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ALESTORM Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Gavin Harper has announced his departure from the Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM. He commented: "In my time in this band, from doing the first ever recording to not appearing on the latest one, I have always strived to make ALESTORM my priority and put it ahead of many other thing...September 13, 2008
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ALESTORM Rejoined By Drummer IAN WILSON
Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM has issued the following update: "After deciding that plumbing isn't all it's cracked up to be, Mr. Ian Wilson has decided to return to the ALESTORM crew to play the drums. We're totally happy to have him back, 'cos he's a badass guy. Dos! "Also, we've just fi...September 11, 2008
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EINHERJER To Reunite For Germany's RAGNARÖK VI FESTIVAL
Norwegian "Viking metal" pioneers EINHERJER will reunite for an appearance at the Ragnarök VI Festival, set to take place April 17-18, 2009 in Lichtenfels, Germany. Also newly confirmed for the event are FEJD from Sweden and ALKONOST from Russia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alp...September 7, 2008
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ALESTORM: New Mailorder-Only EP Due Before The End Of The Year
Napalm Records will release a new mini-CD from the Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM before the end of the year. The four-song EP, which will be made available via mailorder only, will contain the tracks "Heavy Metal Pirates", "Weiber und Wein" (German version of "Wenches and Mead"),"Leviatha...August 30, 2008
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GRAVE DIGGER Completes Recording New Album
After 14 days of "recording madness," German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have finished tracking their new album, "Ballads Of A Hangman", for a January 9, 2009 release via Austria's Napalm Records. An as-yet-untitled mini-CD will precede the album on November 28, 2008. The group promises that the ne...August 29, 2008
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ALESTORM, SVARTSOT, HOLLENTHON, TÝR: European Tour Dates Announced
ALESTORM, SVARTSOT, HOLLENTHON and TÝR will team up for the "Aaskereia - The Wild Hunt" tour in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 08 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock Oct. 09 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle Oct. 10 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Romein Oct. 11 - Oberhausen, Germany - Helvete...August 28, 2008
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GRAVE DIGGER Signs With NAPALM RECORDS
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have inked a deal with Austria's Napalm Records. The band is currently in the studio working on its new album, "Ballads Of A Hangman", which is scheduled for release on January 9, 2009. An as-yet-untitled mini-CD will precede the album on November 28, 2008. The gr...August 22, 2008
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GRAVE DIGGER Preparing To Enter Studio
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER will enter the studio on August 15 to begin recording their new album for a January 2009 release. The new CD will reportedly be another concept album. Frontman Chris Boltendahl says, "We work with high pressure at new song. The first pre-production is finished. 10...July 17, 2008
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HEAVEN'S BASEMENT Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
UK's HEAVEN'S BASEMENT has confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, August 15: AKERCOCKE EVILE OPETH PRIMAL FEAR SOULFLY DESTRUCTION HELLOWEEN PRAYING MANTIS SAINT...July 8, 2008
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MIDNATTSOL, MAEDER Pull Out Of Norway's METAL ROCK FEST; GRAND MAGUS, BONAFIDE Step In
MIDNATTSOL and MAEDER have cancelled their appearances in the Metal Rock Fest, a brand new two-day event set to take place August 15-16 in Lillehammer, Norway. Replacing them on the bill are GRAND MAGUS and BONAFIDE. The running order is now as follows: Friday August 15 Indoor stage: 13:30 - 14:00 C...July 3, 2008
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UK's HARD ROCK HELL II Festival: More Bands Announced
More bands have been confirmed for this year's Hard Rock Hell II festival, set to take place December 5-7, 2008 at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, UK. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Friday, December 5: Classic Rock Stage: LITMUS GLYDER BENEDICTUM BUDGIE THIN LIZZY DORO TIGERTAILZ M...July 3, 2008
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FINSTERFORST, KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI, KORPIKLAANI Confirmed For Germany's RAGNARÖK VI FESTIVAL
FINSTERFORST, KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI and KORPIKLAANI have been confirmed for the Ragnarök VI Festival, set to take place April 17-18, 2009 in Lichtenfels, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ADORNED BROOD (GER) ALESTORM (UK) ARKONA (RUS) FINSTERFORST (GER) FJOERGYN (GER) HEIDEVOLK (NL...July 2, 2008
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GRAVE DIGGER To Enter Studio In August
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER will enter the studio on August 15 to begin recording their new album for a January 2009 release. The new CD will reportedly be another concept album. GRAVE DIGGER will hit the road again in January 2009, with ALESTORM as direct support. GRAVE DIGGER's latest albu...June 27, 2008
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SOULFLY Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
SOULFLY has been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Bloodstock Open Air festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CROWNING GLORY DESTRUCTION...June 24, 2008
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SWEET SAVAGE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Reactivated NWOBHM legends SWEET SAVAGE (based in Belfast, Northern Ireland) have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY D...June 21, 2008
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