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ICED EARTH - sign worldwide deal with Century Media Records and more

There is no better way for Century Media Records to celebrate their 20th Anniversary in North America than by having the band that propelled them to success here return home. ICED EARTH, one of the most ground breaking metal bands of all time is extremely excited to announce a return to their roots by partnering back up with Century Media. Read more

Links:

http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=117246&goto=newpost

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE RELEASE FEVER, STREAM ALBUM ON AOL

Spread the Fever! Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine return with their third Jive album, Fever, today! Your Betrayal the first single and video from the album is currently #1 on the iTunes rock album chart, #13 on the BDS Active Rock Chart and featured on Fuses #1 Rock Countdown show. Read more

Links:

http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=117229&goto=newpost

TERRIBLE THINGS BREAK ONE MILLION MYSPACE PLAYS

Combine a bit of Taking Back Sunday (Fred Mascherino), a pinch of Coheed and Cambria (Josh Eppard) and a dash of Hot Rod Circuit (Andy Jackson) and what do you get? TERRIBLE THINGS, the new Universal Motown all-star rock group that has already garnered over 1 million plays on MySpace...and thats just off a demo! Read more

Links:

http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=117227&goto=newpost

News - Fancy A Party With A Horse?

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Party Horse’s first single "Lazer Beam" will be released on the 8th of May released through their own Dynatron label.

Live dates:

29th April, Cooler, Bristol
30th April, Cargo, London Read more

Links:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dieshellsuitdie/~3/QJHzBbXiqKQ/news-fancy-party-w...

Meat Loaf – ‘Hang Cool Teddy bear’ Album Review

Now listen carefully, there may well be carping critics telling you that this isn’t worth your while, but they’re wrong and Meat Loaf is right – this is his most important, and also one of his best, albums in a long time. Overblown, dramatic and with a wonderfully wry sense of humour this is a fantastic rock ‘n’ roll epic packed with memorable tunes and exciting moments. Read more

Links:

http://www.bigdistraction.com/2010/04/meat-loaf-hang-cool-teddy-bear-album-revie...

Aeroplane Announce Debut Album Release

Links:

http://www.gigjunkie.net/blog/post/2010/04/27/Aeroplane-Announce-Debut-Album-Rel...

DANGEROUS NEW MACHINE: Debut Album Preview Available

DANGEROUS NEW MACHINE, the new band featuring former/current members of STEREOMUD, FOZZY and STUCK MOJO, will release its full-length debut, "Set The World On Fire", on May 25 via the TuneCore digital music distribution service.

Links:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blabbermouth/~3/qp_RBnw9IQc/news.aspx

DANGEROUS NEW MACHINE: Debut Album Preview Available

Links:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blabbermouth/~3/qp_RBnw9IQc/news.aspx

Drink Up Buttercup Announce MORE US Tour Dates With Free Energy & Jukebox The Ghost

Philadelphia pop quartet Drink Up Buttercup released their first full length album, Born and Thrown on a Hook on March 23, 2010 via Yep Roc Records. Read more

Links:

http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=117188&goto=newpost

Aeon - Album Details And Trailer Online

Swedish death metallers Aeon have revealed the upcoming album art and tracklisting for the new Album, Path Of Fire, scheduled for release on May 25 via Metal Blade. The album was mixed at Mana Studio in Saint Petersburg, FL - USA by Erik Rutan. An album trailer can be found below. Read more...

Links:

