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SODOM, SACRED REICH, WARRIOR Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

SACRED REICH, WARRIOR, SODOM and ROSS THE BOSS have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 26-27, 2009 in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALESTORM BLIND GUARDIAN DRIVER HARDCORE SUPERSTAR LAAZ ROCKIT ROSS...

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SAXON: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available

British metal legends SAXON will release their new new studio album, "Into The Labyrinth" in Europe on January 12, 2009 (Germany: January 9; USA: January 13) via SPV Records. The CD was recorded at the Twilight Hall in Krefeld, Germany, under the direction of Charlie Bauerfeind. SAXON laid down 13 n...

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EDENBRIDGE To Release Live Album

Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE will release a live album in the spring of 2009. Entitled "LiveEarthDream" (see cover artwork below),the disc was recorded at various concerts in 2008 and can only and exclusively be ordered through the band's fanshop. The album will be limite...

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HOLZWARTH Brothers To Hold Rhythm Section Clinic

BLIND GUARDIAN bass player Oliver Holzwarth (currently on tour with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen) and his brother Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE drummer) will hold a "rhythm section" bass-and-drum clinic on November 22 at Blue Box in Siegen, Germany. Alex and Oliver will play a number of...

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SAXON: Performance Footage Of New Single Available

Fan-filmed video footage of British heavy metal legends SAXON performing their new single, "Live To Rock", on November 1, 2008 in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire can be viewed below (clip uploaded by "steve200760"). On November 28, the "Live To Rock" video will have its world premier. The clip was helmed...

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EDENBRIDGE: New Audio Interview Available

A 13-minute audio interview with guitarist/founder Lanvall and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher of the Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio has been posted online at this location. EDENBRIDGE's sixth studio album, "MyEarthDream", was released i...

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SEELENZORN Featuring Ex-BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer To Release New EP

German industrial/gothic/rock band SEELENZORN, whose current lineup includes former BLIND GUARDIAN/SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomas "Thomen" Stauch, will release its third Internet-only EP, "Keine Angst", on November 20. The effort will include five songs and one video clip, including three brand new tr...

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CRYSTAL EYES: New Songs Posted Online

Swedish/Danish metallers CRYSTAL EYES have posted four new songs — "The Fire Of Hades", "Waves Of War", "Shadow Rider" and "Dying In The Rain" — on their MySpace page. The tracks come off the band's new album, "Chained", which is scheduled for release on November 21 via Metal Heaven. The CD's cover...

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DRIVER, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

DRIVER and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are among the confirmed bands for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 26-27, 2009 in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALESTORM BLIND GUARDIAN DRIVER HARDCORE SUPERSTAR LAAZ ROCKIT U.D.O. Y&am...

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ELLIOTT'S KEEP: 'In Medias Res' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Dallas, Texas-based band ELLIOTT'S KEEP will release its debut album through Brainticket Records on November 18, 2008. Entitled "In Medias Res" (from the Latin for "in the middle of things"),the CD is a journey through doomed territories and epic dreams. Recorded at Nomad Studios (SOLITUDE AETURNUS...

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SAXON Launches 'Riff King' Competition

On November 28, the new SAXON video, "Live To Rock", will have its world premier. At the same time the incredible "Riff King" competition will begin. What is it about? It's easy... You will see the video and the part where the solo normally comes is faded out. Play your own solo and submit it ...

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ELLIOTT'S KEEP: Debut Album Due Next Month

Seemingly out of nowhere comes the epic metal sorcery of ELLIOTT'S KEEP! This Dallas, Texas-based band will release its debut album through Brainticket Records on November 18, 2008. Entitled "In Medias Res" (from the Latin for "in the middle of things"),the album is a journey through doomed territo...

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TARJA TURUNEN: North American Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following North American shows for 2009: Apr. 29 - The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY May 01 - Le Medley - Montreal, QC May 02 - Opera House - Toronto, ON May 04 - House Of Blues - Chicago, IL May 07 - ...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Prague Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's October 21, 2008 concert at the Incheba Arena in Prague, Czech Republic can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "SingForMeTarjaT"). Tarja Turunen recently announced the backing band for her current European solo tour. She is being jo...

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The Ghost of Heritage

"This album is dedicated to all those who throughout the ages have been actively involved in the preservation of our proud ancestral heritage, rich national culture, folklore, and tradition. We will honour you forever!" The quote is taken from the booklet of "The Ghost of Heritage" by England's WINT...