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LORDI, LIZZY BORDEN: More U.S. Dates Announced

Finnish monster rockers LORDI and reactivated California metallers LIZZY BORDEN will team up for a U.S. tour in November. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Nov. 07 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues Nov. 08 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Nov. 09 - San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit Nov. ...

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LORDI, LIZZY BORDEN To Team Up For U.S. Dates

According to the House of Blues web site, LORDI and LIZZY BORDEN will team up for the following U.S. dates in November: Nov. 12 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues Nov. 13 - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues Nov. 22 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues Nov. 23 - Cleveland, ...

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LORDI Mainman Comments On 'Deadache' Artwork

LORDI's fourth studio album, "Deadache", will be released in the U.S. on October 28 and internationally in the same week. The Nino Laurenne-produced CD, much like its predecessors, is catchy, melodic hard rock, but this time around there is a rougher edge to the music. The last piece to the puzzle i...

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MY MINDS WEAPON Signs With DRAKKAR ENTERTAINMENT

Drakkar Entertainment has announced the signing of the Scottish band MY MINDS WEAPON. The quintet from Edinburgh is considered one of the great metal hopefuls in the UK and immediately wowed the company from Witten, Germany, which has made a name for itself with acts such as NIGHTWISH, KREATOR and L...

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LORDI: 'Bite It Like A Bulldog' Video Posted Online

"Bite It Like a Bulldog", the new video from Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI, can be viewed below. The single, which recently topped the Finnish chart, features a powerful bass line and was co-written by the group's mainman Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) and bassist Mr. Ox. Regarding the vid...

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ENSLAVED, AS I LAY DYING, LORDI, EXODUS Members Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'

ENSLAVED guitarist Ivar Bjornson; vocalist Tim Lambesis of AS I LAY DYING; LORDI guitarist Amen and drummer Kita; and EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt were interviewed for this week's edition of the "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this location. An e-card for "Vertebrae", the new al...

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LORDI Tops Finnish Single Chart

Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI have topped the single chart in their home country with their latest release, "Bite It Like A Bulldog". The song features a powerful bass line and was co-written by the group's mainman Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) and bassist Mr. Ox. Check out "Bite It Like...

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DOMINATION BLACK: Pro-Shot Footage From DARK WINTER Festival Available

Professionally filmed video footage of DOMINATION BLACK's February 23, 2008 performance at the Dark Winter festival in Kotka, Finland can be viewed below. DOMINATION BLACK's new mini-CD, "Haunting", entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 15 back in February. LORDI mainman Mr. Lordi recorde...

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UK's BLACK SWAN Festival Cancelled

The UK's Black Swan festival — which was scheduled to take place September 27, 2008 at Bath Racecourse (with performances from MAYHEM, LORDI, CROWNING GLORY, SPEARHEAD, DISCHARGE and the UK SUBS) — has been cancelled. The festival organizers have issued the following statement regarding the matter:...

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LORDI: New Costumes Unveiled

Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI have released the first photo (see below) of their new costumes via their official web site. All the costumes were designed by the group's mainman Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) and his wife and required several months to complete. Mr. Lordi's costume alone we...

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LORDI Exploring Horror Themes On 'Deadache'

Finnish monster rockers LORDI will release their fourth studio album, entitled "Deadache", in the U.S. on October 28 and internationally in the same week. The Nino Laurenne-produced album, much like its predecessors, is catchy, melodic hard rock, but this time around there is a rougher edge to the m...

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LORDI: New Album Title Announced; First Single Available

Finnish moster rockers LORDI have set "Deadache" as the title of fourth album, due in North America on October 28 via The End Records. The CD "will showcase the band's trademark melodic hard rock sound, something the band has amplified from the debut, 'Get Heavy', onto the mega-successful 'The Arock...

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BLACK TEMPLE: New Album To Feature ENSIFERUM, AJATTARA Members

Finland's BLACK TEMPLE — which is said to be "the world's first kung-fu metal band" — has announced plans to release a new single entitled "Party Material". The CD was recorded at Helsinki Underground Studios, mixed by Mikko Karmila (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, LORDI) and mastered by Mika Jussila...

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DOMINATION BLACK: 'The House Of 1000 Eyes' Video Posted Online

"The House Of 1000 Eyes", the new video from Finnish "horror" metallers DOMINATION BLACK, can be viewed below. The track, which features guest vocals by LORDI mainman Mr. Lordi, comes off DOMINATION BLACK's latest mini-CD, "Haunting", which entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 15 back in...

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APRIL To Release 'Anthems For The Rejected' This Month

Helsinki-based alternative metallers APRIL will release their sophomore album, "Anthems for the Rejected", on August 27 through Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lövström at Tonteknik recording studio in Umeå, Sweden. "Anthems for the Rejected" is filled to the bri...