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DARK SUNS: 'Grave Human Genuine' Samples Available
German progressive dark metallers DARK SUNS will release their fourth album, "Grave Human Genuine", on February 25 via Prophecy Productions. According to a press release, the CD's "unconventional title was chosen with care and purpose, as it represents the three characteristic elements of this work:...January 17, 2008
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STEEL ATTACK: New Album Title Announced
Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK have set "Carpe DiEnd" (cover artwork) as the title of their new album, due on February 22, 2008 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train studio and it was mixed at Solnasound by Mike Wead (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIA...January 17, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'Rock 'N' Roll Always Rears Its Ugly Head Again'
Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: What are your thoughts on what seems to be the inevitable fate of the record industry, with digital downloads and all that? Lemmy: Yeah, it's killing its...January 17, 2008
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman On UK Show 'Big Brother's Big Mouth'; Video Available
CRADLE OF FILTH's controversial frontman Dani Filth appeared on the UK TV show "Big Brother's Big Mouth" to discuss the happenings on the reality TV series "Big Brother Hijack" (where celebrities take on the "Big Brother" role and orchestrate the day-to-day fate of the housemates). Dani's appearance...January 13, 2008
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LION'S SHARE Working On New Concept Album
Vocalist Patrik Johansson of the Swedish melodic metallers LION'S SHARE has issued the following update: "Me, Lars [Chriss, guitar] and Sampo [Axelsson, bass] are currently working our asses off, writing new songs for the upcoming LION'S SHARE album. Almost all the songs are written now and hopefull...January 11, 2008
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman To Appear On 'Big Brother's Big Mouth'
CRADLE OF FILTH's controversial frontman Dani Filth will appear on the UK TV show "Big Brother's Big Mouth" to discuss the happenings on the reality TV series "Big Brother Hijack" (where celebrities take on the "Big Brother" role and orchestrate the day-to-day fate of the housemates). Dani's appeara...January 10, 2008
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MANTICORA Announces New Keyboardist
Danish metallers MANTICORA have issued the following update: "As some of you might have seen, our North American tour that was to take place in February/March has been cancelled. It is sad that we, for the fifth time, have to write about a cancelled tour for MANTICORA, but it's nonetheless the truth...January 10, 2008
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SLASH On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash visited ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Hollywood on Wednesday (January 9) to promote his memoir, "Slash". Watch video footage of the appearance in two parts below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On whether he's been asked...January 10, 2008
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ANCIENT RITES Singer: 'It Is No Secret That I Always Took A Deep Interest In History'
Vocalist Gunther Theys of Belium's ANCIENT RITES has issued the following update: "It is no secret that I always took a deep interest in history, ever since my childhood. Before I became a musician (or pretended to be one) I tried to express this passion through drawing and creating graphic novels....January 6, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY Singer: 'Religion Is A Tool For Power, An Excuse For War, A Strong Source Of Income'
ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow recently answered several questions submitted by the visitors of her official web site. A couple of excerpts follow: Q: Would you like to be mom? Angela: I am not sure. I have the utmost respect for parents. It is real tough to raise kids in our society. You can p...January 3, 2008
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SATURNUS Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement
Denmark's melodic doom metal masters SATURNUS have issued the following update: "After releasing 'Veronika Decides To Die' in 2006 and touring the States, Russia and parts of Europe, SATURNUS and bass player Lennart Jacobsen has decided to go our separate ways. No hard feelings involved and we wish...January 3, 2008
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MARTRIDEN: 'The Unsettling Dark' U.S. Release Date Announced
Montana-based blackened death metal group MARTRIDEN will release its full-length debut, "The Unsettling Dark", in the U.S. on February 5 via Candlelight Records USA. Two songs from the CD are available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. "The Unsettling Dark" will be released in Europe on Mar...January 2, 2008
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DARK SUNS To Release 'Grave Human Genuine' Next Month
German progressive dark metallers DARK SUNS will release their fourth album, "Grave Human Genuine", on February 25 via Prophecy Productions. According to a press release, the CD's "unconventional title was chosen with care and purpose, as it represents the three characteristic elements of this work:...January 2, 2008
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KING DIAMOND: Classic 1986 Concert Footage Posted Online
MetalKult.com has posted 11 classic KING DIAMOND live videos for download. In the summer of 1986, former MERCYFUL FATE vocalist King Diamond released his first solo album, "Fatal Portrait", and was on tour in the U.S. with his new group. The concert, filmed in San Francisco on August 13, 1986, featu...December 30, 2007
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AMBERIAN DAWN: Debut Album Due In January
Finnish female-fronted metal band AMBERIAN DAWN will release its debut album, "River of Tuoni", on January 30, 2008 via Suomen Musiikki. Commented the group: "Our label, Suomen Musiikki, has defined AMBERIAN DAWN's music as fantasy metal, but as always, the genre borders are very thin and hard to de...December 30, 2007
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