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'Monsters of Metal Vol. 2': The Ultimate Metal DVD Compilation Returns With Second Installment

Nuclear Blast Records Europe has just released "Monsters of Metal Vol. 2" (view cover here),the second installment of what it calls "the ultimate metal DVD compilation," featuring both Nuclear Blast artists and bands signed to other labels. The complete track listing for the two-disc set is as foll...
April 10, 2004
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Sonic Firestorm

If you're big on impassioned warbling, fluttering keyboards and perma-galloping rhythms, the question is why go for DRAGONFORCE's second album specifically? Can it bring fresh joys to your record collection? The answer is, well, yes, although not — in the spirit of this breed of dramatic metal — a r...
April 10, 2004
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EDGUY: First NUCLEAR BLAST Band To Chart In Brazil

EDGUY's latest album, "Hellfire Club", has entered the official Brazilian album chart at position No. 89. This marks the first time a Nuclear Blast recording artist has appeared on the Brazilian chart, according to a post on the band's web site. The follow-up to 2001's "Mandrake", "Hellfire Club" wa...
April 7, 2004
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EDGUY Film Video For 'Lavatory Love Machine': Photos Available

German power metallers EDGUY shot a video for the track "Lavatory Love Machine" last weekend in Hamburg, Germany. Check out photos from the first day of the shoot here. "Lavatory Love Machine" comes off EDGUY's brand-new full-length album, "Hellfire Club", which has just been released through Nuclea...
April 3, 2004
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ROCK HARD FESTIVAL: Complete Schedule Announced

The complete schedule has been announced for the upcoming Rock Hard festival, a two-day event set to take place May 29-30, 2004 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It is as follows: Saturday, May 29: 12:15 – 13:00: DOOMSWORD 13:20 – 14:05: DEAD SOUL TRIBE 14:25 – 15:10: NAGLFAR 15:35 – 16:35:...
March 31, 2004
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KOTIPELTO: 'Reasons' Single Tops Finnish Chart

Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 1 with his latest single, "Reasons". View the entire chart at this location. As previously reported, "Reasons" comes off KOTIPELTO's sophomore solo album, "Coldness", due in Europe on April 26 through Cent...
March 30, 2004
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Former STRATOVARIUS Drummer To Guest On New KALEDON CD?

Former STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael is in talks with Italian symphonic power metallers KALEDON about playing on the group's forthcoming third full-length album, entitled "The Way of the Light". The follow-up to last year's "The King's Rescue" will be recorded this spring for a tentative late 20...
March 26, 2004
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KOTIPELTO: 'Coldness' Audio Clips Posted Online

Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has posted audio clips of all the tracks from his forthcoming sophomore solo album, "Coldness", at his official web site. Check them out at this location. As previously reported, "Coldness" is scheduled for release in Europe on April 26 through Century Media...
March 25, 2004
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METAL CHURCH And KROKUS Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD Festival

METAL CHURCH and KROKUS are the latest acts confirmed for this year's Rock Hard Festival, a two-day event set to take place May 29-30, 2004 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: MACHINE HEAD STRATOVARIUS IN...
March 24, 2004
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RAGE Guitarist To Guest On DER BOTE CD

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski and former KINGDOM COME studio musician Marcus Deml have recorded guest appearances for the solo project of FEUERENGEL frontman Boris, dubbed DER BOTE. Also appearing on the recording are former STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael and current HELLOWEEN skinsman Stefan Sch...
March 24, 2004
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MARDUK, PINK CREAM 69, GLUECIFER Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD Festival

MARDUK, PINK CREAM 69 and GLUECIFER are the latest acts confirmed for this year's Rock Hard Festival, a two-day event set to take place May 29-30, 2004 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: MACHINE HEAD STRA...
March 23, 2004
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UFO, DRAGONFORCE, INTO ETERNITY Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

UFO, DRAGONFORCE, INTO ETERNITY, STORMLORD and DARK LUNACY are the latest acts confirmed for the 2004 edition of the Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 5-6 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna, Italy. The updated running order for the festival is as follows: Saturday, June 5: JUDAS PRIEST STRA...
March 23, 2004
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DARK TRANQUILLITY, INTO ETERNITY Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD Festival

DARK TRANQUILLITY and INTO ETERNITY are the latest acts confirmed for this year's Rock Hard Festival, a two-day event set to take place May 29-30, 2004 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: MACHINE HEAD STRA...
March 22, 2004
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EDGUY To Tour Japan In July

German power metallers EDGUY will embark on a short tour of Japan in early July. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 08 - Osaka, JPN @ Osaka Club Quattro Jul. 09 - Tokyo, JPN @ Shibuya Club Quattro Jul. 10 - Tokyo, JPN @ Shibuya Club Quattro EDGUY's brand-new full-length album, "Hellfire Club", has...
March 20, 2004
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KOTIPELTO: New Song Available For Download

A brand-new KOTIPELTO track, titled "Reasons", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. "Reasons" comes off the former STRATOVARIUS singer's sophomore solo album, "Coldness", due in Europe on April 26 through Century Media Records (a May 18 U.S. release is expected). The follow-up to 2...
March 19, 2004