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ICED EARTH Takes To The High Seas

On January 24, ICED EARTH joins 39 other metal bands from around the world on the four-day 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise — and promises one hell of a show. "I'm excited," said ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer. "We've been looking forward to this for months. This is our first show of 2011 so we ...

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OLIVER DAWSON SAXON's GRAHAM OLIVER Discusses Upcoming Book On 'Talking Metal' (Audio)

Episode 335 of the "Talking Metal" podcast features an interview Mark Strigl conducted with Graham Oliver of OLIVER DAWSON SAXON. During the chat, Oliver reveals that the band's new album will include a song that was inspired by Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen. He also says he is writing a book call...

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GLYDER To Reform With New Lineup

Guitarist Bat Kinane of Irish rockers GLYDER — who announced they last October that they were disbanding after six years together — has revealed plans to reform the band with a brand new lineup. He says, "The [new] singer is great and we are in the process of replacing the vocals on some of the ...

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M.ILL.ION: New Album Details Revealed

Swedish hard rockers M.ILL.ION will release their seventh album, "Sane And Insanity", on March 23 via Metal Heaven. Recorded in Sweden during 2010 and mixed at the classy JM Studio where founder and bassman B.J Laneby teamed up with Martin Kronlund (JOE LYNN TURNER, PHENOMENA, PAUL YOUNG) behind the...

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FM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Britain's pride and joy on the AOR scene of the '80s FM 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): AGENT STEEL BUCKCHERRY CLUTCH DA...

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HAWKWIND Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

The titans of space rock, the progenitors of stoner rock, and one of the prime cult bands of all time HAWKWIND 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 (i...

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ARSIS, THE ABSENCE Added To 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

ARSIS and THE ABSENCE have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. A total of 40 acts will appear at the event. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGENT STEEL AMON ...

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KANSAS Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

U.S. classic rockers KANSAS 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): AGENT STEEL BUCKCHERRY CLUTCH DAN REED BAND DESTRUCTION ELEC...

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STRYPER Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Christian hard rockers STRYPER 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): AGENT STEEL BUCKCHERRY CLUTCH DAN REED BAND DESTRUCTION E...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Added To 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

According to a posting on CIRCLE II CIRCLE's Facebook page, the band — which is led by former SAVATAGE frontman Zak Stevens — has been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. ...

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SECRETS OF THE MOON, KRISIUN, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Confirmed For This Year's METALFEST

SECRETS OF THE MOON, KRISIUN and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have been confirmed for the German, Austrian and Swiss editions of the Metalfest, set to take place May 27-29, 2011. So far the following bands have been confirmed to appear: AMON AMARTH SABATON CRADLE OF FILTH ARCH ENEMY WINTERSUN SAXON AMORP...

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SAXON Interviewed By FURY UK Frontman (Video)

FURY UK frontman Chris Appleton conducted an interview with Doug Scarratt and Nigel Glockler of NWOBHM legends SAXON at the Hard Rock Hell IV festival, which was held December 3-5, 2010 at Pontins in Prestatyn, North Wales, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. SAXON is seeking a suitabl...

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TESTAMENT To Perform First Two Albums In Their Entirety On 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT will play two very unique shows on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. The first set will see the band perform its classic debut album, "The Legacy" (198...

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MERCENARY Confirmed For Next Year's METALFEST

Danish metallers MERCENARY have been confirmed for the German, Austrian and Swiss editions of the Metalfest, set to take place May 27-29, 2011. So far the following bands have been confirmed to appear next year: AMON AMARTH SABATON CRADLE OF FILTH ARCH ENEMY WINTERSUN SAXON AMORPHIS EQUILIBRIUM ENTO...

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MOLLY HATCHET Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Southern rock legends MOLLY HATCHET have been confirmed for next 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): AGENT STEEL BUCKCHERRY CLUTCH DAN REED BAND DESTRUCT...