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'Heavy Metal Islam' Book Author Reports On Arabia’s Metal Scene
The National newspaper has published a guest column from Mark LeVine, Professor of Middle Eastern history, culture and Islamic Studies at UC Irvine and author, most recently, of "Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and the Struggle for the Soul of Islam" (Three Rivers Press/Random House). An excerp...August 12, 2008
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MORNING: 'Moments Of Truth' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
Dutch female-fronted metal band MORNING will release its sophomore album, "Moments of Truth", in September. For the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, MORNING signed a deal with Snakebite Records (MENNEN, ZINATRA, MEDEA),who will issue the CD on September 3. "Moments of Truth" will be made availa...August 12, 2008
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German 'A Cappella Metal' Band VAN CANTO: 'Speed Of Light' Video Available
"Speed of Light", the new video from the German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO — which consists of five singers and one drummer (no guitars, no bass, no keyboards) — can be viewed below. "Speed of Light" is said to be "the first preview" from VAN CANTO's forthcoming album which will be released l...August 11, 2008
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Singer's Collaboration With DJ ARMIN VAN BUUREN; Video Available
Vocalist Sharon den Adel of the Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION is featured on the new single from the Dutch trance DJ Armin van Buuren entitled "In and Out of Love". A video for the song featuring Sharon can be viewed below. Sharon den Adel recently stated about her collaboration with A...August 11, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Performs To 20,000 Fans In Croatia
Javno.com reports that British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN performed in front of 20,000 people Sunday night (August 10) at Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia. The medical personnel was kept busy after 11:00 p.m. with ten interventions because of excess alcohol consumption. This was not a surprise...August 10, 2008
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METAL CHURCH: New Album Samples Available
Long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH have posted several audio samples from their new album, "This Present Wasteland", on their MySpace page. "This Present Wasteland" is scheduled for release in Europe on September 26 via SPV Records. The CD's artwork, which was submitted by a fan via a MySpa...August 10, 2008
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SINISTER: South American Tour Cancelled
Dutch death metallers SINISTER have been forced to cancel their previously announced South American tour. According to the band, "We asked the promoters many times to send us the info about the flight tickets but we NEVER received any answer, so we cannot take the chance to go there and be there wit...August 10, 2008
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SEPULTURA: New Album Details Revealed
Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA have set "A-Lex" (which stands for "no law" or "without law") as the title of their new album, which is based on the Anthony Burgess novel "A Clockwork Orange" (later turned into the classic film by Stanley Kubrick). Due in November via SPV Records, the follow-up to 200...August 8, 2008
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Joined By Ex-THE GATHERING Singer At 'Summer Darkness' Gig; Photos Available
Dutch female-fronted goth rock band WITHIN TEMPTATION played last night (Wednesday, August 6) at the sixth Summer Darkness festival in Tivoli, Utrecht. The band was joined for the ballad "Somewhere" by former THE GATHERING/current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen who performed the track...August 7, 2008
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XYSTUS' 'Equilibrio' Featuring EPICA, ORPHANAGE Members To Receive U.S. Release
Sensory has announced the upcoming release of Dutch progressive metal band XYSTUS' third album, "Equilibrio". Due on September 30, this rock opera was recorded with a 60-piece orchestra and a 30 member choir, and includes guest performances from Simone Simons of EPICA and George Osthoek of ORPHANAGE...August 7, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY Featured On JAM PAIN SOCIETY Album; Audio Available
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley makes a guest appearance on the new album from the Raleigh, North Carolina-based band JAM PAIN SOCIETY. Entitled "Black Light Messiah", the CD will be issued in North America on August 12 via Locomotive Records. Ace is featured on the song "The Ride", which is ava...August 7, 2008
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'Swedish Death Metal' Author Demonstrates Classic Swedish Death Guitar Sound; Video Available
In a brief new video tutorial, Daniel Ekeroth, author of the massive book "Swedish Death Metal" (and bassist of TYRANT and INSISION),breaks down and demonstrates the classic Swedish death metal guitar sound invented by Leif Cuzner of NIHILIST and perfected at Studio Sunlight in Stockholm on albums...August 6, 2008
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STREAM OF PASSION Signs With NAPALM RECORDS
STREAM OF PASSION has inked a deal with Napalm Records. Commented the band: "From the beginning, we had a very good feeling about all negotiations and talking to the nice people of Napalm; now it's the time to let you all know that a new chapter in the STREAM OF PASSION history is about to ...August 6, 2008
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EDGE OF ANGER: Debut Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
Dutch melodic metal band EDGE OF ANGER recently returned to Spacelab Studio (DELAIN, ANCIENT RITES) in Germany with producer Christian Moschus (EVERON) to put the finishing touches on its debut album, "The Chaos Theory", for a fall release via Sleaszy Rider Records from Greece. Guest musicians on th...August 5, 2008
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SATYRICON Frontman After Completing New Album: 'I Am Completely Drained In Mind And Body'
Vocalist Sigurd "Satyr" Wongraven of the Norwegian black metal band SATYRICON spoke to Norway's VG newspaper about the progress of the recording sessions for the group's new abum, tentatively due on November 3 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded in part at Sound City studios in Van Nuys, Cal...August 5, 2008
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