six months. He is now officially back and the band is stronger than ever. They have also started to work on their third album."

Urban Breed originally split with Bloodbound in August 2006.

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Season's End Issue Update

Season's End issue the following update:

"In recent months there have been some fine additions to the Season's End roster resulting in an exciting, complete and hopefully permanent line-up. Tim Goatham (guitars) joined the band at the beginning of the year, followed by James Smith (drums & percussion) in September and Mike Bridge (bass) in October. Each member has become a firm creative part the new Season's End sound and the band all look forward to moving into 2008 with more passion and creative energy than ever before. View the latest video blog on YouTube to get to know the newer Season's End members a little better and hear more exclusive snippets of the new material."

The fifth video blog from Season's End is now viewable on the official YouTube channel. This episode features rehearsal footage, interviews and candid shots of the new, complete Season's End line-up. More...

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Aerosmith Drummer Talks Newbury Street Retail

Boston magazine recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer about the Technical store which he opened recently in Boston with John Nichols. Located on Newbury between Exeter and Fairfield streets, the shop's stocked with a wide — and weird — range of streetwear, from hats and hoodies to sneakers and skateboard accessories. (Nichols, a friend of Kramer's son Jesse, opened the first Technical in Norwell a few years ago.)

Q: So, do you skate?

Kramer: Um, not really. I'm just afraid to break my thumbs and my wrists, you know? Then I'd be in a fine how-do-you-do.

Q: How'd you get involved in Technical?

Kramer: I met John four or five years back, after he started the store in Norwell. The thing that caught my eye was the passion he had about the skateboard culture. He was definitely a quality-before-quantity guy.

Q: The South Shore store is kind of a hard-core skate shop. What's the new location like?

Kramer: It's geared toward the foot traffic on Newbury Street. There's stuff in here that I would wear, that I do wear.

Q: Such as?

Kramer: Well, in particular, a brand of watches called TW Steel that I found overseas. And another watch from Toy Watch with a skull and crossbones, and T-shirts from Upper Playground and Spacecraft.

Q: Would you wear it onstage?

Kramer: To me, it's definitely more everyday clothing.

Q: Do you think the skater ethic is similar to the '70s rock ethic?

Kramer: They're both word-of-mouth, underground-culture-ish but spread quickly. In this world, you have to be cautious about advertising: If skaters think it's for everybody, they won't come.

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Audio Of A7X On Bruce Dickinson Show Posted

Members AVENGED SEVENFOLD were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Friday, November 9 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to a replay of the program here.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance has issued a statement on the band's No. 4 debut on this week's Billboard album chart. Writing at the group's official web site, Vengeance commented, "It's kind of funny to wake up and see the words AVENGED SEVENFOLD at the No. 4 spot on the Billboard top 200. Right next to THE EAGLES and a BRITNEY/CARRIE UNDERWOOD threesome. I don't know about you, but it puts a smirk on my face just knowing that our fans tattooed it right on the foreheads of everyone who would quickly disregard the name AVENGED SEVENFOLD (like we aren't a fucking force to be reckoned with). So once again thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

Vengeance added, "I'll be honest with you: When I roll out of bed every morning my goal in life isn't to be alongside pop stars or actors and actresses or on the cover of the National Enquirer. It sure does feel good, though, to surprise all those people that don't even know what 'an A7X' is..."

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's self-titled fourth album sold 94,000 copies in its first week of release, nearly three times what its 2005 effort, "City of Evil", sold in its biggest week on the chart.

The group's current 30-date tour is slated to wrap up on December 16 in Seattle.

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Fear Factory Drummer Working With Tinhorn

FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera is collaborating with the Los Angeles-based metal band TINHORN on the latter group's new CD, due sometime next year.

Commented TINHORN bassist Pascual Romero: "We're in a very comfortable situation with Raymond. He's been a longtime personal friend and it was only a matter of time before I was working with the right band to bring to the table."

