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MYTHLORIAN Announces New Drummer, Guitarist
Dutch melodic death metal act MYTHLORIAN has announced the addition of drummer Robbert "Ploert" van Walsum (ex-BRUTUS) and guitarist Edwin Vrieselaar (DEVIANCE) to the group's ranks. According to the band, Robbert "is a great experienced and enthusiastic guy and his style fits the new road MYTHLORIA...June 22, 2008
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SWEET SAVAGE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Reactivated NWOBHM legends SWEET SAVAGE (based in Belfast, Northern Ireland) have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY D...June 21, 2008
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GOD FORBID Guitarist Discusses Economic Touring
GOD FORBID guitarist Dallas Coyle has written the latest entry for his weekly column on MetalSucks, "The Hard R." This weeks entry focuses on the challenges touring bands are meeting as the price of gas climbs ever higher. An excerpt from the blog follows: "Most support bands get anywhere from 100-5...June 20, 2008
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MOONSPELL Frontman's 'Saga' Opera; Video Footage Available
"Saga - pera Extravagante", a Portuguese opera featuring MOONSPELL frontman Fernando Ribeiro, premiered yesterday (Thursday, June 19) at Museu de Marinha in Lisbon. A two-minute video clip featuring some excerpts from the opera can be viewed below. MOONSPELL's new album, "Night Eternal", sold around...June 20, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN...June 20, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC Among Bands Who 'Made Heavy Metal What It Is'
Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...June 20, 2008
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METAL CHURCH: New Album Track Listing, Release Date Revealed
Long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH will release their new album, "This Present Wasteland", in Europe on September 26 via SPV Records. The CD's artwork, which was submitted by a fan via a MySpace contest, can be viewed below. "This Present Wasteland" track listing: 01. Killing Space 02. War...June 19, 2008
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SATYRICON Completes Recording Drums, Guitar For New Album
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have issued the following update: "We've now completed the drums and the guitars for the new SATYRICON album in Los Angeles! We have a new session beginning Monday, doing vocals, bass and and perhaps some brass too. Third week of July we're doing some keyboard/FX...June 19, 2008
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Former THE GATHERING Singer To Perform With MOONSPELL At Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen (who now fronts AGUA DE ANNIQUE) will join Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL for their appearance at the Graspop Metal Meeting festival on on Friday, June 27 in Dessel, Belgium at 16.30 at the Marquee 1. She will sing the song "Scorpion Flower" as a du...June 19, 2008
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WITHIN TEMPTATION: New DVD Title, Release Date Announced
Earlier this week, WITHIN TEMPTATION dazzled tens of thousands of rock fans with an eye-popping main-stage performance at the UK's Download festival. Renowned for its spectacular live shows, the band's fans everywhere will now have the chance to watch one of the group's most astounding dates yet. On...June 18, 2008
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GLENN HUGHES Issues Post-European Tour Update
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "I had an amazin' time on part one of the European Tour. This has been the most rewarding one on many levels. The camaraderie between myself and my band and crew was second to none lifelong memor...June 18, 2008
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FIREWIND Guitarist Issues Post-North American Tour Update
The Greek metal sensation FIREWIND has just completed its most successful tour of North America as part of the massive "Tyranny and Bloodshred" package, also featuring ARCH ENEMY, DARK TRANQUILLITY and DIVINE HERESY. This was the group's first U.S. run in support of its critically acclaimed new albu...June 17, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Live From Abbey Road' To Air On SUNDANCE CHANNEL
DEF LEPPARD will be featured in the second season of the acclaimed original music series "Live from Abbey Road", which is set to premiere this month on the Sundance Channel. The 12-part series features performances and interviews with musicians filmed at London's legendary Abbey Road Studios. Season...June 17, 2008
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SATYRICON: New Touring Lineup Revealed
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have recruited two new members for their live shows. The rhythm guitar is now handled by ESP-endorsed French axeman Gildas Le Pape, who has been playing black and thrash metal, as well as jazz, for quite a few years. The band's new touring bassist is the Warwick-e...June 17, 2008
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'Swedish Death Metal' Book Expanded Edition Due In July
INSISION/TYRANT bassist Daniel Ekeroth's acclaimed history "Swedish Death Metal" will be available this July in revised and expanded edition from new U.S. publisher Bazillion Points. The ultimate insider's account of the rise of the Scandinavian metal scene, the book boasts over 450 pages, over 500...June 16, 2008
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