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SPINAL TAP's NIGEL TUFNEL Helps National Geographic Channel Decode Mysteries Behind Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most iconic structures in the world. People have speculated about its purpose for centuries, associating the structure with everyone from King Arthur's magician, Merlin, to the druids and the sun god Apollo. Now faux rockstar Nigel Tufnel portrayed by actor Christopher Guest...May 22, 2008
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SWALLOW THE SUN: 'Plague Of Butterflies' EP Details Revealed
Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN have finished recording their next EP called "Plague of Butterflies" for a September release via Spinefarm Records. Commented the band: "'Plague of Butterflies' is a story about an old hermit, deep woods, loneliness and the plague. It's one song in three parts...May 22, 2008
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GRAND MAGUS: 'Iron Will' Artwork Revealed
Swedish powerhouse GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will release its fourth full-length album, "Iron Will", in Europe on June 9 via Rise Above Records. The CD, which was once again recorded in Stockholm, with Oneman acting as engineer...May 22, 2008
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NOX AUREA To Release Debut In July
NOX AUREA, the Swedish melodic/doom death metal band consisting of members of THE COLD EXISTENCE and DOMGARD, will release its debut album, "Via Gnosis", in July via Khaosmaster Productions. Appealing to those into really dark yet melodic doom in the likes of SWALLOW THE SUN, OFFICIUM TRISTE and MOU...May 21, 2008
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AMORAL Announces New Bassist
Finnish metallers AMORAL have announced the addition of bassist Pekka Johansson to the group's ranks. "Pekka has been helping us out with our recent live duties, and the vibes been great both on and off stage," the band writes in a statement. "The dude's a great bassist, has a killer stage presence...May 21, 2008
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THE ETERNAL Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Guitarist/vocalist Mark Kelson of the Australian atmospheric/gothic/doom metal band THE ETERNAL has issued the following update: "Well, it was a long few weeks and a lot of travelling between Estonia and Finland, but most of the mixing of the new [THE ETERNAL] album 'Kartika' is done (I will be gett...May 21, 2008
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DESTRUCTION Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CRO...May 20, 2008
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DRUDGERY Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
DRUDGERY the new Guelph, Ontario-based grind/hardcore project spearheaded by drummer Matt Connell (ex-FUCK THE FACTS, EXHUMED) which also features Steve Ferraro, formerly of DEAR BLACK DIARY has inked a deal with Year of the Sun Records for the release of its debut EP, "Rust". "This band started as...May 20, 2008
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CANDLEMASS Kicks Off First U.S. Tour In 17 Years; Setlist Revealed
Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS kicked off their first U.S. tour in 17 years last night (Monday, May 19) at Jaxx in West Springfield, Virginia. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. March Funebre (intro) 02. Well of Souls 03. Mirror Mirror 04. Solitude 05. Emperor of the Void 06. Devil Seed...May 20, 2008
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MOONSPELL Performs On Portuguese TV; Video Available
Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL performed their new single "Scorpion Flower" and the group's singer, Fernando Ribeiro, took part in a short interview with the Portuguese TV station RTP1 this past Saturday, May 17. Watch footage of the interview and performance below. MOONSPELL's video for the track "...May 19, 2008
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ANVIL Documentary Maker: The Movie Has Already Achieved What We Wanted To Achieve
"Anvil! The Story of Anvil" a mockumentary-like true account of fiftysomething Canadian heavy-metal practitioners Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar) and Robb Reiner (drums) who, after a desultory European tour with their band ANVIL, decide to record a 13th album in a final attempt to fulfill their...May 18, 2008
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AT THE GATES: Tokyo Concert Photos Available
Reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES played their first three shows since announcing their reunion May 8-11, 2008 as part of the Extreme The Dojo 20 Japanese tour also featuring THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MAYHEM, PIG DESTROYER and INTO ETERNITY. Photos of the band's May 11 concert at Studio Co...May 17, 2008
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CANDLEMASS: New York City Concert To Be Filmed For DVD Release
CANDLEMASS' May 20, 2008 concert at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City will be filmed for future DVD release. No further details are currently available. CANDLEMASS' North American tour with DAYLIGHT DIES kicks off this coming Monday (May 19) at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia. As previ...May 17, 2008
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CONCERTO MOON Confirmed For BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL
CONCERTO MOON from Japan is confirmed for its first U.S. appearance at the second annual Bay Area Rock Festival. Led by guitar maestro Norifumi Shima, the group is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the self-proclaimed leading hard rock band of Japan by releasing a new studio album and a CD/DVD ret...May 16, 2008
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FINNTROLL Confirmed For Czech Republic's BRUTAL ASSAULT Festival
Finland's FINNTROLL has been confirmed for this year's Brutal Assault festival, set to take place August 14-16 at the Jaromer Army Fortress in Josefov, Czech Republic. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGNOSTIC FRONT ALL SHALL PERISH ANAAL NATHRAKH ARCH ENEMY ARKONA BEHEADED BEHEMOTH CA...May 14, 2008
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