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DREAMTALE Putting Finishing Touches On New Promo Single

Finnish metallers DREAMTALE have posted the following message on their official web site: "We have been busy writing new songs and we feel that there is really some strong material coming. We are soon finished with recording a promo single with three new songs. No info on whether it will be released...

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DORO PESCH, JORN LANDE To Perform With IRON MAIDEN Tribute Band

German hard rock vocalist Doro Pesch and MASTERPLAN frontman Jorn Lande will perform with the IRON MAIDEN tribute band THE CLAIRVOYANTS at two Italian shows as part of the 2006 installment of the Flash magazine birthday party. The dates are as follows: Mar. 24 - Trezzo (Milano),ITA @ Live Club Mar....

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Former HELLOWEEEN Frontman Sets Tentative Track Listing For New Solo Album

Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has set the tentative track listing for his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2006 via Italy's Frontiers Records. Entitled simply "Kiske", the CD will feature an appearances by Kiske's longtime friend Karsten Nagel (ILL PROPHECY) on drums, with pos...

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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Writing Material For Solo Album

STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message on his official web site: "I had lots of fun while touring around the world. Even though it has been a bit tough to travel and to play that many gigs the feedback and the support from the fans have been excellent! I thank you all!...

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KALEDON: First Three Albums Available For Pre-Order

Italian power metal band KALEDON's first three full-length albums will be available for the first time in the United States through Mythic Silence Records as of January 1, 2006. In anticipation of high demand, fans can now pre-order the albums as of today, Friday, December 16 from the label's web si...

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KAMELOT Mainman Checks In From Brazil

KAMELOT mainman Thomas Youngblood (guitar) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We are coming off two amazing shows here in Brazil. The fans here deserve their reputation of being the loudest and craziest in the world. Over 3,000 fans at the Via Funchal in Sao Paulo san...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Issues Post-Tour Update

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "That's it, we are now back home in Sweden and there are no more shows scheduled. We had a fantastic five weeks on the road with STRATOVARIUS! Thank you Timo, Timo, Jörg, Lauri and especially Jens, I...

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NOCTURNAL RITES Filming 'Still Alive' Video

Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES started shooting their second video off the "Grand Illusion" album on Monday (December 5). The clip for the track "Still Alive" is once again being directed by Owe Lingvall. NOCTURNAL RITES' latest album, "Grand Illusion" was released in September via Century...

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Promoter: WATCHTOWER Have Not Been Invited To Play PROGPOWER USA Festival

Contrary to a statement made by WATCHTOWER guitarist Ron Jarzombek during a recent interview with San Antonio Rocks, legendary progressive metal band WATCHTOWER "have not been extended an invitation" to perform at ProgPower USA in 2006, the festival's promoter Glenn Harveston told BLABBERMOUTH.NET....

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SILENT VOICES Complete Work On Third Album

SILENT VOICES, the Finnish melodic metal band featuring SONATA ARCTICA keyboardist keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg, REQUIEM/MENTAL CARE FOUNDATION bassist Pasi Kauppinen and SENTIMENT singer Michael Henneken, have completed work on their third album. Entitled "Building up the Apathy" the CD's musical...

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KALEDON To Enter Studio In February

Italian symphonic power metallers KALEDON will enter The Outer Sound Studios on February 1, 2006 to begin recording their fourth album, "Chapter 4: Twilight of the Gods", tentatively due next summer through Mythic Silence Records. "Chapter 4: Twilight of the Gods" track listing: 01. The Holy Water 0...

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Slovakia's VINDEX Sign With CHAVIS RECORDS

Slovakian power/progressive metal band VINDEX have inked a deal with Chavis Records. The group's full-length debut, "Power Forge", is tentatively scheduled for release in December/January. According to a press release, "VINDEX delivers their brand of pure power metal laced with progressive elements...

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EXODUS Guitarist Slams Internet 'Sh*t-Talkers', Proves Naysayers Wrong

Alexi Front of the FourteenG e-zine recently conducted an interview with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FourteenG: How have people accepted the new album? Gary Holt: "They love it! The reviews have been off the hook. People are saying it is better than 'Tempo...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, QUEENSRŸCHE, W.A.S.P., FEAR FACTORY Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BRAND NEW SIN Venue: Newport Music Hall City/State: Columbus, Ohio Date: Nov. 4, 2005 Gross Sales: $29,250 Attendance: 1,170 Capacity: 1,400 A...

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INTO ETERNITY Return Home After 2005's Fifth North American Tour

Canada's INTO ETERNITY have wrapped up a solid year of touring North America. Covering metals musical spectrum, the band have had the honor of sharing the stage with several of the genre's top heavyweight bands. Talking about the band's year, mainman Tim Roth said, "Our touring cycle for 'Buried In...