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IRON MAIDEN Confirm European Opening Acts
IRON MAIDEN have officially confirmed that rising new U.K. talent — FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND — will be supporting them on a large part of their upcoming "Dance Of Death" European Tour support starting in Frankfurt on November 4 through to Nancy on Oct 29 except in Paris and Poland. Longtime MAIDEN fans,...September 8, 2003
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MASTERPLAN To Tour Europe With GAMMA RAY
MASTERPLAN, the new band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, have been confirmed for the More Than Fest in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia on September 6 and Roverfest in Moscow, Russia on October 17. "The concer...September 5, 2003
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BURDEN OF GRIEF Complete Work On Third Album
German death/thrash metal act BURDEN OF GRIEF have finished recording their third full-length album, "Fields Of Salvation", and will be heading to Jailhouse Studios in Denmark shortly to being mixing the effort with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS, HATESPHERE). The follow-up to 2001's...September 1, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS: New Song Posted Online
A brand new STRATOVARIUS track, titled "I Walk To My Own Song", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (file size: 3.6 MB). "I Walk To My Own Song" comes off the Finnish neo-classical metallers' forthcoming CD, "Elements Part 2", due on October 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The al...August 29, 2003
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JAG PANZER Line Up European Headlining Shows
Colorado-based power metal veterans JAG PANZER will play several headlining shows in Europe before embarking on a North American tour with HELLOWEEN and BEYOND THE EMBRACE in early October. Confirmed European headlining dates are as follows: Sep. 25 – Milano, ITA - Transilvania Club Sep. 27 – Thessa...August 26, 2003
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RAGE: New Album Delayed
Veteran German metallers RAGE have pushed back the release date of their new album, "Soundchaser", to October 6 through SPV/Steamhammer Records. As previously reported, the follow-up to last year's "Unity" (view cover here) was recorded in April at VPS Studio in Hamm, Germany and was mixed and maste...August 14, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Singer To Begin Recording New Solo Album
STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto has completed the songwriting process for his second solo album with only "some lyrics [left] to be written," according to a post on his web site. Timo will enter the studio in September to begin recording the as-yet-untitled follow-up to last year's "Waiting For...August 12, 2003
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RAGE To Support HELLOWEEN In Europe
Veteran German metallers RAGE have been confirmed as the opening act for HELLOWEEN's upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on October 20. A RAGE headlining tour will follow in December. RAGE will release their new album, entitled "Soundchaser", on September 29 through SPV/Steamhamme...August 12, 2003
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Ex-HALFORD Guitarist To Unveil 'One Of The Most Sinister' Lineups In Metal
Rob Halford sideman Metal Mike Chlasciak's new band PAINMUSEUM have announced that Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has completed laying down bass on their still untitled debut CD. The album is currently being mixed by Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN) and is expected to hit...August 7, 2003
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RAGE: 'Soundchaser' Samples Posted Online
Veteran German metallers RAGE have posted two songs from their upcoming "Soundchaser" CD in Real Audio format at the SPV Records web site. Check them out: 01. War Of Worlds 02. Great Old Ones As previously reported, the follow-up to last year's "Unity" (view cover here) was recorded in ...July 24, 2003
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JAG PANZER Drummer Welcomes Addition To Family
Congratulations are in order for JAG PANZER drummer Rikard, wife Barbra, and son Gunnar, who welcomed Sophia Karin Siri Stjernquist into their family three months ago. As previously reported, JAG PANZER will be supporting HELLOWEEN on their two-week tour of North America in early October. Also set t...July 17, 2003
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GAMMA RAY: 'Skeletons In The Closet' Track Listing Revealed
German power metallers GAMMA RAY have finalized the track listing for their new live album, "Skeletons In The Closet", due on August 25 through Metal-Is/Sanctuary Records. The final track listing, which was voted on by the band's fans on the Internet, is as follows: CD 1: 01. Welcome (1:06) 02. Gard...July 17, 2003
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RAGE: 'Soundchaser' Cover Art Posted Online
Veteran German metallers RAGE have posted the cover artwork (designed by Joachim Luetke) for their new album, "Soundchaser", at this location. "Soundchaser" is due on September 29 through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The follow-up to last year's "Unity" was recorded in April at VPS Studio in Hamm, Germa...July 16, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Says 'Metal Scene Is Often Very Dumb And Dead'
Former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske recently spoke to Electricbasement.com about the less-than-stellar reactions to his latest project, SUPARED, "As always when you are not the kind of person who cares about market expectations or critics, it's a love/hate situation. The metal scene is very ofte...July 14, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer To Play Cover Gigs In Greece
VALANOS, the new hard rock/metal cover band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross and former members of the Greek metal act SPITFIRE, will perform several gigs in Greece during July/August. The group's 90-minute set will include covers of various hard rock and metal classics, original t...July 4, 2003
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