The details of the partnership are unknown at this time but according to Romero, it will include recording and the potential for touring and distribution. It also alludes to the prospect of a future record deal with an established metal label.

"I'm really happy that we have the opportunity to work with such an icon and I'm very excited for what 2008 holds for us," said Romero in.

This year marks the second year of TINHORN's existence and it has been less than a year with its current lineup.

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Evergrey Frontman To Guest On Crown Of Glory Album

Metal Heaven has announced the signing of the Swiss metal band CROWN OF GLORY. According to a press release "the splendid melodic metal sound of the four-piece shows influences from various genres from AOR to metal and should suit any fan of bands such as ROYAL HUNT, EDGUY, STRATOVARIUS and EUROPE. Their mini-album 'Destiny' raised a lot of attention in the press and resulted in live shows with the likes of DORO, AXEL RUDI PELL, SHAKRA, CANDLEMASS, BRUCE KULICK and more."

CROWN OF GLORY's debut album, "A Deep Breath of Life", was mixed by Dennis Ward and features a guest appearance by Tom S. Englund, lead singer of the Swedish progressive metal band EVERGREY, on the track "The Raven's Flight". A February 2008 release is expected.

CROWN OF GLORY is:

Hene Muther (vocals)
Philipp Meier (keyboards)
Markus Muther (guitar)
Hungi Berglas (guitar)
Jonas Lüscher (bass)

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Marduk And Vader To Tour South America

Swedish black metallers MARDUK will team up with Polish death metal veterans VADER for a South American tour in March. The preliminary tour dates are as follws (venue details to follow):

March 21 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Hangar 110
March 22 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Lapa Multishow
March 23 - Curitiba, Brazil - [to be announced]
March 24 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Bar Opiniao
March 25 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - El Teatro Flores
March 26 - Santiago, Chile - [to be announced]
March 27 - Bogota, Colombia - [to be announced]
March 28 - Lima, Peru - [to be announced]
March 29 - Quito, Ecuador - [to be announced]
March 30 - Caracas, Venezuela - [to be announced]
March 31 - San Jose, Costa Rica - [to be announced]

MARDUK's European tour with VREID and UNLEASHED kicks off November 23 in Stockholm, Sweden.

MARDUK's new album, "Rom 5:12" was released in North America on May 22 via Regain/Koch (April 24 in Europe).

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Sebastian Bach To Play Green Goblin On Stage?

Christa Titus at Reuters recently caught up with vocalist Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW). Th efollowing is an excerpt from the interview:

Q: It's been eight years since your last solo record. Why?

Bach: "I've done four Broadway shows since that record and I definitely count all my Broadway shows as part of my body of work. This is (also) the return of Mr. Axl Rose. The whole world has been waiting over 15 years to hear him put out new songs. That day is November 20. He sings three songs on the record."

Q: How was it recording with him?

Bach: "We had a great time. It took him about two hours to do 'Back In The Saddle' and '(Love Is) A Bitchslap', and then he's like, 'Right on, OK, it's like 2, 3 in the morning.' I said, 'Dude, you gotta take one whack at this song 'Stuck Inside,' and he kinda got a little sniffy. I go, 'Would ya just do the one f---ing shot?' He very carefully wrote the words he was gonna sing and came in with this f---ing vocal at the end when he goes to this high part of this high harmony above the ending chorus. It's astonishing."

Q: You've done TV, Broadway and rap. What other endeavours would you like to attempt?

Bach: "I'm gonna write a book. I've already started on it, and so that's 100% coming. I'd also like to do all my father's (late artist David Bierk) archives, to be presented in a coffee-table kind of format. There's also a role I would like to try out for and perform on Broadway, which is the Green Goblin in Spider Man. I would definitely like to kick Spider Man's ass all over the Broadway stage eight times a week."

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Kreator Frontman Audio Interview Posted Online

Revolution-Music.dk conducted an interview with KREATOR mainman Mille Petrozza at last weekend's Aalborg Metal Festival in Denmark. Download the nine-minute audio file here

Watch KREATOR's performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which took place in early August in Wacken, Germany: More...

