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AVATAR: Pro-Shot Footage Of Gothenburg Concert Posted Online

Professionally filmed video footage of AVATAR's November 27, 2009 performance at Brew House in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. The clips were shot by René U. Valdes of Greenworks. AVATAR recently inked a deal with Art Union for the Japanese release of the band's third, self-titled album. Due...

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EVOCATION: New Album Title Revealed

Swedish death metallers EVOCATION have set "Apocalyptic" as the title of their third album, tentatively due in in October via Cyclone Empire Records. Commented guitarist Marko Palmén: "[The recording sessions are] progressing just as we planned. Yesterday we finished laying down all guitars except f...

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CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN: 'Psalm Of The Grand Destroyer' E-Card Available

An e-card for "Psalm Of The Grand Destroyer", the new full-length album from CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN, can be accessed at this location. After a five-year absence, the mighty and legendary mega-beast CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN has re-emerged from the sewers of Pittsburgh with "Psalm Of The Grand Destroy...

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AVATAR Inks Japanese Deal

Swedish metallers AVATAR have inked a deal with Art Union for the Japanese release of the band's third, self-titled album. Due in Japan on May 19, the CD "will contain lots of bonus material." AVATAR's latest video, "Queen Of Blades", can be viewed below. The clip was filmed on November 27, 2009 at...

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CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN Is Back

After a five-year absence, the mighty and legendary mega-beast CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN has re-emerged from the sewers of Pittsburgh with its new full-length album, "Psalm Of The Grand Destroyer". According to a press release, CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN "bring with them a more focused and refined approa...

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AVATAR To Support DARK TRANQUILLITY In Scandinavia

Swedish metallers AVATAR will support DARK TRANQUILLITY on the following dates: Oct. 25 - KB - Malmö, Sweden Oct. 28 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, Finland Oct. 29 - Teatria - Oulu, Finland Oct. 30 - Rytmikorjamoo - Seinäjoki, Finland Oct. 31 - Klubi - Tampere, Finland Nov. 01 - Nosturi - Helsinki, Finland...

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AVATAR To Support WARRIOR SOUL In Europe

Swedish metallers AVATAR will support WARRIOR SOUL on the following dates: Mar. 25 - Hamburg, GER - Knust Mar. 26 - Berlin, GER - Columbia Club Mar. 27 - Bochum, GER - Zeche Mar. 28 - Frankfurt, GER - Batschkapp Mar. 29 - Munich, GER - Backstage Mar. 30 - Stuttgart, GER - Röhre Mar. ...

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AVATAR Signs With SONY For German Release Of New Album

Swedish metallers AVATAR have inked a deal with Sony Music Entertainment for the German release of the band's third, self-titled album. The CD will be made available in Germany on March 26 and in the rest of Europe on February 22 via Gain Music Entertainment. AVATAR's latest video, "Queen Of Blades"...

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EUROPE, SICK OF IT ALL, D-A-D Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival

EUROPE, SICK OF IT ALL, D-A-D and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are among the confirmed bands for this year's Peace & Love festival, set to take place place June 28 -July 3 in Borlänge, Sweden. So far the following rock/metal acts are scheduled to appear at the event: ASTRAL DOORS AVATAR D-A-D HARDCORE SUP...

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EVOCATION Prepares To Record New Album

Swedish death metallers EVOCATION have issued the following update: "It's January 2010 and it's cold, dark and kinda depressive. This is the perfect conditions for us to start recording our full-length #3, which is also once again going to be released by the mighty Cyclone Empire in the fall this ye...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Undergoes Third Chemo Treatment

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "After a few...

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AVATAR: 'Queen Of Blades' Video Released

"Queen Of Blades", the new video from Swedish metallers AVATAR, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed on November 27, 2009 at Brew House in Gothenburg and was helmed by René U. Valdes of Greenworks. The song comes off the band's third, self-titled album, which is scheduled for release on February...

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'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' Arrives As Music Video Game Sales Slide

The Pulse of Radio reports: Guitar Hero: Van Halen arrived in stores on Tuesday (December 22),but it's not clear whether the heavily-hyped new installment in the billion-dollar music video game franchise will inspire new players to pick up the game or a new console. According to Reuters, sales of m...

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CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, DARK FUNERAL Nominated For SWEDISH METAL AWARDS

CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, DARK FUNERAL and MARDUK are among among the nominated artists for the third annual Swedish Metal Awards, which will be held January 29, 2010 in Sweden. The complete list of nominees is as follows: Hard Rock: * EUROPE - "Last Look At Eden" * HELLFUELED - "Emission Of Sins" * H...

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AVATAR: Munich Footage Available

Video footage of AVATAR's October 28, 2009 performance in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). Also on the bill were HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, WITHIN Y and DEGRADEAD. AVATAR will release its third, self-titled album on November 11 via Gain Music Entertainment. Two songs fr...