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SONATA ARCTICA Frontman Discusses New Album, Possibility Of Solo CD

Clare B. of the Canada-based metal webzine Sacred Embrace recently conducted an interview with SONATA ARCTICA vocalist Tony Kakko. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Sacred Embrace: Have there been any responses yet to the [new SONATA ARCTICA] album ["Unia"]? Tony Kakko: I haven't seen any r...

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MARDUK, WOLF, ANEKDOTEN Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

MARDUK, WOLF, SÖREN BERLEV'S GAS SHOW, ANEKDOTEN, SOLID GROUND and BACKDRAFT have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AEROSMITH (US) AFTER FOREVER (NL...

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FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES: 'Pioneers' Video Available

As FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES awaits the April 10 release date of its latest disc, "Holding a Wolf by the Ears" (Vagrant),the band is debuting its video for "Pioneers", continuing its co-headlining tour, announcing international dates, meeting fans at in-store signings and much more. "Pioneers", the firs...

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EPICA, KIUAS Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

EPICA and KIUAS are the latest confirmed bands for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ARCH ENEMY BENEDICTION BEYOND ALL REASON DREAM EVIL EPICA IN FLAMES KIUAS KORPIKLAANI LACUNA COIL...

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CRUSHED Issues MIKE CLINK-Produced Debut

Specializing in a sound that manages to merge goth with metal — while not sacrificing melody — the five-man band CRUSHED should easily garner heaps of crossover interest with their just-released debut, "My Machine". Hailing from the arid locale of Phoenix, Arizona, the group (which consists of singe...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

VICIOUS RUMORS has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 22-23, 2007 in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMON AMARTH AMORPHIS ARCHER BRAINSTORM DARK TRANQUILLITY EDGUY EVERGREY FIN...

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PURIFIED IN BLOOD, THE RAPE OF LUCRESE Members Join Forces In HELLDIVER

HELLDIVER, the new Norwegian band featuring members of PURIFIED IN BLOOD and THE RAPE OF LUCRESE, has posted its entire three-song debut demo on the group's MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Warfield", "Hellhound" and "Sea Wolf" at this location. Formed in January 2007, HELLDIVER's music is descri...

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THE FIRE THE FLOOD: First Song From Upcoming Album Posted Online

Rock Hill/Charlotte, North Carolina post-hardcore band THE FIRE THE FLOOD has posted a track off its upcoming full-length debut, "Truth Seekers", at its MySpace page. Check out the song "...And it Grows Like Weeds" at this location. The band will be releasing three new tracks in total via its MySpac...

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WOLF Cancels Dates With CELTIC FROST, KREATOR

Sweden's WOLF has issued the following statement: "WOLF are sorry to anounce that [we] have to cancel the dates with CELTIC FROST and KREATOR March 31 - April 3. Niklas Stålvind has got an infection on the vocal chords and must keep quiet for at least a few weeks to avoid serious damage to his ...

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IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL, ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For Expanded U.K. BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL

The organizers of the U.K.'s Bloodstock festival have issued the following update: "Yes, the rumours are true. Bloodstock Open Air [previously to take place July 6-7 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England] will be changing date this year. It was not an easy decision to make, and obviously one we woul...

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MALICE Confirmed For Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

Reunited Los Angeles heavy metal legends MALICE have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 12-14 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AVENGER BEYOND FALLEN BULLET CANDLEMASS...

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NEIL TURBIN's DEATHRIDERS To Introduce New Lineup At San Diego Gig

DEATHRIDERS, the new band fronted by original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin, will play an all-ages show on Thursday, March 29 at the House of Blues in San Diego. The event will be free to everyone over 21 and only $10 for those under 21. This will be DEATHRIDERS' first performance with the new lineup...

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POISON Guitarist Becomes First-Time Father

POISON guitarist C.C. Deville (whose real name is Bruce Johannesson) and longtime girlfriend Shannon Malone (web site) welcomed their first child, a boy named Vallon Deville Johannesson, on March 15. Vallon weighed in at 7 lbs. 2 oz. and measured 21" tall. According to TMZ.com, Shannon is no strange...

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W.A.S.P. Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

W.A.S.P. has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 22-23, 2007 in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMON AMARTH AMOPRHIS ARCHER BRAINSTORM DARK TRANQUILLITY EDGUY EVERGREY FINNTROLL...

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WOLF: Live Video Posted Online

Sweden's WOLF has posted a live clip recorded during the band's appearance at the Keep It True festival on November 4, 2006 at Sporthalle in Dittigheim, Germany. Watch a video of the song "Venom" from the group's 2002 release "Black Wings" at this location. WOLF's latest album, "The Black Flame", wi...