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ENSIFERUM Recruits Temporary Synth Player For Upcoming Gigs

Finnish folk-influenced melodic death metal band ENSIFERUM has posted the following message on its official web site: "For the last [few] years, Meiju Enho [synths] has been constantly balancing between the band, school and work and now we are granting her a little breather, so she can complete her...

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EMERALD SUN Confirms Release Date For New Album

Greek power metal band EMERALD SUN will release its as-yet-untitled second album on March 23, reportedly via Limb Music Products & Publishing (LMP) (although the label has not yet been officially confirmed by the group). The CD will feature by re-recorded versions of songs from the band's first...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Reports On U.S. Tour

LACUNA COIL male singer Andrea Ferro has issued the following update: "Here we go again, back to North America for more 'Karmacode' promotion... "This time around we've done some different kind of touring (split in different sections). We started in the West Coast of the States as part of the 'Black...

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EMERALD SUN Completes Work On Second Album

According to StayMetal.net, Greek power metal band EMERALD SUN will release its as-yet-untitled second album in February/March 2007 via Limb Music Products & Publishing (LMP). The CD will feature by re-recorded versions of songs from the band's first self-financed album, "The Story Begins" (2005...

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Sagas of Iceland: The History...

Here's an album that probably won't get nearly the notice that it deserves. A traditional/power metal album with an in-depth concept about Viking tales will generally be very well done or fail miserably. Germany's REBELLION have accomplished the former in a big way, which is even more surprising con...

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IN FLAMES Bassist: 'It's Been A Great And Productive Year'

IN FLAMES bassist bassist Peter Iwers has posted the following message in the "Peter's Corner" section of the band's official web site: "Hey all. Thanks again for a great tour. Had a blast hanging out with the LACUNAs, THE SWORDs and the SEEMLESSes, great people and great bands. Right now I'm on the...

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LACUNA COIL Guitarist To Guest On Tomorrow's 'The Governor's Ball'

LACUNA COIL guitarist Cristiano Migliore and STOLEN BABIES bassist Rani Sharone will be the featured guests on "The Governor's Ball" on Saturday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. Tune in on www.myspace.com/thegovernorsball and www.fusionradio.ca. As previously reported, LACUNA COIL has been confirmed for ne...

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LACUNA COIL: New Audio Interview With CRISTIANO MIGLIORE Posted Online

A 30-minute audio interview with LACUNA COIL guitarist Cristiano Migliore, conducted recently by VM Underground, has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, LACUNA COIL has been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4,...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Checks In From IN FLAMES Tour

LACUNA COIL just embarked on a U.S. tour as direct support to IN FLAMES, with THE SWORD and SEEMLESS opening. The group recently completed a highly successful run on the annual Blackest of the Black tour alongside the legendary DANZIG, labelmates THE HAUNTED, BELPHEGOR and ASESINO. This is their gro...

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LACUNA COIL: Italian Video Tour Diary Available

An Italian video tour diary featuring LACUNA COIL and NODE, filmed during the two bands' recent European dates, has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, LACUNA COIL has been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2...

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IN FLAMES To Utilize Two Session Guitarists On North American Tour

Sweden's IN FLAMES is preparing to launch a North American headlining tour in support of its critically acclaimed album "Come Clarity". Support on the trek, which will launch on December 5, will come from LACUNA COIL, THE SWORD and SEEMLESS. As the Swedish metal titans prepare to depart Europe for t...

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KYLESA To Support THE SWORD On Regional Dates

Fresh off supporting CONVERGE, SOME GIRLS and MODERN LIFE IS WAR, Savannah's sludge rockers KYLESA have confirmed a handful of regional tour dates alongside THE SWORD, as well as confirming an appearance at Daytona Beach's "This Is Your Fest 2006" alongside a host of other bands. The band is continu...

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LACUNA COIL: Video Of DOWNLOAD Festival Performance Available

Video footage of LACUNA COIL's performance on the main stage of the U.K.'s Download festival, which took place in June 2006, has been posted online at the Download festival web site. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Tight Rope 02. Fragile 03. To The Edge 04. Fragments Of Faith 05. Swamped 06....

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TRIVIUM Frontman: First U.S. Headlining Tour Was 'Incredible'

TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Finally home in Chicago for a little break before we head to Finland this Friday. We have just a little time off before we get back at it. "Well, I gotta say man, at first we were very nervous about ...

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LACUNA COIL: New Video Interview With CRISTIANO MIGLIORE Available

A five-minute video interview with LACUNA COIL guitarist Cristiano Migliore, conducted late October by the Finnish magazine Katso during the band's visit to Helsinki, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). As previously reported, LACUNA COIL will make its triumphant return to the U...