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DARKANE Drummer Issues New Album Update
Drummer Peter Wildoer of the Swedish thrashers DARKANE has issued the following update: "I'm currently in the studio mixing the new DARKANE CD named 'Demonic Art'. I spent the whole first day experimenting with the bass drum and snare drum. There are so many possibilities when mixing in a computer t...June 18, 2008
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EPICA: Footage From 'Classical Conspiracy' Concert Posted Online
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA took part in a special concert dubbed "Classical Conspiracy" this past Saturday (June 14) at the Miskolc International Opera Festival in Hungary. The band performed a 45-minute set of metal adaptations of classical songs and movie soundtracks, accompanied by the orche...June 17, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Replaces AXEL RUDI PELL At Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) has replaced AXEL RUDI PELL on the billing of the the Rock Of Ages festival, set to take place on July 25-26, 2008 in Seebronn, Germany. The lineup is now as follows: THE ORCHESTA MSG TEN YEARS AFTER ALMOST QUEEN (QUEEN tribute) URIAH HEEP SIEGES EVEN ULI JON ROTH JANE S...June 17, 2008
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SATYRICON: New Touring Lineup Revealed
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have recruited two new members for their live shows. The rhythm guitar is now handled by ESP-endorsed French axeman Gildas Le Pape, who has been playing black and thrash metal, as well as jazz, for quite a few years. The band's new touring bassist is the Warwick-e...June 17, 2008
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DESTINY Drummer Records With Former HAMMERFALL Bassist, Swedish National Orchestra
Birger Lfman of the long-running Swedish metal band DESTINY has recorded a guest appearance with The Swedish National Orchestra and former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosn for Rosn's forthcoming album, due later in the year. The recordings took place this past Friday (June 13) at the concert hall in G...June 16, 2008
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Norway's ULVER Covers PRINCE; Audio Available
Norway's ULVER has posted a cover version of PRINCE's "Thieves in the Temple" on its official MySpace page. "Thieves in the Temple" was originally released on PRINCE's 1990 "Graffiti Bridge" album, with the song hitting No. 6 on the U.S. single chart. For the cover, ULVER collaborated with female so...June 16, 2008
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QUEENSRCHE: New Video Interview With GEOFF TATE Posted Online
Swiss-German online metal TV show "The Hard Way" conducted an interview earlier this month with QUEENSRCHE frontman Geoff Tate at the Rocksound Festival in Hutwill, Switzerland. Watch the 15-minute chat below. According to AnybodyListening.net, QUEENSRCHE will perform with an orchestra (dubbed the "...June 15, 2008
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Singer Interviewed At UK's DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available
Kerrang! and NME.com conducted separate interviews with vocalist Sharon den Adel of the Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION at this year's Download festival, which is being held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the footage below. WITHIN TEMPTATION will have its "Mother...June 15, 2008
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QUEENSRCHE To Perform With Orchestra At Seattle's 'Pain In The Grass' Event
According to AnybodyListening.net, QUEENSRCHE will perform with an orchestra (dubbed the "Empire Orchestra") for the first time ever on August 23, 2008 at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington. The concert will be part of Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM's Pain in the Grass 2008 event, also...June 14, 2008
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SATYRICON: Footage From SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of the Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON performing the song "K.I.N.G." on June 4, 2008 at the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg, Sweden can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "ixtlanworld"). As previously reported, SATYRICON held a press conference prior to it...June 13, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY: Drums For New CD Completed
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) entered the studio at the end of April to begin recording his new solo album for an October release. According to Chris, "[John] Macaluso [drums] is done [laying down his tracks for the CD]... He put on a frickin' drum clinic here. You guy...June 13, 2008
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MEHIDA Completes Recording New Album
MEHIDA, the Finnish/Swedish melodic metal band featuring former CANDLEMASS/current THERION singer Thomas Vikstrm, recently entered the studio to begin recording its second album, due later in the year via Napalm Records. "The rhythm guitars were recorded at Fear & Loathing (MESHUGGAH, CLAWFINGER...June 12, 2008
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SATYRICON, AMON AMARTH Confirmed For Germany's SATANS CONVENTION
SATYRICON and AMON AMARTH have been confirmed for the Satans Convention Festival, set to take place December 13 at Gempt Halle in Lengerich (between Osnabrck + Mnster),Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH SATYRICON BELPHEGOR DESASTER HORNA For more information, visit...June 12, 2008
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BLOODWORK Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
German death metalers BLOODWORK have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 14-16 in Dinkelsbhl, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD A DEAD LAMENT ABORTED AGRYPNIE AHAB ALL ENDS ANATHEMA ANIMA ARCH...June 12, 2008
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SEPULTURA Bassist Checks In From Recording Studio
Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA entered the studio last month to begin recording their new album, which is based on the Anthony Burgess novel "A Clockwork Orange" (later turned into the classic film by Stanley Kubrick). Guitarist Andreas Kisser has finished recording all the rhythm guitar tracks for t...June 12, 2008
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