"Thrash Speed Burn", the new album from Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER, will be released in North America on November 4 via Blistering Records, the new label formed by industry veterans Tomas Sunmo, Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE) and Jim Pitulski (Inside Out Music America). "Thrash Speed Burn" was issued in Europe on February 22 via ...
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Portugal's "barbaric metal" trio IRONSWORD will storm back to the metal scene at the end of this month with the release of its third full-length offering, "Overlords of Chaos", via Shadow Kingdom Records. According to a press release, the new CD "continues on with their heavy metal crusade, much more intense and lethal than their ...
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Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Ricci of the Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Glam-Metal.com: You just released your latest effort called "Thrash, Speed, Burn" on Massacre Records February 22. Can you tell us about the new CD? Ricci: "The new record, 'Thrash, ...
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Guitarist John Ricci of the Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER was one of the featured guests on last night's (Saturday, August 2) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". An excerpt from his chat with "The Classic Metal Show" co-host Wendell Neeley follows. The Classic Metal Show: John, are you friends or acquaintences with guys like ...
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Video footage of BËEHLER — the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh — performing the classic EXCITER track "Blackwitch" (from 1983's "Heavy Metal Maniac" LP) at the Headbangers Open Air festival on July 26, 2008 at the Ballroom in Hamburg, ...
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Guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of the Canadian metal legends ANVIL and guitarist John Ricci of the Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER will be the featured guests on tonight's (Saturday, August 2) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturday night between 9:00 p.m. EST and 3:00 a.m. EST ...
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Colorado power metallers JAG PANZER have been confirmed for next year's Play It Loud festival, set to take place February 28, 2009 in Italy. The exact location for the event has not yet been announced. Play It Loud festival billing is shaping up as follows: JAG PANZER (USA EXCITER (CAN) JAGUAR (UK) MARTIRIA (ITA) HOLY ...
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MASTER mainman Paul Speckmann has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "Lemmy Kilmister, aka God, was and still is my biggest influence from the early days when I began in WARCRY. There is no doubt that punk had a great influence on DEATHSTRIKE and MASTER in the beginning, but after hearing my ...
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For three years running, MQMusicfest has brought together some of the best rock and metal acts in Canada. This year, to accommodate the abundance of talent, the festival was split into two series, the first of which was held in June. MQMusicfest 2008 Series 2 will take place at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, ...
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For three years running, MQMusicfest has brought together some of the best rock and metal acts in Canada. This year, to accommodate the abundance of talent, the festival was split into two series, the first of which was held in June. Metal Queen Management has announced that Canadian speed metal legends EXCITER will headline the ...
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Rehearsal footage of BEHLER the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh performing the classic EXCITER track "Beyond The Gates Of Doom" (from 1985's "Long Live The Loud" LP) on May 22, 2008 can be viewed below. The group is confirmed ...
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Rehearsal footage of BEHLER the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh can be viewed below. The group is confirmed to appear at the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 24-26, 2008 in Brande-Hrnerkirchen, Germany.
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ICED EARTH played its third show with vocalist Matt Barlow back as the group's frontman last night (Sunday, May 11) at the Rock Hard Festival at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Fan-filmed video footage of the song "Dark Saga" can be viewed below. Check out photos from the concert at Rock 'n' ...
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A photo report from the first two days of the Rock Hard Festival which is being held May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany can be found at the following links: Kaamos Photography Rock 'n' Roll Reporter Included are pictures of the following artists: AMORPHIS ENSLAVED EXCITER ...
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A short trailer for this year's Rock Hard Festival which will be held May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany can be viewed below. The festival running order is as follows: Friday, May 9: 15:00 - 15:35 THE CLAYMORE 15.55 - 16.40 STORMWARRIOR 17.00 - 17.45 LAKE OF TEARS 18.15 - 19.15 ...
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All four members of HEAVEN AND HELL (Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice) recently spoke to Goldmine contributor Bryan Reesman (web site) for an extensive, 5,000-word cover story about their entire history, including touring, their various reunions, and recording a new album together. Also quoted are JUDAS ...
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ESTUARY will team up with GOREAPHOBIA and Unmatched Brutality recording artists LAPIDATE for seven shows throughout Eastern Canada between May 8 to May 15. ESTUARY guitarist Ash Thomas comments: "Needless to say, we are really looking forward to this experience. This will be our first time performing in Canada, and from what I can tell ...
