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The Parallel Otherworld

By now, most folks are aware of EIDOLON brothers Glen (guitar) and Shawn (drums) Drover's positions as members of MEGADETH, an event that raised their status from respected Canadian creators of melodic power/thrash metal to world stage musicians. Said event is not the only thing that has changed in...

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ENGEL To Film 'Calling Out' Video

ENGEL, the new Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),and vocalist Mangan Klavborn, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Our gig at...

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SUIDAKRA Replace HEADLESS CROSS At Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST

HEADLESS CROSS have been replaced by German pagan-influenced melodic death metallars SUIDAKRA on the billing of the inaugural Ragnarok UK Metalfest, set to take to take place November 4, 2006 at the Perth Concert Hall in Perth, Central Scotland. This decision reportedly comes in light of the recent...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Confirmed For Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have been confirmed as one of two special guests at the inaugural Ragnarok UK Metalfest, set to take place on November 4, 2006 at Perth Concert Hall in Central Scotland. According to the festival organizers, "the band will take time out of their reco...

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JORN LANDE, WITCHHAMMER Confirmed For Norway's RAGNAROCK Festival

Former MASTERPLAN/ARK frontman JORN LANDE and Norwegian thrash metallers WITCHHAMMER have been confirmed for the Ragnarock festival, set to take place August 17-19 at the Valle Hovin Sports Arena in Oslo, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ASTRAL DOORS AXE...

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ASTRAL DOORS Make Swedish TV Debut

According to a positng on their web site, Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS made their TV debut early this morning (May 23). "The band was forced to dance (horrible)," the posting adds. "The interview is in Swedish." Watch the clip online at this location (the band appear about four minutes into the cl...

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Astralism

This one is for those who yearn for the unashamed brightness and spunk of '80s-influenced power metal, as well as classic metal icons like RAINBOW, DIO, and DEEP PURPLE. On the Swedish band's third release, "Astralism", the approach is much the same as the previous releases: Patrik Johansson's spot-...

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LION'S SHARE Bassist To Perform At POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Gala

LION'S SHARE bassist Sampo Axelsson will perform at the Polar Music Prize gala in Stockholm, Sweden on May 22. Guests include LED ZEPPELIN members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, plus His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. ZEPPELIN will receive the prestigious award at the event,...

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Forcing the Astral

Previously known as FOGMACHINE, Manitoba's ARCTIC CIRCLE (good move on changing the name) bring it cold and black with an impressive debut CD called "Forcing the Astral". Jagged black metal with a significant thrash element and varied mix of solid arrangements make for a strong effort from start to...

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BLIND GUARDIAN: First North American Dates Announced

German melodic metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will be returning to North America this fall to play a number of U.S. shows in support of their new album. So far the following two dates have been released: Nov. 08 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre Nov. 14 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom As previously repor...

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BLIND GUARDIAN: First Live Photos Of New Drummer Posted Online

The extreme music photo site xPhotox has uploaded several photos from BLIND GUARDIAN's May 5 show in Rijssen, Holland. This was the live debut of the band's new drummer, Frederik Ehmke (Schattentantz). Check out the pictures at this location. BLIND GUARDIAN recently issued a single, entitled "Fly"....

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ANAAL NATHRAKH Are '70 Percent Done' Recording New Album

British black metallers ANAAL NATHRAKH have posted the following message on their official web site: "ANAAL NATHRAKH are approximately 70% finished with the recording of their new album. The following may help plug the gaping hole between now and its release: Owing to the lack of regard for decency...

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DREAM EVIL Confirmed For Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST

Sweden's DREAM EVIL have been confirmed for the inaugural Ragnarok UK Metalfest, set to take place on November 4, 2006 at Perth Concert Hall in Central Scotland. According to a statement released by the festival organizers, DREAM EVIL or its management team will release a statement regarding the fut...

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ENGEL Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement

ENGEL, the new Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),and vocalist Mangan Klavborn, have parted ways with bassist Robert Hakemo (ex-GARDENIAN, GOOSEFLESH). A...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, DEATHSTARS, ASTRAL DOORS Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival

DARK TRANQUILLITY, DEATHSTARS, TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER, ASTRAL DOORS and ENGEL are among the newly confirmed bands for the Peace & Love festival, set to take place July 4-8 in Borlänge, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are THE HAUNTED, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, SOILWORK and BURST, among others. The Peace...