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SATURNUS: First Three Albums Re-Released

Denmark's melodic doom metal masters SATURNUS have issued the following update: "Our former label, Euphonious Records/VME, will re-release the first three SATURNUS releases internationally on July 26. The releases have been sold out for a while, but will now be available again in new versions. "The...

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CANDLEMASS To Perform Entire 'Epicus Doomicus Metalicus' Album At Stockholm Concert

Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS will celebrate their 25-year anniversary as a band with an extra-long performance at Debaser Medis in Stockholm on December 18. The band's classic 1986 album, "Epicus Doomicus Metalicus", will be performed in its entirety for the first time with CANDLEMASS' ori...

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HAIL! Joined By DEATH ANGEL Members For Performance Of KISS Classic; Video Available

HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH) — was joined by DEATH ANGEL members Rob Caves...

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ALERION Announces New Keyboardist

Dutch female-fronted progressive metallers ALERION have announced the addition of keyboardist Nathalia Hoogkamer to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "After auditioning several keyboardists, Nathalia was asked to join the band on May 17th. Formerly, Nathalia was a member of folk metal band THRO...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Another New Song Available For Streaming

A brand new OZZY OSBOURNE track, "Life Won't Wait", is available for streaming at RollingStone.com. According to a posting on the site, "The uplifting rocker starts off like previous Ozzy anthem 'Changes' before it explodes into a swirl of guitar riffs topped by Osbourne's booming and undiminished t...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE's 'Sea Of Fate' Playable On JamLegend

"Sea Of Fate", a track from "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, is now playable on JamLegend. "The Frozen Tears Of Angels" registered the following first-week chart positions: Italy: #31 Germany: #33 Switzerland: #39 Japan: #41 France: #...

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WITCHERY: Another New Song Available For Streaming

"From Dead To Worse", a brand new track from Swedish metallers WITCHERY, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page. The song features a guest solo by Andy La Rocque of KING DIAMOND fame. Commented WITCHERY guitarist Jensen: "Andy was an old friend of the band since he recorded the 'Witch...

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ARMORED SAINT: Quality Footage of Hollywood Concert Available

Quality fan-filmed video footage of ARMORED SAINT's May 31, 2010 headlining appearance at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California can be viewed at this location. A couple of the clips are available below. ARMORED SAINT's setlist for the House Of Blues concert was as follows: 01. Loose Canno...

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VANDEN PLAS: 'The Seraphic Clockwork' Trailer Available

German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS will release their new concept album, "The Seraphic Clockwork", on June 22 in the U.S. via Frontiers Records. Highly anticipated by fans and critics alike, "The Seraphic Clockwork" is a fascinating concept album, which not only shows the quintet's exceptional...

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DEMONICA Signs North American Deal With GIDDY UP! RECORDS

DEMONICA — the new project featuring MERCYFUL FATE guitarist Hank Shermann — has inked a North American deal with Giddy Up! Records. The band's debut album, "Demonstrous", is being released domestically on June 8. "We are very excited to have inked a deal with GiddyUp! Records," states Shermann. "We...

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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS Parts Ways With Vocalist, Announces Replacement

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, the Swedish band featuring ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, has parted ways with vocalist Janne "J.B." Christoffersson (GRAND MAGUS) and has replaced him with Apollo Papathanasio (FIREWIND). Commented Amott: "This will be a surprise to most of you,...

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CANDLEMASS's 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' To Be Re-Released On 180-Gram Vinyl

"Epicus Doomicus Metallicus", the classic 1986 album from legendary Swedish doomers CANDLEMASS, will be re-released on fat 180-gram blood-red vinyl in numbered gatefold sleeve on June 28 via Peaceville Records. The gatefold sleeve features the original artwork (red text and skull not white as on the...

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THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX Putting Finishing Touches On New Material

THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX — the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström (vocals; VICIOUS ART, KRUX, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),Lord K. Philipson (guitar; TORTURE DIVISION, ex-GOD AMONG INSECTS, HOUSE OF USHER, LEUKEMIA),Anders Bertilsson (guitar; COLDWORKER),Tobben Gustafsson (drums; TORTURE DIVISION, VO...

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ARMORED SAINT Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Hollywood Concert

ARMORED SAINT paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio by performing a cover version of the RAINBOW classic "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" during the band's headlining appearance at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California on Friday, May 31. Fan-filmed video footage of the pe...

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THE HAUNTED Guitarist Talks New WITCHERY Album; Video Available

On May 31, Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with guitarist Patrik Jensen of Swedish metallers WITCHERY and THE HAUNTED when THE HAUNTED played in Nottingham, England with SLAYER. You can now watch the chat below. WITCHERY's new album, "Witchkrieg", will be released on June 21 in...