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Thin Lizzy Announce Irish Dates

As reported earlier today, QUEENSRŸCHE are forced to cancel their upcoming tour of the United Kingdom with THIN LIZZY "due to a personal emergency." Thin Lizzy will still be performing all shows - which have since been updated as follows with new Irish dates. The complete UK itinerary is as follows:

November
22 - Leicester, UK - De Montfort Hall
23 - Cambridge, UK - Corn Exchange
24 - Ipswich, UK - Regent
26 - Nottingham, UK - Royal Concert Hall
27 - Birmingham, UK - Academy
28 - Cardiff, UK - St David's Hall
30 - Glasgow, Scotland - Academy

December
1 - Aberdeen, Scotland - Music Hall
2 - Newcastle, UK - City Hall
4 - Sheffield, UK - City Hall
5 - Manchester, UK - Apollo
6 - Liverpool, UK - University
8 - Bristol, UK - Colston Hall
9 - Southampton, UK - Guildhall
10 - Exeter, UK - University
12 - Folkestone, UK - Leas Cliff
13 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
16 - Belfast, Ireland - Belfast Waterfront Hall
17 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
18 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
20 - Castlebar, Ireland - Royal Theatre
21 - Killarney, Ireland - INEC

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Kiss DVD Compilation Set For December Release

KISS News USA reports that Universal Music's Lick It Up – The Definitive DVD is currently scheduled for a December 18th release. Amazon.de are currently accepting pre-orders for the title.

As previously reported, the DVD will feature the following tracks: 'I Love It Loud', 'Rise To It', 'All Hells Breaking Loose', 'Heavens On Fire', 'Thrills In The Night', 'Tears Are Falling', 'Who Wants To Be Lonely', 'Uh! All Night', 'Reason To Live', 'Turn On The Night', 'Crazy Crazy Nights', 'Lets Put The X In Sex', 'Rock Hard', 'Forever', 'Unholy', 'Domino', 'Every Time I Look At You', 'God Gave Rock & Roll To You'.

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Iced Earth To Appear On Bruce Dickinson Radio Show

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will be joined on his BBC 6 Music Rock Show radio program by ICED EARTH on November 30th.

According to a recent update, Iced Earth plan to hit the USA in March/April of 2008, and will then be on the road worldwide for the rest of 2008, including stops in Australia, Canada, Japan, Russia, and other countries. Iced Earth's new CD, Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part I, is out now via SPV.

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Rammstein Guitarist Talks New Album

The Gauntlet recently caught up with RAMMSTEIN guitarist Paul Landers. The following is an excerpt from the interview:

The Gauntlet: What is new with Rammstein?

Paul: "The big news is that the band has just gotten back together and has begun working on new songs. We are working on new material and have put together 30 tracks already. There are a few songs that came from individual members at home, but the thing that is really fun this time is the way we work together. That is what is enjoyable."

The Gauntlet: With the last two albums, the band really didn’t work together, Richard (Kruspe/guitars) was in New York and the band was in Germany. So the band is working more closely on the songs this time?

Paul: "Richard still lives in New York. The band has been together in Germany for the majority of the songs. Richard has been flying back and forth a lot. The sessions have been really good this time."

The Gauntlet: With the band having such a positive time recording, will that make the album less aggressive?

Paul: "I think aggression can be positive. Energy-wise, it is probably going to be heavier. Everything is going to be a little more on point. This could be the heaviest record we have done. The last two we did were a bit on the sweet side."

The Gauntlet: The last two were a bit on the sweet side, but they still had a dark and aggressive undertone.

Paul: "The band thinks everything is heavier and tighter this time around. It is always difficult for the band to say though as the band thinks it might be heavier, but journalists will come out and say it sounds like the other one and this is completely different from the other album. It is very subjective. Now that we have already done a full five albums, we have a certain confidence that this album will be good. Just like you know when you are getting a Mercedes 'S' Class, it will be a great car."

