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AXENSTAR: 'Aftermath' Artwork Unveiled

Swedish melodic power metal band AXENSTAR will release its fifth studio album, "Aftermath", in January via IceWarrior Records/Rock It Up Records. The cover artwork (see below) was created by Felipe Machado Franco, who has previously worked with RHAPSODY, AXEL RUDI PELL, BLIND GUARDIAN, GAMMA RAY, BL...

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SINISTER: New Album Track Listing Revealed

Dutch death metallers SINISTER will release their new album, "Legacy of Ashes", on December 17 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at Soundlodge studios in Rhauderfehn, Germany with producer Jörg Uken (GOD DETHRONED, OBSCENITY). The band states, "Expect the most brutal and fast SINISTER album...

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RAGE Guitarist Schedules Bochum Workshop

After a successful two-week workshop tour through the Czech Republic and Slovakia, RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski will present his new program on December 5 at the Matrix club in Bochum, Germany. For more information (in German),go to this location. RAGE's latest album, "Strings To A Web", entered t...

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Former UNEARTH Drummer's TANGENTS Announces First-Ever Live Performance

Boston-based rock duo TANGENTS has announced its first show ever. The band will take to the stage at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, November 19 at the Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. This show will feature material taken from TANGENTS' critically acclaimed debut album "One Little Light Year...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Can't Do Anything Half-Assed; I Just Can't'

Earlier this week, Brandon Marshall of Sonic Excess conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: Congratulations on your 19th studio release, entitled "Relentless". What is your proudest achievement with this...

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VOIVOD Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. A total of 40 acts will appear at the event. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGENT STEEL...

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GRAVE DIGGER: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Trockau, Lucerne

Behind-the-scenes footage from GRAVE DIGGER's November 5 concert in Trockau, Germany and November 6 show in Lucerne, Switzerland can be viewed below. "The Clans Will Rise Again", the new album from GRAVE DIGGER, registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #28 Switzerland: #86 Only...

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THANATOS Records SACRIFICE Cover For Split Vinyl EP With ASPHYX

Dutch death/thrash metal pioneers THANATOS have finished recording a cover version of the song "Reanimation" by Canadian thrash metal legends SACRIFICE. The THANATOS track will be released on a seven-inch vinyl split EP with Dutch doom/deathsters ASPHYX (who will be featured with a cover version of...

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THANATOSCHIZO: 'Origami' Pushed Back To January

"Origami", the fifth album from Portuguese avant-garde maniacs THANATOSCHIZO, has had its release date pushed back to January via Major Label Industries. The CD was produced by Guilhermino Martins (THANATOSCHIZO guitarist) and was mastered by Mike Jussila (RAM-ZET, NIGHTWISH) at Finnvox Studios in H...

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MOTÖRHEAD: More New Album Details Revealed

Motörhead Music/UDR, EMI Label Services and Future Publishing are proud to announce an exciting new release schedule for the brand new studio album from the incomparable titans of rock — MOTÖRHEAD — preceded by the debut single from the album, "Born To Lose". In a thrilling new development, the U.K....

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W.A.S.P.: Deluxe-Edition Reissues Of First Two Albums Due This Month

Germany's Edel has set a November 19 release date for the deluxe-edition reissues of of W.A.S.P.'s first two albums, "W.A.S.P." (1984) and "The Last Command" (1985). "W.A.S.P." track listing: Disc 1 01. I Wanna Be Somebody 02. L.O.V.E. Machine 03. The Flame 04. B.A.D. 05. School Daze 06. Hellion 07....

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AXEL RUDI PELL: Photo Of 'The Crest' Deluxe Edition Available

To celebrate the success of "The Crest", the thirteenth studio offering from German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL, which was released in April 2010 and achieved great chart success in Germany, Finland, Switzerland and Sweden, SPV/Steamhammer will re-release this album as a deluxe edition. Out on November...

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THE SCOURGER Adds New Guitarist

Finnish thrash metallers THE SCOURGER have announced the addition of guitarist Tero Kemppainen (SACRED CRUCIFIX, SKIRMISH) to the group's ranks. The band states, "[Tero] hails from Northern Finland and will add a ferocious lead guitar attack to the band together with guitarist Jani Hentilä." THE SCO...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, HOLY GRAIL's JAMES PAUL LUNA Interviewed On 'Mars Attacks'

Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and HOLY GRAIL's James Paul Luna were interviewed by host Victor M. Ruiz for the latest episode of the "Mars Attacks" podcast. You can now stream the podcast using the audio player below. Fan-filmed video footage of Owen...

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German Thrash Metallers NECRONOMICON Release Double Vinyl

German thrash metallers NECRONOMICON have released a special-edition vinyl of the band's first album on High Roller Records. The self-titled LP was first made available on CD in 1986, and the vinyl release includes not only the original eight tracks, but also NECRONOMICON's 1985 "Blind Destruction"...