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NORTHER: Moscow Concert Footage, Photos Available
The MetalList webzine has posted video footage and photos of NORTHER's November 24, 2007 concert at Plan B Club in Moscow, Russia. Check out the pictures at this location. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Blackhearted 02. Throwing My Life Away 03. Midnight Walker 04. Deep Inside 05. Hell Hole...November 27, 2007
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MOONSORROW, WINTERSUN, AMORAL Members To Take Part In 'Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour'
A dozen or so Finnish metal musicians will take part in the fourth annual "Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour", set to kick off at the end of November. The eight-date trek will honor the legendary PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot and killed on stage on December 8, 2004. T...November 22, 2007
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NORTHER Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Century Media Records has announced the signing of Finnish metal band NORTHER. The history of NORTHER dates back to the year 1996 when Petri Lindroos (who also joined ENSIFERUM as lead vocalist/guitarist in 2004) and some friends started playing together under the moniker REQUIEM. In 2000 Kristian R...November 21, 2007
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MINISTRY, BEHEMOTH, RAGE, KATAKLYSM Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
MINISTRY, BEHEMOTH, RAGE and KATAKLYSM are among the newly confirmed bands for the Metalcamp festival, set to take place July 3-9, 2008 in Tolmin, Slovenia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: CELTIC FROST MINISTRY BEHEMOTH RAGE KATAKLYSM WINTERSUN TANKARD HEAVEN SHALL BURN BRAINSTORM SKY...November 9, 2007
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'20 Years Of Nuclear Blast' DVD Trailer Available
A three-minute trailer for the forthcoming "20 Years of Nuclear Blast" two-DVD set can be viewed below. Due on November 30 via Nuclear Blast, the collection — as the title implies — celebrates the 20th anniversary of the German metal label, featuring two DVDs with almost six hours' worth of footage,...November 9, 2007
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'Guitar Heroes' CD-Release Gig To Be Broadcast On Finnish TV
The CD-release concert for the "Guitar Heroes" album on November 6 at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland will be broadcast live on the Finnish TV channel Yle Extra starting at 10 p.m. Excerpts from the show will air on Yle X on Thursday, November 8 at 9 p.m. 11 of the most respected and talented Finnish...October 31, 2007
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Finnish 'Guitar Heroes' Album: More Details Revealed
11 of the most respected and talented Finnish heavy metal guitarists came together in the studio to record an album for everyone who loves virtuous playing and guitar solos from outer space. With internationally acclaimed shredders like Alexi Laiho and Roope Latvala (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Timo Tolkki...October 17, 2007
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SWALLOW THE SUN Drummer Forced To Miss North American Tour
SWALLOW THE SUN drummer Pasi Pasanen is forced to miss the Finnish band's North American tour with INSOMNIUM, KATATONIA and SCAR SYMMETRY due to "work-related issues." He will be temporarily replaced by Kai Hahto (WINTERSUN, ex-ROTTEN SOUND). The trek is scheduled to kick off September 4 in West Spr...September 1, 2007
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STRATOVARIUS, CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH Members Featured On 'Guitar Heroes' CD
Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS),Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Roope Latvala (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Emppu Vuorinen (NIGHTWISH),and Esa Holopainen (AMORPHIS) are among the guitarists featured on the instrumental album called "Guitar Heroes", due in Finland on November 7, 2007 via Sony BMG. The rhythm se...August 25, 2007
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Former SOILWORK Guitarist To Set Up Recording Studio In Nashville
Former SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, who has most recently worked as a songwriter/producer in California, has just delivered the masters to Nuclear Blast Records for a project that he has been working on for over a year. The CD, which will most likely be released under the "Nuclear Blast All-Sta...May 30, 2007
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Ex-SOILWORK Guitarist Completes Work On 'Nuclear Blast All-Stars' Project
Former SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, who currently works as a songwriter/producer in California, has just returned from his native Sweden where he finished mixing and mastering a project that he has been working on for over a year. The CD, which will most likely be released under the "Nuclear Bl...May 16, 2007
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WINTERSUN: New Album Delayed
WINTERSUN guitarist/vocalist Jari Mäenpää (ex-ENSIFERUM) has issued the following update: "The mix has been cancelled and the release of [the second WINTERSUN album] 'Time' is delayed even more. I'm sorry to disappoint everyone...again, but the album is not gonna be released this year. And unfortuna...April 17, 2007
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Named 'Band Of The Year' At FINNISH METAL AWARDS
CHILDREN OF BODOM was honored with the "Band of the Year" award at the Finnish Metal Awards, which were held Friday night (February 16) during the Finnish Metal Expo at the Cable Factory in Helsinki, Finland. Members of the Finnish metal media pre-selected the candidates and the people cast their vo...February 18, 2007
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AMON AMARTH To Film 'Cry Of The Black Birds' Video This Month
Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH have issued the following update: "The last two months have been hectic, but we've had a blast. The headlining tour in Europe went over expactations and we'd like to thank WINTERSUN and TYR, as well as our European crew and of course everyone who came to the shows. Hope...January 9, 2007
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IMMORTAL's ABBATH, EKTOMORF's FARKAS Present Second Installment Of NUCLEAR BLAST's 'Pod Blast'
Nuclear Blast Records has released the second installment of the "Pod Blast" — the label's official podcast — at this location. The new podcast features songs by I, EKTOMORF, WINTERSUN, DEATHSTARS, SUBWAY TO SALLY and MESHUGGAH presented by Abbath from I/IMMORTAL and Zoltan Farkas of EKTOMORF. ...November 10, 2006