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SONATA ARCTICA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Flag In The Ground' Video Shoot Available

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new SONATA ARCTICA video, "Flag In The Ground", can be viewed below. The song comes off the Finnish melodic metallers' new album, "The Days Of Grays", which will be released on September 18 in Europe and September 22 in North America through Nuclear B...

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SONATA ARCTICA: 'The Days Of Grays' Track-By-Track Review Available

A track-by-track review/description of "The Days Of Grays", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICAcan be found on Terrorizer.com. "The Days Of Grays" will be released on September 18 in Europe and September 22 in North America through Nuclear Blast Records. The track listing for...

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DARK FUNERAL, DESTRUCTION, EDGUY Confirmed For Australia's SCREAMFEST

According to PyroMusic.net, DARK FUNERAL, DESTRUCTION, EDGUY, ROTTING CHRIST and SONATA ARCTICA are among the confirmed bands for Screamfest, a massive two-day festival set to take place December 31, 2009 - January 1, 2010 at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. The festival billing is shaping up as follow...

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SONATA ARCTICA Lets Fans Design Cover Artwork

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have launched a fan contest where people can design the cover artwork for the upcoming promotional single to the song "Flag In The Ground". Commented vocalist Tony Kakko: "Now here's your big chance to make an impact to the whole music industry! Or at least a...

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SONATA ARCTICA Confirmed For Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST IV

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have been confirmed for the Monterrey Metal Fest IV, set to take place on September 16, 2009 (Mexican Independence Day holiday) at the Santa Lucia Arena in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The final festival lineup is as follows: CHILDREN OF BODOM (...

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DRAGONFORCE Cancels London Show

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCEhave been forced to pull out of the "Kerrang! Week Of Rock" due to the "personal circumstances" of one of the bandmembers. The group was due to play a headline show on July 29 at London, England's HMV Forum. "It is with great regret we have to cancel the show...

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DRAGONFORCE Interviewed At Slovenia's METALCAMP; Video Available

Terrorizer magazine's Jill Mikkelson conducted an interview with British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE at this year's Metalcamp festival, which was held on July 2-8, 2009 in Tolmin, Slovenia. Watch the chat below. DRAGONFORCE will embark on a mammoth U.K. tour this November/December. The band say...

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SOLUTION.45 Signs Japanese Deal With MARQUEE/AVALON

Swedish/Finnish progressive metal "supergroup" SOLUTION.45, which features in its ranks former SCAR SYMMETRY vocalist Christian Älvestam, Mikko Härkin (ex-SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) and Jani Stefanovic (MISERATION, ESSENCE OF SORROW),has inked a deal with Marquee/Avalon for the Japanese release of...

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CAIN'S OFFERING Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen have joined forces in a new band called CAIN'S OFFERING. The group's debut album, "Gather The Faithful", will be released on August 28 in Europe and September 11 in North America via Frontiers Records. The band i...

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SONATA ARCTICA: North American Headlining Shows Announced

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will play a handful of headlining dates prior to and at the end of their North American tour with DRAGONFORCE. These shows will be the only SONATA ARCTICA headlining gigs until next spring. The details are as follows: Sep. 17 - San Marcos, CA - Jumping Turtle...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces U.K. Headlining Tour

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will embark on a mammoth U.K. tour this November/December. The band says, "Grab your tin helmet and prepare for the invasion — the mighty DRAGONFORCE will be bringing a full-scale production to a town near you for their military-themed 'Hearts N' Minds' tour!...

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DRAGONFORCE To Tour North America With SONATA ARCTICA

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will be back in the U.S. and Canada this fall for the final round of "Ultra Beatdown" tour dates. Support on the trek will come from SONATA ARCTICA and TAKING DAWN. The dates are as follows: Sep. 18 - House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA Sep. 19 - Regency ...

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MONSTER MAGNET Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

MONSTER MAGNET will headline the first night of this year's Hard Rock Hell festival, set to take place December 4-5, 2009 at Pontins in Prestatyn Sands. North Wales, United Kingdom. Hard Rock Hell booker Seven Webster says: "The response to this year's event has been our best yet, with tickets selli...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY's STANNE To Write Lyrics For SOLUTION.45 Debut

Mikael Stanne of DARK TRANQUILLITY will write all the lyrics for the forthcoming debut album from the Swedish/Finnish progressive metal "supergroup" SOLUTION.45, which features in its ranks former SCAR SYMMETRY vocalist Christian Älvestam, Mikko Härkin (ex-SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) and Jani Stefano...

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ODIN'S COURT Recording Two Albums' Worth Of Material

Lexington Park, Maryland-based progressive rock/metal band ODIN'S COURT is currently recording two albums' worth of material. According to the group, "The first CD will be 13 songs. They are electric with the full band and 100% brand new material. The average song length is about 4:20, and the tunes...