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OBSESSION Schedules CD-Release Party In Connecticut

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has scheduled a CD-release party for their new album, "Carnival of Lies", on October 13 at Daniel's Street in Milford, Connecticut. OBSESSION released its long-awaited follow-up to 1987's "Methods of Madness" this past summer via Metal Mayhem in the U...

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AMON AMARTH: 'Runes To My Memory' Video Posted Online

AMON AMARTH's video for the song "Runes to my Memory" has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). The track comes off the Swedish metallers' latest CD, "With Oden on Our Side", which was issued through Metal Blade Records in the following formats: limited-edition red vinyl LP, standard...

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VOMITORY: Early Albums To Be Released On Vinyl

The first two VOMITORY albums, "Raped in their own Blood" (1996) and "Redemption" (1999) will soon finally be available on vinyl. Animate Records will release them both as strictly limited vinyl versions of 666 copies each. An exact release date will be announced soon. VOMITORY is currently busy wri...

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MEGADETH: More Japanese Dates Announced

MEGADETH has scheduled headlining gigs in Kawasaki and Nagoya, Japan in October immediately prior to and following the band's appearance at the Loud Park 06 festival. The group's Japanese and Australian schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 13 - Kawasaki, JPN - Club Citta Oct. 14 - Tokyo, JPN...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Tour Asia, U.K. This Fall

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has announced that he will be touring Asia and the U.K. in November/December. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 13 - Osaka, Japan at Hatch Namba Nov. 14 - Nagoya, Japan at Diamond Hall Nov. 16 - Tokyo, Japan at Nakano Sunplaza Nov. 17 - Tokyo, Japan at...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE Replaces OBSCENITY At Germany's DEATH ATTACK FESTIVAL

Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have replaced OBSCENITY as the headliners of the Death Attack Festival, set to take place this Friday (September 29) in Coesfeld, Germany. Other acts scheduled to perform include PANDEMIA from the Czech Republic, and the German bands LAID IN ASHES, KARK...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Explains European Tour Cancellation

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has now officially cancelled its previously announced European tour which was set to take place in November. Here is the statement from drummer Craig Nielsen: "Just checking in to explain the European tour cancellation, as the agents w...

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CATARACT Drops Off X-MAS FESTIVALS Tour

Swiss metalcore band CATARACT has dropped off the upcoming X-Mas Festivals European tour, set to begin in early December. Replacing them on the bill is the Austrian extreme black/death metal outfit BELPHEGOR. Also appearing are SIX FEET UNDER, GOREFEST, KRISIUN and DARZAMAT. Confirmed dates so far a...

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SONATA ARCTICA Begins Rehearsing For New Album

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have commenced the songwriting process for their follow-up to 2004's "Reckoning Night". A rehearsal "diary" detailing the band's progress has been launched via the group's official web site at this location. As previously reported, SONATA ARCTICA's live DVD,...

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UNEARTH Frontman Discusses OZZFEST, Battling Addictions, War In Iraq

Jeffrey Easton of The Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with UNEARTH frontman Trevor Phipps. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Metal Exiles: How did your second Ozzfest go? Trevor: It was great to be in a non-rotating slot this summer as opposed to waking up early to play. It was ....

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: European Tour Cancelled?

According to a posting on the web site of the Burgerweeshuis venue in Deventer, Holland, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's previously announced European tour, which was scheduled to take place in November, has been cancelled. There is currently no word if the trek — which was slated to include a Nov. 3 date in D...

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THIS ENDING: Vocal Tracks Completed For Debut Album

THIS ENDING, the Stockholm, Sweden-based band formerly known as THE PLAGUE (they had to change their name due to legal reasons),is continuing work on its full-length debut at Offbeat studio for a tentative early 2007 release through Metal Blade Records. "Mårten [Hansen] has finished recording the v...

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HELLOWEEN: Release Date Set For 'Light The Universe' Single

German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their new single, "Light the Universe", on November 13 via SPV Records (November 10 in Germany). The title cut is said to be the first-ever duet in the band's history, which also features an appearance by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night. In additi...

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GOATWHORE To Play Hometown CD-Release Show Tonight

GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR),will play The High Ground in Metairie, Louisiana tonight (Friday, September 22) to commemorate the release of its new Metal Blade CD, entitled "A Haunting Curse"...

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BLOODSHED Announces New Drummer

Swedish death/black metallers BLOODSHED have announced the addition of drummer Patrik Frögéli (ex-DECADENCE) to the group's ranks. "We have been rehearsing with him for a few weeks now, and things are working out great," the band writes in a statement. "Patrik is picking up the song is a rapid pace....