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HEAVEN AND HELL To Headline Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) — has been confirmed as the headliner of this year's installment...

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MANITOU Parts Ways With FIREBOX RECORDS

Finland's MANITOU, who feature in their ranks members of OMNIUM GATHERUM, MALPRACTICE and KAIHORO, have parted ways with Firebox Records. A new label home for the group has not yet been announced. MANITOU released its second full-length album, "Deadlock", in March 2006 through Firebox. The material...

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THE PROJECT HATE: Rhythm Guitar Tracks For New Album Completed

THE PROJECT HATE, the Swedish band featuring Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),Jörgen Sandström (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),bassist Michael Håkansson (ENGEL, ex-EVERGREY),guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR) and singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS),has posted the following message...

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Former SOILWORK, HIMSA Members To Help Promote CAPARISON GUITARS At NAMM Show

Peter Wichers (ex-SOILWORK),Peter Joseph (THE ABSENCE),Steve Stell (ENFORSAKEN),Matthew Wicklund (ex-HIMSA, OPHIDIAN) are among the Caparison Guitars artists that are expected to make appearances at January's NAMM show in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center. Japanese guitar manuf...

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TIMO KOTIPELTO: New Solo Album Title Revealed

STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has set "Serenity" as the title of his third solo album, tentatively due in early 2007 via his own label, High and Loud Records. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland and was mixed by Mikko Karmila. A video for the album's first single, "...

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MOONLIGHT AGONY Signs With DOCKYARD 1

Swedish power metal act MOONLIGHT AGONY has inked a deal with Dockyard Records. The group's second album, "Silent Waters", is scheduled for release in February 2007. The follow-up to 2004's "Echoes of a Nightmare" (Massacre Records) was recorded at Division One Studios with engineer Arnold Lindberg...

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IN FLAMES Bassist: 'It's A Little Weird Having Two Session Guitarists'

IN FLAMES bassist bassist Peter Iwers has posted the following message in the "Peter's Corner" section of the band's official web site: "It's been a while since I wtote here due to various personal reasons, but I'd just like to say that I love you all and thank you for the support you have shown ...

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THERION: Photos From 'Classic' Show In Bucharest Posted Online

Sweden's THERION performed with a full symphonic orchestra, choir and international opera stars on Saturday, December 9, 2006 in front of 3,000 fans at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, Romania. A review of the event, including photos, can be found at Metalhead.ro. The new THERION album, entitled "Gothi...

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STRATOVARIUS Frontman KOTIPELTO: 'Sleep Well' Video Posted Online

STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto's video for the track "Sleep Well" has been posted online at YouTube.com. Commented Kotipelto: "The song will be on a Finnish movie 'Vares 2' which will have its premiere January 12th, 2007. The song is a main theme and can be heard when the credits are scrolling...

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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Finishes Mixing New Solo Album

STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto entered Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland in August to begin recording his third solo album, tentatively due in early 2007 via his own label, High and Loud Records. He has just issued the following update on the album's recording sessions: "Now the album is...

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THERION: 'Gothic Kabbalah' Available For Listening

The new THERION album, entitled "Gothic Kabbalah", is available for listening at this location. Due in North America on February 6, 2007, the CD was recorded and mixed in Stockholm by Stefan Glaumann (RAMMSTEIN, EVERGREY, EUROPE) and features Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (MERCYFUL FATE,...

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EVERGREY To Embark On First-Ever Eastern European Tour

Swedish metallers EVERGREY will embark on their first Eastern European tour in January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 11 - Nitra, SK - Stara Pekaren Jan. 12 - Budapest, HUN - Kultiplex Jan. 14 - Larissa, GRE - Live Music House Jan. 15 - Plovdiv, BUL - Geo Milev Hall Jan. 17 - Sofia, ...

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IN FLAMES Guitarist To Guest On METAL EXPRESS RADIO's 'Special Feature' Tomorrow

IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte will be the guest DJ on this Thursday's (Dec. 7) "Special Feature" on Norway's Metal Express Radio. Gelotte will play his favorite tracks from his favorite bands and will discuss what's new with IN FLAMES. Tune in to Metal Express Radio's "Special Feature" tomorrow...

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EVERGREY Begins Work On New Album

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have returned to their rehearsal studios to prepare their next studio album. The band is tentatively scheduled to begin recording the follow-up to this year's "Monday Morning Apocalypse" in February for a May 2007 release. Commented guitarist/vocalist Tom S. Englund, "So f...

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IN FLAMES To Utilize Two Session Guitarists On North American Tour

Sweden's IN FLAMES is preparing to launch a North American headlining tour in support of its critically acclaimed album "Come Clarity". Support on the trek, which will launch on December 5, will come from LACUNA COIL, THE SWORD and SEEMLESS. As the Swedish metal titans prepare to depart Europe for t...