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DIMMU BORGIR's 'Death Cult Armageddon' Surpasses 100,000 Mark According To SOUNDSCAN
Nuclear Blast Records has announced that Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR recently became the first band on the Nuclear Blast USA roster to sell more than 100,000 copies of a full-length album with their "Death Cult Armageddon" release, according to sales figures provided by Nielsen...January 26, 2006
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Reactivated CRYPT OF KERBEROS Begin Writing New Material
Swedish cult death metal band CRYPT OF KERBEROS, which has over the years featured members of ARCANA, SOPHIA, HOUSE OF USHER, THE BLACK, MACRODEX, PAIN OF SALVATION and EMBRYO, has regrouped and has started to write and record new material. The band's debut CD, "World of Myths", was released to grea...January 25, 2006
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LEAVES' EYES Frontwoman Collaborates With HYPOCRISY's TÄGTGREN On Solo Album
LEAVES' EYES/ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY frontwoman Liv Kristine has revealed in a posting on her official web site that the song "This Is Us", which appears on her "Fake a Smile" solo single, was composed by none other than HYPOCRISY/PAIN mainman Peter Tägtgren. Commented Kristine: "Alex [Krull, Liv's hu...January 25, 2006
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Original CANDLEBOX Lineup To Embark On Three-Month U.S. Tour
The original CANDLEBOX lineup has reunited and will be embarking on a three-month U.S. tour beginning on July 1. Eact cities and dates will be announced soon. From VH1.com: Formed in Seattle in December 1991 by singer/guitarist Kevin Martin, a native of Elgin, IL, who'd grown up partly in San Antoni...January 24, 2006
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CALLENISH CIRCLE: Mexican Tour Report Available
Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE have posted a lengthy tour report from their recent trip to Mexico where they supported PARADISE LOST. Read it at this location. CALLENISH CIRCLE's new album, "[Pitch.Black.Effects]", was released in the U.S. earlier in the month via Metal Blade Records...January 24, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Mainman: Reunion With REED ST MARK 'Wasn't Supposed To Happen'
CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer recently told Terrorizer magazine why Reed St Mark — drummer with the band's best-known line-up — did not take part in the recording of their "comeback" album, "Monotheist". "Reed was a driving factor in getting the band back together," Tom explained. "For ye...January 24, 2006
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CRASHDIET: Official Forum Re-Opened In Memory Of Fallen Frontman
The surviving members of the Swedish band CRASHDIET have decided to re-open their official forum in order to give fans a chance to express their condolences and discuss their feelings about the recent passing of the group's frontman, David Hellman (a.k.a. Dave Lepard). Commented bassist Peter London...January 23, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS Gets Behind The Drum Kit At NAMM: Video Available
Exclusive photos of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his son Nicholas making an appearance at the NAMM convention (National Association of Music Merchants) on Saturday, January 21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California have been posted online at Kiss Kollector Online. Also ava...January 22, 2006
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CELTIC FROST: More North American Dates Announced
Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have scheduled several more North American dates during September/October. Dates so far include: Sep. 12 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 13 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 14 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club Sep. 15 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Cl...January 22, 2006
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CRASHDIET: More Details Emerge In Death Of Frontman DAVE LEPARD
Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, the police in the Swedish city of Uppsala, north of Stockholm, were called to the apartment of CRASHDIET frontman David Hellman (photo) (a.k.a. Dave Lepard). He had not been in touch with his friends or family for 20 days and a close friend of his ...January 21, 2006
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CRASHDIET Will 'Definitely Not Continue As A Band' Following Death Of Frontman
The surviving members of the Swedish band CRASHDIET have issued a statement regarding the death of their frontman David Hellman (photo) (a.k.a. Dave Lepard) and the group's future plans. As previously reported, Hellman was found dead Friday morning (Jan. 20). It has been unofficially reported that h...January 20, 2006
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CELTIC FROST 'Have No Interest In Perpetual Reconstruction Of Classic Albums'
According to a posting on CELTIC FROST's official web site, the band's former record company, The Sanctuary Group (formerly Noise Records),has approached the group's management with the intention of compiling and releasing a CELTIC FROST/HELLHAMMER anthology and re-releasing the band's older albums...January 19, 2006
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SOILWORK Rehearsing With 'Possible' New Guitarist
SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We're rehearsing right now. [We] started off yesterday with a possible replacement for Peter [Wichers, ex-guitarist]. He's doing a great job and we'll see how it goes on the festivals in Hungary,...January 18, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The first release under the agreement, scheduled for spring 2006, is the band's highly anticipated new project titled "Monotheist", CELTIC FROST's first album in 13 years. The album features 11 so...January 18, 2006
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THEORY IN PRACTICE Guitarist Joins MEKONG DELTA
Mainman Ralf Hubert of the legendary German progressive thrash outfit MEKONG DELTA is in the process of putting together a new lineup for the group. Joining the bassist in the band's current incarnation are returning drummer Peter Haas (ex-KROKUS, POLTERGEIST) and guitarist Peter Sjöberg (also known...January 18, 2006
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