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BANE AND ILLUSION: Split With SYRIGX Now Available

Finnish pagan/viking black metal band BANE AND ILLUSION has just issued a split release with SYRIGX. Limited to 50 copies, the release is available for purchase for 5 euros (or 7 American dollars) directly from either group. The track listing is as follows: BANE AND ILLUSION: 01. Black Metal Syndrom...

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THE CHARIOT, BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE: European Tour Dates Announced

U.S.-based chaos core outfit THE CHARIOT and progressive modern death metal act BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE are teaming up for a powerful tour package set to hit Europe in January/February 2007. also scheduled to appear on the bill are SHAPED BY FATE. The dates are as follows: Jan. 16 - Hamburg, Germany...

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DARK FUNERAL, KATAKLYSM, BEHEMOTH Confirmed For Germany's HELLRAISER OPEN AIR

DARK FUNERAL, KATAKLYSM and BEHEMOTH are among the confirmed acts for the Hellraiser Open Air festival, set to take place May 25-27 at Mark Schönstädt in Wurzen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): BEHEMOTH BETRAYER DARK FUNERAL DAWN OF FATE DEMONIZER DISI...

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AMON AMARTH Frontman Setting New Goals

Dawn of TheMetalWeb.com recently conducted an interview with AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg. A few excerpts from the chat follow: TheMetalWeb.com: The band decided to use a new studio and producer for the new release, "With Oden On Our Side". It was stated in your press release by Olavi, that the b...

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BANE AND ILLUSION: New Song Posted Online

Finnish pagan/viking black metal band BANE AND ILLUSION will make its full-length demo release, "Honor the Fallen Steel", available in January/February 2007. A seven-minute, 40-second track which covers the second "chapter" of "Honor the Fallen Steel", entitled "To Remain Fearless of Mortality", has...

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THERION To Be Joined By AESMA DAEVA Singer For Upcoming Tour

Sweden's THERION has announced the addition of singer Lori Lewis from Minneapolis, Minnesota to its touring lineup. "She is the singer of AESMA DAEVA (a band that actually supported THERION on one of the shows on the U.S./Canada tour 2005)," the group writes on its web site. "Thanx to John (Prassas)...

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FATAL SMILE Will Not Support W.A.S.P. In Spain

Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE will NOT support W.A.S.P. on their Spanish dates. As previously reported, FATAL SMILE is currently writing songs for its next studio album, tentatively due in early 2007. According to the ba...

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THERION: Singer Applications No Longer Accepted

THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We want to thank everyone who sent their applications for the soprano position with THERION live 2007. We have received tons of applications. Both from hopeful amateurs and professional singers. To...

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RAUNCHY, MERCENARY, VOLBEAT Among Winners At DANISH METAL AWARDS

The Danish Metal Awards 2006 were held last night (Saturday, November 18) at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. The winners were as follows: Album of the Year: MERCENARY - "The Hours That Remain" Debut Album of the Year: SUBMISSION - "Failure To Perfection" International Album of the Year: SATYRICON...

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Original MERCYFUL FATE Lineup Makes First Public Appearance In 22 Years

MERCYFUL FATE was presented with the "honor award" at the Danish Metal Awards 2006, which were held last night (Saturday, November 18) at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Original members Michael Denner (guitar),Hank Shermann (guitar),Timi "Grabber" Hansen (bass) and Kim Ruzz (drums) appeared in...

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EXPLODER Records Christmas Single

EXPLODER, the U.K. rock/metal band led by Mick Kenney (ANAAL NATHRAKH, PROFESSOR FATE, MISTRESS),has recorded a Christmas single, entitled "Hell's Bells It's Christmas". An accompanying video for the track was shot this past weekend. The single should be available for digital download through iTune...

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THERION Gets A Mention On NPR's 'Weekend Edition Saturday'

A sample of THERION's version of "O Fortuna" was aired as part of NPR's "Weekend Edition Saturday" program about the lasting appeal of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana". The THERION version opens the show and gets a mention in the piece as well. Listen to the show at this location (click on the "Listen"...

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THERION: More Details Revealed About Upcoming Orchestra Show In Romania

Sweden's THERION has revealed more details about their upcoming show with a full symphonic orchestra, choir and international opera stars, which will take place on December 9, 2006 at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, Romania. According to the band, the concert will consist of three parts: 1. Pure orche...

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SNOWY SHAW To Create Artwork For New HELLFUELED Album

Swedish multi-instrumentalist/artist Snowy Shaw (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, DREAM EVIL) has been tapped to create the artwork and take photos for the upcoming HELLFUELED album, tentatively due in early 2007 via Black Lodge Records. HELLFUELED will enter Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with pr...

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THE FINAL SLEEP Completes New Demo

THE FINAL SLEEP, the Troy, NY-based band featuring members of DYING BREED, WITHSTAND, END OF LINE and OF OLD, has just finished recording its new demo. According to a press release, "the CD contains over 40 minutes of music covering a wide range of styles and dynamics" drawn from such influences as...