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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT Among Nominees At 2005 KERRANG AWARDS
The 2005 Kerrang Awards nominations have been announced at this year's Day Of Rock. In the middle of sets by BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, INME, NINE BLACK ALPS, TOWERS OF LONDON and THE MASCARA STORY, Kerrang! editor Paul Brannigan named GREEN DAY and SYSTEM OF A DOWN as leaders of the pack, with five n...August 9, 2005
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ORPHANED LAND Preparing For PROGPOWER USA VI
Israel's ORPHANED LAND is gearing up for their 2005 ProgPower USA VI appearance where they will be performing an all-acoustic set Thursday, September 15 at ProgPower USA's pre-party and a metal set for their Friday ProgPower USA VI performance. Sold out for a consecutive four years in a row (this ye...August 6, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES To Support GAMMA RAY On European Tour
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES will be supporting GAMMA RAY on their upcoming European tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 27 - Pilzen, CZR @ KD-Club Seoikova Sep. 29 - Budapest, HUN @ Petöfi Hall Sep. 30 - Zlin, CZR @ Golem Oct. 01 - Zvolen, SLO @ City Sports Hall Website Oct. 03 .....July 31, 2005
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EARTHSHAKER FEST Photos Posted Online
A number of high-quality photos from this year's Earthshaker Fest have been uploaded at www.metalchroniques.com. Featured bands include: MANOWAR CHILDREN OF BODOM DESTRUCTION DIMMU BORGIR GRAVE DIGGER HOLLYHELL HYPOCRISY JBO LOUDNESS MASTERPLAN NIGHTWISH PRIMAL FEAR RHAPSODY STORMWARRIOR (with Kai H...July 30, 2005
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PARADISE LOST: U.K. Dates Announced
PARADISE LOST have announced several U.K. headlining dates in Septemer in support of their new album, "Paradise Lost". Upcoming tour dates now include: Aug. 14 – Metal Way Festival – Gernika, SPA Sep. 02 – Groene Engel – Oss, NETH Sep. 03 – Huntenpop Festival - Varsselder, NETH Sep. 22 – Rios – Brad...July 29, 2005
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NIGHTWISH: 'The Siren' Video Available Online
NIGHTWISH's video for their latest single, "The Siren", has been posted online at this location (Real Media). "The Siren" single was released in Europe on July 25 as a five-track CD with a running time of more than 20 minutes. It was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland....July 26, 2005
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NIGHTWISH And APOCALYPTICA To Perform At IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Opening Ceremony
NIGHTWISH and APOCALYPTICA will reportedly perform during the opening ceremony for the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) World Championships in Athletics on August 6 at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. The Championships, which are scheduled to take place between Augu...July 25, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Maniac Dance' Video Posted Online
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have uploaded the video for their new single, "Maniac Dance", at their official web site. Check it out: Windows Media, Real Media. The "Maniac Dance" clip was shot on April 15 in Helsinki by director and guitarist Timo Tolkki's old schoolmate Antti Jokinen (BEY...July 24, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES: New Album Details Revealed
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have set "Grand Illusion" as the title of their new album, due in Europe on September 19 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2004's "New World Messiah" was recorded and mixed at Toontrack Studioin Umeå, Sweden and features guest appearances by Stefan E...July 22, 2005
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MACBETH To Tour Mexico
Italian female-fronted gothic metallers MACBETH have lined up a Mexican tour in support of their third album, "Malae Artes". Confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 29 - León, Guanajuato @ La Guarida del Evangelio Jul. 30 - Guadalajara, Jal. @ Hardrock Live Jul. 31 - Ciudad de México @ Circo Volador Au...July 22, 2005
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NIGHTWISH To Be Joined By JOHN TWO-HAWKS During Helsinki Performance
John Two-Hawks, a Native American hailing from Arkansas, will appear on the stage to perform the song "Creek Mary's Blood" with NIGHTWISH during their special concert at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki on October 21, 2005. John Two-Hawks is a multi-instrumentalist who is devoted to spreading the cult...July 21, 2005
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PARADISE LOST To Support NIGHTWISH In London
PARADISE LOST will be supporting NIGHTWISH on September 25 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. A PARADISE LOST U.K. headlining tour is currently being booked. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previously reported, PARADISE LOST recently signed a licensing deal with Century...July 20, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Replace OVERKILL AT Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have replaced OVERKILL on the billing of this year's Earthshaker Fest, a three-day event (including the opening-night party) set to take place July 21-23 in Geiselwind, Germany. DESTRUCTION will perform at the event on Saturday, July 23. Other acts scheduled to appear at...July 15, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Set U.S. Release Date For New Album
Sanctuary Records has set a September 13 U.S. release date for the new self-titled STRATOVARIUS album. A video for the album's first single, "Maniac Dance", was shot on April 15 in Helsinki by director and guitarist Timo Tolkki's old schoolmate Antti Jokinen (BEYONCÉ, WYCLEF JEAN, KORN, MISSY ELLIOT...July 15, 2005
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NIGHTWISH To Film Helsinki Show For Upcoming DVD; Band Plan 18-Month Break
The greatest export of the Finnish music industry, NIGHTWISH, will once again up the ante in terms of how far a Finnish group can take their show. On October 21, NIGHTWISH will bring their performance to the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki. This is something a very few Finnish acts have accomplished and...July 15, 2005
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