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APOCALYPTICA To Headline Germany's ROCK AM HÄRTSFELDSEE Festival
Finnish metal cellists APOCALYPTICA have been confirmed as the headliners of the Rock am Härtsfeldsee 2008 festival, set to take place June 27-28 in Dischingen Lkr. Heidenheim, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: APOCALYPTICA DEADLOCK EKTOMORF MAMBO KURT MEGAHERZ SALTATIO MORTIS...February 5, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA's EICCA Wins JUSSI Award
APOCALYPTICA's Eicca Toppinen was honored with the Finnish movie award Jussi in the "Best Music" category for his work on the soundtrack to the Finnish movie "Black Ice". As previously reported, APOCALYPTICA has had the U.S. release date of its new album, "Worlds Collide", pushed back once again — t...February 4, 2008
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Former EVANESCENCE Members Touring With MACHINA
Little Rock-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter John LeCompt has been on and off the road with his new band, the hard rock, alt-skewed MACHINA, for the last six months. Dates have included showcases in New York City and the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, and the band plans on touring throughout...February 1, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, DRAGONFORCE, MASTODON: Complete 'Rockstar Energy Mayhem' Details Revealed
Multi-platinum rock acts SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED will lead the first-ever Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival, a riotous road show packed with some of hard music's most influential artists and a plethora of the genre's most exciting young voices. The tour is set to kick off July 9 at the White River Amph...January 30, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, MASTODON: Unconfirmed 'Rockstar Energy Mayhem' Tour Dates Revealed
BLABBERMOUTH.NET can reveal the **unconfirmed** and **unofficial** dates for the upcoming Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour, which will play around 30 Live Nation amphitheaters in North America during July and August. The trek will be co-headlined by SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED, with MASTODON and FIVE FINGER D...January 30, 2008
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VERTIGO STEPS Debut To Feature MISERY INC., GREEN CARNATION Members
Portuguese metal act VERTIGO STEPS, and brainchild of Bruno A. (ARCANE WISDOM, UNDERSTREAM, REDSTAINS),is in the final pre-production stage of its self-titled debut album, to be recorded at Ultra Sound Studios in March. The project's recording lineup will include Niko Mankinen (of Finnish melodic d...January 25, 2008
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THE HAUNTED To Play Israel In August
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will make their live debut in Israel on August 14 at the Metalfest, which will be held at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv. THE HAUNTED is currently writing material for a new album, which the band plans on recording in the spring for a late 2008 release. The group's last CD, ...January 22, 2008
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THE HAUNTED: Japanese Road Movie Posted Online
A 10-minute road movie documenting THE HAUNTED's three-day tour of Japan with DARK TRANQUILLITY — filmed between January 15 and January 19, 2008 — can be viewed below. THE HAUNTED is currently writing material for a new album, which the band plans on recording in the spring for a late 2008 release....January 22, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA: 'Worlds Collide' U.S. Release Pushed Back To April
Finnish metal cellists APOCALYPTICA have had the U.S. release date of their new album, "Worlds Collide", pushed back once again — this time to April 15. The CD, which entered the Finnish chart at position No. 8 and also landed on both the German and Swiss charts at No. 10, was made available in stan...January 18, 2008
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WALLS OF JERICHO: More Orangevale Performance Footage Posted Online
Capital Chaos has posted video footage of Detroit's WALLS OF JERICHO performing the song "And Hope to Die" on November 30, 2007 in Orangevale, California as part of the "Farewell To Allegiance" tour. Also on the bill were BELAY MY LAST, BORN OF OSIRIS, THE WARRIORS and AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK. Watch the...January 16, 2008
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AGNOSTIC FRONT To Guest On 'Hard Files'
Roger Miret and Joseph James from legendary New York hardcore kings AGNOSTIC FRONT will guest on the "Hard Files" program on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack on Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Rebroadcasts: Fridays at noon ET, Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. ET and Sundays at 6:00 p.m. ET. "You'll...January 15, 2008
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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman Schedules Acoustic Tour
THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger will hit the road in the UK in February/March, playing acoustic shows backed by Jon Poole and Jase Edwards. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 22 - Blackpool, Riffs Feb. 24 - Glasgow, Barfly Feb. 25 - Sheffield, Corporation Feb. 26 - Manchester, Rockworld Feb. 27 - L...January 15, 2008
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TAZ TAYLOR BAND Featuring GRAHAM BONNET: European Tour Dates Announced
The TAZ TAYLOR BAND, featuring legendary hard rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI),will undertake a European tour in March and April 2008. The trek will kick off March 5 at the The Robin in Bilston, England. After that, several countries are on the sc...January 14, 2008
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SLIPKNOT: 'Don't Believe Everything You Read'
SLIPKNOT has issued the following statement: "Don't believe everything you read. We're not ready to confirm or deny anything regarding touring and recording, but when we are ready you will be the first to hear it directly from us." Billboard.com reported last week that SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED will hi...January 13, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY Will Not Play For DORO On Upcoming Tour
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery, who has previously toured with DORO as a session musician, has issued the following update: "I have been getting lots of mail about the upcoming DORO U.S. tour and my involvement. I will not be playing guitar on this tour. I mentioned to eve...January 12, 2008
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