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INFERNAL MAJESTY: Another New Demo Track Posted Online

Another new INFERNAL MAJESTY demo track, entitled "Nation of Assassins", has been posted online at this location. The song comes off the long-running Canadian metallers' upcoming album, "Systematical Extermination", which is being recorded in Vancouver for release later in the year via Greece's Blac...

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ANTHRAX Drummer Jams With DREAM THEATER In Chicago

According to a BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor who attended DREAM THEATER's concert at the Congress Theater in Chicago, Illinois Saturday night (March 18),ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante "came out for the drum solo before intermission and shared the kit with Mike [Portnoy, DREAM THEATER drummer]. The duel...

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BLACK MAJESTY To Support DRAGONFORCE In Australia

Aussie melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY have been chosen as the national support for DRAGONFORCE on their first-ever Australian tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 15 - Melbourne, AUS @ Hi Fi Bar May 16 - Brisbane, AUS @ The Arena May 17 - Sydney, AUS @ Gaelic Theatre BLACK MAJESTY's late...

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EMPIRE: 'Raven Ride' Release Date Set

EMPIRE, the brainchild of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE),will release their third album, "Raven Ride", on May 12 via AOR Heaven Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Trading Souls" (Lion Music) will feature guest appearances by singer Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH),drumme...

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MAJESTY Enter German Chart At No. 100

MAJESTY's third album, "Hellforces", has entered the official German album chart at position No. 100. The follow-up to 2003's "Reign in Glory" was once again produced by Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist) at Roxx studios in Pulheim, Germany. MAJESTY will be teaming up...

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MY DYING BRIDE To Headline U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL

British metallers MY DYING BRIDE have been confirmed as the headliners of the sixth annual Bloodstock Festival, set to be held September 29-30 at the Assembly Rooms in Derby, England. MY DYING BRIDE are only the second U.K. band to headline the event, the previous one being SAXON, who headlined in 2...

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EXCALION To Enter Studio In May

Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION will enter Watercastle studios in May to record the follow-up to 2005's "Primal Exhale", due later in the year via Sound Riot Records. According to a press release, "The new songs are very more mature both musically and lyrically. The whole band has improve...

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SUPREME MAJESTY Announce New Bassist

Swedish melodic metallers SUPREME MAJESTY have announced the addition of bassist Håkan Nyander (ex-ROAD, SERENADE, SANZIA, INBLACK) to the group's ranks. "Håkan is an experienced live performer, and a perfect member to the future of SUPREME MAJESTY!" the band write on their web site. SUPREME MAJESTY...

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BIBLE OF THE DEVIL Sign With CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC

Rome, Italy-based label Cruz Del Sur Music (SLOUGH FEG, WIDOW, PHARAOH) has announced the signing of Chicago rock 'n' roll/metal band BIBLE OF THE DEVIL. The group will record their as-yet-untitled Cruz Del Sur debut full-length in March with acclaimed engineer Sanford Parker (BURIED AT SEA, MINSK)...

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DORO: 'Warrior Soul' Track Listing Revealed

German hard rock singer DORO (ex-WARLOCK) has completed work on her new album, "Warrior Soul", due on March 27 via AFM Records. The CD will be issued in a regular version (featuring 12 songs) and a limited edition, containing two bonus tracks. "Warrior Soul" track listing: 01. You're My Family 02. H...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: Early Recordings Unearthed!

It's no secret that before DREAM THEATER there was MAJESTY. But before MAJESTY, drummer Mike Portnoy (mis)spent some time of his youth recording with S.A. ADAMS. The then-18-year-old Portnoy did quite a few day and evening sessions with ADAMS working on what became the foundation of Adams' body of w...

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SUPREME MAJESTY Announce New Keyboardist

Swedish melodic metallers SUPREME MAJESTY have announced the addition of 27-year-old keyboardist Mattias Holmgren to the group's ranks. Currently studying creative design in Skellefteå, Sweden while running his own audio production company Morningdew Media, Holmgren has produced material by EMBRACIN...

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EMPIRE Featuring Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: New Album Preview Available

EMPIRE, the brainchild of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE),have set "Raven Ride" as the title of their third album, due in May via AOR Heaven Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Trading Souls" (Lion Music) will feature guest appearances by singer Tony Martin (ex-BL...

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INFERNAL MAJESTY: New Song Posted Online

Long-running Canadian metallers INFERNAL MAJESTY have uploaded a demo version of a new song, entitled "Systematical Extermination", at their official web site. The track is the title cut of the band's upcoming album, which is being recorded in Vancouver for release later in the year via Greece's Bla...

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EMPIRE: New Album Nearing Completion

German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE) is putting the finishing touches on the third EMPIRE album, tentatively due in May via AOR Heaven Records. "I'm mixing the last three titles right now," Munkes writes on his web site. "Be prepared for a mystic, powerful and fantast...