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TRUST, LOCK UP Pull Out Of HELLFEST; IN FLAMES, DOWN, STATIC-X Added
TRUST and LOCK UP have canceled their previously announced appearances at this year's edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France. Meanwhile, several new acts have been added to the biling — IN FLAMES and DOWN will play at Hellfest on June 17 and DARK TRANQUILLITY, DUF...February 15, 2011
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Shocking Its Prey
An impressive debut album and another indicator of Heavy Artillery's ear for good traditional metal and thrash, VOLTURE's "Shocking Its Prey" may be a throwback release in many respects, but dated it is not. Given the "high-powered heavy metal" heard on "Shocking Its Prey", it makes sense that the b...February 14, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. On GARY MOORE: 'We've Lost One Of The Greats'
OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. (real name: Kostas Karamitroudis) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former THIN LIZZY guitarist, noted session player, and blues rock icon Gary Moore: "I'm very saddened by Gary Moore's passing. We've lost one of the greats. His gui...February 10, 2011
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CHILDREN OF BODOM, FIREWIND Added To 'Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock'
Activision Publishing has announced a new ten-song mega pack for "Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock", including material from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CHILDREN OF BODOM, FIREWIND and more. In anticipation of the upcoming March 8 release of "Relentless Reckless Forever", Finnish heavy metal gods CHILDREN OF...February 8, 2011
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SONS OF SEASONS Mainman Comments On Upcoming Album
SONS OF SEASONS — the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO) — will release its sophomore album, "Magnisphyricon", on April 1 via Napalm Records. Commented Palotai: "I guess many second albums mean a big step forward for most bands. We've als...February 3, 2011
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FIREWIND Drummer's LOVE.MIGHT.KILL: Trailer For Debut Album Available
A trailer for "Brace For Impact", the debut album from LOVE.MIGHT.KILL, the new German/Italian melodic metal band led by drummer Michael Ehré (FIREWIND, ULI JON ROTH, METALIUM),can be viewed below. The trailer features footage from the band's very first video and photo shoot along with a short inte...February 1, 2011
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD, OPETH Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
AVENGED SEVENFOLD and OPETH have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 24-26, 2011 in Dessel, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 24: SCORPIONS VOLBEAT KORN JOURNEY FOREIGNER ICED EARTH EPICA PARKWAY DRIVE THE DAM...January 31, 2011
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POWER QUEST: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available
Audio clips of all the songs that will appear on "Blood Alliance", the new album from U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The CD will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates: Spain, Finland, Sweden: March 23 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux...January 31, 2011
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ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED, APOCALYPTICA, ALTER BRIDGE, Others Confirmed For France's HELLFEST
ROB ZOMBIE, APOCALYPTICA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, DISTURBED, ALTER BRIDGE, MONSTER MAGNET, THE CULT, MORBID ANGEL, MESHUGGAH and SUICIDE SILENCE are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France. The festival billing is as fol...January 27, 2011
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SONS OF SEASONS: New Album Details Revealed
SONS OF SEASONS — the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO) — has set "Magnisphyricon" as the title of its second album, due on April 1 via Napalm Records. According to a press release, SONS OF SEASONS "steps into the limelight once again to...January 22, 2011
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POWER QUEST: U.K. Tour, Festival Appearances Announced
U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will return to Prestatyn, North Wales on Saturday, March 19 as part of Hammerfest III. In addition, the band has announced a headlining U.K. dates tour in May promoting its eagerly anticipated new album, "Blood Alliance". The group will showcase a handful of new track...January 21, 2011
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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
CAVALERA CONSPIRACY and ARKONA have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 24-26, 2011 in Dessel, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 24: SCORPIONS VOLBEAT JOURNEY FOREIGNER ICED EARTH EPICA PARKWAY DRIVE THE DAMNE...January 18, 2011
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FIREWIND Drummer Launches LOVE.MIGHT.KILL
LOVE.MIGHT.KILL, the new band led by drummer Michael Ehré (FIREWIND, ULI JON ROTH, METALIUM),has completed work on its debut album, "Brace For Impact". The CD, which was produced by Ehré and mixed by Markus Teske (SAGA, VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK'S BEARD),features 13 "stunning melodic metal tracks in the...January 13, 2011
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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS: Japanese Dates Announced
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS — the Swedish band featuring ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, along with new vocalist Apollo Papathanasio (FIREWIND) — will play two shows in Japan in March. Commented drummer Ludwig Witt: "We had a great time in Japan performing at the two massive L...January 13, 2011
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SACRED DAWN Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS
Chicago, Illinois-based progressive power metal band SACRED DAWN has inked a deal with Dark Star Records. The band's sophomore album, "A Madness Within", will be released in the spring. The 10-song concept CD was produced by SACRED DAWN and Chuck Macak of Electrowerks Music and includes a full-color...January 11, 2011
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