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AMORPHIS' 'The Beginning Of Times' Cracks German Top 20
"The Beginning Of Times", the new album from Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal icons AMORPHIS, entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 16 the best chart position ever scored by an AMORPHIS album in that country. As previously reported, "The Beginning Of Times" landed at position No....June 7, 2011
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AMORPHIS To Support NIGHTWISH In California
Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal icons AMORPHIS will be direct support for NIGHTWISH at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on January 21, 2012. Also appearing on the bill will be DOMMIN. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. "The opportunity of playing exclusive show wi...June 6, 2011
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OPETH, KATATONIA: More North American Tour Dates Announced
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will embark on a North American headlining tour in September with support from fellow Swedes KATATONIA. The dates are as follows: Sep. 19 - The Palladium @ Worcester, MA Sep. 20 - Webster Theater @ Hartford, CT Sep. 21 - Webster Hall @ New York, NY Sep. 22 - Webst...June 6, 2011
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OPETH Working With Keyboardist JOAKIM SVALBERG; U.S. Dates With KATATONIA Announced
According to the French edition of Rock Hard magazine, keyboardist Joakim Svalberg (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, GLENN HUGHES) has been rehearsing with Swedish progressive metallers OPETH for the past few weeks, but has not yet been made an official member of the band. A photo of Svalberg in the studio with OP...June 2, 2011
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AMORPHIS's New Album Tops Finnish Chart
"The Beginning Of Times", the new album from Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal masters AMORPHIS, landed at position No. 1 on the official chart in the band's home country. Released on May 27 via Nuclear Blast Records, "The Beginning Of Times" is described as "the most challenging AMORPHIS album so...June 2, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT: New Photos From The Studio Posted Online
CHICKENFOOT, the rock supergroup featuring former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, returned to the studio last month to resume work on its sophomore album, which is expected to arrive before the end of the...June 2, 2011
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OPETH: 'Heritage' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their tenth album, "Heritage", on September 20 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt and was recorded earlier this year at Atlantis studios (formerly Metronome studios) in Stockholm. Mixing duties were...June 1, 2011
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ALICE COOPER On Growing Up (Video)
Jian Ghomeshi of CBC's cultural affairs show "Q" recently conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper. A six-minute clip of the conversation can be seen below. Due next year, Cooper's long-awaited new album, "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", features the original "Nightmare" tandem of Steve Hu...June 1, 2011
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JOE SATRIANI Says New CHICKENFOOT Album Is 'Heavier And Better Than First One'
CHICKENFOOT, the rock supergroup featuring former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, returned to the studio earlier this month to resume work on its sophomore album, which is expected to arrive before the end...May 30, 2011
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SHINEDOWN Frontman Says New Material Can't Be Compared To Any Of Band's Past Efforts
Jacksonville, Florida's SHINEDOWN is continuing work on the material for its fourth album in Los Angeles, with plans to begin recording the effort late summer. More than 14 songs have reportedly been written for the CD, which is not expected to arrive until 2012. Speaking to the Artisan News Service...May 30, 2011
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SACRED OATH Working On 'Meet Your Maker' Video
Connecticut metallers SACRED OATH are wrapping up production on their latest music video, "Meet Your Maker". The single is a highlight from the "World On Fire" album which was released in November. "Meet Your Maker" is the first live-action music video filmed by SACRED OATH since the band's last cli...May 28, 2011
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ALICE COOPER Cancels First Show In 30 Years
For the first time in 30 years, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was forced to cancel a show tonight (Thursday, May 26) due to illness. He was too ill to even leave the hotel in Santiago, Chile and is very sorry to disappoint the many fans who have waited so long for this concert. The doctor ...May 26, 2011
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OPETH: 'Heritage' Album Details Revealed
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their tenth album, "Heritage", on September 20 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt and was recorded earlier this year at Atlantis studios (formerly Metronome studios) in Stockholm. Mixing duties were...May 26, 2011
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ALICE COOPER Interviewed On Toronto's Q107 (Video)
On May 19, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was interviewed by Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell at the studios of the Toronto classic rock radio station Q107 (CILQ-FM). You can now watch video footage of their chat in four parts below. Due next year, Cooper's long-awaited new album, "Welcome 2 My Nightm...May 26, 2011
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AMORPHIS: New Audio Interview With ESA HOLOPAINEN
Spain's GoetiaMetal.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Esa Holopainen of Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal masters AMORPHIS. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "My Enemy", a new song from AMORPHIS, is available for free download for a limited time at NuclearB...May 26, 2011
