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BETHLEHEM To Release New Split Album With BENIGHTED IN SODOM
BETHLEHEM has announced its first release since "Mein Weg" in 2004, a 7" split with U.S. black metallers BENIGHTED IN SODOM, who have just returned from their first U.S. tour with FROSTMOON ECLIPSE, CHAOS MOON, and VELNIAS. BETHLEHEM contributes a new version of "Du Sollst Dich Töten" from its 1998...March 24, 2009
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KAMELOT Kicks Off European Tour: Photos, Video Footage Available
American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT kicked off their European tour last night (Friday, March 20) at 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands. Joining KAMELOT on stage to perform the song "The Haunting" was EPICA singer Simone Simons. Simone — the longtime girlfriend of KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai...March 21, 2009
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Behold the Failure
It is time again for one of those "Holy Shit!" albums. With "Behold the Failure", Switzerland's MUMAKIL may have just established themselves as heirs to NASUM's grindcore throne. What is sure to end up one of 2009's worthiest grind albums, "Behold the Failure" is the kind of disc that is in league w...March 17, 2009
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The Malevolent Grain
It's in the CD Review section, but it's not a CD Review. By god, it's a vinyl release by everyone's favorite progressive USBM band WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM and it's called "Malevolent Grain". I must admit that I'm a latecomer to the WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM game. I've heard all the talk and ...March 17, 2009
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Former/Current Members Of KISS, SAVATAGE, QUIET RIOT To Guest On ROCK STAR & SUPER STAR Debut
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA),Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT, RATT),Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER),Zak Stevens (SAVATAGE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE),Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) and Bruce Kulick (KISS) will reportedly make guest appearances on the upcoming debut album from R...March 4, 2009
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Conclusion of an Age
I have to admit, I wasn't exactly in love with this disc the first few couple of times I spun it, some of which had to do with the clean crooning that seemed to drop out of the sky amidst the thrash intensity on a few tracks. That unfairly colored my perception of "Conclusion of ...February 24, 2009
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FAIRYLAND: 'Score To A New Beginning' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed
French symphonic metallers FAIRYLAND will release their new album, "Score To A New Beginning", on the following dates: Mar. 25 - Japan and rest of Asia (Marquee/Avalon) Apr. 29 - Finland, Spain (Napalm Records) Apr. 30 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden (Napalm Records)...February 22, 2009
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Singer AMANDA SOMERVILLE To Perform With KAMELOT In Tilburg
Amanda Somerville, the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' health issues, will make a special guest appearance at KAMELOT's March 20, 2009 concert at 013 in Tilburg, Netherl...January 24, 2009
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BLACK COMEDY: New Bassist Announced
Norwegian modern metallers BLACK COMEDY have announced the addition of bassist Marius Haraldsen to the group's ranks. According to the band, "[Marius] is a very musical and talented guy who is sure to bring some exciting elements to BLACK COMEDY's music. He is also one of the singers in SERENITY TRA...January 22, 2009
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FOREVER IT SHALL BE To Enter Studio Next Month
Braunschweig, Germany-based metal/hardcore act FOREVER IT SHALL BE will enter Rape of Harmonies studio (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, MAROON) in Triptis, Germany on February 6 to begin recording its sophomore album for a May 22 release via Maintain Records. Commented the band: "Well, things will be different t...January 15, 2009
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DE PROFUNDIS To Open For IRON MAIDEN In India
London, U.K.-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has been confirmed for the Rock In India festival, set to take place Saturday, February 15 at the Palace Grounds in Bangalore, India. The festival billing is as follows: IRON MAIDEN DE PROFUNDIS LAUREN HARRIS CYANIDE SERENITY BRANDON ASHLEY...January 11, 2009
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TESTAMENT Singer Comments On 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Concert
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy has commented on his appearance at the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held December 28, 2008 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy, Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),...January 9, 2009
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DELAIN: 'April Rain' Pushed Back To March
The European release date of "April Rain", the second album from DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has been pushed back to March 27 (except in Netherlands, Belgium and Luxem...January 6, 2009
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ISOLE: New Album Details Revealed
Swedish doom metal band ISOLE has completed work on its new album, "Silent Ruins", at the group's own Studio Apocalypse for a late February/early March release via Napalm Records. According to a press release, "ISOLE makes use of clean vocals, slo-mo grooves, and melodies in the minor keys. Fans of...January 6, 2009
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AVA INFERI Completes Work On New Album
AVA INFERI, the Portugal-based band whose lineup includes guitarist Rune Eriksen (a.k.a. ex-MAYHEM guitarist/songwriter Blasphemer),entered the studio in November to begin recording its third album, "Blood Of Bacchus", for a 2009 release. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Fireflies", "A W...December 31, 2008
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