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THE HAUNTED Frontman On U.S. Presidential Election: 'It's A Mockery On Democracy'
Peter Dolving, the outspoken frontman for Swedish thrash-metal titans THE HAUNTED, might not be able to vote in next week's election, but that doesn't mean he can't have an opinion on this year's presidential hopefuls. "If I had citizenship, I couldn't vote for any of the two candidates, because it'...October 31, 2008
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ENTOMBED: Footage From Germany's WAY OF DARKNESS Festival Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Swedish metal veterans ENTOMBED performing at the Way Of Darkness III Festival, which was held October 2-4, 2008 in Coburg, Germany, can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "brophdefection"). ENTOMBED's new album, "Serpent Saints - The Ten Amendments", was rele...October 30, 2008
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DEVIAN: New Album Title, Release Dates Announced
Swedish melodic death/black metallers DEVIAN — who feature in their ranks former MARDUK members Legion (vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (drums) after their departure from MARDUK — will release their second album, "God To The Illfated", in Europe through Century Media Records on the following dates: Ge...October 30, 2008
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SOILWORK: Early Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks
Listenable Records has announced plans to re-release the classic first albums from Swedish metallers SOILWORK. "Steelbath Suicide" (1998) and "The Chainheart Machine" (1999) will be reissued in deluxe super jewelcases with revamped artwork and contain various bonus tracks. Out of print for a while,...October 30, 2008
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PAIN: 'Follow Me' Video Featuring NIGHTWISH Singer Posted Online
"Follow Me", the new video from Swedish metallers PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip, which was shot earlier this month, features a special guest appearance by NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon. The performance footage in the video was filmed during PAIN's October 9, 2008 concert at Tavastia in Helsink...October 30, 2008
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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming
Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was a guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, October 27. The program is now available for streaming at this location. Welch's solo album, "Save Me From Myself", sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its fi...October 29, 2008
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SOILWORK Singer Offers Vocal Coaching
Vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of the Swedish metallers SOILWORK has issued the following update: "Back home in the cold, getting pumped for the European tour that will start in just about a week! "I was going through my MySpace page the other day and realized that there are LOADS of messages that I h...October 29, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN To Release 'The Seer' 11-Song EP In UK
Following on from her debut album, "My Winter Storm" album, former NIGHTWISH singer supreme Tarja Turunen will release a new 11-track EP on December 1 via Spinefarm Records UK. Titled "The Seer" and featuring a duet with former WARLOCK frontwoman Doro Pesch, the record will come as a limited-edition...October 29, 2008
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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: New Video Interview Posted Online
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. Watch the chat at this location. Welch's solo album, "Save Me From Myself", sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 63 on The Billb...October 29, 2008
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KISS: 'IKONS' First-Week Sales Revealed
"IKONS", a four-CD collectors' package showcasing the iconic prominence each KISS member contributed to the hottest rock 'n' roll band in the world, has sold 2,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The packaging for "IKONS" is outstanding, feat...October 29, 2008
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PAIN: 'Back To Mother Russia'
Swedish metallers PAIN, featuring HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren, have issued the following update: "When we did our first Russian show back in May 2007, we just thought people in that particular city were crazy. One and a half year later we know that Krasnodar was not a coincidence. Whole Russia...October 28, 2008
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NORTHERN KINGS To Release 'Rethroned' In November
NORTHERN KINGS, the new Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians — Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI),Marco Hietala (TAROT, NIGHTWISH),Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA),Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto (CHARON) — will release its second album, "Rethroned", on November 19 via Warner Music Finland. Like i...October 28, 2008
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BON SCOTT Statue Placed Permanently At Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
A statue honoring AC/DC's Bon Scott, which was first revealed at the Aussie Rock Celebration concert in suburban Claremont on February 24, was placed permanently at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in Western Australia. The Mayor of Fremantle, Peter Tagliaferri, did the official unveiling on Satur...October 28, 2008
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WARDRUNA Signs With INDIE RECORDINGS
WARDRUNA, the project led by former GORGOROTH drummer Kvitrafn (who has also played with SIGFADER, JOTUNSPOR and DEAD TO THIS WORLD),has inked a deal with Indie Recordings. The group's debut album, "Runaljod - Gap Var Ginnunga", is scheduled for release on January 19, 2009. The idea of WARDRUNA beg...October 27, 2008
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VADER: Rehearsal Photos Of New Lineup Posted Online
Prior to the start of their Scandinavian tour, Polish extreme metallers VADER took part in a photo session at Warsaw's Progresja Club. The pictures, which were taken by Agnieszka Krysiuk, can be found at www.vader.pl. VADER's new touring lineup is as follows: Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek (guitar, vocals)...October 27, 2008
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