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DEEP PURPLE Fined For 'Illegally' Performing Its Own Songs
RussiaToday.com reports that a Russian court has fined British rockers DEEP PURPLE for "illegally" performing their own songs. Bloggers have already called the decision "fantastic in its idiocy." The concert in question took place on October 19, 2008 in Russia's southern city of Rostov-on-Don. Accor...July 3, 2009
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HELHEIM To Play Russia In September
Norway's HELHEIM will play two Russian shows in September. This will be the first foray into the region for the Viking metallers who incorporate their love for their Norse heritage not only into their music but also into their live performances, with the use of VJ effects to create a spectacular bac...July 1, 2009
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SIRENIA Pulls Out Of Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST
Norwegian/Spanish female-fronted gothic metal band SIRENIA has released the following statemnent: "Due to irregularities done in the booking procedure of the show at Metal Female Voices Fest [set to take place October 17, 2009 at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium], SIRENIA's show at this specific fest...June 25, 2009
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NOX AUREA Signs With SOLITUDE PRODUCTIONS
Swedish doom metal band NOX AUREA, which features members of RIMFROST, THE COLD EXISTENCE and DOMGÅRD, has inked a deal with the Russian label Solitude Productions. The group's debut album, "Via Gnosis", will be released in September/October. According to a press release, NOX AUREA's musical style i...June 24, 2009
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CAIN'S OFFERING Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen have joined forces in a new band called CAIN'S OFFERING. The group's debut album, "Gather The Faithful", will be released on August 28 in Europe and September 11 in North America via Frontiers Records. The band i...June 24, 2009
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Stage Collapse Forces ALICE COOPER/SCORPIONS Concert Cancelation
According to MosNews.com, tonight's (June 20) Monsters Of Rock concert in Novosibirsk, Russia was canceled after the stage collapsed a few hours before the show was supposed to start. The concert in Novosibirsk was to feature such international rock acts as ALICE COOPER, SCORPIONS, THE RASMUS and KI...June 20, 2009
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ICON IN ME: Moscow Footage Available
GuitarWorld.ru has uploaded video footage (see below) of ICON IN ME — the Russian/Swedish/Danish modern metal band featuring HOSTILE BREED guitarist D.Frans, Danish drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen (SUBMISSION, THE ARCANE ORDER, SCARVE, INSTANT CARNAGE, STRANGLER, SCARVE, SOILWORK) and Swedish vocalist...June 19, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Performs With RAVEN In Tokyo; Photos Available
Japanese hardcore metal fans got a huge surprise when former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took the stage with legendary NWOBHM band RAVEN in Tokyo on June 11. He joined them during the encore for RAVEN staples "Don't Need Your Money" and "For The Future". RAVEN has been cited several times by M...June 15, 2009
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DREAM THEATER In Moscow: Photos, Video Footage Available
Russian Darkside e-zine has posted high-quality photos of DREAM THEATER's June 10, 2009 concert at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. In The Presence Of Enemies Pt. 1 02. Beyond This Life 03. Take The Time 04. A Rite Of Passage 05. Hollow Years 06. Panic Attack 07. ....June 11, 2009
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KATAKLYSM Guitarist Detained By Federal Agents
Canada's KATAKLYSM recently returned home after two separate very successful shows in St-Petersburg and Moscow, Russia. Unfortunately, upon arriving in America guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais was pulled from line at customs and detained by federal agents. Commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono: "Well,...June 9, 2009
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OPETH Frontman Living A 'Double Life'
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has checked in with the following update: "A few days ago, I was standing by the swings in the park with my two daughters. They're in the swings, crying with laughter and I'm pushing them higher and higher. Apart from the noise they're making, it's dead quiet. No one'...June 9, 2009
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E.S.T. Frontman Dead At 41
Zhan Sagadeev (a.k.a. Jan Sagadeev, Jean Sagadeev),the vocalist the legendary Russian rock band E.S.T. (ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY) which combined elements of hard rock and Russian folk music, was found dead in his apartment by his wife on June 4, 2009. He was 41 years old. Although suicide is suspected...June 8, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE In Moscow; Russian TV Report Available
A Russian TV report on MÖTLEY CRÜE's visit to Moscow, Russia for a headlining concert on June 2, 2009 can be viewed below. MÖTLEY CRÜE will perform its classic 1989 album, "Dr. Feelgood", in its entirety on Crüe Fest 2, the sophomore outing of the band's summer festival tour, which kicks off on July...June 6, 2009
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KREATOR: Russian Mini-Tour Announced
German thrash metal veterans KREATOR will embark on a four-show tour of Russia in September. The dates are as follows: Sep. 11 - Moscow, Russia - 1Rock Club Sep. 12 - SPB, Russia - GLAV Club Sep. 13 - Krasnodar, Russia - People Club Sep. 14 - Rostov, Russia - Podzemka Club KREATOR will take ...June 4, 2009
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HEAVEN & HELL In Moscow: Photos, More Video Footage Available
Russian Darkside e-zine has posted high-quality photos of HEAVEN & HELL's May 31, 2009 concert at club B1 Maximum in Moscow. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. E5150 02. Mob Rules 03. Children of the Sea 04. I 05. Bible Black 06. Time Machine 07. Fear 08. Falling off the Edge of ...June 2, 2009
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