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HAGGARD, HEATHEN FORAY, THE VISION BLEAK Confirmed For Germany's RAGNARÖK FESTIVAL

HAGGARD, HEATHEN FORAY and THE VISION BLEAK have been confirmed for next year's Ragnarök Festival, set to take place April 30 - May 1, 2010 at Ostbayernhalle in Rieden/Kreuth, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGATHODAIMON AKREA ARKONA HAGGARD HEATHEN FORAY THE VISION BLEAK For...

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EXODUS Frontman Issues 'Thrash Domination 09' Recap

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have just completed a short tour of Japan as part of the "Thrash Domination 09" package with TESTAMENT, KREATOR and HEATHEN. EXODUS' frontman, Rob Dukes, has checked with the following update: "Back again in Japan and having a blast. "Watching Lee...

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ENSIFERUM: 'From Afar' First-Week Sales Revealed

"From Afar", the fourth album from Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM, sold around 900 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at position No. 44 on the Top New Arti...

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DEFIANCE: New Song Posted Online

A new DEFIANCE song, "Sloth", is available for streaming on the band's web site. The track comes off the reunited Oakland, California thrashers' new album, "The Prophecy", which is scheduled for release on October 19 via Candlelight Records. The first collection of new music from DEFIANCE in over 15...

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TESTAMENT Vocalist's Message For Japanese Fans

A video message for Japanese fans from vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT can be viewed below. TESTAMENT will play two headlining shows in Mexico this weekend followed by four headlining dates in Japan, a few of which will be held under the "Thrash Domination" ba...

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DEFIANCE: 'The Prophecy' Audio Samples Available

An e-card for "The Prophecy", the new album from reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE, can be accessed at this location. Due on October 19 via Candlelight Records, the first collection of new music from DEFIANCE in over 15 years was recorded at Trident Studios and Greendot Studios in East...

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THY FLESH CONSUMED: 'Unrepentant' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Canadian death/grind act THY FLESH CONSUMED has unveiled the album art and track listing for its upcoming album, "Unrepentant". The group's fourth full-length CD is scheduled for release on November 10 via Diminished Fifth Records (via Sonic Unyon Distribution in Canada and Relapse Records in the US...

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DEFIANCE: 'The Prophecy' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE will release their new album, "The Prophecy", on October 19 via Candlelight Records. The first collection of new music from DEFIANCE in over 15 years was recorded at Trident Studios and Greendot Studios in East Bay, California. The track listing for th...

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VINNIE PAUL, PAUL SHORTINO, IRA BLACK Record New Opening Song For CARROT TOP

Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, HEALLYEAH),Paul Shortino (QUIET RIOT, ROUGH CUTT),Ira Black (VICIOUS RUMORS, LIZZY BORDEN, HEATHEN, METAL CHURCH) and Tyler Burgess (bassist for SHORTINO band) have recorded a cover version of the classic song "Send In The Clowns", to be used as the new opening for com...

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KARMA TO BURN Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

KARMA TO BURN, the acclaimed West Virginia instrumental heavy rockers, have inked a deal with Napalm Records. "William, Robert and I are proud to announce our new partnership with Napalm Records," stated bassist Richard Mullins. "We're thrilled at the opportunity for a renewed vitality for our rock...

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ENSIFERUM: 'From Afar' Video Released

"From Afar", the new video from Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM, can be viewed below. The song is the title cut of the band's fourth album, which will be released on September 9 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Tero Kinnunen (NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS) and Janne Joutsenniemi ('Victory Songs'...

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EXODUS Cancels Beijing Show

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have issued the following update: "Due to visa issue with China, we are forced to cancel our Beijing show [on September 25 at Mao Live House]. We want to thank the Chinese fans as well as Painkiller magazine/Icon Promotions for their support and understanding....

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FORBIDDEN Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Says Response To New Song Has Been 'Amazing'

Guitarist Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, ex-NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT) has issued the following update: "Well, just made it in the door a little bit ago from our four-show run with FORBIDDEN this past week. Exhausted, but really glad we were able to go up the Northwest and do this run! Great to see so many old...

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ENSIFERUM, HYPOCRISY, EX DEO, BLACKGUARD: North American Tour Dates Announced

Fresh off a successful stint on this year's Summer Slaughter Tour, Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will kick off an American headlining tour with support from Nuclear Blast recording artists HYPOCRISY and EX DEO as well as Sumerian recording artists BLACKGUARD. Said ENSIFERUM guitarist Markus Toivo...

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GWYNBLEIDD: Debut Album Details Revealed

GWYNBLEIDD's debut album, "Nostalgia", is scheduled for release on October 27 via BlackCurrant Music. Founded and based in New York City, GWYNBLEIDD is a band whose four members all hail originally from Poland. It is this experience — leaving one's homeland — that served as the original inspiration...