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Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have been confirmed as the "very special guests" at this year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival running order is now as follows: Friday, May 9: 15:00 - 15:35 THE CLAYMORE 15.55 - 16.40 STORMWARRIOR ...
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Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have replaced CELTIC FROST on the billing of this year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival running order is now as follows: Friday, May 9: 15:00 - 15:35 THE CLAYMORE 15.55 - 16.40 STORMWARRIOR 17.00 ...
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STORMWARRIOR and EXCITER are the final two confirmed bands for this year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival running order is as follows: Friday, May 9: 15:00 - 15:35 THE CLAYMORE 15.55 - 16.40 STORMWARRIOR 17.00 - 17.45 LAKE OF TEARS 18.15 ...
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BEEHLER, the Canadian band featuring original EXCITER members Dan Beeler (vocals, drums) Allan Johnson (bass), has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 24-26, 2008 in Brande-Hrnerkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ABANDONED AMULANCE ANCESTRAL AXEHAMMER BEEHLER ...
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Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR have made their cover of EXCITER's classic track "Heavy Metal Maniac" — featuring guest appearances by original EXCITER members Dan Beehler (drums, vocals) and Al Johnson (bass) — available for free download at this location (link valid only through February 14). Check out what one well-known metal artist calls "Jeff ...
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A new EXCITER track, entitled "Massacre Mountain", is available for streaming at this location. The song comes off the Canadian thrash metal pioneers' new album, "Thrash Speed Burn", due on February 22 via Massacre Records. Check out the "Thrash Speed Burn" cover artwork at this location. "Thrash Speed Burn" marks EXCITER's ...
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Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER have issued the following update: "[The new EXCITER album] 'Thrash Speed Burn' is completed! The final mixes were put together last week, the interviews have been edited, and the artwork is in the final stages. Everything is on its way to Massacre and the CD should be out in late ...
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British heavy metal legends SAXON have been confirmed for the rescheduled Atarfe Vega Rock festival, which will now take place March 7-8, 2008 at Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGELUS APATRIDA BELPHEGOR DANGER DANGER DESTRUCTION EXCITER GRAVE DIGGER KATATONIA KORPIKLAANI KOTIPELTO MAYHEM MY DYING BRIDE ...
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Reactivated '80s hard rockers RATT have been confirmed for the rescheduled Atarfe Vega Rock festival, which will now take place March 7-8, 2008 at Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGELUS APATRIDA BELPHEGOR DANGER DANGER DESTRUCTION EXCITER GRAVE DIGGER KATATONIA KORPIKLAANI KOTIPELTO MAYHEM MY DYING BRIDE ...
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SLAUGHTER has been confirmed for the rescheduled Atarfe Vega Rock festival, which will now take place March 7-8, 2008 at Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGELUS APATRIDA BELPHEGOR DANGER DANGER DESTRUCTION EXCITER GRAVE DIGGER KATATONIA KORPIKLAANI KOTIPELTO MAYHEM MY DYING BRIDE SLAUGHTER SYMPHONY X TRIBAL ...
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Ready for still more drunken, rollicking '80s thrash revival? You'd better be, because it doesn't sound like Canada's MANIAC intends to take no for an answer. This trio of Toronto throwbacks bash out nine quick and filthy anthems to all things evil, demon-besotted and insane, with the kind of clattering production and give-em-hell intensity that ...
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Austrian extreme metallers BELPHEGOR have been confirmed for the rescheduled Atarfe Vega Rock festival, which will now take place March 7-8, 2008 at Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGELUS APATRIDA BELPHEGOR DANGER DANGER DESTRUCTION EXCITER GRAVE DIGGER KATATONIA KORPIKLAANI KOTIPELTO MAYHEM MY DYING BRIDE SYMPHONY ...
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DANGER DANGER has been confirmed for the rescheduled Atarfe Vega Rock festival, which will now take place March 7-8, 2008 at Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGELUS APATRIDA DANGER DANGER DESTRUCTION EXCITER GRAVE DIGGER KATATONIA KORPIKLAANI KOTIPELTO MAYHEM MY DYING BRIDE SYMPHONY X TRIBAL UNLEASHED ...
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