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STORMWARRIOR Signs To DOCKYARD 1

Dockyard 1 has announced the signing of Germany's STORMWARRIOR to a multi-album deal. The band is currently recording its third studio album, "Heading Northe", at the group's own Thunderhall Studios and will mix the effort with Piet Sielck (SAVAGE CIRCUS, IRON SAVIOR) before mastering the CD at Tomm...

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NAPALM DEATH: Russian Concert Photos Available

Russia's Darkside e-zine has posted high-quality photos of NAPALM DEATH's recent concerts in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg: Saint-Petersburg (Nov. 2, 2007): Photos Moscow (Nov. 3, 2007: Photos The group's setlist at both shows was as follows: 01. Weltschmerz 02. Sink Fast, Let Go 03. Unchallenged Hate...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Walk Alone' Single Enters German Chart At No. 16

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new single, "I Walk Alone", has entered the German chart at position No. 16. Turunen will perform "I Walk Alone" on November 30 at the farewell fight of the German female boxing champion (and Doro Pesch's close friend) Regina Halmich. The event will take place...

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THE ABSENCE: New Drummer Announced

Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE has announced the addition of former YETI drummer Chris Pistillo to the group's ranks. Commented THE ABSENCE guitarist Patrick Pintavalle: "[Chris] may not be as well known… yet. However, he is wicked awesome on the skins and he actually plays blast beats and has super q...

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Hardcore Singer Alleges Police Brutality Over 2005 Incident

According to the Sun Post, the Manteca, California police department has been sued by two men — including a singer with the Northern California hardcore band THE SLUMLORD CREW — who claim they were beaten up by police officers responding to a rowdy concert at a Manteca bar two years ago. THE SLUMLOR...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'My Winter Storm' To Be Released On Limited Double Vinyl

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new solo album, "My Winter Storm", will be released as an extremely limited double-LP version (only 300 copies available worldwide) on December 17 via Britain's What Records. To order a copy, click here. A 30-second audio sample of Tarja Turunen's cover versio...

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Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist Issues THE ESSENESS PROJECT Debut

THE ESSENESS PROJECT, which features in its ranks acclaimed guitarist Steve Smyth (NEVERMORE, DRAGONLORD, TESTAMENT, VICIOUS RUMORS),will release its debut album on November 5 through Smyth's own Two Louder Music label. The CD was mixed by Kent Matcke (METALLICA, JOE SATRIANI, SAMMY HAGAR) at his P...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: More Tour Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has scheduled the following dates: Nov. 25 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbia Club Nov. 27 - Budapest, Hungary @ Petöfi Hall Dec. 02 - Moscow, Russia @ Club B1 Dec. 08 - Kuusankoski, Finland @ Sami Hyypiä Areena Dec. 10 - Köln, Germany @ Live Music Hall Dec. 11 -...

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Producer COLIN RICHARDSON Is Asking For Your Help

Acclaimed metal producer Colin Richardson's (BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, AS I LAY DYING, MACHINE HEAD, FEAR FACTORY, NAPALM DEATH) manager/ex-wife Lora has issued the following statement: "The California wild fires have been devastating for millions of people. Myself and Colin's 14-year-old daughter li...

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NAPALM DEATH Bassist Checks In From Brazil

Bassist Shane Embury of the British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH has issued the following update: "NAPALM have one more show to go in Rio de Janiero tommorow [October 27] and then home we go. It's been a good tour, but, as ever, a long one. "I think we get back for two days tops, then ...

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MERAUDER: Demo Version Of New Song Posted Online

Brooklyn, New York-based metalcore veterans MERAUDER have made a demo recording of a brand new song available on their MySpace page. The track is set to be included on the band's forthcoming fourth studio album, tentatively due next year. "You won't have to wait too long this time," says the group....

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TARJA TURUNEN's Cover Of ALICE COOPER's 'Poison'; Audio Sample Available

A 30-second audio sample of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's cover version of the ALICE COOPER smash "Poison" is available for streaming at this location. The song, which will appear on Turunen's upcoming solo album, "My Winter Storm", was laid down at the same studio where the original track...

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Ex-CRADLE OF FILTH/DIMMU BORGIR Drummer NICK BARKER Available For Session Work

Drummer Nick Barker (ex-CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR, TESTAMENT) is offering his professional drumming services for any serious/working bands out there in the metal universe that require a studio or touring session player in the very near future. "Now that I'm not involved in the whole TESTAMENT th...

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OBITUARY, MERAUDER: Tour Dates Announced

OBITUARY will team up with MERAUDER for a few shows in December 2007. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Dec. 07 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights Dec. 08 - Brooklyn, NY @ Club Europa Dec. 09 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom OBITUARY have tapped comic book stalwart and director Hart D. .....

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THE ABSENCE Parts Ways With Drummer

Drummer Jeramie Kling has left Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE due to personal differences. The band has reportedly recruited another drummer from the Tampa metal scene for its upcoming tour with DYING FETUS which is scheduled to kick off November 1 in Baltimore. HeavyMetalSource.com conducted an inter...