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Heaven And Hell Drummer Confirms New Album

Special report by Deb Rao

HEAVEN AND HELL are currently on a European tour that is slated to run until November 18th. One of the most anticipated shows on the tour will include a special performance at the historic Wembley Arena in London tomorrow (November 10th).

During the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards Ceremony held at the Landmark Hotel in London, England, on November 5th, Heaven And Hell received best comeback of the year, and a special award was given to Heaven And Hell guitarist Tony Iommi as Metal Guru of the year.

For over twenty-five years, Vinny Appice has been known as one of the most respected and sought after drummers in hard rock today. Vinny has performed with such legendary bands as DIO and BLACK SABBATH. In this very special Heaven and Hell European Tour interview, Appice gives BW&BK an update of the highlights of the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards, the upcoming Wembley Arena show, Heaven And Hell's recent US Gold Award for selling in excess of over 50,000 copies of the Heaven and Hell - Live At Radio City Music Hall DVD.

Deb Rao: Congratulations on Heaven and Hell's Classic Rock Roll Of Honor Award for best comeback of the year. The Award Ceremony took place at the Landmark Hotel in London, England on November 5th. What did it mean to you, as a member of Heaven And Hell to receive this Historic award?
Appice: "Well it's cool to receive any award and it’s always nice to know people are listening."

Rao: What were some of the highlights that transpired at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards?
Appice: "It is like a big party. I haven't seen a lot of these friends in years so that was very cool. It definitely was a whose who of rock. This was a room full of musical legends. The highlight I would say was seeing Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page hanging out together and having a laugh!"

Rao: I understand that Tony Iommi also received an award for Metal Guru?
Appice: "Yes, he is the Metal Guru, good choice."

Rao: Heaven and Hell is currently on tour in the UK. How is the tour going so far? How does it feel to be performing in Europe with Black Sabbath's historic roots in the area?
Appice: "The tour is going well. I really enjoy playing the UK being there are so many roots of rock here. So many things I listened to as a kid growing up came from here. It's always been special, playing there."

Rao: Heaven and Hell will be performing at London's Wembley Arena on November 10th. Are you looking forward to this historic event?
Appice: "No…kidding. I can't believe they let me in there. Of course, I am. This is a legendary place with so many famous artists performing there over the years. Yes, can't wait."

Rao: How do European metal audiences compare with American audiences?
Appice: "They have accents and use different currency and they have better beer."

Rao: The U.S. Heaven and Hell tour recently wrapped up with Alice Cooper and Queensryche. What were some of the highlights of this tour? All three bands are legendary. What was it like to be on such am amazing bill?
Appice: "It was great to have them on the show and it made it an evening of great music and just a fantastic show. It was like 3 headliners on one bill. Too many highlights for this interview but it was fun going to the movies to see Halloween with ALICE COOPER."

Rao: At Heaven and Hell's show in Los Angeles, the band also received onstage a Gold Award for Live At Radio City Music Hall. Where the DVD has sold in excess more than 50,000 copies. What was it like to receive this award?
Appice: "It didn't come with a nail to hang on the wall! Very cool to know that many people bought it and are watching you this very minute. My thanks go out to Rhino Records who worked their butt off and all the fans that supported us and made this be successful."

Rao: Heaven and Hell recently performed at four shows in Japan, and one show in Singapore. What did you most enjoy about visiting Japan?
Appice: "It's not the food. I can't use chopsticks either so I would say it was the fans, they rocked! The bullet train is pretty cool too."

Rao: The response of the return of Heaven and Hell has been overwhelming. Are there any plans to record a new album in 2008? The demand is certainly there.
Appice: "Yes, new album coming in 2008."

Rao: What are your touring plans after the UK Heaven and Hell wraps up on November 18th?
Appice: "Chill out a bit and then continue working with my band 3 LEGGED DOGG."

