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Red For Fire: An Icelandic Odyssey Part I

There's a tendency in the metal press to elevate anyone classified in that nebulous, nearly-useless category of "post-black metal," as if the mere act of ditching corpse paint and hiring a violinist somehow makes one a more serious artiste. Much of the praise is warranted — after all, some of the be...

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Hellectric

Dark yet catchy gothic metal is not what I would have expected from a band consisting of SAVATAGE/SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost, OVERKILL's DD Verni and Tim Mallare, and the MISFITS' Myke Hideous. The band's third album, and first for Regain and Candlelight, suffers from a few pockmarks in the...

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STRYPER Confirmed For Minnesota's SONSHINE FESTIVAL

Reactivated Christian hard rockers STRYPER have been confirmed for the 25th anniversary of the Sonshine Festival, set to be held July 13-15, 2006 at Willmar Civic Center in Willmar, MN. Also scheduled to appear are TOBY MAC, DAVID CROWDER, JEREMY CAMP, NEWSBOYS, SPOKEN, KIDS IN THE WAY, UNDYING ATHE...

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DEEP PURPLE, CELTIC FROST, W.A.S.P. Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

DEEP PURPLE, CELTIC FROST, W.A.S.P. and STRYPER are among the first confirmed bands for next year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10, 2006 in in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DEEP PURPLE (UK) - Headliner JOURNEY (US) CELTIC FRO...

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CELTIC FROST Frontman Performs With 1349: Photo Available

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have posted the following message on their official web site: "CELTIC FROST were very honoured to meet close friends again on the occasion of the Swiss concert of Norwegian groups 1349 and GORGOROTH at La Chaux-de-Fonds on November 12, 2005, which they...

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NEVERMORE, FINNTROLL Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

NEVERMORE and FINNTROLL have been confirmed for next year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 3-5, 2006 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): CELTIC FROST CHILDREN OF BODOM DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER EMPEROR FINNTROLL IN EXTRE...

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CELTIC FROST: U.S. Tour To Kick Off In September 2006

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST (photo) will be embarking on a U.S. tour beginning next September, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal. So far, it appears that the trek will include a two-night stint (Sept. 12-13) at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia, followed by two back-to-back sho...

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Guitarist RON MARKS: 'I'd Practically Swim To Switzerland To Be In CELTIC FROST Again'

Former CELTIC FROST guitarist Ron Marks, who is currently fronting his SUBSONIC project, has issued the following statement regarding his non-involvement in the upcoming FROST reunion album and tour: "In light of recent announcements regarding CELTIC FROST's new release and upcoming live performance...

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CELTIC FROST Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST (photo) have been confirmed for next year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 3-5, 2006 in Wacken, Germany. The reunited band will perform a 90-minute "best of" set (including new songs) on August 4 on the "Blackstage." The festival bi...

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PHIL VARONE Talks About 'Waking Up Dead' Movie, Playing With SKID ROW

Dave Iozzia of Rock Is Life recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone. A few excerpts from the question-and-session follow: Rock Is Life: Let's start off in 2005, where you are featured in the new documentary film "Waking Up Dead". In your words, give us a...

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CELTIC FROST's FISCHER Joins 1349 On Stage In Switzerland

CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Saturday to Sunday. Hours of amalgamation. A deep honor. A cogent night spent with our peers, our friends, 1349 and GORGOROTH. Asked to perform the vocals onstage for 1349's cover of CELTIC FROST's 'The...

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THE GATES OF SLUMBER Sign With I HATE RECORDS

Indiana-based doomsters THE GATES OF SLUMBER have inked a deal with I Hate Records. The group are scheduled to enter the studio in early 2006 to begin recording their sophomore album, "Suffer No Guilt", tentatively due in June. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Suffer No Guilt", "Dweller i...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ: 'KORN Is, Like, My Favorite Band'

Celtic Bob of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: How does it feel to be back in the band? Dan Spitz: "It feels really good. Like I said, it's one day at a time. For me more than anyone, it's .....

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Former BOLT THROWER Frontman Talks About His Departure, New Project

Denmark's Evilution Magazine recently conducted an interview with former BOLT THROWER/BENEDICTION and current DOWNLORD frontman Dave Ingram. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Evilution Magazine: Please give us your version of the split with BOLT THROWER as well as your career with the band. Do yo...

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KAMELOT Prepare To Hit The Road

KAMELOT mainman Thomas Youngblood has posted the following message on the group's web site: "Today we begin the rehearsals for the second round of tour dates for 'The Black Halo'. New keyboardist Oliver arrives tonight in Tampa and we will have Khan [vocals] here on next week. We will add some new s...