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IN BATTLE To Support UNLEASHED In Europe

Sundsvall, Sweden-based death metallers IN BATTLE have reportedly landed the opening slot on UNLEASHED's upcoming European tour, tentatively set to kick off mid-November. So far, the following dates have been announced: Nov. 27 - Andernach, GER @ Juz Nov. 28 – Munster (Dieburg),GER @ Live Arena Dec...

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BRAINSTORM Set Tentative Title For New Album

German power metallers BRAINSTORM have set "Liquid Monster" as the tentative title for the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2003 effort, "Soul Temptation". Commented guitarist Torsten Ihlenfeld: "We are [about to finish] the main songwriting and pre-production process and I must say that the new...

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UNEARTH: 'Unleashed' Session Scheduled For Live Webcast

The UNEARTH "Unleashed" live session that will be conducted Thursday, September 30 at 2pm EST will be webcast live at www.unitedrock.com. "Unleashed" is an ongoing series of special intimate showcases which is recorded live and played back on "The Metal Show", heard weekly on 92.3 FM WXTM in Clevela...

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GOD DETHRONED: Tour Dates Announced

Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have lined up the following dates during November/December: Nov. 12 - Dortmund, GER @ WBZ Horde (Nothing for the Masses festival) Nov. 13 - Trier, GER @ Exhaus (w/ NASUM, SUFFOCATION) Nov. 26 - Groningen, NETH @ Vera Dec. 04 – Arnhem, NETH @ Metal Meeting (afterno...

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UNEARTH: Irvington Show Shut Down

UNEARTH's scheduled performance at the Cricket Club in Irvington, NJ on Saturday (Sept. 25) was cancelled after "a ton of fights" broke out during openers TERROR's set, causing the show to be shut down. "We sincerely apologize to everyone who paid money to see us play," UNEARTH write on their web si...

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VADER Drop Off CANNIBAL CORPSE/NAPALM DEATH North American Tour

Polish death metallers VADER have been forced to drop off the upcoming North American tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE, NAPALM DEATH, GOATWHORE, and KATAKLYSM due to an injury suffered by the band's frontman, Peter. An official statement from the group's manager, Mariusz Kmioek, reads as follows: "We are s...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE: Early Recordings To Be Released In The U.S.

Candlelight Records USA has set a January 25, 2005 release date for a two-CD set containing Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE' complete pre-Metal Blade Records history. Entitled "Forbidden Empathy", the collection will feature brand-new artwork by Swedish art-wizard Niklas Sundin at Cab...

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SIX FEET UNDER Postpone European Tour

Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have postponed their European tour to early 2005 in order to allow drummer Greg Gall to be home for the impending birth of his child (Greg's wife is reportedly due in November). No further information is currently available. As previously reported, SIX FE...

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FORSAKEN Drop Off KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL Warm-Up Show

FORSAKEN have been forced to drop off the "Pounding Metal Attack" warm-up show for Germany's Keep It True Festival III after it was determined that the group's singer will have to undergo surgery prior to the festival date. Replacing them on the billing for the warm-up concert wil be German metaller...

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THE RED CHORD Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement

Massachusetts-based metal/grind band THE RED CHORD have parted ways with drummer John Longstreth (ex-ORIGIN, SKINLESS). "To avoid any complications, we'll stick with the simple 'stylistic differences' explanation, because it's more accurate than any other," the band writes in an online posting. "I'd...

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UNEARTH: Invitation-Only Showcase Announced

"The Metal Show", as heard weekly on 92.3 FM WXTM in Cleveland, has announced another special edition of their "Metal Show Unleashed" sessions. Metal Blade recording artists and Ozzfest 2004 participants UNEARTH will be in for a special "Unleashed" session at the Lava Room Recording Studio in Clevel...

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FALCONER To Begin Recording In December

Sweden's FALCONER have announced the addition of guitarist Jimmy Hedlund to the group's ranks. Hedlund "totally outshone the rest of the applicants," according to a press release. "He nailed every note in each of the three songs that were tested, and possesses some amazing solo skills as well!" FALC...

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KING'S X Set Release Date For Live Album

KING'S X have set a November 2 release date through Metal Blade Records for their upcoming double live CD, entitled "Live All Over the Place". The album, which was recorded at various shows on the band's most recent North American tour, is set to include all of the group's classics as well as an aco...

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Germany's KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL III: Warm-Up Show Billing Announced

According to the organizers of Germany's Keep It True Festival III, a warm-up show, dubbed "Pounding Metal Attack", will take place on November 5, 2004 at Pfarrkeller in Lauda and will feature the following bands: DESTINY, RAM, FORSAKEN and RAIN. Keep It True Festival III is scheduled to take place...

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THE RED CHORD To Enter Studio In November

Massachusetts-based metal/grind band THE RED CHORD will enter Planet Z studios in Hadley, MA on November 1 with producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL) to begin recording their sophomore full-length album, "Clients". The follow-up to 2002's "Fused Together in Revolving Doors" (Robotic Empire) will...