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VOIVOD's Classic 'War And Pain' CD To Be Reissued
VOIVOD's classic debut album, "War and Pain", will be re-released in the official 20th Anniversary "ultimate deluxe" edition on April 5 through Metal Blade Records. Originally released in 1984, the album will be reissued in a three-CD-release in a stunning package with "shitloads of bonus stuff, all...February 24, 2004
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DIO: Update On DVD, Studio Album, Tour And More
The following update was posted at DIO's official web site: DIO will release the live "Sacred Heart" performance on DVD March 23 on Rhino Records. The disc will feature bonus interviews with Ronnie James Dio (vocals) and Craig Goldy (guitar). Ronnie and company are hard at work on the new record. Lo...February 24, 2004
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1349 Set U.S. Release Date For 'Beyond the Apocalypse'
1349, the Norwegian black metal band featuring SATYRICON drummer Frost, have set a May 4 U.S. release date through Candlelight Records for their second full-length album, "Beyond the Apocalypse". Recorded, mixed and produced at Studio Nyhagen in Norway, the follow-up to last year's "Liberation" was...February 23, 2004
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ANCIENT Complete Work On 'Night Visit'
Norwegian cult extreme metal band ANCIENT have completed work on their sixth album, "Night Visit", tentatively due on June 1 through Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Proxima Centauri" was recorded at Mirage and Alpha-Omega studios and was mixed at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden wi...February 22, 2004
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BLOODSHED Complete Work On New Promo CD
Swedish death/black metallers BLOODSHED have fulfilled their contractual obligations to the Italian label Code666 Productions and are currently seeking a new record deal. The band, who released an EP ("Skullcrusher", 2001) and a full-length album ("Inhabitants of Dis", 2002) through Code666, have co...February 19, 2004
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VISION DIVINE Ink Deal With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have signed a deal with Metal Blade Records for the international release (excluding Italy and Asia) of their third album, "Stream Of Consciousness". The follow-up to 2001's "Send Me An Angel" feat...February 19, 2004
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VADER: Album Recording Postponed, New Drummer Announced
Polish death metal veterans VADER have posted the following message on their official web site: "During the recording session of VADER's new album, [drummer] Doc met with an unfortunate accident at the studio. He seriously injured his hand and leg during the third day of working at Hertz. The band h...February 16, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Blames Illegal Music Downloading For MERCYFUL FATE's Diminishing Record Sales
KING DIAMOND singer/namesake has spoken to Swedish Metal about the group's new album, "The Puppet Master", and the prospect of him doing another MERCYFUL FATE album in the not-too-distant future. Asked if it's hard to keep MERCYFUL FATE and KING DIAMOND going at the same time, King responded, "Of co...February 16, 2004
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PRIMAL FEAR Confirmed For WACKEN ROADSHOW
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have been confirmed to headline this year's Wacken Roadshow beginning in mid-April. Joining them on the tour will be FREEDOM CALL, METALIUM and DARK AGE. The tour dates are as follows: Apr. 20 - Gothenburg, SWE - Musikens Hus Apr. 21 - Stockholm, SWE - Klubben Apr....February 15, 2004
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IMPIOUS Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Swedish death/thrashers IMPIOUS have inked a deal with Metal Blade Records. The group plan on entering the studio this summer to begin recording their fourth album, tentatively due in October. "We saw the band live when they toured with NECROPHOBIC in early 2003 and they kicked MAJOR ASS!" a spokesp...February 10, 2004
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OCCULT: New Song Available For Download
A brand new OCCULT track, titled "Nocturnal Predator", has been posted online at this location. "Nocturnal Predator" comes off the Dutch thrashers' fifth studio album, "Elegy For The Weak", due on March 8 through Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records). The follow-up to 2001's "Ra...February 10, 2004
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VEHEMENCE Set Release Date For 'Helping The World To See'
VEHEMENCE, the self-styled "chaotic melodic death metal" band from Phoenix, Arizona, have set an April 19 release date through Metal Blade Records for their sophomore album, "Helping The World To See". The follow-up to 2002's "God Was Created" was produced by Will Solares and VEHEMENCE at Open Prima...February 9, 2004
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ANCIENT Set Title, Release Date For New Album
Norwegian cult extreme metal band ANCIENT have set "Night Visit" as the title of their sixth album, due on June 1 through Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Proxima Centauri" was recorded at Mirage and Alpha-Omega studios and is currently being mixed at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Swede...February 9, 2004
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KING DIAMOND To Begin Mixing Live Album In March
KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy LaRocque will begin mixing the group's upcoming live album at the end of March at his Los Angered studio outside Gothenburg, Sweden. According to a posting on the band's web site, "no details are known at the moment such as album title, if it's going to be 2 CD etc. Andy...February 8, 2004
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TAROT Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
Finland's TAROT, the group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, have been confirmed for the post-festival party at this year's Sauna Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 11 in Tampere, Finland. Performing as part of the main event are NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN...February 7, 2004
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