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SAXON Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise
British heavy metal legends SAXON have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. SAXON will play two unique shows. One night they will perform the "Wheels Of Steel" LP in its entirety...February 26, 2010
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MYSTIC PROPHECY Seeking New Drummer
German/Greek metal band MYSTIC PROPHECY has parted ways with temporary drummer Matt C., who played with the group during its recent tour with STRATOVARIUS. Because of "occupational and personal reasons," it's not possible for Matt to remain with the band permanently. MYSTIC PROPHECY is seeking a dru...February 25, 2010
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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Completes Work On VIOLET SUN Debut
PLATENS/ex-THY MAJESTIE vocalist Dario Grillo has completed work on the debut album from his new band VIOLET SUN. Entitled "Loneliness In Supremacy", the CD will be released later in the year via an as-yet-undisclosed label. "Loneliness In Supremacy" recording lineup: * Alessandra Amata: Lead Vocals...February 23, 2010
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AVANTASIA: Deluxe-Box-Set Version Of New Album To Include 'The Wicked Trilogy' Book
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will celebrate its comeback this spring with a new epic masterpiece, to be released on April 3, 2010 as regular CDs, two separate double picture vinyls, and as a beautiful collector's edition with an AVANTASIA picture book. The deluxe box set will fea...February 23, 2010
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CINDERELLA Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
CINDERELLA has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (US...February 23, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY BROILERS CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CANNIBAL...February 22, 2010
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WARMEN Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With Helsinki Concert; Video Available
WARMEN, the brainchild of CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman, celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a concert during the Helsinki Metal Meeting weekend on February 18 at Dante's Highlight in Helsinki Finland. The band's third live performance ever included guest appearances by Alexi Laiho...February 21, 2010
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RAVEN Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise
Legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN has been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH EPICA FINNTROLL RAVEN SODOM...February 18, 2010
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THE NEW BLACK Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
German heavy rockers THE NEW BLACK have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY BROILERS CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CANNIBAL CO...February 17, 2010
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AEROSMITH Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
AEROSMITH, one of the biggest and most influential bands in rock history, has been confirmed as one of the headliners of this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. AEROSMITH — Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and...February 16, 2010
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SENTIMENT To Release New Single
Finnish melodic metallers SENTIMENT, whose current lineup includes ex-THUNDERSTONE keyboardist Kari Tornack, have issued the following update: "We spent some time in our dungeon to get a couple of songs ready for recording. The songs came out great and we hope that we can get a single out before sum...February 15, 2010
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BILLY IDOL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
BILLY IDOL has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (US) BILLY IDOL (U...February 14, 2010
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AMORPHIS To Release 'Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes' DVD In June
AMORPHIS will release its first-ever live DVD, "Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes", in early June via Nuclear Blast, in time for the band's 20th anniversary. The filming took place on November 20, 2009 at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland, where AMORPHIS was supported by STRATOVARIUS and BEFORE THE DAW...February 12, 2010
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GUNS N' ROSES Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
GUNS N' ROSES has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (US) D-A-D (DK)...February 12, 2010
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FINNTROLL Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise
Finnish folk metallers FINNTROLL have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH EPICA FINNTROLL SODOM SONATA ARCTICA STRATOV...February 12, 2010
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