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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Announces Support Acts For European Tour

Austria's VISIONS OF ATLANTIS from Italy's VEXILLUM will support RHAPSODY OF FIRE on the Italian symphonic metal masters' European headlining tour in February 2011. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 08 - Pratteln (CH) Z7 Feb. 09 - Lyon (F) Transbordeur Feb. 11 - Bilbao (SP) Rockstar Live Feb. 12...

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AVA INFERI: New Album Details Revealed

AVA INFERI, the Portugal-based band whose lineup includes Norwegian guitarist Rune Eriksen (a.k.a. ex-MAYHEM guitarist/songwriter Blasphemer),has set "Onyx" as the title of its new album, due on February 14 (February 22 in the U.S.). Commented Eriksen: "The Tree of Life has got to be learnt by hear...

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KORPIKLAANI: Footage From The Studio Posted Online

A four-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "Ukon Wacka", the new album from Finnish folk metallers KORPIKLAANI, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release in Europe on February 4, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records. According to the band, "Ukon...

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KORPIKLAANI Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Finnish folk metallers KORPIKLAANI are putting the finishing touches on their new album, "Ukon Wacka", for an early 2011 release. According to the band, "Ukon Wacka, or Ukon Vakat, is a pagan sacrificial feast from ancient times, on which a special made beer richly flowed. As can be expected from th...

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BEHEMOTH: 'Evangelia Heretika' DVD Certified Platinum In Poland

"Evangelia Heretika", the new DVD from Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH, has reportedly already been certified platinum in the band's home country for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. "Evangelia Heretika" DVD content: Three discs featuring two full shows ("Live In Paris 2008" and "Live In Warsaw 2...

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ARKONA: 'Yarilo' Video Released

"Yarilo", the new video from the Moscow, Russia-based "Slavic pagan metal" band ARKONA, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's new album, which was released in October 2009 via Napalm Records. "Goi, Rode, Goi!" was recorded at CDM Records studio between October 2008 and May 2009 except...

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HINSIDES Signs With ABYSS RECORDS

Abyss Records has announced the signing of Norwegian nihilists HINSIDES. The band's as-yet-untitled third album is tentatively scheduled for relese in late 2011. HINSIDES's recently self-released "Universe Aspire In Mysticism" CD (limited to 500 copies) is now available exclusively through Abyss Rec...

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PHILM Frontman Talks 'Dimebash 2010', Upcoming Shows With HALFORD In New Audio Interview

On November 8, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE),of the Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate PHILM. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. PHILM — which also features in i...

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IMPERIA Begins Recording New Album

Dutch/Norwegian goth metal band IMPERIA — which is fronted by Norwegian singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (the original vocalist of the Holland-based band SAHARA DUST, which later changed its name to EPICA) — has entered Spacelab studio in Germany to begin recording its new album for a February 25, 2011...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist, Drummer Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies' (Video)

On October 12, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with bassist John "J.D." DeServio and drummer Will Hunt of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays...

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DOMINANZ: 'The End Of All There Is' Video Released

"The End Of All There Is", the new video from the Norwegian industrial metal band DOMINANZ, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed by Feber Film in a place called Dale, deep in a valley of Fjords. It was shot in a huge factory, which was established in 1869, but is presently closed. All ...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Guitarist Schedules Tempe Meet-And-Greet

Nick Catanese of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and SPEED X will take part in a meet-and greet on Wednesday, November 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Naked Dave's Music in Tempe, Arizona. There will also be giveaways, photos, autographs, and more. Naked Dave's Music 2155 E, University #105 Tempe, AZ 85201 For more...

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BEHEMOTH: Third 'Evangelia Heretika' DVD Trailer Released

The third trailer for "Evangelia Heretika", the new DVD from Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH, can be viewed below. Metal Blade Records has created a landing page for the set, featuring a pre-order for the release, bundle offers — including the limited-edition pressing of the band's highly successf...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: 'Overlord' Video Released

"Overlord", the new video from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, can be viewed below. The clip, which was directed by Eric Zimmerman and Nik Jamgocyan of Master Cylinder, finds guitar legend Zakk Wylde and his band in a satire of '70s kung fu movies. Wylde is featured as the Bruce Lee-type action hero (yellow ju...

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AGALLOCH: New Song Available For Streaming

Pacific Northwest band AGALLOCH will release its new album, "Marrow Of The Spirit", on November 23 via Profound Lore Records. A track from the CD, "The Watcher's Monolith", is available for streaming at Stereogum.com. Regarding the lyrical theme of "The Watcher's Monolith", AGALLOCH mainman John Hau...