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SECRET SPHERE: Video Footage From Finland Posted Online

Italian metallers SECRET SPHERE have posted a short video montage, made by a fan, featuring footage from the band's last gig in Tampere, Finland as the support act for KING DIAMOND. Watch it at www.myspace.com/heartanger. As previously reported, SECRET SPHERE has uploaded its video for the song "Mor...

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ROB HALFORD, ROBERT PLANT, BON SCOTT, OZZY Are Among 'Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists'

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) and Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) are among the singers who appear on Hit Parader magazine's (cover) list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists" (published in the November 2006 issue). Commented the editors of the magazi...

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DARKEST HOUR Guitarist Explains Concert Cancellations

Guitarist Kris Norris of the Washington D.C.-based metallers DARKEST HOUR has issued the following update: "After getting a few emails about this, I decided to just say why we cancelled a few shows on the last tour... "OK, here's what happened. I've finally comes to terms with discussing this as it'...

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MAD DRAGZTER To Release New Album In December

Brazilian thrashers MAD DRAGZTER will release their new album, "Killing The Devil Inside", in December via Encore Records, the current Brazilian label home of KING DIAMOND, NILE, VOIVOD, VITAL REMAINS, TANKARD, BURNING IN HELL and THE ORDHER. The CD was produced by the band and renowned producer San...

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THERION To Be Joined By AESMA DAEVA Singer For Upcoming Tour

Sweden's THERION has announced the addition of singer Lori Lewis from Minneapolis, Minnesota to its touring lineup. "She is the singer of AESMA DAEVA (a band that actually supported THERION on one of the shows on the U.S./Canada tour 2005)," the group writes on its web site. "Thanx to John (Prassas)...

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THERION: Singer Applications No Longer Accepted

THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We want to thank everyone who sent their applications for the soprano position with THERION live 2007. We have received tons of applications. Both from hopeful amateurs and professional singers. To...

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KING DIAMOND Drummer Guests On New MICHAEL HARRIS CD

World-acclaimed guitarist Michael Harris is back with the most ambitious album of his career, entitled "Orchestrate". With a style best described as "Neo-orchestral metal," the CD is described in a press release as "a modern-day masterpiece." One listen reveals the unique combination of electric gui...

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Burden of Truth

Zachary Stevens has truly made something special with CIRCLE II CIRCLE. After two beautifully melodic and passionate albums in "Watching in Silence" and "The Middle of Nowhere", the gifted vocalist and songwriter has created his masterwork with "Burden of Truth". Stevens' concept album is inspired b...

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RAUNCHY, MERCENARY, VOLBEAT Among Winners At DANISH METAL AWARDS

The Danish Metal Awards 2006 were held last night (Saturday, November 18) at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. The winners were as follows: Album of the Year: MERCENARY - "The Hours That Remain" Debut Album of the Year: SUBMISSION - "Failure To Perfection" International Album of the Year: SATYRICON...

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Original MERCYFUL FATE Lineup Makes First Public Appearance In 22 Years

MERCYFUL FATE was presented with the "honor award" at the Danish Metal Awards 2006, which were held last night (Saturday, November 18) at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Original members Michael Denner (guitar),Hank Shermann (guitar),Timi "Grabber" Hansen (bass) and Kim Ruzz (drums) appeared in...

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DESTRUCTOR's New Full-Length Album Due Next Spring

DESTRUCTOR's headlining appearance at the opening night of the Keep It True VIII festival in Germany on April 13, 2007 is officially sold out. The legendary Cleveland, Ohio power/thrash band will be delivering an extended headlining set that will feature classics from past releases "Maximum Destruct...

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WHITESNAKE Frontman Says He Learned His Lesson During Making Of New Live Album

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has commented on the song-selection process for the band's upcoming live record, entitled "Live… In The Shadow of the Blues" (due in Europe on November 27 via Steamhammer/SPV Records). The set includes almost all the remarkable hits from WHITESNAKE's career, as we...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE's TONY FORESTA 'Hacked To Pieces': Video Available

Tony Foresta of MUNICIPAL WASTE was brutally "hacked to pieces" in a (fake) killing by GWAR members while on tour in Milwaukee, WI on Halloween at The Rave. Check out the video footage at this location. Also witness Ryan "the Handyman" on guitar, LandPhil as KING DIAMOND and Dave Witte as the Marshm...

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WHITESNAKE's New Live Album To Be Made Available In U.S. Via iTunes

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has commented on last week's Classic Rock Roll of Honour event, which took place on November 6 in London. WHITESNAKE was honored with the "Band of the Year" and "Best DVD" awards at the show, which was organized by Classic Rock magazine. Commented WHITESNAKE front...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, ANTHRAX Members Perform At Retox In NYC: Photos Available

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak performed at the Retox rock bar in New York City on Friday, November 10. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Retox was opened by Ian and club owner Mi...