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SAXON Performs New Song Live On Greek TV; Video Available

British heavy metal legends SAXON performed their new song "Hammer Of The Gods" live for the first time during an April 5 appearance on the Greek TV show "Radio Arvyla". You can now watch video footage of the performance below. "Hammer Of The Gods" comes off SAXON new album, "Call To Arms", which wi...
April 7, 2011
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SAXON To Perform New Material For First Time In Greece

British heavy metal legends SAXON will perform material from their upcoming album, "Call To Arms", live for the first time when they kick off their European tour in Thessaloniki (April 6) and Athens, Greece (April 7) this coming week. The band's frontman, Biff Byford, told Rockpages.gr, "We were ask...
April 3, 2011
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SCELERATA To Record New Album At BLIND GUARDIAN's Studio

Brazilian metallers SCELERATA are working on material for their third album, to be recorded in Brazil and Germany. The CD will be produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (HELLOWEEN, BLIND GUARDIAN, RAGE, SAXON, HALFORD, HAMMERFALL, MOTÖRHEAD),continuing the partnership that started in 2007 when he worked on...
April 1, 2011
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PICTURE To Release New Album In May

Reunited '80s Dutch metal band PICTURE will release a new album, "Warhorse", in May. No further details are currently available. PICTURE was the first "real" Dutch heavy metal band. Formed in 1979, they were especially popular in the Netherlands, Germany and Italy for their live performances. They s...
March 31, 2011
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Former BLAZE BAYLEY Musicians Reveal 'True Reasons' For Band's Split

Former members of Blaze Bayley's (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) solo band — David Bermudez (bass),Nico Bermudez (guitar) and Jay Walsh (guitar) — have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the group's split: "It is with regret that we confirm that the Blaze Bayley band is now fin...
March 30, 2011
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SAXON's Innovative Charity Idea

British heavy metal legends SAXON have come up with an innovative idea to collect charity donations for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy and Childline on their forthcoming U.K. tour. They have invited 20 fans per venue to come and watch them soundcheck for a donation to charity of £10 per person. Fans...
March 30, 2011
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SAXON: Report From 'Hammer Of The Gods' Video Shoot

A report from the set of SAXON's latest music video, "Hammer Of The Gods", in North Yorkshire, England can be found on the Amped web site. The song comes off the band's new album, "Call To Arms", which will be released on May 23 via Militia Guard Music, UDR and EMI. The follow-up ...
March 28, 2011
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Highway Pirates

They've bitten bullets and pirated on the open highway, but the one thing at which Sweden's BULLET is best is playing big-riffed, no-frills, hooky heavy metal and blistering hard rock. Sophomore album "Bite the Bullet" helped establish BULLET as a traditional heavy metal act with which to be reckone...
March 27, 2011
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FREEDOM CALL To Release 'Live In Hellvetia' In June

Having sold over 35,000 copies of its debut, "Stairway To Fairyland", FREEDOM CALL's tour with SAXON, ANGRA and EDGUY turned into a triumphal march. The tour culminated with memorable shows with SAVATAGE and SKEW SISKIN in August 1999 as part of the Popkomm music fair in Cologne. The band played alm...
March 25, 2011
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70000 TONS OF METAL: New 10-Minute Video Report Posted Online

"Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone has posted a 10-minute video report on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise — which set sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and returned four days later. You can now watch the footage be...
March 23, 2011
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SAXON: New Single Available For Streaming

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their new album, "Call To Arms", on May 23 via Militia Guard Music, UDR and EMI. The follow-up to 2009's "Into The Labyrinth" (SPV/Steamhammer) features a guest appearance by legendary keyboardist Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW). The track listing for...
March 18, 2011
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NIFELHEIM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

NIFELHEIM, STEELHEART, OZ and ANGEL WITCH have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACCEPT AGENT STEEL ANGEL WITCH BLACK LABEL SOC...
March 17, 2011
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SAXON: New Album Artwork, Track Listing, Release Date Revealed

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their new album, "Call To Arms", on May 23 via Militia Guard Music, UDR and EMI. The follow-up to 2009's "Into The Labyrinth" (SPV/Steamhammer) features a guest appearance by legendary keyboardist Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW). The track listing for...
March 14, 2011
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QUEENSRŸCHE Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

QUEENSRŸCHE has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACCEPT AGENT STEEL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY BLACK VEIL BRIDES BUCKCHERRY CLUTCH CR...
March 7, 2011
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACCEPT AGENT STEEL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY BLACK VEIL BRIDES BUCKCHERRY C...
March 4, 2011