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CRYSTAL VIPER: New Album Title Announced

Polish female-fronted heavy metallers CRYSTAL VIPER have set "Metal Nation" as the title of their new album, due late 2008 through Karthago Records (CD version) and High Roller Records (limited vinyl version). Songtitles set to appear on the LP include "Metal Nation", "1428", "Die By The Blade", "Zo...

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THIN LIZZY, LION'S SHARE Confirmed For Sweden's ROCKWEEKEND Festival

THIN LIZZY and LION'S SHARE have been confirmed bands for the Rockweekend festival, set to take place for July 18-19 at Kilafors Herrgard in Kilafors, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY BABYLON BOMBS BLOODBOUND DAWN OF SILENCE ENTOMBED EUROPE FIREWIND GASO...

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CONQUEST OF STEEL To Record Concept Album

UK "true metal" band CONQUEST OF STEEL has announced plans to begin work on its third album a concept record named "Storm Sword", which is said to be a tale of a dystopian future set in a medieval past. The LP will continue to feature CONQUEST OF STEEL's distinctive take on classic 1980s heavy metal...

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Seasons of Tragedy

San Diego's BENEDICTUM is one of several quality U.S. bands waving the flag of heavy metal with pride. They've wowed European audiences, including teaming up with DORO on the road, a handful of appearances have left audiences thoroughly impressed with the likes of lordly front woman Veronica Freeman...

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HAMMERFALL Drummer On Guitarist's Departure: 'The Show Must Go On'

Drummer Anders Johansson of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL has issued the following statement regarding the departure of guitarist Stefan Elmgren: "There is never a good timing to lose a great guitarist like Stefan, but considering we're in between touring and recording, it could definately ha...

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WARRIOR SOUL's KORY CLARKE Is One Of THE STONED

Kory Clarke of WARRIOR SOUL and Scotty T. Dimebagger (Hair) collectively known as The Gutter Twins created THE STONED! The group's new four-song EP captures the '70s monstrosity of rock sound with tracks like the motor madness of "Nobody Rides For Free", the piledriver "Drunk Drivers From Space", th...

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MOONSPELL, DISFEAR, SKINDRED Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING

MOONSPELL, DISFEAR and SKINDRED have been confirmed for this year's Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 27-29, 2008 at De Boeretand in Dessel, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 36 CRAZYFISTS AGENT STEEL ALCHEMIST APOCALYPTICA ARCH ENEMY AT THE GATES AVENGED SEVENFOLD...

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Guitarist STEFAN ELMGREN Quits HAMMERFALL

HAMMERFALL guitarist Stefan Elmgren has issued the following statement: "I have decided to leave HAMMERFALL. The reason is that I have been offered a job as a pilot within an airline. "My interest in aviation has been growing very strong, and now I feel its time for me to take a step and be a ...

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Hard Rock Takes Bids On LED ZEPPELIN Coaster Ride

WLTX.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN fans will get a whole "lotta" thrills if they win tickets to ride the new theme roller coaster at Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The rock 'n' roll theme park is auctioning 15 tickets to be the first to ride the 155-foot-high roller coaster with ...

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HIRAX To Perform At San Francisco's THE TIDALWAVE 11 Festival

Veteran California thrashers HIRAX will reportedly perform at The Tidalwave 11 festival, set to take place July 5-6 at McLaren Park in San Francisco, California. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: EXODUS HIRAX DTENTE PSYCHOSOMATIC PILLAGER ANCIENT AT BIRTH ZOMBIE HOLOCAUST According...

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PHARAOH: Another New Song Posted Online

PHARAOH, the American heavy metal band featuring vocalist Tim Aymar (CONTROL DENIED),has made available a second song from its upcoming album, entitled "Be Gone". The song "Telepath" is now available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Drummer Chris Black explains, "'Telepath' is about the er...

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GOTHIC KNIGHTS Announces New Guitarist

Guitarist Dave the 3rd has joined Sentinel Steel/LMP recording artists GOTHIC KNIGHTS. According to a press release, "his years of experience and proficiency of the guitar will allow the band to achieve new heights when it comes to the execution of complex harmonies and dual lead guitar solos. The b...

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STEEL PROPHET Completes Work On Two New Songs

California metallers STEEL PROPHET who were rejoined by vocalist Rick Mythiasin a year ago have issued the following update: "The band has finished all instrumental and vocal tracks for two songs. The songs are tentatively titled 'Transformation Staircase' and 'Trickery of the Scourge'. Sessions too...

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TAD MOROSE Guitarist: New Album Is 'Still In The Making'

Guitarist Christer "Krunt" Andersson of Swedish metallers TAD MOROSE has commented on the band's current status via the following posting at the band's official forum: "First I must say that I'm amazed that some of you still post on our forum!!! Thanx! I am truly sorry for not posting anything about...

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HAMMERFALL Singer To Appear On Swedish Game Show

HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans will appear on the Swedish TV show "S Ska Det Lta" on April 4. "S Ska Det Lta" is a very popular Swedish game show based on Ireland's "The Lyrics Board". The program was introduced in 1997 and was hosted by Peter Harryson until Peter Settman took over in 2006. HAMMERFAL...