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WARMASTER To Tour Europe With JUNGLE ROT
Dutch metalheads WARMASTER will team up with JUNGLE ROT for the Rotting Jungle European Tour 2008. The dates are as follows: March 28 - Kassel, Germany - K-19 March 29 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Poppudium Romein March 30 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Baroeg March 31 - London, UK - The Underworld April...March 12, 2008
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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR: New Song Available For Download
"Horde of Undead Vengeance", the new track from the Chicago-based doomsters LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, is available for download at this location. The song comes off the group's new album, "War Metal Battle Master", due on March 25 via Southern Lord Records. The CD includes a 20-page booklet featuring ar...March 8, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Being A Solo Artist Is Very Different Than' Being In A Band Like NIGHTWISH
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with ex-NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen. A few excerpts from the chat follow: About Heavy Metal: "My Winter Storm" has been out in Europe for a few months now. What has the response been there? Tarja Turunen: "Very nice. I'm very happy...March 7, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI: 'Things Are Moving' With 'Saana' Release
STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "First of all, a humble thank you for all you who have sent me so many wonderful messages showing their love and...March 2, 2008
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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR: 'War Metal Battle Master' Listening Party Announced
Southern Lord Records will premiere the new album from the Chicago-based doomsters LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, entitled "War Metal Battle Master", at an exclusive pre-release listening party. The event will take place on March 18 at Kuma's Corner (2900 W. Belmont Avenue) in Chicago, Illinois at 10 p.m. Li...February 29, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist To Guest On 'Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon'
According to Mark Strigl of "Talking Metal", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will appear in the upcoming "Battlestar Galatica" half-hour special "Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon", which is described as a "celebrity-studded celebration" of the show's impact on pop culture. The program, which is sche...February 28, 2008
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HELMET Adds New Guitarist
Influential alternative rock pioneers HELMET have announced the addition of guitarist Dan Beeman to the group's ranks. Beeman replaces the band's most recent axeman, Jimmy Thompson, who reportedly decided to move back to his native Australia at the end of 2007. In a recent interview with Ultimate-Gu...February 28, 2008
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SEPULTURA: Footage From 'Metalmania 2007' DVD Posted Online
Professionally filmed video footage of Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA performing the song "False" at the 21st edition of the Metalmania Festival, the biggest and the most prestigious metal festival in Central-Eastern Europe, can be viewed below. The clip is taken from the "Metalmania 2007" DVD+CD, wh...February 28, 2008
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Decimate the Weak
Southern California's WINDS OF PLAGUE are kind of the quintessential new school metalcore act with styles ranging from traditional hardcore to death metal with classy solos, and keyboards as one of the central elements. You'll hear the BLEEDING THROUGH comparison until you're nauseous and it is not...February 24, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Claims Label Initially 'Rejected' Rock Opera, Vows To Take Legal Action
STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update in his ongoing dispute with Italy's Frontiers Records over the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "Due to the unfortunate events around 'Saana' during the...February 21, 2008
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Record Label Says It Is Righful Owner Of TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Album
Frontiers Records has released the following statement regarding STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's claim that Frontiers "hasn't fullfilled its contractual obligations" regarding the release of Tolkki's recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal I...February 20, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Claims He Has Terminated Contract With FRONTIERS For 'Saana' Release
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update regarding his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I would like to inform you about the following things regarding 'Saana': Due to the fact that Frontiers Records has...February 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light Part 1': More Details Revealed
Frontiers Records will release STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island" on March 14. "Composing, writing the story, casting from hundreds of people, and putting this all together has been very refreshing and interesting f...February 19, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Offers 'Saana' Gift
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island"; "In the last days I have received so much support from people all over the world that I decided to give you a little gift. You can do...February 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Leaked Online Following Production Master Theft
According to STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki, tracks from Tolkki's upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island", have surfaced on various torrent sites shortly after the album's production master was stolen at a photo shoot in Helsinki, Finland. Comm...February 18, 2008
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