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PRIMORDIAL, MARSHALL LAW Confirmed For U.K.'s METALFEST

PRIMORDIAL and MARSHALL LAW have been confirmed for the first edition of a new U.K. festival called Metalfest, set to take place September 25-27, 2009 at JB's in Dudley. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLAZE BAYLEY BRAINSTORM DRAGONLAND EASTERN FRONT E-FORCE FAIRYLAND HANGING DOLL HEL...

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Former CRISIS Frontwoman Continuing Work On Solo Album

Former CRISIS frontwoman Karyn Crisis will move to Italy this February to work on her solo album with producer Eraldo Bernocchi and guitarist/songwriter Davide Tiso of EPHEL DUATH. The LP, which will be released through Rare Noise Ltd., is more than half written, with guitar tracks recorded for 12 s...

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THRESHOLD's JOHANNE JAMES Once Again Wins CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY's 'Best Drummer' Award

Johanne James of U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD won the Classic Rock Society award for "Best Drummer of 2008," retaining the title for the third year in a row. Launched in 1991, the Classic Rock Society magazine is at the forefront of classic and progressive rock music promotion around the wor...

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POWER QUEST: New Video Interview Available

Angel Of Metal conducted an interview with British melodic power metallers POWER QUEST at the Hard Rock Hell II festival, which was held in early December 2008 in Prestatyn, Wales, U.K. Watch the 10-minute chat below. POWER QUEST recently parted ways with bassist Steve Scott and is currently seeking...

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POWER QUEST Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, we have to begin 2009 with some sad news. Bassist Steve Scott has decided to make his move to New Zealand a permanent one and as a result has decided it is time for him to leave POWER QUEST. We are all ...

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RUINS: 'Cauldron' To Receive European Release This Month

Hobart, Tasmania-based black metal band RUINS will release its second album, "Cauldron", on January 30 via Debemur Morti Productions. According to a press release, "the seven songs of 'Cauldron' personify the savage yet romantic landscapes of that remote island; enshrouded in shadow and drama, yet i...

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DRAGONLAND, WAYLANDER Confirmed For U.K.'s METALFEST

DRAGONLAND and WAYLANDER have been confirmed for the first edition of a new U.K. festival called Metalfest, set to take place September 25-27, 2009 at JB's in Dudley. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLAZE BAYLEY BRAINSTORM DRAGONLAND EASTERN FRONT E-FORCE FAIRYLAND HANGING DOLL HELLFI...

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POWER QUEST Keyboardist Contemplating Return To Teaching Arena

Steve Williams, keyboardist for U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST, has issued the following update: "The reason for this message is I'm considering some new things for 2009. "Firstly, I'm considering returning to the teaching arena to offer keyboard lessons, theory lessons, composition lesso...

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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND were the featured guests on this past Saturday's (December 27) edition of...

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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND To Guest On Tonight's 'Maximum Threshold'

Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND will guest on tonight's (Saturday, December 27) edition of the "Maximum Th...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

The "Maximum Threshold" radio show taped an interview with legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen yesterday (Thursday, December 18). The program invited the public to participate in the questions segment and received "hundreds of e-mails prior to Yngwie coming on the show," according to host Domonic R...

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VISION DIVINE, THY MAJESTIE Confirmed For U.K.'s METALFEST

VISION DIVINE, THY MAJESTIE, EASTERN FRONT and HELLFIGHTER have been confirmed for the first edition of a new U.K. festival called Metalfest, set to take place September 25-27, 2009 at JB's in Dudley. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLAZE BAYLEY BRAINSTORM EASTERN FRONT E-FORCE FAIRYL...

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Ask YNGWIE MALMSTEEN A Question

The "Maximum Threshold" radio show will record an interview with legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen this Thursday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. EST and is inviting the public to participate in the questions segment. If you would like to speak with Yngwie, you can do so by logging in to the "Maximum Th...

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DRAGONFORCE: New Audio Interview With FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ Available

Bassist Frédéric Leclercq of British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE was a guest on this past Saturday's (December 13) edition of "Maximum Threshold". The interview is now available for streaming at this location. "Ultra Beatdown", the new album from DRAGONFORCE, sold 24,000 copies in the U...

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POWER QUEST Confirmed For U.K.'s METALFEST

U.K.-based melodic power metal act POWER QUEST has been confirmed for the first edition of a new U.K. festival called Metalfest, set to take place September 25-27, 2009 at JB's in Dudley. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLAZE BAYLEY BRAINSTORM THRESHOLD SWALLOW THE SUN XANDRIA POWER Q...