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70000 TONS OF METAL: World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise Announces First 10 Bands For Round X

If you follow 70000 Tons Of Metal, the world's biggest heavy metal cruise, on social media, you may have noticed that they are notorious for using the term "soon" when it comes to their festival announcements. This year, they really stretched the meaning of "soon," with fans waiting in anticipation...

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EPICA Is 'Still Writing And Collecting' New Ideas For Next Studio Album

EPICA guitarist Mark Jansen spoke to That Drummer Guy about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2016's "The Holographic Principle" album. "At this point, we're still writing and collecting [new ideas], and the decision moment [as to which ideas will make the record] comes s...

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Watch DRAGONFORCE Perform Cover Of CELINE DION's 'My Heart Will Go On' In Tucson

Fan-filmed video footage of DRAGONFORCE performing a full-speed cover version of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" on October 1 in Tucson, Arizona can be seen below. The studio version of the song appears on DRAGONFORCE's eighth full-length album, "Extreme Power Metal", which was released on Septe...

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Watch DRAGONFORCE Perform At 'TwitchCon 2019' Opening Ceremony

On September 27, power metal legends DRAGONFORCE performed at TwitchCon 2019 in San Diego, California during the opening ceremony at the Glitch Theatre, to celebrate the launch of their eighth full-length, "Extreme Power Metal". In addition to the live audience of thousands, this performance was str...

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Hear DRAGONFORCE's High-Speed Cover Version Of CELINE DION's 'My Heart Will Go On'

Audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on DRAGONFORCE's eighth full-length album, "Extreme Power Metal", can be streamed below. Due on on September 27, the CD was produced in Los Angeles, California by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited and was also recorded, in part, on guitarist Herman Li's...

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DRAGONFORCE Releases Animated Music Video For 'Razorblade Meltdown'

The official music video for DRAGONFORCE's new single, "Razorblade Meltdown", can be seen below. The song is taken from DRAGONFORCE's eighth full-length album, "Extreme Power Metal", which will be released on September 27. Produced in Los Angeles, California by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited, "Extr...

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DRAGONFORCE To Perform At 'TwitchCon 2019' Opening Ceremony

On September 27, power metal legends DRAGONFORCE will perform at TwitchCon 2019 in San Diego, California during the opening ceremony at the Glitch Theatre, to celebrate the launch of their eighth full-length, "Extreme Power Metal". In addition to the live audience of thousands, this performance will...

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Video Premiere: AMARANTHE's 'Helix'

"Helix", the new video from Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE, can be seen below. The clip was once again directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES and KAMELOT, among others. "Helix" is the title track of AMARANTHE's fi...

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Video Premiere: DRAGONFORCE's 'Heart Demolition'

The official music video for DRAGONFORCE's new single, "Heart Demolition", can be seen below. Directed by the Mase Brothers, the clip utilizes a classic arcade game look while the song features DRAGONFORCE's signature uplifting melodies and furious guitar solos. Guitarist Herman Li said: "The fans a...

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CLÉMENTINE DELAUNEY Says VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Wants To 'Redefine The Borders' Of Symphonic Metal

Led by NIGHTWISH and with EPICA, DELAIN and WITHIN TEMPTATION also making headway, symphonic metal is often pigeonholed because of the bombastic traits so intrinsic to its sound. The style's formula is often duplicated by bands from all corners of the globe presenting lineups similar in formation, u...

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DRAGONFORCE Parts Ways With Longtime Bassist FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ; YouTube Personality STEVIE T To Step In

DRAGONFORCE has parted ways with longtime bassist Frédéric Leclercq (pictured above). Leclercq, who became an official member of DRAGONFORCE in 2006, will play his last show with the band this weekend at Elb-Riot in Hamburg, Germany. Frédéric said: "I had an amazing opportunity that will be announc...

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EPICA Announces 'Design Your Universe' 10th-Anniversary North American Dates

Dutch metal titans EPICA have announced three North American shows as part of their "Design Your Universe" 10th-anniversary tour. The dates will see the band return to intimate venues in Montreal, Los Angeles and New York. Singer Simone Simons comments: "Our highly acclaimed album 'Design Your Univ...

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SASCHA PAETH'S MASTERS OF CEREMONY: 'Sick' Lyric Video

After four or five years of discussions about a possible collaboration with Frontiers, renowned German producer, guitarist and songwriter Sascha Paeth agreed to join forces with the Italian label and launch his new band, MASTERS OF CEREMONY. The group's debut album, "Signs Of Wings", will be release...

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DRAGONFORCE Reveals Details Of New Album 'Extreme Power Metal', Launches Video For 'Highway To Oblivion'

On September 27, DRAGONFORCE will unleash its eighth full-length album, "Extreme Power Metal". Produced in Los Angeles, California by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited, "Extreme Power Metal" was also recorded, in part, on guitarist Herman Li's livestream channel on Twitch with participation from the f...

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EPICA To Re-Release 'Design Your Universe' With Bonus Disc Containing New Acoustic Recordings

Dutch metal titans EPICA are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their milestone album "Design Your Universe". To mark this special occasion, EPICA will re-release this fan-favorite LP as a "gold edition" on October 4 through Nuclear Blast. This edition will contain the album remixed and remastered...