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FREEDOM CALL To Release 'Dimensions' In April

German melodic speed metallers FREEDOM CALL are tentatively scheduled to release theeir new album, "Dimensions", on April 20. According to drummer Daniel Zimmermann (also in GAMMA RAY),the CD will contain 11 "fast and melodic speed hymns," which will be similar in style to the band's 2002 album, "E...

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MAJESTY Drummer To Sit Our METAL FOREVER Festival Appearance

German metallers MAJESTY have posted the following update on their official web site: "MAJESTY drummer Michael Graeter contracted a typewriter's cramp and due to a medical opinion he is not allowed to play drums within the next two weeks. So Jan Raddatz (MIDNIGHT SYMPHONY) will again help out on dru...

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ANNIHILATOR, PRETTY MAIDS Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival

ANNIHILATOR, POINT BLANK and PRETTY MAIDS have been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9, 2007 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANNIHILATOR AXEL RUDI PELL BLACK OAK ARKANSAS BLIND GUARDIAN CIRCUS MAXIM...

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DIMMU BORGIR Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9, 2007 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AXEL RUDI PELL BLACK OAK ARKANSAS BLIND GUARDIAN CIRCUS MAXIMUS DI...

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MAJESTY Signs Management Deal With MANOWAR's MAGIC CIRCLE MUSIC

MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music has announced the signing of German heavy metal act MAJESTY to an exclusive management agreement. MAJESTY was formed in 1997 and has released five albums, with 2006's "Hellforces" being the most recent release. Fronted by vocalist/songwriter Tarek Maghary, the current MA...

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CRYSTAL BALL Signs With MTM MUSIC

Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL have inked a deal with MTM Music. The group is currently writing material for its sixth album, due next year. CRYSTAL BALL's latest effort, "TimeWalker", entered the Swiss national album chart at position No. 56 in September 2005. The follow-up to 2003's "Hellvet...

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MONTERREY METAL FEST Pre-Party Final Details Revealed

The official 2006 Monterrey Metal Fest pre-party will be held on Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Cafe Iguana in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico with mini-sets from the following bands: JOE STUMP HYDROGYN BLUDGEON VAINGLORY FORLORN VALE HERENWEN SOULS ON FIRE BLACKSMITH PENTAGRAM The cost of the ticke...

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KROKUS Drummer Completes Tour Despite Ruptured Hernia

According to a posting on KROKUS' official web site, the band's drummer, Stefan Schwarzmann (ex-ACCEPT, U.D.O., HELLOWEEN),played the group's entire first leg of the European "Hellraiser" tour with a ruptured (umbilical) hernia. Stefan reports that he will get the hernia operated sometime in the fi...

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KROKUS: European Tour Setlist Revealed

Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have revealed the setlist for their current European tour in support of the band's "Hellraiser" album. It is as follows: 01. Hellraiser 02. Too Wired To Sleep 03. Hangman 04. Angel Of My Dreams 05. Long Stick Goes Boom! 06. Bad Boys Rag Dolls 07. Screaming In The Ni...

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Former CHIMAIRA/SOILWORK Drummer In Studio With LION'S SHARE

Former CHIMAIRA/SOILWORK drummer Richard Evensand is currently in the studio recording drums for the eagerly awaited comeback album by Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE. Photos from the recording session can be viewed at the band's MySpace page. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "T...

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WHITESNAKE's COVERDALE, ALDRICH To Attend SWEDEN ROCK Kick-Off

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale and guitarist Doug Aldrich will be making an "exclusive appearance" at the Sweden Rock Festival kick-off on December 2 at Nalen in Stockholm, Sweden. At this event the first batch of bands booked for next year's festival will be announced. Scheduled to perform at...

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'All-Star' Band Featuring ACCEPT, HAMMERFALL Members To Perform At SWEDEN ROCK Kick-Off

The Sweden Rock Festival kick-off will be on December 2, at Nalen in Stockholm, Sweden. At this event the first batch of bands booked for next year's festival will be announced. Also scheduled to perform at the show are HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, WOLF and HARM'S WAY. In addition, a one-off all-star band ha...

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KROKUS: Photos From European Tour Kick-Off Posted Online

Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS kicked off their European tour on Saturday, October 14 in Oulu, Finland. Check out pictures from the concert at Mesta.net. KROKUS's latest album, "Hellraiser", entered the Swiss album chart at position No. 2. The CD, which was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (PIN...

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Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST: Final Lineup Announced

The final lineup has been announced for the 2006 Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. It is as follows: Main Stage: BLIND GUARDIAN (Headliner) U.D.O. (Co-Headliner) CATHEDRAL EDGUY OBITUARY DEICI...

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U.D.O. Begins Recording New Album

U.D.O., the band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, has entered the studio to begin recording its new album for an April 2007 release via AFM Records. More information will be made available soon. U.D.O. supported LORDI on September 28 at the Live Music Hall in Cologne. Dirkschneider m...