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THRESHOLD Keyboardist Producing POWER QUEST

THRESHOLD keyboard player Richard West has just returned home to the UK from Remaster Studios in Italy where he's been co-producing the fourth POWER QUEST album. POWER QUEST is the brainchild of ex-DRAGONFORCE keyboard player Steve Williams and the band recently signed with Napalm Records, home of s...

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BIOMECHANICAL's 'Cannibalised' To Feature Exclusive Orchestral Tracks

The forthcoming release from UK extreme progressive metallers BIOMECHANICAL is set to feature four exclusive orchestral tracks. These expanded and reworked orchestral versions will only be available on a limited edition first pressing of "Cannibalised", which is due to be released on February 11, 20...

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FIREWIND: New Songtitles Revealed

Gus G., mastermind of Greek melodic metal sensation FIREWIND, has issued the following update: "Looking back on 2007 now I can say that I'm very happy with what we've accomplished with FIREWIND. We toured heavily for the 'Allegiance' album and our world tour passed through 22 countries and we did ab...

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GUITAR HERO III Tracks Rock ROADRUNNER Sales

Following the October 28 release of Activision's Guitar Hero III, many of the artists with tracks featured in the game saw impressive spikes in both album and single sales. British metallers DRAGONFORCE have claimed the #1 spot for digital single sales amongst other tracks included in Guitar Hero II...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist: 'Our Third Visit To Australia Was Killer!'

Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have just completed the Australian leg of The Black Crusade Tour with MACHINE HEAD and TRIVIUM. Commented ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "Our third visit to Australia was killer! We had a good time as usual here and I enjoyed the shows, which were all...

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BIOMECHANICAL: New Members Speak; Video Available

In a string of exclusive videos shot earlier in the week, the new BIOMECHANICAL members have introduced themselves to the band's fans and have spoken out about how they came to join the group. The three video clips can be viewed at below and feature interviews with ex-DRAGONFORCE bassist Adrian Lamb...

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DRAGONFORCE's DAVE MACKINTOSH To Perform At BEAT CF DRUM EVENT

DRAGONFORCE drummer Dave Mackintosh will perform at the Beat CF Drum Event on Sunday, October 28 at Fernetham Hall in Fareham, UK. For more information, call the box office at 01329 231 942, or visit Mackintosh's web site. The previously announced re-release of DRAGONFORCE's debut album, "Valley of...

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AEROSMITH, SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, WHITE ZOMBIE Songs Added To 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'

Activision, Inc. has announced additional songs to be included in the main set list for the highly-anticipated title, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. While delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent record labels and...

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New BIOMECHANICAL Bassist Speaks

Following the completion of their eagerly anticipated new album "Cannibalised", UK metallers BIOMECHANICAL have confirmed a fresh lineup with the exciting addition of ex-DRAGONFORCE bass player Adrian Lambert. Commented frontman John K: "It's no secret that it's a bit of a bitch to find good bass pl...

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BIOMECHANICAL Recruits Former DRAGONFORCE Bassist

U.K. epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL have announced the addition of bassist Adrian Lambert (SON OF SCIENCE, ex-DRAGONFORCE, INTENSE) to the group's ranks. "His fast and furious bass style is exactly what the band was looking for!" BIOMECHANICAL said in a statement. BIOMECHANICAL will release its...

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DRAGONFORCE: 'Valley Of The Damned' Re-Release Delayed

The previously announced re-release of DRAGONFORCE's debut album, "Valley of the Damned", has been delayed. Below is a statement from the band's manager Steve McTaggart. "Regretfully, I have to announce that the release of the 'Valley of the Damned - Remixed & Remastered' album has been postpone...

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ARCH ENEMY: New York City Concert Footage Available

The wait is finally over as "Rise of the Tyrant", the highly anticipated new album by ARCH ENEMY has hit stores all across Europe and North America. The CD is already being hailed as one of the best metal releases of 2007 and the band's strongest effort in years so guitarist Michael Amott is glad .....

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SHADOWS FALL: 'Seeking The Way: The Greatest Hits' Album Details Revealed

On October 26, 2007, Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL will release on overview of their years as a Century Media recording act (before signing with Atlantic for the U.S. and Roadrunner for Europe),"Seeking the Way: The Greatest Hits". Clocking in at over 60 minutes, the album contains 15 landma...

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PLEA FOR PURGING: New Song Posted Online

Nashville, Tennessee-based Christian metallers A PLEA FOR PURGING have released a new song from their upcoming album "A Critique of Mind and Thought". Check out "A Hymn of Praise" at this location. Formed in 2005 under such influences as DRAGONFORCE and IRON MAIDEN, A PLEA FOR PURGING banged out 200...

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Former MENDEED Guitarist Joins ANTERIOR

Former MENDEED guitarist Steven Nixon has joined the Welsh metal band ANTERIOR. ANTERIOR's debut album, "This Age of Silence", was released earlier in the year via Metal Blade Records. According to a press release, ANTERIOR formed in 2003 when a group of 17-year-olds "set out to create an epic sound...