http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=10824

Upcoming gigs

Blind Guardian + Steelwing

26-09-10 - Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Dead By April

09-10-10 - Brighton, Concorde 2

10-10-10 - Southampton, Joiner’s

11-10-10 - Yeovil, Orange Box

12-10-10 - Plymouth, White Rabbit

14-10-10 - Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach

15-10-10 - Bristol, Academy 2

16-10-10 - Birmingham, Academy 3

20-10-10 - Newcastle, Academy 2

21-10-10 - Glasgow, King Tuts

22-10-10 - Inverness, Ironworks

23-10-10 - Barrow In Furness, Canteen

25-10-10 - Lancaster, Library

26-10-10 - Liverpool, Academy 3

27-10-10 - Nottingham, Rock City Basement

28-10-10 - Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms

29-10-10 - Norwich, Arts Centre

31-10-10 - London, Underworld

Sabaton

11-10-10 - Manchester - Academy 2

12-10-10 - Glasgow - Garage

14-10-10 - London - Electric Ballroom

15-10-10 - Wolverhampton - Wulfrun Hall

16-10-10 - Sheffield - Corporation

17-10-10 - Brighton - Concorde 2

Chimaira

30-09-10 - BRISTOL / ACADEMY 2

02-10-10 - BELFAST / STIFF KITTEN IRELAND

03-10-10 - DUBLIN / ACADEMY 2 IRELAND

05-10-10 - COLCHESTER / ARTS CENTRE

06-10-10 - NORWICH / WATERFRONT

07-10-10 - PORTSMOUTH /WEDGEWOOD ROOMS

08-10-10 - STOKE / SUGAR MILL

09-10-10 - LEEDS /COCKPIT

10-10-10 - MANCESTER / ACADEMY 3

12-10-10 - ABERDEEN / WAREHOUSE

13-10-10 - GLASGOW / KING TUTS

14-10-10 - LIVERPOOL / ACADEMY 2

15-10-10 - LONDON / BORDERLINE

17-10-10 - OXFORD / ACADEMY 2

Volbeat

24-11-10 - Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms

25-11-10 - Dublin, Academy

26-11-10 - Belfast, Spring & Airbrake

28-11-10 - Sheffield, Corporation

29-11-10 - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms

01-12-10 - Norwich, Waterfront

02-12-10 - Newcastle, Academy II

03-12-10 - Glasgow, Garage

06-12-10 - Bristol, Thekla

08-12-10 - Birmingham, Academy II

09-12-10 - London, Electric Ballroom

Reckless Love w/support from Jettblack

16-09-10 - Swindon, The Furnace

17-09-10 - Nuneaton, Queens Hall

18-09-10 - Manchester, MOHO

19-09-10 - Glasgow, Cathouse

21-09-10 - Aberdeen, The Tunnels

22-09-10 - Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire

23-09-10 - Sheffield, Corporation

24-09-10 - Nottingham, Basement

25-09-10 - London, Borderline

26-09-10 - Reading, Sub 89

28-09-10 - Southampton, The Joiners

Tarja

13-10-10 - Shepherds Bush Empire

Attack Attack!

11-10-10 - BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY2

12-10-10 - LONDON RELENTLESS GARAGE

13-10-10 - CARDIFF CLWB IFOR BACH

15-10-10 - NEWCASTLE O2 ACADEMY2

16-10-10 - GLASGOW G2

17-10-10 - MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3

18-10-10 - LEEDS COCKPIT

19-10-10 - NORWICH WATERFRONT

20-10-10 - PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS

Of Mice & Men (support to August Burns Red)

09-10-10 - Manchester Academy 3

10-10-10 - O2 Academy Islington

RECKLESS LOVE w/support from JETTBLACK (bar Firefest)

16-09-10 - Swindon, The Furnace

17-09-10 - Nuneaton, Queen’s Hall

18-09-10 - Manchester, MOHO

19-09-10 - Glasgow, Cathouse

21-09-10 - Aberdeen, The Tunnels

22-09-10 - Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire

23-09-10 - Sheffield, Corporation

24-09-10 - Nottingham, Basement

25-09-10 - London, Garage

26-09-10 - Reading, Sub 89

27-09-10 - Brighton, Concorde 2

28-09-10 - Joiners, Southampton

29-09-10 - Uni, Liverpool

30-09-10 - Auntie Annie’s Porterhouse, Belfast

01-10-10 - Crawdaddy, Dublin

29-10-10 - Firefest, Trent University

SPINEFARM 'BONESHAKERS' TOUR w/KIUAS, METSATOLL and CELESTY

20-10-10 - Wrexham, Central Station

22-10-10 - Sheffield, Corporation

23-10-10 - Glasgow, Ivory Blacks

24-10-10 - Nottingham, Basement

26-10-10 - London, Underworld

Emarosa

05-12-10 - Birmingham Academy 2

06-12-10 - Glasgow Garage

07-12-10 - Leeds Cockpit

08-12-10 - Manchester Club Academy

09-12-10 - London Relentless Garage

10-12-10 - Oxford Academy

11-12-10 - Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms

12-12-10 - Nottingham Rock City Basement

SONIC SYNDICATE

24-11-10 - SOUTHAMPTON JOINERS

25-11-10 - EXETER CAVERN

26-11-10 - HASTINGS THE CRYPT

27-11-10 - SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CHINNERY'S

28-11-10 - BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 3

30-11-10 - NEWCASTLE ACADEMY 2

01-12-10 - GLASGOW CATHOUSE

02-12-10 - MIDDLESBROUGH THE CROWN

03-12-10 - MANCHESTER ROADHOUSE

04-12-10 - LEEDS COCKPIT [3]

06-12-10 - SHEFFIELD CORPORATION

07-12-10 - BRISTOL ACADEMY 2

08-12-10 - LEICESTER SUMO

09-12-10 - NORWICH ARTS CENTRE

10-12-10 - LONDON UNDERWORLD

AMORPHIS

09-11-10 - Cathouse, Glasgow

10-11-10 - Academy 3, Manchester

11-11-10 - O2 Academy Islington, London