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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
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METAL CHURCH: New Album Track Listing, Release Date Revealed
Long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH will release their new album, "This Present Wasteland", in Europe on September 26 via SPV Records. The CD's artwork, which was submitted by a fan via a MySpace contest, can be viewed below. "This Present Wasteland" track listing: 01. Killing Space 02. War...June 19, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Nostradamus' Headed For U.S. Top 10 Debut
According to Hits Daily Double (the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS),JUDAS PRIEST's new double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", is poised to sell around 50,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release for a likely Top 10 debut on The Billboard 200 chart. If...June 19, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'We're Asking People To Step Into The World Of NOSTRADAMUS'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton recently spoke to Chris Harris of MTV News about the band's latest effort, a double-disc concept album based on the mysterious, world-known 16th century French prophet Nostradamus. "After the last album, [2005's] 'Angel of Retribution', we wanted to do something d...June 19, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: 'Masterpieces' E-Card Available
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 18, 2008
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GRAND MAGUS: 'Iron Will' Track-By-Track Breakdown Available
Swedish powerhouse GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will release its fourth full-length album, "Iron Will", in Europe on June 9 via Rise Above Records and in the U.S. on July 8 via Candlelight Records. The CD was once again recorded i...June 17, 2008
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CRYSTAL TEARS Completes Initial Recording Sessions For New Album
Greek metallers CRYSTAL TEARS spent time at Music Factory studio in Kempten, Germany between May 12 and May 21 recording their new album with producer R.D. Liapakis (FIREWIND, CHASTAIN, ELDRITCH). The band commented; "An experience superb! A clean studio with all comforts and two helpful and caring...June 12, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Checks In From The Road
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has issued the following update: "It is a fact that however much you rehearse for a world tour, there is nothing like having the first gig under your belt. "As most of you are aware, Helsinki [June 3] was the first stop for us on this very special tour and ...June 12, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST On 'Nostradamus', 'War' Video, 'Guitar Hero'; New Video Interview Available
MTV's Headbanger's Blog has posted the first segment of its three-part video interview with British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. Gathered at the bar of The Bourgeois Pig, a restaurant in New Yorks East Village, singer Rob Halford and guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing discuss the life of...June 11, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST: Entire 'Nostradamus' Album Available For Streaming
JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", is available for streaming in its entirety on VH1.com's The Leak. "Nostradamus" is scheduled for release via Columbia Records on Monday, June 16 in Europe, and a day later in the U.S. on Epic Records. Long in the works, "Nostradamu...June 10, 2008
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KRISIUN: New Song Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled
Brazilian death metal veterans KRISIUN will release their new album, "Southern Storm", in Europe on July 21 via Century Media Records. The CD was once again recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (TANKARD, ROTTING CHRIST, DEW-SCENTED),who previously worked...June 9, 2008
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Iranian Metal Band ANGBAND Signs With Germany's PURE STEEL RECORDS
Iranian power/progressive metallers ANGBAND have inked a deal with Germany's Pure Steel Records for the release of their debut album, "Rising from Apadana". 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...June 8, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Nostradamus' Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", are available on Amazon.com. "Nostradamus" is scheduled for release via Columbia Records on Monday, June 16 in Europe, and a day later in the U.S. on Epic Records. Long in t...June 6, 2008
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