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KOTIPELTO Signs With AFM RECORDS

KOTIPELTO, led by STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto, has inked a deal with AFM Records

W.A.S.P. Signs With DEMOLITION RECORDS

W.A.S.P.'s previously announced deal with SPV Records appears to have fallen through

KING DIAMOND on possible MERCYFUL FATE reunion

'I Certainly Won't Say That The Book Has Been Closed On MERCYFUL FATE'

DAN SWANO: Vic Records To Re-Release ODYSSEY EP

Sometime in 2007, Vic Records will re-release the Swanö-fronted <b>Odyssey</b> EP with one new track.

Wade Black returns to CRIMSON GLORY

CRIMSON GLORY has re-hired Astronomica-era singer, Wade Black (ex-SEVEN WITCHES/LEATHERWOLF) after sacking resurrected original vocalist Midnight.

CRIMSON GLORY PART WAYS WITH VOCALIST MIDNIGHT

Due to Midnight's recent personal crisis, CRIMSON GLORY have decided to officially part ways with him.

Former HELLOWEEN Members GRAPOW, HANSEN, KISKE To Join Forces In New Project

Roland Grapow, Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske to work together after current Masterplan tour finishes.

VENOM Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

British black metal pioneers VENOM have parted ways with guitarist Mykvs

GRAVEWORM Completes Work On New Album

GRAVEWORM have completed work on their sixth album at Stage One

JOE SATRIANI To Team Up With JOHN PETRUCCI, PAUL GILBERT For G3 Tour

The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14

CRIMSON GLORY Singer Arrested In Florida

According to the web site of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

DEICIDE Drummer 'Arrested' For Robbery

Floridian death metal stalwarts DEICIDE were detained today in Innsbruck, Austria for.... bank robbery

Report: VAN HALEN Featuring DAVID LEE ROTH To Embark On 40-Date Summer Tour?

Confirmation reported to be coming any day now.

ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'The Reunion Is Over'

Joey Belladonna has decided to leave the band just prior to working on new album.

CANDLEMASS Announce New Vocalist for Upcoming Album

CANDLEMASS has announced that Robert Lowe of SOLITUDE AETURNUS has been chosen as the band's new singer.

MEGADETH: 'United Abominations' To Be Released In May

Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site

MEKONG DELTA: New vocalist revealed

Legendary thrashers MEKONG DELTA have announced the singer for their much-anticipated comeback album.

FINNTROLL: New Album Artwork Revealed

Spinefarm Records has revealed the cover artwork for the fifth FINNTROLL album.

EMPEROR To Return To America

Norwegian black metal pioneers EMPEROR have announced their return to the United States

OPETH Mainman Slams 'New Breed Of Idiot Fans'

For questioning the abilities of the group's current drummer Martin Axenrot