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SYMFONIA Performs Live For First Time; Video Available
SYMFONIA, the new melodic metal project featuring former members of HELLOWEEN, STRATOVARIUS, ANGRA and SONATA ARCTICA, made its live debut last night (Friday, February 18) at the Finnish Metal Expo (part of the Helsinki Metal Meeting) in Helsinki, Finland. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Fiel...February 19, 2011
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Black Masses
An album like "Black Masses" is a pointed example of why ELECTRIC WIZARD have become and will forever be known as one of the best doom/stoner bands in the history of heavy metal. Whether the quintessence of "Dopethrone" or the new-level of growth achieved on "Witchcult Today", vocalist/guitarist Jus...February 14, 2011
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GOD DETHRONED To Disband
Vocalist/guitarist Henri Sattler of Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have issued the following update: "2011 is GOD DETHRONED's final year in existence. "We could have spent another year in a tour bus because the amount of offers was endless, but I just don't feel like touring anymore. "People to...February 14, 2011
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Drummer ULI KUSCH Forced To Sit Out SYMFONIA Live Debut
Drummer Uli Kusch will be unable to join his SYMFONIA bandmates at the group's debut concert this coming Friday, February 18 at the Finnish Metal Expo (part of the Helsinki Metal Meeting) in Helsinki, Finland. Commented Kusch: "Over a month ago I started to feel pain in my left hand while rehearsing...February 14, 2011
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POWERMAD Pulls Out Of HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR; FATES WARNING, MORE Added
POWERMAD has canceled its appearance at this year's edition of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 28-30, 2011 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. Commented the band: "We have been working on our next full-length record for some time, and though we've dedicated all of our energy...February 12, 2011
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SYMFONIA Signs With EDEL; Debut Album Title, Artwork Revealed
SYMFONIA, the new melodic metal project featuring former members of HELLOWEEN, STRATOVARIUS, ANGRA and SONATA ARCTICA, has inked a worldwide deal (excluding Asia) with Edel Germany GmbH for the release of the band's debut album, "In Paradisum". Due on April 1, the 12-song CD was Studiomega in Varber...February 11, 2011
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VICIOUS RUMORS: European Tour Dates Announced
Veteran California power metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have scheduled the following European tour dates: Apr. 29 - D-Lauda/Königshofen, Germany - Keep It True Festival May 01 - Uster, Switzerland - Rock City May 04 - Siegen, Germany - Vortex May 05 - Osnabrück, Germany - Ballroom May 06 - Berlin, Germany...February 11, 2011
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SINISTER REALM Completes Work On 'The Crystal Eye'
Allentown, Pennsylvania traditional metal band SINISTER REALM has completed the recording process for its sophomore CD, entitled "The Crystal Eye", due out in late May on Shadow Kingdom Records. Bassist and founder John Gaffney comments: "This album continues in the tradition of our first release mi...February 9, 2011
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SONS OF SEASONS Mainman Comments On Upcoming Album
SONS OF SEASONS — the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO) — will release its sophomore album, "Magnisphyricon", on April 1 via Napalm Records. Commented Palotai: "I guess many second albums mean a big step forward for most bands. We've als...February 3, 2011
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LEPROUS Recording New Album At IHSAHN's Studio
Norwegian progressive metal upstarts LEPROUS are recording their new album at legendary EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn's Ivory Shoulder Studio (formerly Symphonique Studio). Commented Ihsahn: "We are happy to have the guys in LEPROUS working in our studio these days. So far the recording has been going gre...February 3, 2011
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PARAGON Bassist Issues New Album Update
Bassist Jan Bünning of German power metallers PARAGON has issued the following update: "At present we are gathering ideas for our next album. So far we recorded about 18 rough instrumental versions of songs. Until the end of this month it should be about 25. "We never had so many songs to choose fro...January 31, 2011
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WOLF Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Swedish metallers WOLF have issued the following update: "This coming weekend will be the end of the recording session of the new WOLF album 'Legions Of Bastards'. The final lead vocals will be immortalized by Niklas 'Razorthroat' Viper and that means we're done recording. "We're VERY excited and fi...January 28, 2011
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SEASONAL CODE Material Revived On Ultra-Limited-Edition CD Package
CODE — the British/Norwegian black metal project featuring bassist/backing vocalist Viper (a.k.a. Vicotnik from DHG),guitarist/songwriter Aort and vocalist Kvohst (DØDHEIMSGARD) — has issued the following update: "Before CODE, there was SEASONAL CODE. Three demos were recorded between 1998 and 2001...January 23, 2011
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SONS OF SEASONS: New Album Details Revealed
SONS OF SEASONS — the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO) — has set "Magnisphyricon" as the title of its second album, due on April 1 via Napalm Records. According to a press release, SONS OF SEASONS "steps into the limelight once again to...January 22, 2011
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HAMMERFALL To Take Part In Online Chat
Vocalist Joacim Cans and guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL will take part in a live, in-studio chat with their fans on Saturday, January 22 beginning at 9 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. (noon) EST / 6 p.m CET. The online event will take place at the Nuclear Blast streaming room atJanuary 17, 2011
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