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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....

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GOD DETHRONED: Greek Dates Announced

Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have lined up the following Greek dates in December: Dec. 09 – Athens, GRE @ An Club Dec. 10 - Thessaloniki, GRE @ Milos Club Commented the band: "GOD DETHRONED hasn't played Greece that often in the past, and these shows will be the first we'll play with the new...

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SINCE THE FLOOD Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has officially inked a worldwide deal with the brutal North Shore/Boston Massachusetts hardcore band SINCE THE FLOOD. SINCE THE FLOOD's debut release, "No Compromise", will mark the band's follow-up to the underground hit "Valor and Vengeance" which came out through Iron Clad Rec...

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METAL BLADE RECORDS Launches YouTube Channel

Metal Blade Records has launched its own YouTube channel at this location. From now on, new videos from all Metal Blade artists will be posted on this awesome platform. Currently available for viewing are clips from SIX FEET UNDER, DISILLUSION, UNEARTH, THE RED CHORD, GOREROTTED, IMPIOUS, GOD DETHRO...

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NECROTORTURE Drummer Touring With VITAL REMAINS

Italian death metallers NECROTORTURE have issued the following update: "We are pleased to communicate that Antonio Donadeo, the drummer of NECROTORTURE, UNDERTAKERS, TRAITOR and STILLNESS BLADE is at present in the U.S.A., engaged as session drummer with the very well-known VITAL REMAINS. Antonio wi...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: 'Live At Brixton Academy' DVD Teaser Available

A three-minute video teaser for BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's upcoming live DVD, "The Poison - Live At Brixton Academy", has been posted online at YouTube.com. A release date for the set has not yet been announced. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's debut album, "The Poison", was re-released in late July by Visi...

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IRON MAIDEN: Second Tokyo Show Added

With IRON MAIDEN's Oct. 25 show at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan already close to sellout, MAIDEN has announced a second Tokyo show at the Tokyo Forum on Oct. 28. The group's Japanese schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 25 - Tokyo, JPN @ Budokan Oct. 26 - Hiroshima, JPN @ Yubinchokin Hall Oct. ...

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DEMIRICOUS Announces New Drummer

Indianapolis-based death/thrash metal band DEMIRICOUS has announced the addition of drummer Dustin Boltjes to the group's ranks. "Boltjes is the former drummer of THE DREAM IS DEAD, and is a longtime friend of DEMIRICOUS," reads a posting on the group's web site. "Upon completing a string of dates w...