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Epic
It's a brave move to title an album like so with all the connotations that word has in the realms of metal. From DREAM THEATER to CANDLEMASS to MAYHEM and countless other less notables, many have strived to attain it and achieved it to varying degrees, whilst others have slopped forth a real mess of...June 24, 2004
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The Book Of Heavy Metal
Judging by the vibe surrounding this third DREAM EVIL album, big things are expected. And from the fact that these Swedes scream "Metal!" at every given opportunity and willfully admit to rifling the riff chests of every heads-down-no-nonsense act known to man — JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT and DIO are appa...June 24, 2004
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NOMINON: Former Guitarist/Vocalist Explains His Departure
Guitarist/vocalist Jonas Mattsson has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the Swedish death metal band NOMINON: "To part with something you have given your whole life and was ready to die for is of course never easy. I have so many memories I gladly share over a beer. But as...June 22, 2004
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ETERNIA: New Song Posted Online
Swedish heavy/power metal band ETERNIA have posted a brand-new song, entitled "Book of Doom", at this location. The band, who hail from Ornskoldsvik in the northern parts of Sweden, have been spreading their message and music since 1997. Their debut album, "Tales of Power", was released in March 200...June 21, 2004
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GOAT HORN: Sophomore Album To Be Reissued
Canadian "doom-tinged battle metal" band GOAT HORN will be reissuing their sophomore album, "Storming the Gates", on CD on July 20 through October 32nd/Sonic Unyon. The band have taken this opportunity to correct the "rush-job" packaging of the original issue. The re-release features new front and b...June 21, 2004
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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singers DI'ANNO And BAYLEY To Perform Duet At Turkey's ROCK THE NATIONS Festival
Former IRON MAIDEN vocalists Paul Di'Anno and Blaze Bayley are expected to team up for a duet as part of their appearance at the Rock The Nations Open Air Festival in Istanbul, Turkey early next month, according to the festival's organizers. The three-day event, which is scheduled to take place July...June 20, 2004
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MELECHESH: Limited-Edition Vinyl To Be Released
In conjunction with MELECHESH's headlining performance at the Northern Lights Festival in Toronto, Canada on June 26, Profound Lore Records, with the express permission of Osmose Productions, will release a limited-edition collector's item MELECHESH 10" vinyl EP, entitled "The Ziggurat Scrolls". The...June 19, 2004
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NOMINON Announce New Bassist
Swedish death metallers NOMINON have announced the addition of IMMERSED IN BLOOD bassist Joel Andersson to the group's ranks. "[Guitarist] Juha [Sulasalmi] will take over the vocal duties until a suitable singer has been found," the band write on their web site. "Until then, NOMINON will continue as...June 18, 2004
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NOMINON To Tour Europe In The Fall
Swedish death metallers NOMINON are currently "discussing the final details about a European tour as support act to one of the most true and old school bands in the history of gruesome and twisted death metal," according to a posting on the band's web site. "The tour will take place in September/Oct...June 16, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH Selects Producer For New Solo CD
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has selected Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL) to produce his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2005 through Eagle Rock Entertainment. The follow-up to 2000's "Bring 'em Bach Alive!" will be recorded later in the year and will include the track "Alwa...June 12, 2004
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MASTODON To Tour With FEAR FACTORY, SWORN ENEMY
Relapse Records recording artists MASTODON have announced their first tour of 2004 in support of their highly anticipated new album, "Leviathan". MASTODON will team up with FEAR FACTORY for a month-long trek beginning July 26 in Towson, MD. The tour is scheduled to conclude August 22 in Las Vegas, N...June 10, 2004
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Italian Police Uncover Bodies Of Heavy Metal Bandmembers Killed In Satanic Sacrifice
The bodies of two members of the Italian heavy metal band BEASTS OF SATAN, who were allegedly killed six years ago in a satanic sacrifice, were uncovered in a two-meter deep grave (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3) in a wood in northern Italy, according to Reuters. 19-year-old Chiara Marino and 16-year-old...June 7, 2004
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KULT OV AZAZEL: Album Recording Sessions Postponed
Floridian black metallers KULT OV AZAZEL have posted the following message on their official web site: "We have decided to postpone recording the new album. Instead of the original plan of recording in August or September, we have decided to wait and record in January 2005 at Mana Studio (HATE ETERN...June 2, 2004
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Former ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA Announces Canadian Dates
Former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has announced a couple of Canadian dates in late September. His current itinerary is shaping up as follows: Jun. 10 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT Jun. 11 - Asylum - Portland, ME Jun. 12 - Jarrod's - Attleboro, MA Jul. 31 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ*...June 1, 2004
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SUFFER Announce New Drummer
Louisiana-based black metallers SUFFER have new added drummer Dan Flarry (ex-13SOUTH) to the band's line-up following the departure of Tomas Viator (ex-DISINCARNATE). The group's debut CD, entitled "When Darkness Falls", will be released this Tuesday (June 1) on Northern Blaze Records. Two tracks fr...May 29, 2004
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