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Drummer ULI KUSCH Quits MASTERPLAN

Drummer Uli Kusch (ex-HELLOWEEN) has left MASTERPLAN, the German melodic metal band he formed with guitarist Roland Grapow. An official announcement on the matter is expected shortly. MASTERPLAN recently began recording its third album — the group's first without singer Jorn Lande, who announced his...

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STORMWARRIOR And KAI HANSEN To Perform 'Walls Of Jericho' Set At WACKEN OPEN AIR

German power metallers STORMWARRIOR will be joined by former HELLOWEEN and current GAMMA RAY guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen for a special "Walls of Jericho" set during their performance at next year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The billing is now...

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MANTICORA Begins Recording New Album

Danish power metallers MANTICORA have entered the studio to begin recording the guitars for their upcoming sixth full-length album, "The Black Circus, Part 2". The companion CD to the recently released "The Black Circus, Part 1 – Letters" is tentatively due in 2007. The two-album "The Black Circus"...

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ROY Z, RENATO TRIBUZY To Perform With PRIMAL FEAR In Brazil

Guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy will appear as special guests during PRIMAL FEAR's concert at the Live N' Louder festival on October 14 at Arena Skol Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil. Also performing at the festival are DAVID LEE ROTH, STRATOVARI...

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KROKUS: 'Hellraiser' Enters Swiss Chart At No. 2

KROKUS's latest album, "Hellraiser", has entered the Swiss album chart at position No. 2. The CD, which was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69),has already been certified "gold" in the band's home country. An October 24 North American release is expected. As previously reported, the...

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ROY Z To Mix TRIBUZY Live DVD

Guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) will travel to Brazil in October to mix the live DVD from the TRIBUZY project (led by Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy). The disc was recorded at the Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil in November 2005 and features a complete TRIBUZY concert, inc...

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HELLOWEEN: Release Date Set For 'Light The Universe' Single

German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their new single, "Light the Universe", on November 13 via SPV Records (November 10 in Germany). The title cut is said to be the first-ever duet in the band's history, which also features an appearance by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night. In additi...

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KROKUS: 'Hellraiser' Reaches Gold Status In Switzerland

KROKUS's latest album, "Hellraiser", reached "gold" status in the band's home country of Switzerland within a day of its release, according to the group's official newsletter. The CD, which will be issued in North America on October 24, was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69). The new...

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MEKONG DELTA: New Album Update

Mainman/bassist Ralf Hubert of the legendary German progressive thrash outfit MEKONG DELTA has issued the following update on the progress of the recording sessions for the group's new album: "Uli [Kusch, drums; MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN] has finished recording the drums and did an excellent job. So...

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DRAGONFORCE Doesn't Want To Be Pigeonholed As "Power Metal' Band

Stuart Derdeyn of Canada's The Province reports that U.K. quintet DRAGONFORCE's "Valley Of the Damned" is another tour de force of super-tight, melodic hard rock with its tongue firmly planted in its cheek. Imagine BON JOVI fronting IRON MAIDEN played almost twice as fast and you've got what the gro...

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HATESPHERE Added To UNLEASHED, KRISIUN North American Tour

Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have reportedly been added to the upcoming North American tour featuring UNLEASHED, KRISIUN, and BELPHEGOR. Tentative dates so far are as follows: Feb. 07 - Mark's Place - Bedford, NH Feb. 08 - BB Kings - New York, NY Feb. 09 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY Feb. 10 - Peab...

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THE QUILL Schedules Stockholm Gig

Sweden's THE QUILL will play on September 30 at Club New Life in Stockholm at the Bass 'n Drum Days festival. THE QUILL is currently working on a video for the song "Keep the Circle Whole", which will consist of footage recorded at this year's Sweden Rock Festival. THE QUILL's fifth album, "In Trium...

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SACRED STEEL: 'Hammer Of Destruction' Final Track Listing Revealed

German metallers SACRED STEEL have announced the final track listing for their upcoming sixth album, "Hammer of Destruction", due on November 10 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at the Spiderhouse studio in Lütte (near Berlin) with legendary producer Harris Johns (VOIVOD, HELLOWEEN, ST. VIT...

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HATESPHERE: 'Reaper Of Life' Video Available

Danish metallers HATESPHERE have uploaded their video for the song "Reaper of Life" at their official web site. "The video was produced by Søren of Division666, and he did an awesome job again," the band writes on the site. "He was also the mastermind behind the video for 'The Sickness Within' toget...

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TESTAMENT To Work On New Studio Album In Early 2007

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued the following update: "Just back from a whirlwind of shows, starting with ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO on the East Coast (touring with new projects by Dave Ellefson [ex-MEGADETH] and Marc Rizzo [SOULFLY, ex-ILL NINO], respectively) followed immediately by TESTAMENT...