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SAXON: 'The Eagle Has Landed Pt. III' Details Revealed
Every truly great act in the history of rock music has had two distinctive traits: a sure hand for hit-worthy compositions, but also the skill and that inner fire to translate these compositions just as hauntingly in their shows. SAXON certainly have both characteristics: having composed countless m...March 29, 2006
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SATYRICON, CALIBAN, MAROON Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP 2006 Festival
SATYRICON, CALIBAN and MAROON have been confirmed for the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 in Tolmin, Slovenia. Meanwhile, SAXON cancelled their participation in the event. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): Main Stage: AMON AMARTH ARCH ENEMY...March 29, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN: Ultra-Rare Venezuelan 'Maiden Japan' EP Available On eBay
According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site Maiden Norway, the infamous and "ridiculously rare" Venezuela edition of the "Maiden Japan" EP is now available on eBay. MAIDEN are not normally noted for releasing different sleeves for the same record. However, the band's South American fans in Ve...March 27, 2006
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New Bands Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
BAREHANDED (Slovenia),INMATE (Slovenia),MORTIFERA (Slovenia),SKORBUT (Slovenia),EVIL BARDS (Italy),OUTCRY (Italy),BLEAK ORIGIN (Switzerland),SEPSIS (Austria) and XENESTHIS (Austria) have been confirmed for the "Talent Forum Stage" at the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 i...March 18, 2006
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LEMMY Slams W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: Video Available
A recent video clip of MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy talking about the group's legendary 1997 tour with W.A.S.P. which resulted in MOTÖRHEAD quitting the trek after butting heads with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has been posted online at YouTube.com. Asked to offer his version of events that led to...March 16, 2006
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VIRGIN STEELE Perform At Spain's ATARFE VEGA ROCK Festival Without Their Drummer
VIRGIN STEELE performed at the Atarfe Vega Rock festival on Friday, March 10 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada, Spain without their drummer Frank Gilchriest. According to a posting on the group's web site, Frank "had some confusion with flight arrangements, and was unable to arrive on time fo...March 15, 2006
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SAXON Barred From Dubai Because Of 'Crusader' Song Lyrics
According to 7Days.ae, British heavy metal legends SAXON will not be performing at this year's Dubai Desert Rock Festival — set to take place on March 16 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — because one of their songs from the 1980s includes lyrics about freeing the Holy Land and spilling Muslim blood....March 13, 2006
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OPETH Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
Sweden's OPETH have been confirmed for the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 in Tolmin, Slovenia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: AMON AMARTH ARCH ENEMY CATARACT DEATHSTARS DECAPITATED DIMMU BORGIR EDGUY EVERGREY GOREFEST HEAVEN SHALL BURN HYPOCRISY KAT...March 2, 2006
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ARCH ENEMY, GOREFEST, HYPOCRISY, MY DYING BRIDE Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
ARCH ENEMY, GOREFEST, HYPOCRISY and MY DYING BRIDE have been confirmed for the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 in Tolmin, Slovenia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: AMON AMARTH ARCH ENEMY CATARACT DEATHSTARS DECAPITATED DIMMU BORGIR EDGUY EVERGREY GORE...February 23, 2006
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THE SWORD Named MTV NEWS 'You Hear It First' Artist
Dynamic Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD has been named an MTV News' "You Hear It First" artist. The band receives the distinguished accolade in the wake of their critically acclaimed debut album, "Age of Winters". "Age of Winters" was released on February 14 via New York City's Kemado Records....February 22, 2006
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DIMMU BORGIR, SAXON, TESTAMENT Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
DIMMU BORGIR, SAXON, TESTAMENT and NEVERMORE are among the newly confirmed bands for the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 in Tolmin, Slovenia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: AMON AMARTH CATARACT DEATHSTARS DECAPITATED DIMMU BORGIR EDGUY EVERGREY HEAVE...February 21, 2006
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Hate Yourself With Style
Zak Tell is the undisputed star of the show here — his voice is front-and-center, the music constructed around his vocal lines, and his overbearing assault on controversial topics is what gives CLAWFINGER their unique identity. Whether he's castigating rapists ("Right to Rape") or accusing homophobe...February 20, 2006
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Lionheart – Special Edition
Sorta surprising to see a deluxe reissue of an unsung album less than two years old, but hopefully this fancy package will call a little more attention to SAXON's cause over here in the United States of Oblivion. They're known more here lately for their newsworthy extracurricular activities (fightin...February 20, 2006
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THE SWORD Announce AOL MUSIC 'Advance Listening Party'
THE SWORD have announced an AOL Music "Advance Listening Party", previewing their critically acclaimed debut album "Age of Winters". "Age of Winters" will be released in North America on February 14 and in Europe on March 27 via Kemado Records. The "Age of Winters" / AOL Music "Advance Listening Par...February 11, 2006
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The Dark Secret – Live In Canada 2005
Utterly ridiculous long before it was even remotely cool, Italian "film score metal" overachievers RHAPSODY have cultivated a slavishly devoted following around the world over a decade-plus of pomp and circumstance. They've also racked up just as many detractors who find their theatrics grossly exce...February 6, 2006
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