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A Dead Heavy Day
Whether it is the now-defunct SENTENCED or POISONBLACK, it is the presence of vocalist/guitarist Ville Laihiala that is always felt so strongly and gives an album its unique flavor. Given that Laihiala's writing is all over "A Dead Heavy Day", it is no wonder that the disc is so full of great hooks...October 6, 2008
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Necrology: A Complete Anthology
There was a time when Century Media was a shoebox of a record label, with typo-ridden cassette releases, dismal distribution, and no guarantee they wouldn't end up next to JL America on the scrap heap of metal history. For their maiden foray into the United States, in addition to releasing imported...October 6, 2008
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The Grand Karoshi
Every now and then the discerning lover of metal requires a hot dose of modern whiplash thrash. Recently, said dose has been delivered in the form of a fist-to-face debut effort called "The Grand Karoshi" by Finland's oddly named DEAD SHAPE FIGURE. It has been tried, it is definitely true, and it mo...October 6, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: New Video Interview With MARCO HIETALA Available
Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala on Septmber 20, 2008 during the Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band's recent North American tour. Watch the 10-minute chat below. NIGHTWISH cancelled the last four shows of its North American tou...October 4, 2008
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LYNCH MOB, FASTER PUSSYCAT To Team Up For Australian Tour
LYNCH MOB and FASTER PUSSYCAT will team up for an Australian tour in December. Guitar virtuoso George Lynch, responsible for penning some of DOKKEN's classic hits and blistering guitar riffs, is joined in LYNCH MOB's current lineup by the group's original vocalist Oni Logan, bassist Marco Mendoza (W...October 3, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Mainman HOLOPAINEN Talks About Show Cancellations; Video Available
Metal Til Death conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen on September 26, 2008 at the Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, Maryland. Watch the chat in two parts below. NIGHTWISH cancelled the last four shows of its North American tour — September 23 in Knoxville, Tennesse...September 28, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: New York Show Cancelled
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, who cancelled the September 23 concert in Knoxville, Tennessee, the September 24 show in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the September 26 gig in Baltimore due to singer Anette Olzon's "sudden severe illness," have issued the following update: "Due to Ane...September 26, 2008
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AVENGER OF BLOOD Signs With SALEM ROSE MUSIC PUBLISHING
Salem Rose Music Publishing has announced its cooperation with AVENGER OF BLOOD. The Las Vegas-based band is recognized as one of the leaders of the new thrash metal revolution, and released a killer album, "Death Brigade", earlier this year on Heavy Artillery Records. Since then, the group has over...September 26, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Baltimore Show Cancelled
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, who cancelled the September 23 concert in Knoxville, Tennessee and the September 24 show in Charlotte, North Carolina due to singer Anette Olzon's "sudden severe illness," have issued the following update: "NIGHTWISH's show in Baltimore [on Friday, Sept...September 26, 2008
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DIVINE TEMPTATION: New Album 'Sin' Out Now
Austrian modern metal band DIVINE TEMPTATION has just released its second full-length effort, "Sin". The conceptual album approaches the lyrical theme of the deadly sins in rather unconventional ways. On "Sin", DIVINE TEMPTATION showcases a radical progression of their overall sound. The new album p...September 25, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Charlotte Show Cancelled
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, who cancelled last night's (September 23) concert in Knoxville, Tennessee due to singer Anette Olzon's "sudden severe illness," have issued the following update: "NIGHTWISH's show tonight in Charlotte, NC is also cancelled due to Anette's sudden severe...September 24, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Knoxville Show Cancelled
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have been forced to cancel tonight's (September 23) concert in Knoxville, Tennessee due to singer Anette Olzon's "sudden severe illness," according to a posting on the band's web site. The group adds, "We are very, very sorry about this, there's nothing...September 23, 2008
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KALEDON To Be Rejoined By Original Singer At 10th-Anniversary Concert
Italian power metallers KALEDON will be joined by their original singer Anthony Drago during their 10th-anniversary concert on October 30 at Stazione Birra in Morena, Italy. Drago will sing four songs with the group at the event. KALEDON's cover version of the QUEEN classic "We Will Rock You" is ava...September 23, 2008
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DEINONYCHUS Is Put To Rest
Marco Kehren of the Dutch doomsters DEINONYCHUS has issued the following update: "After many many years of being a musician in the metal scene, having done more than 13 albums, including sidesteps with DARK SANCTUARY and BETHLEHEM, and numerous compilations etc. I think it's time to call it a day an...September 18, 2008
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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': More Details Revealed
On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, will release one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". It's an all-star assemblage as members of such great hard rock bands as FOO FIGHTERS, QUEENSRŸCHE, DIO, ALICE C...September 18, 2008
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