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MAYHEM To Tour U.S. In The Spring
Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM are planning a U.S. tour in early 2009. The trek will reportedly consist of 21 shows and will kick off in the early spring. The exact cities and dates will be announced soon. MAYHEM was honored in the "Metal" category at the 36th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegi...September 6, 2008
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SYCONAUT: Debut Album Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled
Swedish aggro combo SYCONAUT has revealed the track listing and cover artwork for the band's forthcoming debut album, "Burst Into Life". The CD was recorded at Studio Holken and is scheduled for release before the end of the year via Ilumnirec. The artwork was created by Axel Widén and can be viewed...September 5, 2008
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DOMAIN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
German metallers DOMAIN are continuing to work on their ninth album, entitled "The Chronicles of Love, Hate and Sorrow". Producer and guitarist Axel "Ironfinger" Ritt is holed up at the Meadow Studios in Darmstadt, Germany putting the finishing touches to the metal opera, which is based on the novel...September 4, 2008
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HOLY MOSES, BENEDICTION: Tour Dates Announced
Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES will team up with UK's BENEDICTION for a European co-headlining tour in September/October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 24 - Hamburg - Markthalle - Germany Sep. 25 - Rostock - Alte Zuckerfabrik (Toxis) - Germany Sep. 26 - Niederkrüchten - Pitch...August 22, 2008
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AXEL RUDI PELL: New Audio Sample Available For Download
German axe hero AXEL RUDI PELL will release his new his eighteenth offering, "Tales Of The Crown", via SPV Records on the following dates: October 24: Germany October 27: Rest of Europe October 28: U.S./Canada An audio sample of the LP's opening cut, "Higher", is available for download at this locat...August 18, 2008
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BEYOND FLAMES Changes Names To MINDTECH
BEYOND FLAMES, the Norwegian band featuring CIRCUS MAXIMUS keyboardist Lasse Finbråten, has changed its name to MINDTECH. The group's debut album, "Elements of Warfare", is currently being recorded for a tentative October 31 release. MINDTECH has received coverage in the Norwegian media due to the f...August 12, 2008
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HOLY MOSES: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances By DESTRUCTION, OBITUARY Members
DESTRUCTION, OBITUARY and AXEL RUDI PELL members are among the guest musicians who appear on "Agony of Death", the new album from long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES. Ferdy Doernberg (AXEL RUDI PELL) contributed keyboards and samples, as well as intros and outros, and played slide guitar on "Th...August 11, 2008
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Departing MAYHEM Guitarist: 'I Don't Regret Anything'
Guitarist Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen played his final Norwegian concert with the legendary black metal band MAYHEM this past Wednesday (August 6) at the Øyafestivalen in Oslo. A Norwegian-language interview with Eriksen conducted by Lydverket NRK prior to the Øyafestivalen performance can be viewed b...August 9, 2008
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Reunited DRIVER To Release 'Sons Of Thunder' In September
Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — will release its d...July 16, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Replaces AXEL RUDI PELL At Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) has replaced AXEL RUDI PELL on the billing of the the Rock Of Ages festival, set to take place on July 25-26, 2008 in Seebronn, Germany. The lineup is now as follows: THE ORCHESTA MSG TEN YEARS AFTER ALMOST QUEEN (QUEEN tribute) URIAH HEEP SIEGES EVEN ULI JON ROTH JANE S...June 17, 2008
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STONE GODS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
STONE GODS, the band featuring former THE DARKNESS members Dan Hawkins, Richie Edwards and Ed Graham, has replaced AXEL RUDI PELL on the billing of this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows:...June 11, 2008
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AXEL RUDI PELL Pulls Out Of WACKEN OPEN AIR, ROCK OF AGES Festivals
German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, we have to cancel our appearances at both summer festivals, the Rock Of Ages and the Wacken Open Air, due to a schedule conflict of singer Johnny Gioeli in the USA. We have to apologize for that! So there will be no sho...May 22, 2008
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DOMAIN Announces New Drummer
German metallers DOMAIN have announced the addition of drummer J.B. to the group's ranks. According to the band, "J.B. already performed with DOMAIN on stage during the last tour in 2007 and the chemical respective musical factors fit that perfect together, so the band decided to keep him as a perma...May 13, 2008
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DOMAIN's AXEL RITT To Judge 'Guitar Fight Club' Contest
On June 14, guitar wizard Axel Ritt of the German epic power metal band DOMAIN will serve as one of four jury members of the Guitar Fight Club contest in Bischofswerda, Germany. Eight young and motivated guitar shredders will compete against each others in front of about 2,000 enthusiastic fans. The...May 10, 2008
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MARIONETTE: New Audio Interview Available
Revolution-Music.dk has uploaded a brand new audio interview with vocalist Axel Widn of the Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal sextet MARIONETTE. Check it out at this location. MARIONETTE's debut album, "Spite", was released in Europe on April 28 via Listenable Records. The CD was recorded with producer...May 7, 2008
