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AXXIS: New Song Posted Online

German metallers AXXIS have posted the title track of their new album, "Doom of Destiny", on their MySpace page. Due in Europe on November 19 (November 16 in Germany) via AFM Records, the CD is the band's first record with new guitarist Marco Wreidt. The track listing for the album is as follows: .....

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AVANTASIA: 'The Scarecrow' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, entitled "The Scarecrow", can be found at this location. Due at the end of January via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD is expected to feature guest appearances by the following artists: Alice Cooper (vocals...

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Former WARHORSE Guitarist Todd Laskowski Rejoins SIN OF ANGELS

Rhode Island doom metal act SIN OF ANGELS has been rejoined by guitarist Todd Laskowski (WARHORSE, AS HEAVEN TURNS TO ASH). Todd was part of the group's original lineup, along with drummer Ray McCaffrey, and was instrumental in crafting the band's current sound. Commented McCaffrey: "Todd left the b...

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HELLOWEEN: More 'Gambling With The Devil' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

HELLOWEEN's new CD, "Gambling with the Devil", has registered the following first-week chart positions: Czech Republic: #10 Finland: #34 France: #103 Germany: #38 Italy: #49 Japan: #3 (International) Norway: #44 Sweden: #34 Switzerland: #88 UK: #18 (Rock Albums) US: #63 (Top New Artist Albums) The r...

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UNEXPECT, ELECTRIC EARTH Nominated For 'Independent Music Award'

Quebec's UNEXPECT and Sweden's ELECTRIC EARTH are among the nominees in the "Hard Rock/Metal" category at the the Independent Music Awards, which "helps indie artists and releases worldwide overcome mainstream obstacles by placing winners and finalists in front of more than 20 million new fans via y...

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STORMWARRIOR Signs To DOCKYARD 1

Dockyard 1 has announced the signing of Germany's STORMWARRIOR to a multi-album deal. The band is currently recording its third studio album, "Heading Northe", at the group's own Thunderhall Studios and will mix the effort with Piet Sielck (SAVAGE CIRCUS, IRON SAVIOR) before mastering the CD at Tomm...

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HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY To Take Part In Gothenburg Signing Session

German melodic metallers HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY will take part in a joint signing session at Media Markt in Gothenburg, Sweden on December 4. HELLOWEEN's new CD, "Gambling with the Devil", recently entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 38. The LP has also landed at No. 18 on the UK...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' Video Posted Online

The video for the song "Lost in Space" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project can be viewed below. Also available is an eight-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the forthcoming six-track albums from AVANTASIA — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2". Apart from the ident...

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BOBBY JARZOMBEK Records With GEORGE LYNCH, Prepares For FATES WARNING Tour

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, ex-ICED EARTH) has issued the following update: "We had our final FATES WARNING rehearsal in L.A. over the weekend and are getting read to jet over to Europe for a couple of weeks. The lineup is the same that did the Evolution Fest earlier this summe...

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EPICA Confirmed For Germany's KNOCK OUT FESTIVAL

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has been confirmed for the Knock Out Festival, set to take place January 12, 2008 at the Europahalle in Karlsruhe, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are WITHIN TEMPTATION, HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY and AXXIS. More bands will be confirmed soon. For more info...

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CELLADOR Guitarist Comments On AVIAN Guest Appearance

CELLADOR guitarist Bill Hudson is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the new album from AVIAN, the melodic metal band featuring singer Lance King (BALANCE OF POWER, PYRAMAZE) and guitarist Yan Leviathan. Commented Hudson: I'll be heading to Minneapolis, MN tomorrow (Monday, November 5) to play...

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THE CULT Frontman: We Made This Album For Ourselves

The web site of the German branch of Roadrunner Records has been updated with the following interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury: Q: When you wrote this album, was there a spark? Ian: THE CULT has been on ice so there was no point going through the motions of touring and recording if there ....

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SEPULTURA Frontman Issues Another Update From India

SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green has posted the third entry in an ongoing tour diary covering the band's first-ever appearance in India. It reads as follows: "Day 3 - October 28, 2007 New Delhi: It's show day and there is some time before soundcheck to see another landmark in New Delhi history. We d...

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HELLOWEEN's 'Gambling With The Devil' Lands On Swedish Chart

HELLOWEEN's twelfth studio album, "Gambling with the Devil", has entered the Swedish chart at position No. 34. The CD also landed on the International Album Chart in Japan at No. 3. The regular "Gambling with the Devil" album consists of eleven songs (plus an intro, spoken by SAXON's Biff Byford) wi...

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LAMB OF GOD To Take 'The Entirety Of 2008 To Reconnect, Get Hungry And Write'

LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler has issued the following update: "I've been enjoying some time at home. Ozzfest was a great time for us. Killer opportunity playing in front of some massive crowds and beat them mercilessly with our nasty noise. "Our last show of that tour was a headline gig in Richmo...