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BACKYARD BABIES Interviewed On Germany's 'Strike'; Video Available

Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES were recently interviewed by "Strike", a weekly metal show which is broadcast on Germany's StreetClip.tv. Watch the seven-minute chat below. BACKYARD BABIES will support MÖTLEY CRÜE on select dates in Europe. Also appearing on the bill is DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED....

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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's 'Fire-Hearted': More Details Revealed

Spinefarm Records has set a June 24 Finnish release date for the third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen, entitled "Fire-Hearted". According to the label "there will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental." Guest musicians on the CD include vocalist...

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KYPCK: 'Stalingrad' Video Released

"Stalingrad", the new video from KYPCK ("Kursk" in the western alphabet) — the Russian-singing Finnish doom metal band featuring former SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka (a.k.a. S.S. Lopakka) — can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's debut album, "Cherno", which was completed during 2007...

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APOCALYPTICA Condemns 'Illegal Use' Of Its Music By Czech Republican Party

Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA has released a statement condemning the "illegal use" of the band's song "Path" in a TV and Internet commercial in the Czech Republic. (See the commercial in question below.) The group states: "APOCALYPTICA always supports minorities, stands up for human right...

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AMON AMARTH, OBITUARY, ENSLAVED Pull Out Of Czech Republic's UNHOLY FEST

AMON AMARTH, OBITUARY and ENSLAVED have cancelled their appearances at the 2009 edition of the Unholy Fest, set to take place July 23-25 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, due to a "breach of agreement." No further details are currently available. AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the T...

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TARJA TURUNEN: German Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following solo dates in Germany: Sep. 22 - Hannover, Germany - Capitol Sep. 23 - Berlin, Germany - Fritz Club Sep. 30 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik Oct. 02 - Munich, Germany - Muffathalle Oct. 03 - Ingolstadt, Germany - Ohrakel Tarja Turu...

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AMON AMARTH Frontman Interviewed By FANGORIA Magazine; Video Available

Fangoria, an internationally distributed U.S. film fan magazine specializing in the genres of horror, slasher, splatter and exploitation films, recently conducted an interview with vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish viking metallers AMON AMARTH. Watch the 20-minute chat below. AMON AMARTH's seventh full...

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AMON AMARTH: Mexico City Show To Go Ahead As Scheduled

Swedish viking metallers AMON AMARTH have issued the following update: "We just completed a very successful U.S. tour and wanted to thank everyone for coming out to the shows! It was great to play at the places we missed on the fall tour and places we haven't been to in a very long while or ...

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ANGHER Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS

ANGHER, the new "cello metal" band, has inked a deal with Dark Star Records. The group's "Hidden Truth" CD/DVD set will hit streets worldwide this fall. According to the band's official bio, ANGHER was formed by cellist-guitarist Greg Korniluk after he made a guest appearance on APOCALYPTICA's "Refl...

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AMON AMARTH Frontman Interviewed In Atlanta; Video Available

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish viking metallers AMON AMARTH before the band's April 30, 2009 concert at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. Watch the five-minute chat below. "Guardians of Asgaard", the new video from AMON AMARTH, can be view...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Montreal Video Footage, Photos Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed at Medley in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 1, 2009 as part of her short North American tour in support of the "My Winter Storm" album. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (courtesy of dollxofmetal). Check out photos from M...

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TARJA TURUNEN Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen kicked off her North American tour last night (Wednesday, April 29) at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (thanks to Benniken). Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musi...

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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's Solo Album Due In June

Spinefarm Records has announced a mid-June release date for the third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen. According to the label "there will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental." Guest musicians on the CD include vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...

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ENTWINE: 'Painstained' To Receive U.S. Release In June

"Painstained", the sixth album from the Finnish gothic metal band ENTWINE, will be released in the U.S. on June 9 via Spinefarm Records. It will be available at physical retail and all digital carriers. The CD, which was released in Finland on January 28, was recorded with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (...