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FREEDOM CALL: More European Tour Dates Announced

Germany's FREEDOM CALL has scheduled the following dates: Jul. 19-21 - Kreuth, Germany - Eathshaker Festival With NOCTURNAL RITES: Sep. 05 - Stockholm, Sweden - Klubben Sep. 06 - Malmö, Sweden - KB Sep. 07 - Göteborg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers Sep. 08 - Kristianstad, Sweden - Scala Sep. 09 - Gävle, Sw...

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'Thrash Metal' Book Due In September

Garry Sharpe–Young's latest book "Thrash Metal" is being readied for publication this September. In addition, Zonda Books will publish Garry's "Death Metal", "Black Metal" and "Power Metal", all before the end of the year. These titles replace the 2001 editions, which have consistently ranked No. 1...

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HAMMERFALL Announces First-Ever Concert In Russia

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have announced their first-ever appearance in Russia: On September 7, the band and its fans will rock Club Tochka in Moscow. As previously reported, HAMMERFALL and Quebec City's FORGOTTEN TALES will perform at the 40th edition of Quebec's Summer Festival (Festiva...

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RAINTIME: 'Flies And Lies' U.S. Release Date Announced

Italian progressive metallers RAINTIME will release their new album, "Flies and Lies", in the U.S. on August 21 through Bieler Bros. Records. "Flies and Lies" was recorded and mixed at Jailhouse Studios in Horsens, Denmark with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, TNT, PRETTY MAIDS, FATE). Featuring tw...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN Releases 'Hear My Call' Video

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has released the video for his first solo single, "Hear My Call". The song was written by Nino Laurenne (THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkilä (45 DEGREE WOMAN),who also produced Ari Koivunen's...

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HELLOWEEN And GAMMA RAY To Team Up For European Tour

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have been officially confirmed for the upcoming HELLOWEEN European tour. The trek will kick off mid-November and will include one or two additional acts. Apart from very few festival appearances, this will be the first time ever HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY have toured to...

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WISDOM To Open For HEAVEN AND HELL In Budapest

Hungarian "traditional" metallers WISDOM will support HEAVEN AND HELL on July 4 at Petofi Hall in Budapest, Hungary. WISDOM's latest CD, "Words of Wisdom", was released last November. A video for the track "Wisdom", taken from the latest album, can be downloaded at this location. Drawing influences...

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ICED EARTH: JON SCHAFFER Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features and interview host Mark Strigl and special guest Rich Catino of MetalAsylum.net conducted with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH. Topics include the "Framing Armageddon" album, the current ICED EARTH lineup, touring, a possible live DVD, Larry Grohmann's ampli...

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HELLOWEEN: New Album Title Announced

HELLOWEEN drummer Dani Löble has re-entered singer Andi Deris' Mi Sueno Studios in Tenerife, Spain to resume the recording sessions for the band's new album with longtime producer Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, SAXON). Tentatively titled "Gambling with the Devil", HELLOWEEN's 12th studio LP is...

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LION'S SHARE, HEAVENLY Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

LION'S SHARE, one of Sweden's finest melodic metal groups, and HEAVENLY, a French power metal band in the vein of GAMMA RAY and HELLOWEEN, have been confirmed for the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place on July 7, 2007 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows:...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' Tops Album Chart

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has topped the Finnish album chart with his solo debut, "Fuel for the Fire" (Sony BMG). View the whole chart at this location. Check out audio samples here (IMPORTANT: You must hold your cu...

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CELLADOR Guitarist Comments On KING DIAMOND, KREATOR Tour

Guitarist Bill Hudson of the Nebraska-based power metallers CELLADOR has commented on the band's upcoming North American tour with KING DIAMOND, KREATOR and LEAVES' EYES, which is scheduled to kick off next March. He said, "I have no words to describe how I feel about being part of this tour. KREATO...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN Releases Solo Debut, Prepares To Hit The Road

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has just released his debut album, "Fuel for the Fire", in Finland via Sony BMG. Check out audio samples at this location (IMPORTANT: You must hold your cursor over the musical note symbol...

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STORMWARRIOR Confirmed For MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

German band STORMWARRIOR has been added to the lineup of the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place on July 7, 2007 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. STORMWARRIOR will not be performing only their own material but will also feature GAMMA RAY's Kai Hansen on vocals during a very special set which will inclu...

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HAMMERFALL Confirmed For Quebec's SUMMER FESTIVAL

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL and Quebec City's FORGOTTEN TALES will perform at the 40th edition of Quebec's Summer Festival (Festival d’été de Québec) on Thursday, July 12. FORGOTTEN TALES will play the Molson Dry stage Pigeonnier on at 8:00 p.m., to be followed by HAMMERFALL at 9:30 p.m. Fo...