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KALEDON: Audio Preview Of STRATOVARIUS Cover Posted Online
A 50-second preview of KALEDON's cover of the STRATOVARIUS track "Father Time" has been posted online at this location. The song will be included on the upcoming STRATOVARIUS tribute album, "Within Infinity - Tribute to Stratovarius", tentatively due in November 2004 through Steelborn Records. The p...July 19, 2004
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Heavy Metal's Premier Guitarists Pick Their Dream G3 Lineups
Norway's Imhotep zine recently asked more than 100 guitarists to choose their own dream G3 lineups. "The respect that the guitar players have for Joe Satriani and Steve Vai is a proven fact," writes the magazine's Thiago Pinto Corrêa Sarkis (also of Brazil's Whiplash). "Anyway, talking with some mus...July 14, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer: SANCTUARY RECORDS Didn't Know How To Market My Solo Album
In a recent interview with Metal-Exiles.com, QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate was asked about the poor reception given to his self-titled solo album, which came out in 2002 through Sanctuary Records. "Well, you cannot really control how a record is received, you never know how people will take what y...July 14, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Set Release Date For Live Album
KING DIAMOND have set a September 21 release date through Metal Blade Records for their forthcoming double live CD, "Deadly Lullabyes Live". The album was recorded during the band's last U.S. tour and was mixed at guitarist Andy LaRocque's Los Angered studio outside Gothenburg, Sweden. "Deadly Lulla...July 11, 2004
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LORD BELIAL Bassist Undergoes Surgery
LORD BELIAL bassist Anders Backelin underwent surgery Thursday night (July 8),according to a posting on the band's web site. "Due to the related complications which may follow, Anders is ordered to take it easy for at least 6 months," the group write. "The top priority for LORD BELIAL right now is...July 9, 2004
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ICED EARTH Bassist Explains Lineup Changes
ICED EARTH bassist James MacDonough has posted a message on the ICED EARTH fan message board Iced-Realm.de regarding the recent departures of drummer Richard Christy and guitarist Ralph Santolla: "Ok, just so you can stop freaking out and saying all kinds of outlandish things this statement should b...July 9, 2004
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TEATRE Recording Fourth Album
Swedish death/thrash metal band TAETRE are currently busy recording their fourth full-length album, entitled "Psychopath", at Los Angered Recording in Angered, Sweden with producer Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND). The follow-up to 2002's "Divine Misanthropic Madness" will be the first to feature the gr...July 9, 2004
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ECLIPSE ETERNAL Sign With GALY RECORDS
Canadian epic black metal band ECLIPSE ETERNAL have signed a deal with Galy Records. The band's debut album, "Reign of the Unholy Blackened Empire", was produced by Glen Drover (EIDOLON) and mastered by Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND). An October release is expected. Download a rough-mix MP3 of the tra...July 9, 2004
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AC/DC: 'Back In Black' Certified 20 Times Platinum
AC/DC's landmark album "Back in Black" was certified for U.S. shipments of 20 million copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),according to Billboard.com. Released in August 1980, "Back in Black" peaked at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for a total of 131...July 6, 2004
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NOTRE DAME Filming Video For 'Munsters!'
NOTRE DAME, the Swedish band featuring drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL),are currently filming a video for the track "Munsters!" with director Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Films (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, CHILDREN OF BODOM). "Munsters!" comes off the group's...July 4, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Tribute Album Due In November
KALEDON, DARK HORIZON and HIGHLORD are among the band confirmed to appear on an upcoming tribute to STRATOVARIUS, "Within Infinity - Tribute to Stratovarius", tentatively due in November 2004 through Steelborn Records. The provisional track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. HIGHLORD – "Against t...July 3, 2004
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Completing Work On Autobiography
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography, "Dawn of the Metal Gods", scheduled for publication before the end of the year through Firefly Publishing. The book will recount the origins of the band from 1969 onward and includes exclusive photographs don...July 2, 2004
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HANOI ROCKS To Make Live Debut With New Guitarist
HANOI ROCKS will play their first show with new guitarist Stevie Klasson (DIAMOND DOGS) on July 8 at the Tavastia club in Helsinki, Finland. As previously reported, HANOI ROCKS have posted sound clips of their new single, "Keep Our Fire Burning", at their official web site. Check out the title track...June 24, 2004
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The Book Of Heavy Metal
Judging by the vibe surrounding this third DREAM EVIL album, big things are expected. And from the fact that these Swedes scream "Metal!" at every given opportunity and willfully admit to rifling the riff chests of every heads-down-no-nonsense act known to man — JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT and DIO are appa...June 24, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Singer KOTIPELTO To Appear At PROGPOWER USA V
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto will be a special guest at ProgPower USA V, set to be held on September 16 in Atlanta, GA. Kotipelto, whose second solo album, "Coldness", was released in early 2004 by Century Media Records, will be signing autographs, hosting a meet-and-greet, and will also be...June 22, 2004
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