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CIRCUS MAXIMUS Sign European Deal With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Norwegian melodic/progressive metal band CIRCUS MAXIMUS have signed a European deal with Frontiers Records is for the release of their debut album, entitled "The 1st Chapter". Commented vocalist Michael Eriksen: "This seems to be a match made in heaven, as Frontiers Records has a long history of wor...March 4, 2005
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PLATITUDE Part Ways With Keyboardist
Swedish progressive power metal band PLATITUDE have parted ways with keyboardist Andreas Lindahl. "He is now fully concentrating on his other projects, mainly LOCH VOSTOK as well as his session work with WUTHERING HEIGHTS and MANTICORA," the band write on their web site. "We wish him all the best of...March 1, 2005
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Drummer STEFAN SCHWARZMANN To Rejoin ACCEPT For Summer Festival Appearances
Drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (HELLOWEEN, U.D.O., RUNNING WILD) has recently become available and will be rejoining legendary German metallers ACCEPT for the 2005 summer festivals. Stefan has performed with the band since the "good old days" when he replaced original drummer Stefan Kaufmann. This offic...March 1, 2005
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BURDEN OF GRIEF Announce New Drummer, Secure U.S. Record Deal
German death/thrash metal act BURDEN OF GRIEF have announced the addition of drummer Sebastian "Rob" Robrecht to the group's ranks. Robrecht joins BURDEN OF GRIEF as the replacement for Carsten Schmerer, who left the band "due to a lack of time," according to a posting on the group's web site. In ot...February 24, 2005
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FORCE OF EVIL Set European Release Date For 'Black Empire'
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (ex-IRONFIRE),have set a March 21 European release date (March 29 in...February 24, 2005
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HAMMERFALL To Embark On Swedish Signing Tour
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "A couple of items today. First off, we will be undertaking a signing tour in Sweden for the release of 'Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken', and it looks as follows: March 4 - Göteborg Åhléns, Nor...February 23, 2005
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HAMMERFALL: New Album Samples Posted Online
A brand new HAMMERFALL e-card, featuring streaming audio samples of all 10 songs from the group's forthcoming CD, "Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken", can be accessed at this location. "Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken" is scheduled for release on March 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow...February 17, 2005
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AT VANCE: Former HELLOWEEN Drummer Joins The Fold
German/Swedish metal act AT VANCE have announced the addition of former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross to the group's ranks. As previously reported, AT VANCE have set "Chained" as the title of their new album, tentatively due on April 11 via AFM Records. All drum tracks on the CD were laid do...February 16, 2005
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RAWHEAD REXX Comment On Drummer's Departure
Germany's RAWHEAD REXX, the band featuring former GLENMORE guitarist/vocalist Jürgen Volk, have commented on drummer Dani Löble's decision to leave the group and join HELLOWEEN. In a posting on the group's official web site, RAWHEAD REXX write, "Our drummer Dani decided to leave the band to join HEL...February 15, 2005
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HELLOWEEN Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have amicably parted ways with drummer Stefan Schwarzmann. The former RUNNING WILD/U.D.O. drummer, who played the drums during the pumpkinheads' "Rabbit Don't Come Easy" world tour, will not be playing for the Hamburg-based band any longer. During the tour it became...February 11, 2005
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HAMMERFALL: 'Blood Bound' Enters Swedish Chart At No. 5
HAMMERFALL's new single, "Blood Bound", has entered the Swedish single chart at position No. 5. View the whole chart at this location. As previously reported, HAMMERFALL's video for "Blood Bound" has been posted online at this location. HAMMERFALL will release their new album, "Chapter V: Unbent, Un...February 4, 2005
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HAMMERFALL: Video From Signing Session Posted Online
On January 21, HAMMEREFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak and singer Joacim Cans visited the Nuclear Blast Store in Donzdorf, Germany. They were greeted by a line of fans, holding bags of HAMMERFALL stuff for them to sign. Both musicians happily agreed, of course, and posed for pictures. Check out a video...February 2, 2005
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HAMMERFALL: Online Chat Scheduled
Fans of the Swedish heavy metal band HAMMERFALL will be able to chat with Oscar Dronjak (guitars) and Joacim Cans (vocals) at Aftonbladet.se on Thursday, February 3 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (CET). As previously reported, HAMMERFALL's video for their new single, "Blood Bound", has been posted online at...February 1, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: New Studio Photos Posted Online
HELLOWEEN's official web site has been updated with photos from the recording sessions for the group's new studio album, tentatively due later in the year via SPV Records. Check out the pictures at this location. A posting on the web site reads as follows: "As you can see they are having a lot ...January 31, 2005
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FORCE OF EVIL: Sophomore Album Due In March
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (ex-IRONFIRE),have set a March 29 release date through Escapi for the...January 29, 2005
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