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SAXON: European Dates Postponed

British metal legends SAXON have postponed their previously announced European dates due to singer Biff Byford contracting a throat virus yesterday (October 4). Doctors have said Biff needs two weeks' rest before he can resume touring. This will **NOT** affect the band's U.K. shows in November with...

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DESTRUCTION: Another Song From 'The Curse Of The Antichrist' Available For Streaming

"The Curse Of The Antichrist - Live In Agony", the new double live album from German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION, will be released in North America on October 13. The CD was issued in Europe on September 25 via AFM Records. The song "Curse The Gods" from "The Curse Of The Antichrist - Live In...

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MOB RULES: New Song Posted Online

German metallers MOB RULES will release a new EP, "Astral Hand", on October 9. The track listing is as follows: 01. Astral Hand 02. Astral Hand (Radio Edit) * 03. Astral Hand (Instrumental) * 04. Man On The Run *# 05. Hold On 2009 (Unplugged Version) * * exclusive bonus tracks which will not appear...

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POSSESSED Frontman Interviewed On METAL RULES! RADIO; Audio Available

Jeff Becerra of reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED was interviewed for episode 19 of Metal Rules! Radio. The entire podcast can now be streamed using the audio player below. POSSESSED's current lineup features sole original member Becerra (vocals) backed by musicians from Californ...

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BLACK MAJESTY Begins Recording New Album

Pavel Konvalinka of Australian melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY has finished recording drum parts for the band's upcoming album at Grapow Studios in Slovakia. Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) will also mix the new CD, which is expected to be released in early 2010 through Germany's Limb...

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TRISTANIA Bassist Issues Update On New Album Songwriting Process

Bassist Ole Vistnes of Norwegian metallers TRISTANIA has issued the following update: "We have a new record in the making, as some of you might be aware of. The songs are mainly done, the lyrics are getting there, and recording dates are to be booked soon. "The creation of this album has been for me...

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NEVERMORE Putting Finishing Touches On New Album Recordings

NEVERMORE's Warrel Dane and Jim Sheppard are on their way to Nashville, Tennessee to finish recording the vocals and bass, respectively, for the band's new album, "The Obsidian Conspiracy", at producer's (and SOILWORK guitarist) Peter Wichers studio. The drum tracks for "The Obsidian Conspiracy" wer...

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SAXON: New 'Heavy Metal Thunder' Documentary Trailer Available

A new trailer for the upcoming documentary on British rock legends SAXON, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie", can be viewed below. U.K.'s Coolhead Productions is putting the finishing touches on "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie". The film, which is expected to be released in November, celebrates the...

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MOB RULES To Release New EP In October

German metallers MOB RULES will release a new EP, "Astral Hand", on October 9. The track listing is as follows: 01. Astral Hand 02. Astral Hand (Radio Edit) * 03. Astral Hand (Instrumental) * 04. Man On The Run *# 05. Hold On 2009 (Unplugged Version) * * exclusive bonus tracks which will not appear...

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IMMORTAL: More Festival Appearances Announced

Reunited Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL have scheduled the following festival appearances in 2010: Jan. 23 - Winternoise - Alfred-Fischer Halle - Hamm, GER Apr. 10 - Kings of Black Metal - Hessenhallen, Giessen, GER Jun. 18 - Hellfest - Clisson, FRA Jul. 5-11 - Metalcamp - Tolmin, SLO Aug. 05 -...

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DESTRUCTION: 'The Curse Of The Antichrist' Release Party Shows Announced

German thrashers DESTRUCTION have announced the following "The Curse Of The Antichrist" release party shows: Sep. 26 - Headbangers Ball - Bern/Graffiti, Switzerland Sep. 27 - Kultopia - Hagen, Germany Both shows will include a full DESTRUCTION live set, an autograph session with the band, a CD-liste...

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DRAGONFORCE: Sixth 'Ultra Beatdown' Tour Webisode Available

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE have posted the sixth and in a series of webisodes (see below) featuring never-before-seen footage from the band's last year on the road. Commented the band: "The last episode of this season of Dragonforce TV showcases the explosive energy of their fans at th...

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MOB RULES: New Album Details Revealed

German metallers MOB RULES will release their sixth album, "Radical Peace", on November 13 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Bazement Studio with longtime engineer Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK'S BEARD, OASIS). A single, "Astral Hand", will precede the full-length CD on October 9. According...

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D-A-D: 'The Overmuch Box' Details Revealed

On November 16, Danish rockers D-A-D celebrate their 25th anniversary by releasing their complete works in a box, "The Overmuch Box", containing 10 remastered studio albums: * Call Of The Wild (1985) * D.A.D. Draws A Circle (1987) * No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims (1989) * Riskin' It All (1991) * Help...

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GOD SEED: Two Songs From Forthcoming DVD Posted Online

Two songs from the forthcoming GOD SEED concert DVD can be viewed below. The footage was shot at last year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany and features session players Nick Barker and Ice Dale alongside former GORGOROTH members King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (vocals;...