Rao: Any plans to go into the studio with your other project Three Legged Dogg?
Appice: "Yes in 08, we plan to record a new CD for a new label."

Rao: Vinny, what has your most memorable moment been in 2007?
Appice: "It's just been a very special and memorable year altogether. I will remember it as the year we returned together better than ever and had a great time playing together and seeing all the greatest fans in the world again!"

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Mutiny To Unveil Vocalist At Paradise Lost Show

New Jersey melodic death metallers Mutiny will reveal their new vocalist at an upcoming show with Paradise Lost. The band has been hard at work searching for a quality vocalist since this past spring. AJ, who handles bass duties for the band, handled the vocal duties along with bass until this point. New songs/recordings with the vocalist will be posted on Mutiny's myspace in the near future.

Mutiny will be opening the show for Paradise Lost on Monday, November 19th at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $22. Mutiny have posted a link on their myspace page through which you can support the band and buy tickets. Doors open at 6PM, and the show kicks off at 8PM.

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Emperor To Guest On Metalocalypse

During EMPEROR's final visit to the U.S. this past summer, vocalist Ihsahn, guitarist Samoth and drummer Trym stopped by Titmouse Studios, the creative team behind Adult Swim's popular late-night cartoon "Metalocalypse" in Los Angeles. "Dethfashion", the episode featuring characters portrayed by the band, is set to premiere this weekend. Those who can't wait to see it Sunday night (check local listings for airtime) can view the online premiere now by clicking here.

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Cellador Guitarist Available For Session Work

CELLADOR guitarist Bill Hudson is currently offering his guitar playing skills to any serious bands that need a studio or touring guitar player in the near future.

Commented Hudson: "I regret to inform everybody that the recordings of CELLADOR's new album were postponed until further notice. We won't be going into the studio this year, and our next tour (alongside TRAIL OF TEARS, ECHOES OF ETERNITY and UNEXPECT) will not start until January 15th, 2008. I believe we'll start recording after that tour is over. That left me with a considerable amount of free time, and I really don't want to stay at home when I could be working. Currently, I am in Minneapolis, MN recording the guitar solos for the next AVIAN album, but I will be done tomorrow (November 10th). I have lots of touring experience and can travel anywhere in the world (I live in the United States). Any interested parties should contact me via e-mail (bill@cellador.com) or my MySpace page."

Besides his work with CELLADOR and AVIAN, Bill Hudson's experience includes THE SUPREMACY, a project featuring drummer Mark Cross (FIREWIND, ex-HELLOWEEN) and keyboard player Joost Van Den Broek (AFTER FOREVER).

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Too Pure To Die Kick Off Headline Tour

Too Pure To Die have announced a full US headlining tour with Beneath the Sky (Victory), White Chapel (Metal Blade), and Impending Doom (Facedown) starting this Friday! This tour will put them on the road with several noted death metal bands, and the diversity is a positive challenge, tells guitarist Jordan Peterson, "These bands are all on fire and we are looking forward to the diverse and enthusiastic audience." The band just finished up a tour with All that Remains, The Acacia Strain, and Protest the Hero, which was successful tells Peterson because, "We got a lot of new fans from this tour, all the metal kids that we were worried about totally loved us, and we had the crowd captivated. We could see the boost in our fan base by Myspace plays alone." These two tours are very contrasting in scope and audience, but that's what the band likes, tells Peterson, "Whether we are playing big venues with All that Remains or smaller places like VFW halls, it doesn't matter, we just love playing." More...

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Dropdead Announce Upcoming East Coast Shows

DROPDEAD have lined up the following shows next weekend:

November 16 - Pawtucket, RI @ Machines With Magnets
November 17 - South Boston, MA @ Ratsceller

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Hemlock To Enter Studio

HEMLOCK are due to enter the studio with Eddy Garcia of PISSING RAZORS fame to record and engineer their new album. It will be released on Blind Prophecy Records in 2008. They will be submitting a daily studio blog with videos on their MySpace.

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