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OPETH Mainman Comments On Government-Sponsored Tour Of Norway
On March 18, Swedish prog-metal giants OPETH completed an eight-date tour of Norway. The trek included stops in major cities Oslo and Bergen but also covers smaller towns like Volda and Sogndal. The tour was arranged by Rikskonsertene, a Norwegian state-sponsored organization that normally handles e...March 22, 2009
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Talks 'Guitar Hero'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Blender.com about "Guitar Hero: Metallica" (out March 29),which features 28 songs spanning the hard rockers' entire career, plus 21 tracks by the likes of MOTÖRHEAD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and MASTODON. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Blender.com: How...March 21, 2009
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Says There's No Truth To Rumor He Was Asked To Join IRON MAIDEN
During a recent interview with German magazine Rock Hard, former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske was asked if there was any truth to the rumor that he was asked to join IRON MAIDEN after Bruce Dickinson left the group back in the early 1990s. "The rumor was complete false!" Kiske said. "Nobody asked...March 21, 2009
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KING DIAMOND Talks 'Guitar Hero: Metallica'
Destructoid recently conducted an interview with Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) about his involvement with the forthcoming "Guitar Hero: Metallica" game. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Destructoid: I went to see "Guitar Hero" a few weeks ago and I spoke...March 20, 2009
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GORGOROTH Guitarist On Court Battle: 'I Won Because I Was Right, And I Was Right All The Way'
Norway's Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) about his court battle against vocalist Gaahl and bassist King ov Hell over the rights to the GORGOROTH band name. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Imhotep: How did you...March 20, 2009
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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Demo Takes Center Stage On Xbox Live Marketplace
Gamers itching to get a taste of Guitar Hero: Metallica in advance of the game's release need not wait any longer as Activision Publishing Inc. announced that the demo will be available today for free download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microso...March 20, 2009
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HAMMERFALL's 'No Sacrifice, No Victory' Certified Gold In Sweden
"No Sacrifice, No Victory", the new album from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL, has been certified gold in the band's home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copies. Says guitarist Oscar Dronjak: "This was a very welcome wake-up call in Bamberg, where we're playing tonight. This is the sweet...March 20, 2009
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TRIDENT: Gothenburg Footage Posted Online
Demonia's Blogg has been updated with video footage of TRIDENT's March 13, 2009 concert in Gothenburg, Sweden. Check out the clips below. TRIDENT is the Swedish death metal band formed by guitarist Johan Norman (DISSECTION, SOULREAPER). The group's debut album, "World Destruction", was recorded in p...March 19, 2009
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CANDLEMASS: Limited-Edition 'Death Magic Doom' Box Set Available
Nuclear Blast mailorder is offering a limited-edition CANDLEMASS "Death Magic Doom" box set featuring the legendary Swedish band's new album, an exclusive "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" poster flag and a numbered certificate of authenticity. Due on April 3, it is limited to 500 copies and available fo...March 19, 2009
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GORGOROTH Guitarist Talks About Winning Court Battle Against Former Bandmates; Audio Available
A new audio interview with GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) conducted by Metalhead.ro is available for streaming at this location. Infernus recently won a court battle against vocalist Gaahl and bassist King ov Hell over the rights to the GORGOROTH band name. According to a post...March 19, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Winner Of 'Take Cover' Contest To Perform With Band
Vince Solano, the winner of the "Take Cover: Sing with Queensrÿche" contest, performed on a track called "A Dead Man's Words" on the upcoming QUEENSRŸCHE album, "American Soldier". Vince will appear live with QUEENSRŸCHE at two shows on the band's upcoming tour: May 14 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ba...March 18, 2009
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AGUA DE ANNIQUE: Footage From South American/Mexican Tour Posted Online
AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, played a handful of concerts in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico in early March. A three-part video documentary featuring highlights from the tour can be viewed below. Anneke van Giersbergen staged two unique sho...March 18, 2009
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GOD DETHRONED: New Song Posted Online
Dutch melodic death metal band GOD DETHRONED has posted a new song, "Under a Darkening Sky", on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off GOD DETHRONED's new album, "Passiondale", which will be released as a limited double digipack edition including a bonus CD. The double-digipack will feature s...March 18, 2009
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RAVAGE Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Boston, Massachusetts metallers RAVAGE. The band's new album, "The End of Tomorrow", will feature cover art by Ed Repka (MEGADETH, DEATH, AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE). A late summer release is expected. According to a press release, RAVAGE's new album "sea...March 18, 2009
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LION'S SHARE: 'Phantom Rider' Video Vignette Available
To help introduce the new LION'S SHARE album, "Dark Hours", the band and Blistering Records have prepared a little multi-course menu of sonic appetizers to help satisfy your metal cravings. During the recording of the album, the band filmed several video vignettes wherein they take a particular song...March 18, 2009
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