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CHARON: 'Five Brand New Tunes Have Seen The Light'

Finnish goth-metallers CHARON have issued the following update: "We are currently negotiating a new record deal. More info coming soon. Last few weeks have been spent in the studio recording a demo of new material. Five brand new CHARON tunes have seen the light. Yes, they rock, thanks for asking. W...

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ULI JON ROTH Performs With JEFF SCOTT SOTO, MARK BOALS; Video Available

Veteran hard rock vocalists Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) and Mark Boals (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) are two of the special guests who performed with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN) at this year's Sky Academy concerts, which was held August 22-26 at Musician...

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Guitarist ADRIAN GALYSH Comments On 'Uli Jon Roth And Friends' Concerts

Los Angeles-based guitarist Adrian Galysh was one of a number of special guests who performed with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN) at this year's Sky Academy concerts, which was held August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles. The concept of Sky Academy was concei...

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CHARON Frontman Launches New Side-Project

CHARON/ex-POISONBLACK frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto has launched a new band called HARMAJA. The group, which also features CHARON drummer Antti Karihtala, sings in Finnish and is said to be influenced by the likes of NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS and MORRISSEY. To check out samples of HARMAJA's mus...

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CHARON: In Writing Mode

Finnish goth-metallers CHARON have issued the following update: "We have been writing music. We will keep on writing new songs and making demos in the summer. We have already laid down six new CHARON tracks. We think they rock like hell. We will announce album information on these pages as soon as w...

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PENUMBRA: New Songs Posted Online

French gothic metal band PENUMBRA has posted three new songs on its MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Avalon", "Eerie Shelter" and "Charon" at this location. Check out pictures from the studio by clicking here. PENUMBRA last year announced the addition of female singer Asphodel to the group's rank...

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'Metal: A Headbanger's Companion': New EARACHE Collection Due In April

Earache Records will release a six-CD collection, entitled "Metal: A Headbanger's Companion", on April 23. Headbang away to over 100 all-out blistering tracks on six separate discs, featuring Earache's own genre-defining, groundbreaking artists. The set will be priced only £9.99 (U.K.) or $15.98 (U....

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SONATA ARCTICA: Finnish Dates Announced

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have lined up the following dates in their home country in April: Apr. 27 - Teatria - Oulu, FIN Apr. 28 - Holiday Club Katinkulta (RockKatti 2007) - Vuokatti, FIN (w/ CHARON) Apr. 29 - Pakkahuone - Tampere, FIN Apr. 30 - Tavastia - Helsinki, FIN SONATA ARCTIC...

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CHARON: Spanish Tour Dates Announced

Finnish goth-metallers CHARON will embark on a short tour of Spain in February. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 16 - Salamandra, Barcelona, Spain Feb. 17 - El rincón de la tia Maria, Murcia, Spain Feb. 18 - Ritmo y compás, Madrid, Spain CHARON's latest album, "Songs for the Sinners", debuted on...

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AMORPHIS, KOTIPELTO, NORTHER Featured On 'V2: Jäätynyt Enkeli' Soundtrack

AMORPHIS, KOTIPELTO, NORTHER and THUNDERSTONE are among the featured artists on the soundtrack to the new Finnish film "V2: Jäätynyt Enkeli" (cover),due in Finland on January 5 via King Foo Entertainment. The complete track listing is as follows: 01. NORTHER - "Frozen Angel" 02. KOTITEOLLISUUS - "P...

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POISONBLACK: Finnish, Swedish Dates Cancelled

POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring Ville Laihiala (vocals, guitar, formerly of SENTENCED),Janne Markus (guitar),Marco Sneck (keyboards),Antti Remes (bass) and Tarmo Kanerva (drums) — has been forced to cancel three dates on its current European tour with LACUNA COIL. The group's next perfor...

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CHARON, SWALLOW THE SUN, BROTHER FIRETRIBE: SPINEFEAST Performances To Be Streamed

CHARON, SWALLOW THE SUN and BROTHER FIRETRIBE (the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen) are among the confirmed bands for the Spinefeast 2006, set to take place October 20-21 at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland. A live stream of the event will be available at www.neoa...

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CHARON, SWALLOW THE SUN Confirmed For SPINEFEAST 2006

CHARON, SWALLOW THE SUN and BROTHER FIRETRIBE (the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen) are among the confirmed bands for the Spinefeast 2006, set to take place October 20-21 at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland. The running order for the festival is as follows: Friday...

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Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST Cancelled

Ragnarok UK Metalfest, which was scheduled to take place November 4 at Perth Concert Hall in Perth, Scotland, has been officially cancelled. The event's organizers, Metalism UK Promotions, have issued the following statement on the matter: "It is with deep regret that Metalism UK has to announce the...

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POISONBLACK: 'Lust Stained Despair' Enters Finnish Chart At No. 2

POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring Ville Laihiala (vocals, guitar, formerly of SENTENCED),Janne Markus (guitar),Marco Sneck (keyboards),Antti Remes (bass) and Tarmo Kanerva (drums) — has entered the national album chart with its sophomore CD, "Lust Stained Despair", at position No. 2. View...