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ELENIUM: New Lineup Announced

Finnish "progressive death" metallers ELENIUM, whose lineup includes current OMNIUM GATHERUM vocalist Jukka Pelkonen (a.k.a. "J"),have announced the addition of Anssi Hallio (drums),Ville Leppänen (guitar; DISORDEAD) and Lauri Koskenniemi (guitar; CRYSTAL BLAZE, ex-IMPERANON) to the group's ranks....

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EMERALD To Guest On 'Metal X'

Swiss melodic metallers EMERALD will guest on the "Metal X" program on Radio X Basel on Tuesday, October 16. You can listen to the show live via the Internet at Metal-x.radiox.ch. EMERALD's next live performance is scheduled for October 20 at the Days of Noise festival at Terra House Of Rock in Pfäf...

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SPIRALARMS Schedules Los Angeles Showcase

SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN, MANMADEGOD) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on guitar/vocals, Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT) on drums, Chris Lombardo on bass and Brad Barth on keyboards, will play a showcase gig at the Vipe...

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CANDLEMASS: '20 Year Anniversary Party' DVD Details Revealed

CANDLEMASS filmed its 20th anniversary concert on March 31, 2007 at Stockholm's Kolingsborg for an upcoming DVD, "20 Year Anniversary Party", due on October 22 via Snapper/Peaceville. CANDLEMASS performed with no less than seven (!) different vocalists — including the band's former singers Johan Lan...

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CRYSTAL BALL To Release 'Secrets' In November

Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL will relese their sixth album, "Secrets", on November 16 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Michael Bormann (ex-JADED HEART, BLOODBOUND) and was mixed by Achim Köhler (PRIMAL FEAR, BRAINSTORM). According to a press release, "the band is describing their new...

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ICED EARTH, TYPE O NEGATIVE, SAXON, SODOM Featured On SPV-TV

German record label SPV has announced the debut of its SPV-TV Internet podcast at www.spv.de/tv. SPV-TV will introduce acts, interview the label's artists, broadcast previews of upcoming releases, and feature the latest video clips, tour dates etc. With immediate effect, the podcast will feature top...

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STRATOVARIUS's TIMO TOLKKI: More 'Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1' Details Revealed

Since STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki had the idea for a "Rock Opera 2" years ago, a lot has happened. After signing the record deal with Frontiers Records, he has been working hard on this project, entitled "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island". It has been a monumental t...

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SHADOW GALLERY: 'Prime Cuts' Available

Magna Carta Records has issued a "best-of" collection from progressive power metallers SHADOW GALLERY, entitled "Prime Cuts". The CD features 12 tracks newly chosen by the band, including a previously unreleased demo from the "Carved In Stone" sessions ("Rule The World") and edits of two tracks from...

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GAIA EPICUS Working On New Music

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have issued the following update: "After a small break, we are now ready to get things moving again. Thomas [C. Hansen, guitar] has been busy with his solo album which will be released next month, but he has also had time to make new GAIA songs. In fact the song...

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MASTODON In 'Beginning Stages' Of Writing New Album

While at the MTV Video Music Awards in early September, MASTODON told MTV News that they wrote their best song ever — even though it's not quite finished yet — while on the way to the big show. "It's pretty much the best record we've yet to write," guitarist Bill Kelliher said before singing a ...

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Metal God Essentials Vol. 1

Rob Halford is in fact a metal god, one of the few musicians that can wear such a moniker like a crown. The voice of heavy metal if there ever was one, Halford's work with JUDAS PRIEST needs no introduction, but some many not have experienced the awfully scorching heavy metal albums from his FIGHT ....

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ELVENKING To Support GOTTHARD In Italy

Italian folk metallers ELVENKING will support Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD in Italy this December. The dates are as follows: Dec. 10 – Florence, ITA - Viper Dec. 11 - Rome, ITA - Circolo Degli Artisti Dec. 13 - Treviso, ITA - New Age Dec. 15 - Milan, ITA - Transylvania ELVENKING's new album, "The Scy...

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CODE To Support SHINING In London

Britain-based black metallers CODE, whose current lineup includes Adrian Erlandsson from AT THE GATES/CRADLE OF FILTH, Kvohst and Vicotnik from DHG, and Heimoth from SETH, will play an exclusive one-off show supporting SHINING on December 13 at the Camden Underworld in London, England. Additional su...

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VIPER To Guest On Brazilian TV Show

Brazillian metallers VIPER will appear on the Brazilian TV show "Combo Fala + Joga" this Wednesday, September 19 at 21:30 (local time) on the Play TV channel. The program is an interview-based show with the guests playing video games while they talk. VIPER recently parted ways with guitarist Val San...

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VIPER Parts Ways With Guitarist

Brazillian metallers VIPER have parted ways with guitarist Val Santos. According to a posting on the group's web site, Val's "departure was due to professional differences and his wish to stop touring and work as a music producer. The band goes on promoting the new album, 'All My Life', and rehearsi...