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Metal Nation

CRYSTAL VIPER is proof that Poland has more to offer the world of heavy metal than just first class death metal. "Metal Nation" is one hell of a power metal album! With a giant set of balls and sing-along anthems to die for, the album is one of 2009's best kept secrets. But hopefully not ...

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Utopia

Do the Germans know power metal or what? It never ceases to amaze me the traditional/power metal talent originating in that country, including acts as diverse as HELLOWEEN, EDGUY, BRAINSTORM, RAGE, GAMMA RAY, PRIMAL FEAR, GRAVE DIGGER, and BLIND GUARDIAN. The common denominator? Big, fist-pumping ho...

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GRAVE DIGGER: Sao Paulo Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of GRAVE DIGGER's November 21, 2009 performance at the Carioca Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil can be viewed below. Guitarist Manni Schmidt left GRAVE DIGGER last month due to disagreements between him and vocalist/mastermind Chris Boltendahl. GRAVE DIGGER has tapped DOMAIN's Axel...

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IHSAHN: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online

The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "After", the forthcoming studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, can be viewed below. The band states, "In this footage we have included recording of vocals and some guests,...

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EARTHEN GRAVE: New Tour Dates Announced

Chicago's own EARTHEN GRAVE, featuring renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine and Ron Holzner of TROUBLE fame, has scheduled the following dates: Dec. 04 - Millcreek Tavern - University City, Philadelphia, PA * Dec. 05 - Europa - Brooklyn, NY Dec. 06 - Piano's - New York, NY Dec. 11 - The Abbey - Chi...

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DIVINE EVE: Touring Lineup Revealed

Reformed old-school death/doom metallers DIVINE EVE will play thier first live shows in over 14 years as part of the European tour in January 2010 with INCANTATION and HATE. Commented the band: "We are very eager to perform in many places we have long held friends, comrades, fans, fellow bands, and...

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ERIC WAGNER's BLACKFINGER Schedules Wisconsin Date

BLACKFINGER, the new project featuring ex-TROUBLE vocalist Eric Wagner, has a show scheduled on Saturday, December 12 at Vnuk's Lounge in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Support at the gig will come from Chicago's EARTHEN GRAVE, featuring ex-TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner and renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine....

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DE PROFUNDIS Signs With KOLONY RECORDS

London, U.K.-based progressive extreme metal band DE PROFUNDIS has inked a European deal with Kolony Records. Due in February 2010, the group's second album, "A Bleak Reflection", was recorded in June/July 2009 with producer Fernando Pereira Lopes (MISANTHROPE, ORAKLE) and was mastered by Tim Turan...

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RAGE: European Tour Announced

German power metallers RAGE will embark on a European headlining tour in March 2010. Support on the trek will come from JADED HEART. Confirmed dates are as follows: March 03 - München, Germany - Backstage March 04 - Budapest, Hungary - Diesel March 05 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Masters of Rock Cafe Ma...

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UNEARTH Guitarist Interviewed By BUNCH TV

Germany's Bunch TV conducted an interview with guitarist Buz McGrath of Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH when the band toured Europe with CHIMAIRA and THROWDOWN in September. The clip — which includes performance footage — can be viewed below. The deluxe version of UNEARTH's latest album, "The March"...

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DORO PESCH To Auction Off Stage Outfit, VIP Tickets For Charity

German metal queen Doro Pesch will make a guest appearance at a big charity show on Germany's RTL TV on November 20. During the program, which will start at 8 a.m. (CET),Doro will auction off her stage outfit and two VIP tickets to her 2,500th concert (which will take place on March 13, 2010 ...

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THE GROTESQUERY Signs With CYCLONE EMPIRE RECORDS

THE GROTESQUERY, the new death metal project featuring U.S. vocalist Kam Lee (MASSACRE, DENIAL FIEND, DEATH, MANTAS) and Swedish riffmaster Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, DEMIURG, RIBSPREADER, DERANGED, EDGE OF SANITY),has inked a deal with Cyclone Empire Records. Kam and Rogga had a several talks abo...

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DE PROFUNDIS: New Album Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for "A Bleak Reflection", the sophomore album from the London, U.K.-based progressive extreme metal band DE PROFUNDIS, can be viewed below. According to guitarist Roman Subbotin, the artwork — by artist Darryll Jones — "came out being an extremely powerful and emotive addition to t...

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RAGE: Limited-Edition Digibook Version Of 'Strings To A Web' Detailed

Veteran German metallers RAGE will release their new album, "Strings To A Web", on February 5, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio and was produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, HAMMERFALL). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA,...

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RANDY RHOADS Web Site Endorsed By Late Guitarist's Family

RandyRhoads.us, the only web site endorsed by the Randy Rhoads family, is back online and it no longer requires a membership fee to access. There is a video from Randy's brother, Kelle, on the homepage welcoming you to the site. Former QUIET RIOT bassist Kelly Garni is the main contributor and share...