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FIREWIND: 'Live Premonition' Bonus DVD Details Revealed
As the European release date of Greek melodic metal act FIREWIND's highly anticipated new effort "The Premonition" is drawing closer, the content of the limited edition has been revealed: The special version of the album comes with an o-card packaging and a bonus DVD dubbed "Live Premonition", which...March 5, 2008
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THE HAUNTED Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Wacken Open Air festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AXEL RUDI PELL...March 5, 2008
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FEAR MY THOUGHTS Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
German modern melodic death hopefuls FEAR MY THOUGHTS are putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to last year's acclaimed "Vulcanus" album. Commented the band: "We are currently working our asses off on the new record! Drums are being recorded with the help of Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, I...March 5, 2008
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NASHVILLE PUSSY Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY has been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Wacken Open Air festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AXEL RUDI PELL AXXI...March 4, 2008
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60,000 Tickets Sold For This Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
According to the Wacken Open Air festival organizers, 60,000 tickets have already been sold for this year's event, which is scheduled to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The organizers write in a press release, "We think that [we'll be] sold out latest at the end of March/begi...March 4, 2008
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Progressive Metallers CYNIC 'Officially' Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Reunited progressive metallers CYNIC, whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal, have been "officially" confirmed for this year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. (...March 3, 2008
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BOIL To Perform At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL As One Of 'Nordic Challenge' Winners
Danish progressive metal/rock band BOIL has been chosen to represent Denmark at this year's Sweden Rock Festival as one of four winners of the "Nordic Challenge" contest. 2,500 acts took part in the competition and the winners were selected by a jury consisting of MySpace users, the staff of the Swe...March 1, 2008
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ALESTORM, NEGURA BUNGET Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
ALESTORM and NEGURA BUNGET have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Wacken Open Air festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASI...February 29, 2008
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PYRAMAZE Keyboardist Releases CD Of Piano-Based Instrumental Music
Pre-orders are currently being accepted for the debut CD of DANCE OF THE MOURNING CHILD, the piano-based instrumental music of PYRAMAZE and STRUCTURE OF INHUMANITY keyboardist Jonah Weingarten. Described by the listeners as "moving and beautiful," "epic," "full of emotion and melody" and even "inspi...February 29, 2008
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FIREWIND: 'Mercenary Man' Single Available
Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND have just released their brand new single, "Mercenary Man", in their home country. All other European customers can purchase a copy via the Nuclear Blast mailorder for a fan-friendly price of 3.99 euros. Click here to order it directly. The first single from FIREWIND...February 28, 2008
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MERCENARY: New Video Report From Studio Posted Online
Danish metal act MERCENARY has posted the second part of its studio report for the band's highly anticipated new effort, "Architect of Lies". Watch it below. In other news, the band has issued the following update: "As a teaser for our upcoming video for the track 'Isolation', we've posted a few pic...February 27, 2008
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EVERGREY, SIX FEET UNDER Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
EVERGREY and SIX FEET UNDER have been confirmed for the Metalcamp festival, set to take place July 3-9, 2008 in Tolmin, Slovenia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALESTORM APOCALYPTICA ARCH ENEMY BEHEMOTH BIOMECHANICAL BRAINSTORM CATAMENIA CELTIC FROST DARK FORTRESS DEAD BEYOND BURIED...February 25, 2008
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LUPARA Parts Ways With Singer
LUPARA, the Illinois-based band featuring ex-BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, has reportedly parted ways with vocalist Noa Brady. A replacement singer has yet to be announced. LUPARA's self-titled debut album was released in 2006 via Crash Music. The CD was produced and mixed by Scott Creekmore...February 23, 2008
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TÝR Drummer Forced To Sit Out Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced
Faroe Islands metallers TÝR have issued the following update: "Due to injury, Kári Streymoy will not be able to man the drum kit during the coming Paganfest tour in Europe, Canada and the U.S. We are sad at not having him with us, but we have found a worthy replacement in 20-year-old Amon Djurhuus,...February 21, 2008
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MATT BARLOW Begins Laying Down Vocals For New PYRAMAZE Album
ICED EARTH singer Matt Barlow has entered the studio to record his vocals for the upcoming PYRAMAZE album, entitled "Immortal". The vocal sessions are being helmed by producer Jim Morris, who has worked with ICED EARTH on the group's last few releases. The CD will be mixed in March, as the band will...February 20, 2008
