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AMORPHIS Confirmed For Finland's PELLAVAROCK Festival

Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have been confirmed for the Pellavarock festival, set to take place August 11 in Lammi, Finland. More bands will be announced soon. AMORPHIS entered Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, Finland last month to begin recording its new album for a late spring/early summer release....

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DEEP PURPLE Singer: 'I Was Terrific And RITCHIE BLACKMORE Was A Twat'

The Sun Online's "Something for the Weekend" recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan and drummer Ian Paice. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Ian G, how difficult was it leaving PURPLE in 1973 at the height of their powers, then seeing your band continue with David...

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British Prime Minister: I Love BLACK SABBATH

The Sun Online reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday revealed he is a huge fan of BLACK SABBATH. The PM requested one of the heavy metal group’s hits during a radio interview, saying: "It reminds me of my schooldays." The 1970 song, called "Black Sabbath", led many to believe Ozzy...

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INNERWISH, INACTIVE MESSIAH, EMERALD SUN Confirmed For Greece's MARCH METAL DAY

According to Metal Zone, INNERWISH, INACTIVE MESSIAH and EMERALD SUN are among the confirmed bands for the March Metal Day festival, set to take place April 4 at the Fencing Olympic Complex at Hellinicon in Athens, Greece. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Warriors Stage: MANOWAR RHAPSO...

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PRIMAL FEAR Begins Recording New Album

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have issued the following update: "We're in the middle of recording drums for the new, yet-untitled PRIMAL FEAR album No. 7. We started with the recordings for our new album over last weekend. Randy [Black] is in a fantastic shape, good mood and well prepared. We w...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Frontman: 'All Of My Music Is Based On What Is Going On In My Life'

Goth rock icons TYPE O NEGATIVE have announced the initial tour dates for their 2007 U.S. headlining tour in support of their forthcoming CD "Dead Again", out March 13 on SPV Records. The Brooklyn, NY band will launch the trek March 28 in Providence, RI with BRAND NEW SIN supporting. The album's tit...

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BRET MICHAELS Is Looking For Woman Who Can Keep Up With His Rock 'N' Roll Lifestyle

Hot on the heels of VH1's record-breaking hits "Flavor of Love" and "I Love New York" comes a fresh new take on this wildly exciting relationship show. Known as the bandana-clad, blue-eyed lead singer/songwriter from one of today's legendary rock bands, Bret Michaels has been handpicked by VH1 and p...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE: More Tour Dates Announced

TYPE O NEGATIVE will embark on a U.S. tour in late March. Support on the shows will come from CELTIC FROST (after April 9) and BRAND NEW SIN. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 28 - Lupo's - Providence, RI * Mar. 29 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA * Mar. 30 - Starland ...

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WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH Recording Full-Length Debut

German newcomers WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH are currently at Daily Hero studios in Berlin laying down 10 tracks for their Lifeforce Records debut album, entitled "Transmetropolitan". A September release is expected. The band has posted a studio diary with photos and videos. Check it out at this locati...

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DIMMU BORGIR, SWALLOW THE SUN Confirmed For Norway's METAL HEART Festival

DIMMU BORGIR and SWALLOW THE SUN have been confirmed for Metal Heart, a brand new two-day metal festival set to take place August 17-18 at Tapperiet in Notodden, Norway. Around 12 acts will perform at the event. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): CANDLEMASS CIRCUS...

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FREEDOM CALL Completes Work On 'Dimensions'

German melodic speed metallers FREEDOM CALL have issued the following update: "Yesterday we finished the last workings in Tommy Newton's Area 51 Studios in Celle, Germany and arrived our hometown, Nuremberg, with the master tape in the bag. The new album, 'Dimensions', is READY! "After more than sev...

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TYPE OF NEGATIVE: New Song Available For Streaming

A brand new TYPE OF NEGATIVE song, entitled "These Three Things", is available for streaming on the band's official web site. The track comes off the group's new album, entitled "Dead Again" (view cover at this location),which is scheduled for release on the following dates: March 13 - USA/Canada M...

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ENEMY OF THE SUN Featuring Ex-GRIP INC. Guitarist: New Song Posted Online

ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band led by Waldemar Sorychta — former GRIP INC./DESPAIR guitarist and producer for such bands as LACUNA COIL and MOONSPELL — has posted a new song, called "Burning Bridges", on its MySpace page. Also available is a track called "Satisfied by Ego Purposes". ENEMY OF THE...

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Evernight

What happened here? This over-the-top seven-piece Finnish act unleashed one of 2005's top guilty pleasures in "Third Age of the Sun", an album that crackled with life from start to finish. Its Tolkien-inspired imagery and vocal interplay (primarily soaring female vocals and a bellowing male death gr...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD: 'Fire Up The Blades' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for 3 INCHES OF BLOOD's upcoming album, "Fire up the Blades", has been posted online at this location. Due this spring via Roadrunner Records, the follow-up to "Advance and Vanquish" was produced by SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. "Working with Joey has been awesome," singer/scream...