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RAUNCHY Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
Denmark's RAUNCHY are the latest act to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists, among others: CRADLE OF FILTH DAR...January 16, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Hit Brazil
Several photos taken during STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and drummer Jörg Michael's recent trip to Brazil to promote their upcoming "Elements Part 1" CD have been posted online at this location. "Elements Part 1" is due on Jan. 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. ...January 13, 2003
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EVEMASTER Ink Deal With LOW FREQUENCY
Finland's EVEMASTER have signed a three-album deal with Low Frequency Records. The group are currently putting the finishing touches on their second CD, "Wither", at Astia Studios (CHILDREN OF BODOM, WARMEN, ENTWINE) with producer Anssi Kippo. The follow-up to "Lacrimae Mundi", which is set to be ma...January 9, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Begin Work On 'Elements Part 2'
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following update via his official web site: "I just wanted to info you about my activities at the moment... :) "I rented a small studio/rehearsing place for my self in Helsinki. I've been renovating the place with a friend of mine (thanks Hepa!) an...January 9, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Add Russian, Greek Tour Dates
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have added dates in Moscow, Russia and Athens, Greece as part of their upcoming world tour. The details are as follows: May 02 - Moscow, RUS @ USZ "Druzhba", Luzhniki May 04 - Athens, GRE @ Rhodon Club ...January 5, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS: MP3s Available For Download
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have posted lengthy MP3 clips of two new songs, "Soul of a Vagabond" and "Find Your Own Voice", via their official web site at this and this location. Both tracks come off the group's forthcoming "Elements Part I" CD, due on Jan. 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The group ...January 4, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist: If You Download My Music, I Will Sue
STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mastermind Timo Tolkki, a notorious opponent of illegal music downloading in any form, has threatened to take legal action against any person, or persons, involved in distributing the group's forthcoming CD, "Elements Part I", ahead of its Jan. 27 release date. The following i...January 3, 2003
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SONATA ARCTICA Set First Single Off Upcoming CD
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have set "Victoria's Secret" as the first single off their upcoming full-length effort, "Winterheart's Guild", due on Feb. 22 in Japan and Mar. 17 in Finland. The single itself will precede the album on Feb. 17. "Winterheart's Guild" features a guest appearan...January 1, 2003
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CRADLE OF FILTH Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
CRADLE OF FILTH are the latest act to have been officially confirmed for next year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists, among others: CRADLE OF FILTH DARK...December 21, 2002
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HEAVENSHALLBURN, EIDOLON Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
HEAVENSHALLBURN and EIDOLON are the latest acts to have been officially confirmed for next year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists, among others: DARK ANG...December 18, 2002
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LORDI Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
Finnish "sensation" LORDI are the latest act to have been officially confirmed for next year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists, among others: DARK ANGEL...December 12, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE: 'HAMMERFALL Can Suck My Cock'
MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has slammed fellow Swedes HAMMERFALL for "acting like rock stars" and "completely ripping off" bands like HELLOWEEN, IRON MAIDEN and KING DIAMOND in order to attain their current level of success. Speaking to Metal Rules, Dee stated, "Look at a band like HAMMERFALL and s...December 6, 2002
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SINNER Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
Veteran German metallers SINNER are the latest act to have been officially confirmed for next year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany, will include performances from the following artists, among others: DARK...December 5, 2002
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RUNNING WILD Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
German heavy metal pirates RUNNING WILD have been confirmed to headline the opening night's festivities (dubbed "Night To Remember") at next year's Wacken Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. Among the other artists scheduled to perform at the...December 3, 2002
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ASSASSIN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003
ASSASSIN, the reunited German thrash act that released a couple of promising albums in the late '80s via the SPV label (1987's "The Upcoming Terror" and 1988's "Interstellar Experience"),have been officially confirmed to appear at next year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival. The event, whic...December 2, 2002