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The Black Halo
KAMELOT have walked the line between the prog/power scene and a more pomp AOR sheen for some time now, never descending too far into galloping European cliché, and maintaining a sonic toughness that keeps them in the metal camp. The addition of ex-CONCEPTION singer Roy Khan and the release of 2000's...March 9, 2005
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SINISTHRA: Debut Album Details Revealed
SINISTHRA (formerly NEVERGREEN),the Finnish band featuring current AMORPHIS frontman Tomi Joutsen, will release their full-length debut, "Last of the Stories of Long Past Glories", on May 13 via Arise Records. The CD was recorded last summer at Sonic Pump studios and features a sound best described...March 9, 2005
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ELVENKING: Studio Diary Posted Online
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have launched a studio diary for their third album at their official web site. Check it out at this location. The follow-up to 2004's "Wyrd" is being recorded at the group's own Sherpa Studios while the mixing will take place at Sonic Pump studios in Finland w...March 9, 2005
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VIOLENT STORM Sign Taiwanese Record Deal
VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino, have just signed a licensing deal with Rock Empire Music and Screaming Shout Records in Taiwan, republic of China. The group's debut album will be released in Taiwan on June 1. The Japanese release will...March 7, 2005
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CROWBAR's 'Dead Sun' Video To Debut On 'Headbanger's Ball'
CROWBAR's video for the track "Dead Sun" will debut on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" next Saturday, March 12, according to a posting on the group's official web site. As previously reported, the "Dead Sun" clip has been posted online at this location. "Dead Sun" (view video here) comes off the ...March 5, 2005
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EXMORTEM To Headline Finland's JALOMETALLI FESTIVAL
Danish death metallers EXMORTEM have been confirmed as the headliners of the first night of this year's Jalometalli Festival, a two-day event set to be held August 19-20 in Oulu, Finland (LORD BELIAL will headline the second night). The complete list of artists currently confirmed to appear at the f...March 3, 2005
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ELVENKING Begin Recording New Album
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have officially commenced the recording sessions for their third album. "After the successful release of previous albums 'Heathenreel' (2001) and 'Wyrd' (2004),ELVENKING are ready to return with new songs and new line-up," reads a posting on the group's web s...March 1, 2005
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SINISTHRA Featuring AMORPHIS Singer Sign With ARISE RECORDS
SINISTHRA (formerly NEVERGREEN),the Finnish band featuring current AMORPHIS frontman Tomi Joutsen, have set "Last of the Stories of Long Past Glories" as the title of their full-length debut, tentatively due in May via Arise Records. The CD was recorded last summer at Sonic Pump studios and feature...February 28, 2005
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LORD BELIAL To Headline Finland's JALOMETALLI Festival
According to a posting on their official web site, Sweden's LORD BELIAL have been confirmed as the headliners of the fourth annual Jalometalli Festival, set to be held August 19-20 in Oulu, Finland. The complete list of artists currently confirmed to appear at the festival is as follows: ATAKHAMA BR...February 18, 2005
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Singer MATT REARDON Completes Vocals For VIOLENT STORM Debut
Singer Matt Reardon has just finished laying down the vocals for the debut album from VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino. Hailing from the U.S., Reardon's roots are said to be in "metal, grunge and rock and roll of today." His "deep and u...February 18, 2005
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ANIMOSITY Sign With BLACK MARKET ACTIVITIES
San Francisco-based death metal/hardcore band ANIMOSITY have inked a deal with Black Market Activities. The band will enter Castle Ultimate Studios on March 6 with engineer Zach Ohren to begin recording their new full-length album, "Empires". Artwork will be handled by Paul Romano (MASTODON, NASUM)....February 17, 2005
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CROWBAR: 'Dead Sun' Video Posted Online
CROWBAR's video for the track "Dead Sun" has been posted online at this location. "Dead Sun" comes off the group's new album, "Lifesblood for the Downtrodden", available now on Candlelight Records. The band have just kicked off their first U.S. tour in support of the record, alongside labelmates ENT...February 15, 2005
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HEVEIN Enter Studio To Record New Single
Finnish melodic thrashers HEVEIN entered Sonic Pump studios on February 5 with Nino Laurenne at the helm to begin recording their new single, entitled "iOta". The single will consist of the title cut and "Worth Fighting For" and will be mixed by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki. An April...February 15, 2005
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OMNIUM GATHERUM: 'The Nolan's Fati' Video Posted Online
OMNIUM GATHERUM's video for the song "The Nolan's Fati" has been posted online at this location (AVI, 36.6 MB). The video was directed by Jussi Rautaniemi and it was shot by Jussi Rautaniemi and Markus Rask. The song comes off the group's new album "Years In Waste", due in the U.S. on March ...February 15, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist Says New Album Represents A Musical 'Growth'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian and bassist Shavo Odadjian recently spoke to MTV.com about the group's upcoming ambitious double album, "Mezmerize/Hypnotize". "You will hear a difference, you will hear a growth, but you will always hear us," Malakian said. "All my favorite bands tend to ha...February 14, 2005
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