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STORMWARRIOR: 'Heading Northe' To Receive U.S. Release Next Week
Locomotive Records has set an April 22 North American release date for the third studio album from Germany's STORMWARRIOR, entitled "Heading Northe", The CD, which was released in Europe in February via Dockyard 1, was recorded at the group's own Thunderhall Studios and was mixed with Piet Sielck (S...April 16, 2008
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ARTHEMIS Signs With SCARLET RECORDS
Scarlet Records has announced the signing of Italy's ARTHEMIS, a band which combines the darker side of hard rock with prog/power influences and a modern touch of top-quality heavy/thrash metal. The group's new album, "Black Society", is due in July. A video clip for the song "Angels in Black" will...April 14, 2008
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X-WORLD/5: Debut Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
X-WORLD/5, the new band featuring KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque alongside ex-HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosn and PAGAN'S MIND vocalist Nils K.Rue, will release its debut album, "New Universal Order" on May 16 via AFM Records. "New Universal Order" (cover artwork) track listing: 01. CyberChris...April 9, 2008
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SIRENIA: 'The Search For A New Singer Is Finally Over'
Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA which parted ways with Danish singer Monika Pedersen last fall after only one album due to "musical differences" has issued the following update: "After several months of searching and auditioning, the search for a new singer is finally over. It has been a busy pe...April 9, 2008
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HAMMERFALL Drummer On Guitarist's Departure: 'The Show Must Go On'
Drummer Anders Johansson of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL has issued the following statement regarding the departure of guitarist Stefan Elmgren: "There is never a good timing to lose a great guitarist like Stefan, but considering we're in between touring and recording, it could definately ha...April 4, 2008
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STORMWARRIOR + KAI HANSEN Replace SIR LORD BALTIMORE At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
SIR LORD BALTIMORE has been forced to cancel its previously announced appearance at the Sweden Rock 2008 festival which will be held June 4-7 in Slvesborg, Sweden due to "logistical problems." Replacing them on the bill will be Germany's STORMWARRIOR, with a special guest appearance by Kai Hansen (G...April 4, 2008
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Former HAMMERFALL Guitarist: 'One Way Or Another, I Will Keep Playing'
Sweden Rock magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with former HAMMERFALL guitarist Stefan Elmgren about his decision to leave the group. An excerpt from the chat which will be published in Sweden Rock magazine #51 (out on April 22) follows: Sweden Rock: How did the other HAMMERFALL mem...April 2, 2008
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Guitarist STEFAN ELMGREN Quits HAMMERFALL
HAMMERFALL guitarist Stefan Elmgren has issued the following statement: "I have decided to leave HAMMERFALL. The reason is that I have been offered a job as a pilot within an airline. "My interest in aviation has been growing very strong, and now I feel its time for me to take a step and be a ...April 2, 2008
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Former HAMMERFALL Bassist To Embark On South American Tour
Former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosn will embark on a solo tour of South America in May. It will be a charity tour and all concert attendees are being asked to donate two kilograms of food. All the food will be disbursed the next day to the poor people in the towns where Magnus plays. The ...March 24, 2008
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HAMMERFALL Singer To Appear On Swedish Game Show
HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans will appear on the Swedish TV show "S Ska Det Lta" on April 4. "S Ska Det Lta" is a very popular Swedish game show based on Ireland's "The Lyrics Board". The program was introduced in 1997 and was hosted by Peter Harryson until Peter Settman took over in 2006. HAMMERFAL...March 22, 2008
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NIGHTMARE To Play North Africa For The First Time
French power metallers NIGHTMARE will make their Morroco live debut on June 22 as part of the Casa Gateways Festival 2008 in Casablanca. More information will be made available soon. NIGHTMARE recently posted footage from the band's November 2007 French tour, 2006 European tour and various festival...March 22, 2008
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DRAGONLORD: Updated Itinerary Revealed
DRAGONLORD, the San Francisco-based black metal band featuring Eric Peterson (guitar, vocals; TESTAMENT),Gian Pyres (guitar; ex-CRADLE OF FILTH),Derrick Ramirez (bass),Lyle Livingston (keys) and Jon Allen (drums; SADUS, ex-TESTAMENT),has scheduled the following dates: April 17 - Walnut Creek, CA...March 21, 2008
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NEVERLAND: Four Full-Length Tracks Posted Online
NEVERLAND, the collaboration between Turkey's progressive power metal band DREAMTONE and Greek artist Iris Mavraki, has posted four full-length songs from its debut album, "Reversing Time", on the project's MySpace page. "Reversing Time" which features guest appearances by Hansi Krsch (BLIND GUARDIA...March 19, 2008
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MOONSPELL: Complete 'Night Eternal' Details Revealed
Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Night Eternal", due in Europe on May 19 and in the U.S. on June 10 via SPV/Steamhammer. The follow-up to 2006's "Memorial" was recorded at Antfarm studios in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRAN...March 14, 2008
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NIGHTMARE: More Festival Appearances Announced
French power metallers NIGHTMARE have scheduled the following dates: Mar. 28 - Centre Culturel – Eloyes, France Apr. 12 - PestPop Festival – Wieze, Belgium May 17 - Tomawok Festival – Nice, France Jun. 21 - Hellfest Festival Open Air – Clisson, France Jun. 28 - Basinfirefest Open Air - Spalene Poric...March 11, 2008