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CARDAMON Joined By AFTER FOREVER Bassist

CARDAMON, the Dutch rock/metal band featuring Thomas Kalksma and Koen Romeijn from DETONATION, has announced the temporary addition of bassist Luuk van Gerven (AFTER FOREVER) to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "We are very excited to be able to play with Luuk. Besides the well-working persona...

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METAL CHURCH: More New Port Richey Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH performing the song "Date With Poverty" on August 14, 2008 at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida can be viewed below. More footage is available at this location. METAL CHURCH has posted several audio samples from its new...

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SATYRICON: New Album Title Announced

Norwegian black metal band SATYRICON has set "The Age Of Nero" as the title of its new album, due on November 3 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded in part at Sound City studios in Van Nuys, California, where METALLICA recently recorded its forthcoming LP. A European headlining tour will fol...

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NINE INCH NAILS: New Tour Dates Announced

NINE INCH NAILS has announced the following dates: Oct. 18 - Mexico City, MEX - Motrokr Festival Foro Sol Oct. 19 - Guadalajara, MEX - Motrokr Festival VFG Arena Oct. 21 - Monterrey, MEX - Arena Monterrey Oct. 23 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center Oct. 25 - New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Festival ...

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METAL CHURCH: New Port Richey Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH's August 14, 2008 performance at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida can be viewed below. A photo of the group's setlist is also available. METAL CHURCH has posted several audio samples from its new album, "This Present W...

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SATYRICON, MARDUK, SHINING Confirmed For Germany's PARTY.SAN OPEN AIR Festival

SATYRICON, MARDUK, SHINING and DEN SAAKALDTE are the first confirmed bands for the 2009 edition of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 6-8, 2009 in Bad Berka, Germany. SATYRICON's new abum is tentatively due on November 3 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded in part at S...

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ARISE AND RUIN: New Demo Track Posted Online

Guelph, Ontario, Canada-based metallers ARISE AND RUINhave issued the following update: "So back in June we decided to demo some new songs with our buddy Ian Blurton, you may know Ian from his work with CURSED, THE WEAKERTHANS or being the only man on earth to turn down a Jager endorsement! Anyway,...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman: 'We Write Music Because We Love What We Do'

Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Tangra Mega Rock: Compared to Clive Barker, is Ann Rice better or worse in writing horror literature? Dani: It depends. Both are very ma...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...