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MOONSPELL: New Album Title Revealed

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL entered Antfarm studios in Denmark earlier this month with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY, HALFORD) to begin recording the follow-up to 2006's "Memorial" for a tentative late spring/early summer release via SPV. Commented vocalist Fernando Ribeiro:...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Discusses Split With ICED EARTH

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens gave a rambling interview to Eddie Trunk on last night's (Friday, January 11) edition of the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York City's Q104.3 FM in which he discussed his split with ICED EARTH and his future plans. A few excerpts from the chat f...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: 'Live Over Europe' DVD Details Revealed

AXEL RUDI PELL will release a new double DVD, "Live Over Europe" (cover artwork),on February 25, 2008 via SPV. The set will contain a full show recorded at last year's Rock Hard Festival in Germany plus a bonus DVD containing "bootleg" footage from the Wacken Open Air and Bang Your Head!!! festival...

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DANKO JONES Launches 'DankoTV'

Canadian rock 'n' roll trio DANKO JONES has launched DankoTV via YouTube. In the first episode, you get to hang out backstage at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto and watch Danko count down the 10 best albums of 2007. Watch the 10-minute clip below. A brand new DANKO JONES track, entitled "Code of ...

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SCORPIONS: 'Live At Wacken Open Air 2006' Clips Posted Online

Two clips from the "Live At Wacken Open Air 2006: A Night To Remember - A Journey Through Time" DVD — which contains footage of SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on August 3, 2006 — can be viewed below. The disc was made avalable in North America on January 8 as ...

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WATAIN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Swedish black metallers WATAIN have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AXEL RUDI PELL AXXIS BEFORE THE D...

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SCORPIONS: 'Live At Wacken Open Air 2006' DVD Available In U.S. Via Internet Only

According to a posting on the SCORPIONS fan site blog ScorpsNews.com, SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on August 3, 2006 will be released on DVD in North America on January 8. Entitled "Live At Wacken Open Air 2006: A Night To Remember - A Journey Through Time", the disc ...

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ILLDISPOSED: New Album Details Revealed

Danish extreme metallers ILLDISPOSED have set "The Prestige" as the title of their 10th album, due on March 28 via AFM Records. The CD was mixed at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with Fredrik Nordström and features cover artwork by Mattias Norén. "The Prestige" track listing: 01. Let Go 02. Th...

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HEADHUNTER To Release New Album In April

HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),is currently mixing its comback album, "Parasite of Society", with Achim Köhler in Stuttgart, Germany. According to a posting on the D...

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SABBAT Guitarist Issues Year-End Update

Guitarist Simon Jones of the reactivated British thrashers SABBAT has issued the following update. "Well, here we are ... New Year's Day 2008 and we can look back at 2007 with a feeling of pride and thankfulness. Proud once again to be part of SABBAT, proud of what we've achieved this past year and...

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SCORPIONS: 'Live At Wacken Open Air 2006' DVD To Receive North American Release Next Week

SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on August 3, 2006 will be released on DVD in North America on January 8. Entitled "Live At Wacken Open Air 2006: A Night To Remember - A Journey Through Time", the disc will include the German hard rock band's historic performance at the festi...

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BLACK MAJESTY: 'Forever Damned' Video Posted Online

Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY has uploaded the promotional video for its song "Forever Damned", shot last year at the Benatska Noc Festival in Czech Republic. Watch the clip below. BLACK MAJESTY will support HELLOWEEN on the Sydney and Melbourne dates of their Australian tour. Th...

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THERION: Live, Behind-The-Scenes Photos From European Tour Posted Online

The German edition of Metal Hammer magazine recently hit the road in Europe for a few days with THERION and THE VISION BLEAK. A live and behind-the-scenes report, which follows the tour from Germany to Slovenia, can be found at this location (available in German only). Exclusive photos from the tour...

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THERION With MESSIAH MARCOLIN: Paris Concert Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of THERION performing a cover version of the MERCYFUL FATE classic "Black Funeral" on December 22, 2007 in Paris, France, with a special guest appearance by former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin, can be viewed below. Photos of the concert can be found at HolyMetal.com. T...

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BELPHEGOR: Perfect Ending To A Successful Year

Austrian extreme metallers BELPHEGOR have just completed a European tour with SIX FEET UNDER, NILE and FINNTROLL. According to the band, "this brutal trip was a triumph for BELPHEGOR in all senses. Playing in front of packed venues was a perfect ending for the successful year 2007." Commented guitar...