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ESSENCE OF SORROW: New Demo Song Posted Online

ESSENCE OF SORROW, the Finnish band led by DIVINEFIRE guitarist Jani Stefanovic, has posted a demo version of a new song, "Blind Man", on its MySpace page. ESSENCE OF SORROW released its debut album, "Reflections of the Obscure", in December 2006 in Japan through King Records and in January 2007 in...

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Finnish 'Guitar Heroes' Album: More Details Revealed

11 of the most respected and talented Finnish heavy metal guitarists came together in the studio to record an album for everyone who loves virtuous playing and guitar solos from outer space. With internationally acclaimed shredders like Alexi Laiho and Roope Latvala (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Timo Tolkki...

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THE BONES Confirmed For Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Swedish punk 'n' roll masters THE BONES have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IRON MAIDEN (headliners) CARCASS HATEBREED CHILDREN OF BODOM AVANTASI...

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HATEBREED Confirmed For Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Connecticut-based hardcore/metal band HATEBREED has been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IRON MAIDEN (headliners) CARCASS HATEBREED CHILDREN OF BODOM A...

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SONATA ARCTICA: London Show Sells Out

According to a posting on SONATA ARCTICA's official web site, the band's November 12 show at the Electric Ballroom in London, England is officially sold out. SONATA ARCTICA recently parted ways with guitarist Jani Liimatainen and replaced him with Elias Viljanen. The band's new album, "Unia", was ce...

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THE AGONIST Vocalist Checks In From The Road

Montreal's latest export THE AGONIST recently embarked on a week-long tour as direct support to OVERKILL, which leads them directly into a massive North American trek alongside ENSLAVED, ARSIS and THE FACELESS. The group just completed a lengthy run as direct support to SONATA ARCTICA further provin...

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SALTATIO MORTIS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

German folk metallers SALTATIO MORTIS have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IRON MAIDEN (headliners) CARCASS CHILDREN OF BODOM AVANTASIA KREATOR SO...

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FIREWIND Guitarist Issues Post-U.S. Tour Update

FIREWIND guitarist/founder Gus G. has issued the following update: "I'm sitting at some airport as we're on our way to Japan. I just wanted to check in and let you know that our first U.S. tour has come to an end and it has been a great experience for us! We didn't really know what ...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN: 'Fuel For The Fire' Certified Double-Platinum

"Fuel for the Fire", the debut solo album from the winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has been certified double-platinum in Finland for sales in excess of 60,000 copies. A special edition of "Fuel for the Fire" will be issued on...

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THE MACHETE: 'Warmonger' Video Posted Online

Finnish thrash metallers THE MACHETE, who feature in their ranks members of MOKOMA, have completed work on their first video from the album "Untrue", which was released September 5 on Spinefarm Records. The clip for the track "Warmonger" was helmed by Vasara Films, who have previously worked with SO...

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EXSECRATUS: Japanese Edition Of 'Tainted Dreams' To Feature New Artwork, Bonus Tracks

Finnish metal band EXSECRATUS will have its debut album, "Tainted Dreams", released in Japan on January 23, 2008 through Spiritual Beast (via a licensing deal with Violent Journey Records). The Japanese pressing of the album will contain new artwork and two bonus tracks: "For You" and "Death Brings...

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Reunited CARCASS Confirmed For Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Reactivated British extreme legends CARCASS have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are IRON MAIDEN (headliners),CHILDREN OF BODOM, AVANTASIA, KREATOR and SONATA ARCTICA....

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SONATA ARCTICA: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have added five dates to their upcoming North American tour which is scheduled to kick off in early February. Support on the trek will come from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. The dates are as follows (* denotes newly added shows): Feb. 01 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Thea...

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SONATA ARCTICA Frontman Discusses Guitarist's Departure

MetalTeamUK.net recently conducted an interview with SONATA ARCTICA vocalist Tony Kakko. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On split with guitarist Jani Liimatainen: Tony: Well, Jani was just unable to take care of anything anymore. He was in jail for one month, for example, for avoiding the...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN: Video Interview Available

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, was interviewed by Finland's Get In The Pit on September 14, 2007 at the Scooprock festival in Mikkeli, Finland. The seven-minute chat, which was conducted in Finnish, can now be viewed wit...