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DRAGONLAND To Enter Studio In May

Swedish symphonic power metallers DRAGONLAND will enter Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark on May 31 to begin recording their fifth album for an August release via Germany's AFM Records. Several different studios will be used to track this utterly ambitious album, with Jacob Hansen set to add his magic...

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LOST IN THOUGHT Signs With INNER WOUND RECORDINGS

Inner Wound Recordings has announced the signing of the progressive metal band LOST IN THOUGHT from Wales. The group's debut album, "Opus Arise", will be released on April 29. The CD, which was mastered by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PRETTY MAIDS, DESTRUCTION),is said to be "a must for all fans of bands...

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Former WHIPLASH Singer Joins BROOKLYN MILITIA

Former WHIPLASH singer Glenn Hansen has joined BROOKLYN MILITIA, the new "aggressive thrash metal/punk/hardcore" band featuring Paul Bento (CARNIVORE) and Joe Cangelosi (WHIPLASH, KREATOR, MASSACRE). Commented Hansen: "I guess it all comes down to honesty. When you take this band, you're taking guys...

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ANUBIS GATE Signs With NIGHTMARE RECORDS

Denmark's ANUBIS GATE has inked a deal with Nightmare Records. The band has also parted ways with singer Jacob Hansen replaced him with Henrik Fevre. Commented the group: "Nightmare Records is a label that we have had our eyes on for some time, but due to contractual obligations with our old label w...

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ANGELI DI PIETRA: 'Anthems Of Conquest' Cover Artwork Unveiled

Belgian "powerfolk" metallers ANGELI DI PIETRA will release their second album, "Anthems Of Conquest", on May 13 via CCP Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Excess Studios in Rotterdam, Holland and mastered at Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark. Check out the "Anthems Of Conquest" cover artwork b...

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ANGELI DI PIETRA To Release New Album In May

Belgian "powerfolk" metallers ANGELI DI PIETRA will release their second album, "Anthems Of Conquest", on May 13 via CCP Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Excess Studios in Rotterdam, Holland and mastered at Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark. ANGELI DI PIETRA's debut album, "Storm Over Scaldis...

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MERCENARY's 'Metamorphosis' Lands On Danish Chart

"Metamorphosis", the sixth album from Danish melodic death metallers MERCENARY, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 42. Commented the band, "We're out touring our asses off with NEVERMORE and SYMPHONY X and just got the news that we've entered the Danish chart at #4...

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TÝR Completes Recording New Album; Video Footage From The Studio Available

Faroese Viking metallers TÝR have completed work on their sixth full-length album for a tentative late spring/early summer release via Napalm Records. Several webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the studio can be viewed below. TÝR's last album, "By the Light of the Northern Star", was...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist's MJ Guitars Store Celebrating Third Anniversary

On March 5, a "vintage show" will be held at SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs' MJ Guitars shop in Munich, Germany and another event will be held the following week, on March 12, to celebrate the store's third anniversary. Jabs will be in the store both days to mingle with fans, talk guitars and sig...

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XERATH: New Album Artwork Unveiled; First Song Available For Streaming

U.K. modern cutting-edge orchestral metal band XERATH will release its sophomore album, simply titled "II", on April 25 via Candlelight Records. The follow-up to 2009's "I" is described in a press release as "a huge and fully refined slab of XERATH's unique sound from the production genius of Jacob...

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ONSLAUGHT: 'The Sound Of Violence' Video Released

"The Sound Of Violence", the new video from British thrashers ONSLAUGHT, can be viewed below. The band's first official clip in twenty years (the last being from the band's 1990 full-length, "In Search Of Sanity") was filmed and edited by Lukas Hambach of Bloodwork Entertainment (DESTRUCTION, GAMMA...

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MAX CAVALERA Talks New CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Album, Collaboration With GREG PUCIATO

Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: Tell me about the new [CAVALERA CONSPIRACY] album and where did you get the title "Blunt Force Trauma" fro...

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GAMMA RAY Mainman: 'Creating Music Is Something Very Selfish Or Egoistic'

Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen of German power metallers GAMMA RAY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 69 Faces Of Rock: Are you still faithful to the same influences you had when you began to write music? Kai: I a...

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MAGICIAN: Demo Version Of New Song Posted Online

Brazilian power metallers MAGICIAN, who recently recruited Tiago Masseti (DAYDREAM XI) as their new vocalist, are working on the pre-production of their second album. A demo version of one of the band's newest songs, "The Scorching Curse", can be streamed using the audio player below.

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ONSLAUGHT Frontman Interviewed By KASC THE BLAZE (Audio)

This past weekend the metal staff at KASC The Blaze 1330 AM Arizona State University radio station (web site) conducted an interview with vocalist Sy Keeler of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT. You can now listen to the chat in several parts below. How does it feel to be back together?