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NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM And WINTERSUN Members Join Forces In CROWNSHIFT

Nuclear Blast Records has announced the signing of the new Finnish metal band CROWNSHIFT. Born as the longtime idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT's members come from the ranks of Finland's finest exports such as NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN and FINNTROLL, are thrilled to start a new journey...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Talks About Upcoming Solo Album And Comic Series At Brazil's CCXP23

This past Thursday night (November 30),Bruce Dickinson unveiled the dramatic, action-packed video for "Afterglow Of Ragnarok", the first single to be taken from his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project". In front of a packed audience on the opening day of CCXP23, Brazil's huge Comic-Con event...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Explains How 'The Mandrake Project' Grew Into Much More Than Just An Album

In a new interview with Brazil's Omelete, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project", which will be released on March 1 via BMG. Bruce Dickinson and his long-term co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez recorded the LP largely at Los Angeles's Doom R...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Unveils Complete 'The Mandrake Project' Album Details

Last night, Bruce Dickinson unveiled the dramatic, action-packed video for "Afterglow Of Ragnarok", the first single to be taken from his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project". In front of a packed audience on the opening day of CCXP23, Brazil's huge Comic-Con event in Sao Paulo, the IRON MAIDE...

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SONATA ARCTICA Announces 'Clear Cold Beyond' Album

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will release a new studio album, titled "Clear Cold Beyond", on March 8, 2024 through Atomic Fire. The LP contains 10 tracks reviving the band's penchant for power metal-esque tunes following their trip to acoustic landscapes during the pandemic. "Clear Cold...

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IHSAHN To Release New, Self-Titled Album In February

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ihsahn (EMPEROR) will release his next solo LP, "Ihsahn", on February 16 via Candlelight Records. In addition to the traditional album version, Ihsahn's new album will also include an orchestral version. The first single from the forthcoming album, "Pilgrimage To Obli...

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SONATA ARCTICA Shares New Single 'First In Line'

After releasing two acoustic albums, Finnish metallers SONATA ARCTICA have been secretly working on a new full-length. Fans can expect a return to their golden power metal roots on the group's forthcoming opus. Slated for release in the spring of 2024 via Atomic Fire, the band has unveiled a first t...

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SCORPIONS, AMON AMARTH And BLIND GUARDIAN Among First Confirmed Bands For 2024 Edition Of WACKEN OPEN AIR

The organizers of the annual Wacken Open Air festival have announced the first confirmed bands for the 2024 edition of the event, set to take place from July 31 to August 3. A total of 33 artists have been announced for the 33rd edition of Wacken Open Air, including SCORPIONS, AMON AMARTH and BLIND...

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STRATOVARIUS And SONATA ARCTICA Announce 'Nordic Power Metal Titans' Fall 2023 European Tour

Since putting their mark on the map of heavy music in the mid/late-'90s, Finnish melodic metal whirlwinds SONATA ARCTICA have consistently expanded their following, not only by releasing a colorful range of works (ten studio albums, two acoustic albums etc.),but also by performing countless shows....

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Watch MACHINE HEAD Perform In San Diego During Fall 2022 Tour

Fan-filmed video of MACHINE HEAD's December 22 concert at House Of Blues in San Diego, California can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Imperium 02. Ten Ton Hammer 03. Choke On The Ashes Of Your Hate 04. Now We Die 05. The Blood, The Sweat, The Tears 06. Unhallowed 07. Locust 08....

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MACHINE HEAD Kicks Off Series Of Intimate Warm-Up Shows In Glasgow (Video)

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD launched a short series of intimate warm-up shows in Scotland for their upcoming European tour last night (Wednesday, August 31) at the Garage in Glasgow. The band kicked off the evening with a cover of METALLICA's "Creeping Death" and ran through a 16-s...

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SYMPHONY X Singer RUSSELL ALLEN And Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman ANETTE OLZON Announce 'Army Of Dreamers' Album

Frontiers Music Srl has announced that the dynamic trio of Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB),Anette Olzon (THE DARK ELEMENT, ex-NIGHTWISH) and Magnus Karlsson (PRIMAL FEAR) have crafted a follow-up to the well-received debut ANETTE/OLZON album "Worlds Apart". The new LP, "Army Of Dreamers"...

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SOILWORK, STRATOVARIUS, Ex-NIGHTWISH Members Guest On JANI LIIMATAINEN's New Solo Album, 'My Father's Son'

Frontiers Music Srl will release of Jani Liimatainen's (THE DARK ELEMENT, INSOMNIUM, SONATA ARCTICA) new solo album, "My Father's Son", on May 6. The Finnish musician's impeccable talents are on full display on this new LP and he's got a stellar cast of friends lending their talents to the proceedin...

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Acoustic Adventures - Volume One

For melodic heavy metal bands with a substantial catalogue, the lure of the acoustic album is hard to resist. SONATA ARCTICA are more suitable candidates than most, thanks in part to the elegant, lyrical way in which frontman Tony Kakko writes songs. As much as the Finns are able to blow people away...

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NUCLEAR BLAST Founder Launches New Label ATOMIC FIRE

Nuclear Blast founder Markus Staiger has launched a new company called Atomic Fire GmbH.The label's acts include HELLOWEEN, OPETH, MESHUGGAH, AMORPHIS, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, PRIMAL FEAR, SONATA ARCTICA, AGNOSTIC FRONT, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR, SILVER LAKE BY ESA HOLOPAINEN and WHITE STONES. In addit...