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ELVENKING Preparing For New Album Release
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING recently finished mixing its new album at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland. The mastering took place on April 10 at Finnvox Studios with Mika Jussila and Nino Laurenne. Commented guitarist Aydan: "Everything looks calm and relaxed but it is not exactely...May 16, 2007
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HELLFUELED: New Songs Posted Online
Sweden's HELLFUELED has uploaded three full songs from its newly released third album, "Memories in Black" (Black Lodge Records),on its official web site (MP3 player at top of page). The CD was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with producers Fredrik Nordström and Patrik J. Sten. Swe...May 13, 2007
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Ex-THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN: 'It Felt Too Much Like A Job, And That's Not A Good Sign'
Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, KRUX, TREAT, AT VANCE) has commented on his decision to leave THERION prior to the band's appearance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in early August. His replacement in the group will be Thomas Vikström, who is best known to metal fans...May 12, 2007
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SILENT FORCE, RECKLESS TIDE, SUIDAKRA New Albums To Receive U.S. Release
A flurry of four releases makes May 22 one of the busiest days of the year for Locomotive Records. SILENT FORCE's "Walk the Earth": "The new SILENT FORCE is everything power metal aspires to be. With guitar hero Alexander Beyrodt, vocalist DC Cooper, bassist Jurgen Steinmetz, drummer Andre Hilgers a...May 11, 2007
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DARK AT DAWN To Play 'Farewell' Show At Germany's ROCK HARZ Festival
German epic/power metal band DARK AT DAWN has announced that its upcoming appearance at the Rock Harz open-air festival — set to take place July 6-7 in Osterode-Dorste, Lower Saxony, Germany — will serve as its "farewell" performance. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical or...May 10, 2007
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MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball' To Air METAL BLADE RECORDS 25th Anniversary Special This Weekend
To celebrate with the 25th anniversary of Metal Blade Records, MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" will screen a special episode that will showcase some of the label's top talents — past and present. The episode, which airs this Saturday (May 12),will also feature exclusive interviews with Metal Blade bands...May 9, 2007
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DARKSUN Signs With FC METAL RECORDINGS
FC Metal Recordings has announced as its inaugural signing the exceptional heavy metal band from Asturias, Spain, DARKSUN. In September 2007, FC Metal will release "The Dark Side", the English-language version of DARKSUN's second album, "El Lado Oscuro". "The Dark Side" will be the band's first albu...May 9, 2007
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SINISTER: Denver Show Cancelled
SINISTER's May 11 show at Hubba's in Denver, Colorado has been cancelled after the venue closed its doors. As a result, the Dutch death metallers' only U.S. appearance will take place on May 12 as part of the Minneapolis Mayhem 4 festival. Other previously cancelled dates include San Diego, Los Ange...May 9, 2007
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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Refuses To Share Stage With His 'Confessed Enemy'
J. Bennett of Decibel magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Decibel: How directly is your born-again status connected to your sobriety? Mustaine: My sobriety… well, if you mean do I do drugs, I don't. [But]...May 8, 2007
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EXPLODER Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
EXPLODER, the U.K. rock/metal band led by Mick Kenney (ANAAL NATHRAKH, PROFESSOR FATE, MISTRESS),has been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The band will kick-start the proceedings on the Friday main stage. The fest...May 7, 2007
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BYZANTINE, ATTACKER Pull Out Of BROOKLYN METALFEST; JASMIN ST. CLAIRE To MC Event
Jasmin St. Claire, host of the "Metal's Dark Side" DVD and TV series, has been added as the special MC of the second annual Brooklyn Metalfest, set to take place Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 at the Hook in Brooklyn, New York. She will be on hand to announce all the bands and ...May 7, 2007
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SENTINEL BEAST Vocalist To Guest On KNAC.COm's 'The Vault' This Sunday
Debbie Gunn, the frontwoman for the recently reunited '80s Sacramento, CA thrash band SENTINEL BEAST, will be the featured guest on KNAC.COM's trad/underground metal specialty show "The Vault" this Sunday (May 6) at 11:00 a.m. PST. Gunn will discuss the band's history and their upcoming reunion show...May 4, 2007
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SINISTER To Play Only Two U.S. Shows
Dutch death metallers SINISTER have been forced to cut their mini-tour of the U.S. down to only two shows due to work obligations. The band will play Denver, CO on May 11 and St. Paul, MN on May 12 as part of the Minneapolis Mayhem 4 festival. Cancelled dates include San Diego, Los Angeles, and ...May 4, 2007
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ELVENKING: Video Footage From European Tour Posted Online
A nine-and-a-half-minute collection of video clips shot during ELVENKING's 2006 European tour has been posted at YouTube. ELVENKING recently finished mixing its new album at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland. The mastering took place on April 10 at Finnvox Studios with Mika Jussila and Nino La...May 3, 2007
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LION'S SHARE: Two New Songs Posted Online
Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have posted two new songs from their long-awaited comeback album "Emotional Coma" at their MySpace page. "The Edge of the Razor", features guest solos from ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and will be the first video from the CD, which is scheduled for releas...May 3, 2007
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