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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'Tour Of The Dragonflame' Drum Kit Being Auctioned

Italian "film-score metal" icons RHAPSODY OF FIRE (formerly RHAPSODY) are selling the drum kit that was used by Alex Holzwarth during the band's "Tour of the Dragonflame" in 2002. The kit was also used during the recording sessions for the albums "Symphonies of Enchanted Lands II", "Triumph or Agony...

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HOLYHELL To Play New Year's Eve Show In Bulgaria

Female-fronted powerhouse HOLYHELL will present a very special New Year's Eve performance in Kavarna, Bulgaria. HOLYHELL previously performed in Kavarna as special guests at the Kaliakra Rock Fest, which took place on June 30, 2007 and featured such notable acts as MANOWAR, MOTÖRHEAD and HEAVEN AND...

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PRIMAL FEAR Bassist Offers 'New Religion' Track-By-Track Rundown

PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner has issued the following track-by-track rundown of the group's new album, "New Religion", due on September 21 via Frontiers Records: "Sign Of Fear: "We wanted to create a very unusual introduction for the album: like a metal band with a kind of orchestra tuning or like...

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ANCIENT CREATION: Debut Album Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Missouri-based traditional metal band ANCIENT CREATION has revealed the track listing and artwork for its debut album, "Evolution Bound", due on November 23 via Melissa Records. The CD will contain nine tracks of the finest technical power metal, featuring lots of dual lead guitars and great melodie...

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Bulgaria's 'Metal Mayor' Is Shoo-In For Second Term

Novinite.com reports that Bulgarian GERB party of Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov will back Tsonko Tsonev, known as Bulgaria's "metal mayor" for a second term as mayor of the town of Kavarna at the local elections in fall. "Kavarna mayor Tsonko Tsonev is a member of GERB and has always supported the goal...

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Classic JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Tracks Featured On 'Heavy Metal Box'

According to Billboard.com, Rhino Records has set an October 2 release date for "Heavy Metal Box". The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compilation also boasts hi...

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Original MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Signs With AFM RECORDS

Original MANOWAR guitarist Ross The Boss has inked a deal with Germany's AFM Records. Commented Ross: "Needless to say, we are all extremely happy and pleased to know that that we are joining a great metal family and can't wait to start work on our first CD." Markus Wosgien, A&R of AFM Records,...

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'Magic Circle Festival' DVD Due Before Christmas

MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music, which organized the Magic Circle Festival in Bad Arolsen, Germany on July 6-7, has issued the following update: "Magic Circle Music's first festival (which took place July 6th-7th in Bad Arolsen, Germany) was a great success, all thanks to fans from all over the world w...

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MELIAH RAGE: 'The Deep And Dreamless Sleep' To Receive European Release

Boston metallers MELIAH RAGE will have their latest CD, "The Deep and Dreamless Sleep" (2006),released in Europe on July 27 via Locomotive Music. The band's seventh release overall, and third for Screaming Ferret Wreckords, the CD was recorded at Danger Multitrack Studios in Providence, RI, and She...

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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Releases Samples From THE RTB BAND

Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross The Boss has posted samples of two brand new original songs from his German heavy metal band THE RTB BAND, entitled "I Got The Right" and "We Will Kill". Download the MP3 file containing the samples at this location. Video footage of THE RTB BAND performing the MANOWAR...

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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL, Ex-Members Of MORBID ANGEL, MANOWAR Join Forces In VOODOO GODS

VOODOO GODS, the project featuring current and former members of such bands as MORBID ANGEL, MANOWAR and BEHEMOTH, will release its debut EP in August. According to the group's official bio, VOODOO GODS was founded under the name SHRUNKEN HEAD in Tampa, Florida in early 2001 by Alex von Poschinger,...

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MANOWAR's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL To Be Held Annually

At last weekend's (July 6-7) Magic Circle Festival in Bad Arolsen, Germany, bassist Joey DeMaio of MANOWAR — who organized the event — reportedly announced that the festival will be held annually from now on. On the first day of next year's gathering, MANOWAR will sign as much stuff as they can and...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, MOTÖRHEAD, MANOWAR: Photos From KALIAKRA ROCK FEST Available

HEAVEN AND HELL, MOTÖRHEAD and MANOWAR are among the bands that performed at the three-day Kaliakra Rock Fest, which took place June 28-30 in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Check out pictures from Metalfan.ro. HEAVEN AND HELL's June 28 concert in Kavarna, Bulgaria was attended by about 6,000 people. Around 8000...

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'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80s': Complete List Of Songs Revealed

The complete list of songs has been revealed for Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The game will ship for the PlayStation 2 on July 24. According to Gamespot, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is rated T for Teen and will be the last game...

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RHAPSODY: 'Legendary' Drum Kit For Sale

A drum kit used by original RHAPSODY (now known as RHAPSODY OF FIRE) drummer and band co-founder Daniele Carbonera during the recordings of the band's "Legendary Tales" and "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" albums is being auctioned via eBay at this location. The kit. which is said to be in "perfect con...