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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...

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MASTERPLAN Guitarist Talks About Proposed Project With MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN

Baz Anderson of MetalStorm.ee recently conducted an interview with MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalStorm.ee: So how well do you think the album "MK II" has come across? Roland: I think pretty good, honestly, because I think people, you...

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FREEDOM CALL, NOCTURNAL RITES To Team Up For Swedish Dates In September

Germany's FREEDOM CALL will team up with Sweden's NOCTURNAL RITES for five Swedish shows in September. The dates are as follows: Sep. 05 - Stockholm, SWE - Klubben Sep. 06 - Malmö, SWE - KB Sep. 07 - Göteborg, SWE - Sticky Fingers Sep. 08 - Kristianstad, SWE - Scala Sep. 09 - Gävle, SWE ...

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PRIMAL FEAR Rejoined By Guitarist HENNY WOLTER

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have issued the following update: "Yes, after a long discussion about the future of PRIMAL FEAR, we've decided to bring Henny Wolter back to the band. After a four-year break, Henny takes over the guitar duties together with Stefan Leibing, who played most of the g...

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HAMMERFALL: Photo Of New Lineup Posted Online

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have posted the first photo of their revamped lineup — featuring new bassist Fredrik Larsson — at this location. Lead singer Joacim Cans previously said, "Fredrik recorded 'Glory to the Brave' with us, so he's definitely a part of the family. It's great to have h...

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PRIMAL FEAR: Japanese Tour Dates Announced

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR will embark on a three-date headlining tour of Japan in December. The details are as follows: Dec. 03 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya O-EAST Dec. 05 - Nagoya, Japan - Bottom Line Dec. 06 - Osaka, Japan - Shinsaibashi Club Quattro As previously reported, PRIMAL FEAR has se...

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TRIBUZY: 'Execution - Live Reunion' Artwork Posted Online

The cover artwork of the upcoming TRIBUZY live album, "Execution - Live Reunion", has been posted online at this location. The art was once again done by Gustavo Sazes, who was responsible for the art of the first TRIBUZY album "Execution". "Execution - Live Reunion", recorded at the Credicard Hall...

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HAMMERFALL: 'Best Of' CD Title Announced

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have set "Steel Meets Steel - Ten Years of Glory" as the title of their upcoming "best-of" collection, due on October 12 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD will include around 25 classic HAMMERFALL tracks along with three new songs which are currently being record...

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THE QUILL: Tour Dates Announced

Sweden's THE QUILL has scheduled the following dates: Jun. 08 - Red Moon Fest - Padova, Italy Jun. 28 - Club Exit - Prague, Czech Republic Jun. 29 - Kino Club - Cernosice, Czech Republic Jun. 30 - Basinfirefest - Spalene Porici, Czech Republic Jul. 07 - Blomsterrocken - Blomstermåla, Sweden THE QUIL...

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NUCLEAR BLAST Anniversary CD 'Into The Light'; First Audio Sample Available

A track called "Dirty Wings" (featuring EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet),taken from the upcoming compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary, entitled "Into the Light", has been posted online at this location. "Into the Light" features 10 songs composed, recorded and produced b...

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HELLOWEEN Begins Recording New Album

Veteran German metallers HELLOWEEN entered singer Andi Deris' Mi Sueno Studios in Tenerife, Spain today (Friday, May 11) to begin recoding the as-yet-untitled follow-up to the highly acclaimed and successful "Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy" studio album, the double live CD "Live in Sao Paulo"...