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THE ABSENCE Guitarist Working On Solo Album

Peter Joseph, guitarist for Tampa, Florida-based melodic thrashers THE ABSENCE, has begun pre-production on his debut solo release, due out summer 2008. The album will be tracked at various studios in Florida and mixed at Black Lounge (Sweden) by Jonas Kjellgren (CARNAL FORGE, SCAR SYMMETRY). Studio...

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Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2007

Thiago Sarkis of the Imhotep webzine has compiled a list of more than 60 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2007 and has posted it online at this location. The following is complete list of the musicians offering their picks for the finest releases of last year: Alan Nemtheanga (PRIMORD...

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SIRENIA: Festival Appearances Announced

Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has confirmed two festival appearances for 2008: Jun. 21 - Gothic Metal Palace - Zuidlaren, Holland Jul. 10-13 - Masters Of Rock - Vizovice, Czech Republic SIRENIA has launched a vocalist search following the recent departure of Danish singer Monika Pedersen due t...

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SIRENIA: New Audio Interview With MORTEN VELAND Available

MetalSymphony.com has posted a new audio interview with SIRENIA mainman Morten Veland, conducted before the band's performance at the Metal Female Voices Fest in Wieze, Belgium on October 20, 2007. Check it out at this location. SIRENIA has launched a vocalist search following the recent departure o...

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TAD: 'Busted Circuits And Ringing Ears' DVD Due In February

MVD has set a February 19, 2008 release date for the "Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears" DVD from Seattle "grunge" pioneers TAD. According to a press release, the disc contains archival footage spanning the band's entire career, from the club days to the arenas. The documentary also utilizes insightf...

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MACHINERY Signs With REGAIN RECORDS

Stockholm, Sweden-based extreme metallers MACHINERY have inked a deal with Regain Records. The group's sophomore album, "The Passing", was recorded in June 2007 at Black Lounge Studio with producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) and is scheduled for release in early 2008. According to a press relea...

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SCAR SYMMETRY: New Album Title Announced

Swedish metallers SCAR SYMMETRY have issued the following update: "We're back home from the Live Consternation North American tour, together with KATATONIA, INSOMNIUM and SWALLOW THE SUN. It's been an amazing month and we've had nothing but the best of times. We would like to sincerely thank everyon...

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SCAR SYMMETRY, NOCTURNAL RITES, FREEDOM CALL Confirmed For Sweden's HOUSE OF METAL

SCAR SYMMETRY, NOCTURNAL RITES and FREEDOM CALL are among the confirmed bands for the House of Metal 2008 festival, set to take place February 15-16, 2008 at Folkets Hus in Umeå, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: SCAR SYMMETRY NOCTURNAL RITES FREEDOM CALL GOD AMONG INSECTS EASY...

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'20 Years Of Nuclear Blast' DVD Trailer Available

A three-minute trailer for the forthcoming "20 Years of Nuclear Blast" two-DVD set can be viewed below. Due on November 30 via Nuclear Blast, the collection — as the title implies — celebrates the 20th anniversary of the German metal label, featuring two DVDs with almost six hours' worth of footage,...

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SIRENIA Launches Vocalist Search

Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has launched a vocalist search following the recent departure of Danish singer Monika Pedersen due to "musical differences." "We are looking for a talented singer with experience, a cool image and a strong passion for music," the group says in a statement. "Someon...

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SIRENIA Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has parted ways with Danish singer Monika Pedersen due to "musical differences." Commented Monika: "After much consideration I have chosen to leave SIRENIA, but I will continue with music. The reason is that we have too many musical differences, and I don't feel l...

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THE ABSENCE: New Drummer Announced

Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE has announced the addition of former YETI drummer Chris Pistillo to the group's ranks. Commented THE ABSENCE guitarist Patrick Pintavalle: "[Chris] may not be as well known… yet. However, he is wicked awesome on the skins and he actually plays blast beats and has super q...

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INTO ETERNITY Begins Work On Concept Album

Extreme progressive metal leaders INTO ETERNITY have completed the touring cycle for their highly acclaimed album, "The Scattering of Ashes", and are currently hard at work on material for their much-anticipated new recording, which guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth says will be the group's first conceptu...

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DEDICATION To Release 'The Enemy Within' In November

Swedish heavy metal band DEDICATION will release its second album, "The Enemy Within", on November 30 through Sleaszy Rider Records. The CD was recorded by Jonas Kjellgren at Black Lounge studios (SCAR SYMMETRY, CARNAL FORGE, CENTINEX, KATATONIA) and features 10 tracks of "dark heavy metal inspired...

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VOLTURYON: 'Blood Cure' Track Listing, Samples Available

Swedish death metal band VOLTURYON has finished recording its debut album, "Blood Cure", at Black Lounge studios with producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, WORLD BELOW, CENTINEX, CARNAL FORGE). An early 2008 release via Obscure Domain Productions is expected. "Blood Cure" track listing: 01. Naked...