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KROKUS: 'Hellraiser' Enters Swiss Chart At No. 2

KROKUS's latest album, "Hellraiser", has entered the Swiss album chart at position No. 2. The CD, which was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69),has already been certified "gold" in the band's home country. An October 24 North American release is expected. As previously reported, the...

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BLIND GUARDIAN, U.D.O., EDGUY Confirmed For Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST

German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have been confirmed as the headliners of the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, which has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 18 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Also newly confirmed for the festival are U.D.O. and EDGUY....

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KROKUS: 'Hellraiser' Reaches Gold Status In Switzerland

KROKUS's latest album, "Hellraiser", reached "gold" status in the band's home country of Switzerland within a day of its release, according to the group's official newsletter. The CD, which will be issued in North America on October 24, was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69). The new...

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U.D.O. To Open For LORDI In Cologne

U.D.O., the band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will support LORDI on September 28 at the Live Music Hall in Cologne. Dirkschneider makes an appearance on the song "They Only Come Out At Night" on LORDI's latest album, "The Arockalypse". Upcoming U.D.O. tour dates: Sep. 30 - Madrid...

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KROKUS Announces North American Release Date For 'Hellraiser'

Veteran Swiss rockers KROKUS will release their new album, "Hellraiser", in North America on October 24 (September 18 in Europe, except Germany and Switzerland, where it will be issued on September 15) via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Rock the Block" was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (...

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KROKUS: New Song Available For Download

The new KROKUS single, "Angel of My Dreams", has been made available for download at this location. The song comes off the veteran Swiss rockers' new album, "Hellraiser", due on Septemebr 15 via Germany's AFM Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Rock the Block" was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (P...

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Bulgaria's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival Cancelled!

The Monsters of Rock festival, which was scheduled to take place August 3-7 at the Black Sea resort of Varna in Bulgaria, has been cancelled. According to the festival organizers, there were too many logistical and technical problems that prevented the event from going ahead. However, plans still ex...

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LION'S SHARE: Photos From Vocal-Recording Sessions Posted Online

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have uploaded another batch of photos from last week's vocal recording sessions for their new album at www.myspace.com/lionsshare. This time the band went to a house in Falun, Sweden (to be able to work closer to singer Patrik Johansson's home),and set up...

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KROKUS Sign With AFM RECORDS

Veteran Swiss rockers KROKUS have inked a deal with Germany's AFM Records. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2003's "Rock the Block" is being recorded with producer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69) and is scheduled for release on September 15. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Midnight Fantasy"...

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PAUL DI'ANNO, U.D.O., THUNDERBOLT To Perform At Norway's KVINESDAL ROCK FESTIVAL

PAUL DI'ANNO, U.D.O. and THUNDERBOLT are among the confirmed bands for the Kvinesdal Rock Festival, set to take place July 13-15 in Kvinesdal, Norway. More information is available is www.kvinesdalrockfestival.no. Di'Anno recently re-released his 2000 effort, "Nomad", with a few track list alteratio...

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HELLOWEEN, U.D.O., DISMEMBER Confirmed For Finland's JALOMETALLI Festival

HELLOWEEN, U.D.O., DISMEMBER and ONSLAUGHT are among the confirmed acts for the Jalometalli festival, set to take place August 18-19 in Oulu, Finland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, August 18: HELLOWEEN DISMEMBER THE DUSKFALL TAROT ROTTEN SOUND AJATTARA KALMAH MANITOU FALL OF...

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MAJESTY: European Tour Dates Announced

German metallers MAJESTY have announced the following tour dates: Jul. 08 - Würzburg, GER @ Rock Falls Open Air Jul. 20 - Geiselwind, GER @ Battle Of Metal Festival Aug. 10 - Chiaromonte, ITA @ Agglutination Metal Festival Sep. 16 - Weiden-Vohenstrauß, GER @ Force Of Metal Festival Sep. 29 - Derby,...

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KROKUS: German Tour Recap Posted Online

KROKUS frontman Marc Storace has posted a recap of the band's recent German co-headlining tour with AXXIS. Check it out at this location. KROKUS recently announced the addition of German drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (ex-ACCEPT, U.D.O., HELLOWEEN) to the group's ranks. The band are currently working wi...

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MAJESTY Announce New Guitarist

German metallers MAJESTY have announced the addition of former NECROPHAGIST/DEFEATED SANITY guitarist Christian Münzner to the group's ranks. "[Christian] already impressively proved himself at his first show in Berlin (Germany) on May 6," the band write in a statement. Münzner joins MAJESTY as the...

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KROKUS Frontman Joins DORO On Stage In Switzerland: Photos Available

KROKUS frontman Marc Storace joined German female hard rock singer Doro Pesch (ex-WARLOCK) on stage on April 24 at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland for a rendition of her song "On My Own". Check a report and photos from the gig at this location. KROKUS recently announced the addition of German drummer St...