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Killing Machine to support AC/DC


Killing Machine KILLING MACHINE, will support AC/DC on the French Leg of the 'Black Ice Tour' next month. The two shows are set to take place at Parc Des Sports Charles Ehrmann, Nice on 15th June 2010 and the Stade De France, Paris on 18th June 2010.

KILLING MACHINE guitarist Peter Scheithauer commenting on the confirmation of the prestigious shows said "Well what can you say!!! To be supporting one of the true masters of rock is like a dream come true. We are absolutely stoked and honoured that these legends are giving us the opportunity to share their stage".

The shows add to what is rapidly becoming a busy summer for KILLING MACHINE. The bands' schedule is shaping up as follows, with more shows expected to be confirmed soon.

15 June - Parc Des Sports Charles Ehrmann, Nice, FRANCE www.gdp.fr
18 June - Stade De France, Paris, FRANCE www.gdp.fr
19 June - Club B1 Maximum, Moscow, RUSSIA www.b1arena.ru
26 June - Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, BELGIUM www.graspop.be
29 July - Headbangers Open Air, Brande-Hörnerkirchen, near Elmshorn, GERMANY www.headbangers-open-air.de

7 August - Wacken Open Air, Wacken, GERMANY www.wacken.com
13 August - Bulldog Bash, Long Marston, UK www.bulldogbash.eu
15 August - Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, Derbyshire, UK www.bloodstock.uk.com

KILLING MACHINE are Csaba Zvekan (Sardonyx) - Vocals, Peter Scheithauer (Temple of Brutality / Belladonna) - Guitar, Jari Kainulainen (Evergrey / Stratovarius) - Bass Guitar and Jon Dette (Slayer / Testament) - Drums.

Six new songs can be heard at www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa Namely 'Skull and Bone', 'Hell Raiser', 'Free Nation', 'Black Sun', 'Nailed To The Cross' and 'Morning Star'.

KILLING MACHINE have released two albums, the self titled 'Killing Machine' in 2000 via Candlelight Records and the critically acclaimed 'Metalmorphis' in 2006 via Mausoleum Records which has been hailed by many as one of the all time classic metal albums. The two albums featured a multitude of musicians including James Rivera (HELSTAR, VICIOUS RUMOURS), Jimmy DeGrasso (Y&T), Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL), Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH), Stet Howland (WASP), Mike Duda (WASP), Mike Vescara (OBSESSION, LOUDNESS)

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    May 12, 2010

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