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RHAPSODY To Once Again Enter Studio With Film Legend CHRISTOPHER LEE

Italian symphonic metal band RHAPSODY will enter the recording studio together with film legend Christopher Lee to re-record the song "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream" from their latest release "Symphony of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret". The single will be released worldwide early next year....
November 20, 2004
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MASSEMORD Invite Fans To Write Lyrics For Upcoming CD

Norwegian black metal band MASSEMORD are inviting fans to write the lyrics to their fifth CD. "It's easy! Fans just have to send via email (Word format) lyrics, poems or whatever they want and MASSEMORD will choose the best!!!" the group write in a press release. "At the beginning of each song, insi...
November 17, 2004
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SATYRICON To Hold Drummer Auditions In Los Angeles

Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON will be auditioning drummers in Los Angeles the last week of November (possibly Nov. 24-25) to join them on tour in North America during the coming months. The never-ending saga of SATYRICON drummer Frost's inability to enter the U.S. due to heightened homeland se...
October 25, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Companion - Update 1' Book Due Next Month

"The Iron Maiden Companion – Update 1" book will be coming out November 29, 2004. The book will feature an update to the famous "Iron Maiden Companion" book, updating new releases 2000 onward and filling in some old items. This invaluable source of information for IRON MAIDEN fans, collectors, and p...
October 20, 2004
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MASSEMORD To Release 12-Year Anniversary CD

Norwegian black metal band MASSEMORD have signed with the German label Perish In Light for the release of their fourth album, "12 Years of Mass Murders". The 12-year anniversary CD will contain new as well as rare and live recordings. In addition, the album will feature a song inspired by the "Hallo...
October 10, 2004
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SLIPKNOT Drummer To Join SATYRICON On U.S. Tour

SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison will join Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON on their upcoming headlining U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off December 2 in San Francisco, CA. The never-ending saga of SATYRICON drummer Frost's inability enter the U.S. due to heightened homeland security has uni...
October 5, 2004
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Former ICED EARTH Drummer Joins SEBASTIAN BACH

Former ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS drummer Mark Prator has officially joined Sebastian Bach's (ex-SKID ROW) touring band. "We have been shredding all month in preparation for our Mexican tour this week!" Sebastian writes on his web site. "Mark Prator is the drummer on the ICED EARTH album 'Dark...
September 20, 2004
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ICED EARTH: 'The Blessed And The Damned' Collection Due In August

Century Media Records has set an August 10 North American release date for the upcoming ICED EARTH "greatest hits" collection, entitled "The Blessed And The Damned". This double CD compilation contains 23 tracks featuring over two hours of remastered material spanning the band's Century Media career...
July 27, 2004
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ANGRA Complete Work On New Album

Brazil's ANGRA have completed work on their follow-up to 2001's "Rebirth", tentatively due this fall through SPV Records (NTS Records in France). The band have posted the following message regarding the as-yet-untitled effort: "First of all, the songs are awesome! Really, really good! The production...
July 16, 2004
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MASSEMORD To Record 'Halloween'-Inspired Song

Norwegian black metal band MASSEMORD have entered the studio to record a song inspired by the "Halloween" movie. "It is [leader] Warmachine's personal tribute to the saga," reads a posting on the band's web site. A title for the track has yet to be decided. As previously reported, MASSEMORD recently...
July 6, 2004
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RHAPSODY Keyboardist Says The New CD Contains 'The Most Majestic Sound Possible'

RHAPSODY keyboardist Alex Staropoli recently spoke to Holland's Lords of Metal about the group's upcoming full-length effort, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part 2 - The Dark Secret". "Every album is a step in RHAPSODY's career," Alex said when asked about the group's musical evolution on the new albu...
June 2, 2004
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RHAPSODY Name New Album

Italian symphonic metal band RHAPSODY have set "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part 2 - The Dark Secret" as the title of their forthcoming full-length album, due in September through Magic Circle Music/SPV. As previously reported, the upcoming CD will feature a very special appearance by acclaimed acto...
May 21, 2004
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RHAPSODY To Issue Mini-CD In May

RHAPSODY will be issuing a new mini-CD, entitled "The Dark Secret", on May 29 through Magic Circle Music/SPV. The group's as-yet-untitled new full-length album will follow in September. "The Dark Secret" track listing: 01. Unholy Warcry (short version)* 02. Thunder Mighty Roar* 03. Sacred Power Of R...
March 30, 2004
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RAVEN: Update From JOHN GALLAGHER

RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hi! just like to say thanks to everyone that came out to the Tampa & NJ festivals & the gig with BUDGIE the other night — we had a blast, great to see Mark [Gallagher, guitarist] actually...
March 28, 2004
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SOCIETY 1: Suspension Show Packs L.A.'s Key Club, Makes History

On Thursday, March 11, at L.A.'s Key Club, SOCIETY 1's Matt Zane became the first rock singer in history to perform live while "suspended" — pierced through the back and hoisted up in the air, supported only by the hooks in his flesh. An uncommonly disciplined and daring feat that has never been acc...
March 17, 2004