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THE SWORD Announce 'Winter's Wolves' Free Download At AOL MUSIC

THE SWORD have announced an AOL Music "Free Download", previewing the first single, "Winter's Wolves", from their highly anticipated debut album, "Age of Winters". The dynamic hard rock quartet will issue "Age of Winters" on February 14 via Kemado Records. The "Winters Wolves" AOL "Free Download" wi...

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THE SWORD: U.S. Tour Announced

THE SWORD have announced a U.S. tour in support of their acclaimed debut album, "Age of Winters". The dynamic, Austin, Texas-based quartet will team up with PRIESTESS and EARLY MAN to launch a six-week U.S. tour beginning February 1 at the Khyber in Philadelphia, PA. The tour is scheduled to conclud...

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RHAPSODY: Upcoming Live Album Available As Paid Download

Italian "film-score metal" icons RHAPSODY have made their entire new live album, "Live In Canada 2005 – The Dark Secret", available as a paid download via the band's official web site. The MP3s will only be available on Thursday, January 19, from 0:00 CET until 23:59 CET. Due on January 31 via Magic...

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THE SWORD Named Billboard 2006 'Artist To Watch'

Kemado Records recording artists THE SWORD have been named one of Billboard magazine's 2006 "Artists to Watch". The dynamic Austin, Texas-based quartet are part of Billboard's just-announced list in the publication's January 7, 2006 issue. THE SWORD appear amongst a Billboard hot list of artists "ex...

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RHAPSODY To Release First Live Album January 31

Italian film-score metal icons RHAPSODY have announced that they will release their first live album on January 31 via Magic Circle Music. Entitled "Live In Canada 2005 – The Dark Secret", the release is a testimony of pure energy, with over 60 minutes of footage recorded at the Metropolis in Montre...

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Age of Winters

How much more self-conscious orc rock can you fit into your Viking helmet? Not to be confused with the half-decent Canuck '80s metal outfit of "Metalized" and "Sweet Dreams" fame, these guys are an altogether more unwashed and skunk-weed-reeking prospect. Tumbling down thirdhand from SABBATH's loins...

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SAXON: 'Lionheart', 'Dogs Of War' Reissues Detailed

Steamhammer/SPV has set a February 21, 2006 U.S. release date for the special-edition reissues of two SAXON classics — "Lionheart" and "Dogs of War" — featuring bonus material. "Lionheart", which was originally released in September 2004, will be out in a limited-edition box of 10,000 copies worldwi...

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GENE SIMMONS' Vintage 1978 Fire-Breathing Sword Sells For Over $6,000

Backstage Auctions has wrapped up its 2005 live auction schedule with the completion of the "KISS My Auction" event, which featured personal KISS-related items from the private collections of more than a dozen original KISS crew and company members from the glorious days of the 1970s. The biggest se...

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THE SWORD Announce Album Title, Track Listing

Dynamic Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD have set "Age of Winters" as the title of their debut full-length album, set for a February 14, 2006 release via Kemado Records. THE SWORD, whose thick, molten sound combines metal's beloved past with the forward-thinking enthusiasm of today's heavy musi...

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RHAPSODY: Live Album Details Revealed

Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY will release their first-ever live album, "Live In Canada 2005 – The Dark Secret", on January 23, 2006. Recorded on June 13, 2005 at Salle Albert-Rousseau in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada, the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. The Dark Secret 02. Unholy W...

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THE SWORD Sign With KEMADO RECORDS, Prepare To Release Debut Album

Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD have inked a deal with New York City label Kemado Records. The fast-rising band, known for their explosive songs, gripping live performances and unique vision, will release their self-titled debut on February 14, 2006. "The Sword" final track listing: 01. Celest...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist Talks About The Power Of The Internet

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How long did it take you to realize that even though music may not be brain surgery, that when something you create isn't accepted t...

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Original KISS Road Crew to Auction Personal Treasures

Backstage Auctions will be presenting the 2005 "KISS My Auction" event which will feature hundreds of items from the private collections of more than a dozen original KISS crew and company members from the glorious days of the 1970s. "KISS remains one of the top collectible bands today and with a la...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist ELLEFSON: 'DAVE MUSTAINE Is An Incredibly Talented Guy'

Alexi Front of FourteenG recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FourteenG: Do you feel as though you are seen in a different eye now that you are in several different projects as opposed to when you were...

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Italian MANOWAR Spoof Band Are 'Gay' And Proud

Italian power metal band NANOWAR have spoofed a well-known macho heavy metal legend with their album "Other Bands Play ... Nanowar Gay". Not only does the album cover spoof MANOWAR's "Fighting the World" album sleeve, it also twists the well-known MANOWAR battle cry from "slay" to "gay" and portrays...