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CRYSTAL BALL To Release 'Secrets' In November

Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL will relese their sixth album, "Secrets", on November 16 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Michael Bormann (ex-JADED HEART, BLOODBOUND) and was mixed by Achim Köhler (PRIMAL FEAR, BRAINSTORM). According to a press release, "the band is describing their new...

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ICED EARTH, TYPE O NEGATIVE, SAXON, SODOM Featured On SPV-TV

German record label SPV has announced the debut of its SPV-TV Internet podcast at www.spv.de/tv. SPV-TV will introduce acts, interview the label's artists, broadcast previews of upcoming releases, and feature the latest video clips, tour dates etc. With immediate effect, the podcast will feature top...

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STRATOVARIUS's TIMO TOLKKI: More 'Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1' Details Revealed

Since STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki had the idea for a "Rock Opera 2" years ago, a lot has happened. After signing the record deal with Frontiers Records, he has been working hard on this project, entitled "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island". It has been a monumental t...

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SHADOW GALLERY: 'Prime Cuts' Available

Magna Carta Records has issued a "best-of" collection from progressive power metallers SHADOW GALLERY, entitled "Prime Cuts". The CD features 12 tracks newly chosen by the band, including a previously unreleased demo from the "Carved In Stone" sessions ("Rule The World") and edits of two tracks from...

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GAIA EPICUS Working On New Music

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have issued the following update: "After a small break, we are now ready to get things moving again. Thomas [C. Hansen, guitar] has been busy with his solo album which will be released next month, but he has also had time to make new GAIA songs. In fact the song...

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MASTODON In 'Beginning Stages' Of Writing New Album

While at the MTV Video Music Awards in early September, MASTODON told MTV News that they wrote their best song ever — even though it's not quite finished yet — while on the way to the big show. "It's pretty much the best record we've yet to write," guitarist Bill Kelliher said before singing a ...

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Metal God Essentials Vol. 1

Rob Halford is in fact a metal god, one of the few musicians that can wear such a moniker like a crown. The voice of heavy metal if there ever was one, Halford's work with JUDAS PRIEST needs no introduction, but some many not have experienced the awfully scorching heavy metal albums from his FIGHT ....

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ELVENKING To Support GOTTHARD In Italy

Italian folk metallers ELVENKING will support Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD in Italy this December. The dates are as follows: Dec. 10 – Florence, ITA - Viper Dec. 11 - Rome, ITA - Circolo Degli Artisti Dec. 13 - Treviso, ITA - New Age Dec. 15 - Milan, ITA - Transylvania ELVENKING's new album, "The Scy...

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CODE To Support SHINING In London

Britain-based black metallers CODE, whose current lineup includes Adrian Erlandsson from AT THE GATES/CRADLE OF FILTH, Kvohst and Vicotnik from DHG, and Heimoth from SETH, will play an exclusive one-off show supporting SHINING on December 13 at the Camden Underworld in London, England. Additional su...

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VIPER To Guest On Brazilian TV Show

Brazillian metallers VIPER will appear on the Brazilian TV show "Combo Fala + Joga" this Wednesday, September 19 at 21:30 (local time) on the Play TV channel. The program is an interview-based show with the guests playing video games while they talk. VIPER recently parted ways with guitarist Val San...

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VIPER Parts Ways With Guitarist

Brazillian metallers VIPER have parted ways with guitarist Val Santos. According to a posting on the group's web site, Val's "departure was due to professional differences and his wish to stop touring and work as a music producer. The band goes on promoting the new album, 'All My Life', and rehearsi...

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S.I.N.: 'The 13th Apostle' Album Details Revealed

German/Norwegian hard rockers S.I.N. (SOMEWHERE INTO NOWHERE) will release their third album, "The 13th Apostle", on September 21 in Japan via Marquee/Avalon. "Beside our new frontman Patrick Simonsen, also known from Norwegian rockers HUSH, you will also hear Carsten 'Lizard' Schulz (EVIDENCE ONE,...

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HORNA, VORKREIST, BLACKLODGE: European Tour To Kick Off Tomorrow

Finnish black metallers HORNA will team up with VORKREIST and BLACKLODGE for the Pest Pandemic Contamination Tour beginning this weekend. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 07 - London, UK - The Fridge Sep. 08 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino Sep. 09 - Arnheim, Netherlands - Goudvishal Sep. 10 - E...

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SLAYER, MARILYN MANSON: Houston Concert Photos Available

Tomorrow's Productions has posted high-quality photos from the Houston, Texas stop (August 31) of the SLAYER / MARILYN MANSON tour: Slayer, Marilyn Manson. On October 30, just in time for Halloween, the "Unholy Alliance Tour" DVD package will be released (American Recordings) and will feature last y...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, JOB FOR A COWBOY, THE RED CHORD: European Dates Announced

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will team up with JOB FOR A COWBOY and THE RED CHORD for a European tour in November/December 2007. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 27 - Zürich, Switzerland - Rohstofflager Nov. 28 - Kufstein, Austria - Jugendfabrik Nov. 29 - Graz, Austria - Orpheum Nov. 30 - Vienna, Aus...