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HELLOWEEN: 'Expanded Edition' Reissues Detailed
HELLOWEEN's entire pre-Nuclear Blast catalog will be reissued via Sanctuary during 2006. The albums will apparently be remastered and will contain bonus tracks, including b-sides and other rarities. The first four albums to be reissued — "Walls of Jericho" (1985) (double CD),"Keeper of the Seven Ke...November 28, 2005
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Black Wings of Destiny
With TESTAMENT plagued by periods of frustrating dormancy, founding guitarist Eric Peterson resurrects his DRAGONLORD black metal side project, last seen on record racks with a respectable debut ("Rapture") in 2001. It's surprising that "Black Wings of Destiny" has been such a relatively low-profile...November 28, 2005
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PARADOX Unveil New Lineup
Long-running German metallers PARADOX will play their first show in five years at the Keep It True VI festival, set to take place April 8, 2006 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. Also scheduled to appear at the event are RIOT, EXCITER, ROSS THE BOSS (performing a set of early MANOW...November 25, 2005
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SNOWY SHAW Talks About New DREAM EVIL Material, Collaboration With MATS LEVEN
Thomas Herpel of Metal Covenant recently conducted an interview with acclaimed drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: Metal Covenant: Where are you with DREAM EVIL now? I read that you are about...November 22, 2005
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Fallen VADER Drummer's Family Launches Tribute Site
The family of Krzysztof "Doc" Raczkowski — the legendary VADER/DIES IRAE drummer who passed away last summer — has launched a tribute site for Doc on MySpace. "This site is a tribute to our beloved husband and father," reads a posting on the site. "One of the greatest and most wonderful people. One...November 22, 2005
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AMON AMARTH Frontman Checks In From Denver
AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg has posted the following tour update at the group's official web site: "Today [Friday, Nov. 18] we've reached Denver, Colorado, and the Gothic Theatre. So far the tour has been great, and it's been really cool to see all of you fans, and to feel your support. Thank yo...November 20, 2005
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AMON AMARTH: California In-Store Appearance Announced
Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH will make an exclusive in-store appearance on Tuesday, November 29 at 3:00 p.m. at: Blue Meannie Records 1164 N 2nd St El Cajon, CA 92021 619-442-5034 The band will be meeting fans, signing autographs and "listening to metal." AMON AMARTH are currently touring North Ame...November 18, 2005
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FALCONER Rejoined By Singer MATHIAS BLAD
Swedish epic/power metallers FALCONER have confirmed the departure of singer Kristoffer Göbel. In a posting on their official web site, the band write, "Well, once again the line up of FALCONER is changing. 'Now again!!' you might say. It does sound a bit unstable to do this every once in a while, I...November 18, 2005
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FALCONER Part Ways With Singer
Bleeding for Metal is reporting that Swedish epic/power metallers FALCONER have parted ways with singer Kristoffer Göbel. In a posting on the Bleeding for Metal message board, Kristoffer writes, "Just wanted to say one last hello to all of you guys. These years in FALCONER [have] been a ball. I just...November 18, 2005
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MAJESTY: 'Hellforces' Release Date Set
Massacre Records has set a February 24, 2006 release date for the third album from German metallers MAJESTY, entitled "Hellforces". An EP release will precede the album before the end of the year. The follow-up to 2003's "Reign in Glory" was once again produced by Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drum...November 16, 2005
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Inventor Of Evil
Fourth post-reunion album from these German thrash heroes, and all eyes are on the "We Are the World"-esque "The Alliance of Hellhoundz" — the track (yet another paean to how much metal rocks) boasts a slew of guest vocalists. Doro Pesch, Paul Di'Anno, "Speed" Strid" of SOILWORK, Peter Tägtgren, Bif...November 14, 2005
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AMON AMARTH Check In From The Road
Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH have posted the following message on their official web site: "Just got off stage from the Quebec show, it was the first time for us in this city and you made us feel really welcome, thank you!! It was the perfect start for this tour, despite the problems that we had. ....November 13, 2005
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More Metal Luminaries To Appear At ROADRUNNER's 25th Anniversary Concert
Jamey Jasta, host of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" and frontman for HATEBREED, has been confirmed to MC Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary concert. The show will take place on Thursday, December 15 at the Nokia Theater in Times Square, New York City. Some of the special guests confirmed to perform in...November 10, 2005
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DREAM EVIL: In Pre-Production Mode
Swedish metallers DREAM EVIL, who were recently rejoined by vocalist Niklas Isfeldt and bassist Peter Stålfors, are currently in pre-production for their new album. Drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) "is now laying the final touch on the lyrics," according to...November 8, 2005
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MEGADETH Drummer Says New EIDOLON Album Will Be Band's Last Record For Some Time
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update on the recording process for the new EIDOLON album: "At this time, we are in the process of getting the remaining tracks recorded for the EIDOLON record. Nils [K. Rue, vocals; also in PAGAN'S MIND] has just finished the vocal tracks 100%...November 4, 2005
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