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CROCELL Completes Pre-Production Recording, Seeks New Label Home
CROCELL, winner of the "Metal Talent" category at Danish Metal Awards 2008, has completed work on a four-song pre-production recording at Monorama Studios with Jacob "Formanden" Olsen. The songs "In the Age of Iron and Rust", "Thieves, Whores and Heretics", "The Stranger", and "After the Take of Win...March 30, 2009
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DARK CASTLE To Release 'Spirited Migration' In May
Saint Augustine, Florida's DARK CASTLE will release its full-length debut, "Spirited Migration", on May 26 via At A Loss Recordings. Recorded by Phillip Cope and mastered by Scott Hull (both KYLESA, BARONESS etc.),the CD continues the metallic doom psyche journey the band's "Flight Of The Pegasus"...March 30, 2009
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DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Germany's DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER has parted ways with guitarist Lady Cat-Man and replaced her with Ady (see photo below). "Licht", the new album from DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #29 Austria: #49 Switzerland: #88 Released on August 29,...March 30, 2009
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ALERION Announces New Guitarist
Dutch female-fronted progressive metal band ALERION has announced the addition of guitarist Bart Lubbers to the group's ranks. ALERION says in a statement, "Both musically and personally, Bart is a great addition to the band. Moreover, having first picked it up in 1997, Bart knows how to handle his...March 29, 2009
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STREAM OF PASSION: New Album Details Revealed
Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON),will release its sophomore album, "The Flame Within", on May 29 via Napalm Records. According to a press release, "The Flame Within" "leaves its predecessor in the d...March 29, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: Touring Band Revealed
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's band for her upcoming tour will consist of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, SAVAGE CIRCUS, ex-RAGE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - Drums Maria Ilmoniemi - Keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - Bass Alex S...March 28, 2009
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AGATHODAIMON: Pro-Shot Footage From Germany's WINTERNACHTSTRAUM FESTIVAL Available
Professionally filmed video footage of German black/death/gothic metallers AGATHODAIMON performing the song "Tongue Of Thorns" at the Winternachtstraum Festival on February 28, 2009 in Arnsberg-Oeventrop, Germany can be viewed below. AGATHODAIMON's new album, "Phoenix", was released on March 20 via...March 27, 2009
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ROB HALFORD Says Entire 'Nostradamus' Album Will Be Performed 'Late Fall, Early Winter'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has told Billboard.com that plans are still afoot to stage the band latest release, the 2008 rock opera "Nostradamus", in its entirely later this year. "I would say we're hypothetically looking towards late fall, early winter — in our heads we've got September, Octo...March 27, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' U.S. Release Date Announced
Armoury Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment) has set a May 26 U.S. release date for "Polaris", the new studio album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available in Europ...March 27, 2009
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WINTERS DAWN Signs With HEART OF STEEL RECORDS
Heart Of Steel Records has announced the signing of Greece's WINTERS DAWN. The band's full-length debut, "The Winter Is Dawning", will be released in early May. According to a press release, the CD "is a perfect mix of U.S. power metal a la SAVATAGE / CRIMSON GLORY / RIOT ('Thundersteel' era) and JA...March 27, 2009
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CANDLEMASS, TIM "RIPPER" OWENS, DESTRÖYER 666 Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
CANDLEMASS, TIM "RIPPER" OWENS, DESTRÖYER 666 and ABRAMIS BRAMA have been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ABRAMIS BRAMA (S) AMBERIAN DAWN (FIN) AMON AMARTH (S) AXIDENT AVENUE (N) BLACK TOOT...March 27, 2009
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BLACK SUN AEON: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
BLACK SUN AEON, the new Finnish band featuring BEFORE THE DAWN/THE FINAL HARVEST mainman Tuomas Saukkonen, has made its new album, "Darkness Walks Beside Me", available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page. Due in Europe on March 27 via Cyclone Empire and in Scandinavia on April...March 27, 2009
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DOMAIN Frontman Interviewed; Audio Available
Vocalist Nicolaj Ruhnow of German metallers DOMAIN was recently interviewed on Belgium's "Dangerzone" radio show. The chat is now available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. DOMAIN recently posted a new song, "Sweeping Scars", on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the gro...March 26, 2009
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HEAVEN & HELL Signs International Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of HEAVEN & HELL for the territories of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South America. HEAVEN & HELL's new single, "Bible Black", is available for streaming in its entirety below. After finishing several heralded world tours as HEAVEN & HEL...March 26, 2009
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NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL Adds Stage For Up-And-Coming Bands
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will introduce an additional stage this year dedicated to up-and-coming bands. The third stage, sponsored by Deathcote Records, will be held at Chasers nightclub, which is behind the Palladium on the corner of Martin Luther King St. and Commercial St. The...March 25, 2009
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