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INTO ETERNITY To Co-Headline California's BURNING STAR 2008 Festival
Canadian progressive metal titans INTO ETERNITY will co-headlining the Burning Star 2008 festival, set to take place August 30-31 the Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, California. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, August 30: M.O.D. FUELED BY FIRE NIHILIST CAGE AGENT STEEL EXMORTUS...July 9, 2008
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ANGBAND: Debut Album Release Date, Track Listing Revealed
Iranian power/progressive metallers ANGBAND will release their debut album, "Rising from Apadana", on August 29 via Germany's Pure Steel Records. According to a press release, ANGBAND is "the first metal band from Iran" to sign a deal with a European record company. "As you may know metal is illegal...July 7, 2008
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Iron Will
Joining outstanding releases by THE GATES OF SLUMBER and PHARAOH ("Conqueror" and "Be Gone", respectively) is the new juggernaut from Sweden's GRAND MAGUS. The follow up to the stunning "Wolf's Return", "Iron Will" continues down the road paved by its predecessor by moving squarely into New Wave of...July 7, 2008
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The Nameless Faceless
Formerly known as THE BLED (had to change the name because of that other band),DISMAL LAPSE kicks off its partnership with Deepsend Records by delivering a five-song, 18-minute EP of technically proficient, memorable death metal that should please just about any fan of the genre. You may have even...July 7, 2008
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THE HAUNTED To Headline Sweden's NORDIC RAGE Festival
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will headline the Nordic Rage festival, set to take place November 1, 2008 at Western Farm in Boden, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: THE HAUNTED STEEL ATTACK DRACONIAN CARNAL FORGE SLOWGATE CRYPTIC DEATH SETHERIAL For more information, visit www.n...July 3, 2008
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WARGASM Reveals 20th Anniversary Show Lineup, DVD Release Plans
Boston's legendary thrashers WARGASM will perform live at the Middle East in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Saturday, September 13 as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the release of their classic "Why Play Around?" album. Also appearing on the bill will be renowned power petal purveyors STEE...July 3, 2008
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STAIND Getting Experimental On New Record
The Pulse of Radio reports that STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis told MTV.com on Monday (June 30) that the band has taken an experimental approach to its new album, "The Illusion of Progress", due out on August 19. Lewis explained, "We're big on trying not to repeat ourselves, and grow in some way with e...July 2, 2008
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AGENT STEEL: New Video Interview Available
Austrian heavy 'zine Stormbringer.at conducted an interview with Bruce Hall (vocals),Juan Garcia (guitar) and Bernie Versailles (guitar) of the California metallers AGENT STEEL after the band's June 27, 2008 performance at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany. Watch the 10-minute cha...July 1, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'We've Always Led With Our Hearts'
In an eight-page cover story for the latest issue of Metal Edge magazine (web site),on the stands now, JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, and K.K. Downing spoke to Bryan Reesman (web site) about the creation of their controversial new "Nostradamus" album, on fulfilling fan expectations...June 26, 2008
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FLESH MADE SIN: 'The Aftermath Of Amen' Artwork Unveiled
Dutch thrashers FLESH MADE SIN have unveiled the cover artwork (see below) of their second full-length album, "The Aftermath of Amen", which is expected before the end of the year. According to a press release, "The Aftermath of Amen" shows a mature and modern FLESH MADE SIN in songs, sound and artw...June 26, 2008
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FLESH MADE SIN Completes Work On New Album
Dutch thrashers FLESH MADE SIN have completed work on their second full-length album, "The Aftermath of Amen", for a late 2008 release. According to a press release, "The Aftermath of Amen" shows a mature and modern FLESH MADE SIN in songs, sound and artwork." Commented the band: "Finally, after thr...June 25, 2008
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HAMMERFALL Singer Offers 'Masterpieces' Track-By-Track Breakdown
On June 27, two new HAMMERFALL releases will see the light of day: a covers CD a collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones and a DVD continuing chronicling the band's career. * "Masterpieces" covers CD: 01. Child of the Damned (WARLORD) 02. Ravenlord...June 25, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Nostradamus' Is Band's Highest-Charting U.S. Album To Date
JUDAS PRIEST's new double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", has sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 11 on The Billboard 200 chart. This marks the band's highest-ever chart position in the U.S. In Canada, the CD opened at position No. 9 after...June 25, 2008
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OMEN Confirmed For Polands HARD ROCKER FESTIVAL
Cult heavy metallers OMEN will perform in Poland for the first time when they headline the Hard Rocker Festival on September 27 at the Rude Boy Club in Bielsko. The event will honor the first anniversary of the Hard Rocker bi-monthly magazine, which has proven to be a success with Polish metalheads....June 25, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About His Early Songwriting Contributions To Band
Stalker magazine recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Stalker: What band were you in prior to the formation of JUDAS PRIEST? Atkins: Late 1968, I was in a band I named THE CHAPTERS OF LIFE, but our agency thought the...June 22, 2008