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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Issues Post-Tour Update
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "That's it, we are now back home in Sweden and there are no more shows scheduled. We had a fantastic five weeks on the road with STRATOVARIUS! Thank you Timo, Timo, Jörg, Lauri and especially Jens, I...December 6, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: 'Expanded Edition' Reissues Detailed
HELLOWEEN's entire pre-Nuclear Blast catalog will be reissued via Sanctuary during 2006. The albums will apparently be remastered and will contain bonus tracks, including b-sides and other rarities. The first four albums to be reissued — "Walls of Jericho" (1985) (double CD),"Keeper of the Seven Ke...November 28, 2005
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Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy
You'd need balls the size of Düsseldorf to tack a sequel onto two of the most beloved power metal albums of all time, arguably the blueprints for an entire mini-industry that's sprung up in their wake. But hubris has never been in short supply where HELLOWEEN mastermind Michael Weikath is concerned...November 28, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: Early Albums To Be Reissued
HELLOWEEN's entire pre-Nuclear Blast catalog will reportedy be reissued via Sanctuary during 2006. The albums will apparently be remastered and will contain bonus tracks, including b-sides and other rarities, the details of which have yet to be revealed. The following albums will be re-released on J...November 24, 2005
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RAWHEAD REXX: In Pre-Production Mode
Germany's RAWHEAD REXX, the band featuring former GLENMORE guitarist/vocalist Jürgen Volk, have are in the middle of pre-production for their follow-up to 2003's "Diary in Black", tentatively due next summer. "Right now, we have about 30 songs to choose from," the band write on their web site. "In t...November 24, 2005
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AXXIS To Support HELLOWEEN In Italy, Switzerland
German metallers AXXIS will support HELLOWEEN on the following dates: Feb. 07 - Rome, ITA @ Tendastriscie Feb. 08 - Milan, ITA @ Alcatraz Feb. 09 - Uster bei Zürich, SWI @ Stadthofsaal AXXIS' new album, "Paradise In Flames", is scheduled for release on January 20, 2006 via AFM Records. ...November 24, 2005
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Checks In From France
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We're currently in Lyon, France, after having spent the better part of a week in Spain. This tour has been one of the very best ever for us! I really think we have a tremendous package that attract...November 22, 2005
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PRIMAL FEAR: Brazilian Recap
Mat Sinner (bass) and Ralf Scheepers (vocals) of German power metal mainstays PRIMAL FEAR recently travelled to Brazil to take part in two star-studded concerts in Sao Paulo and one in Belo Horizonte. The shows also featured Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN),Roy Z. (producer for JUDAS PRIEST, HALFORD),...November 20, 2005
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GOD'S ARMY Featuring Ex-HELLOWEEN Drummer: New Live Dates Announced
GOD'S ARMY, the new band featuring former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM and current FIREWIND drummer Mark Cross, bassist/vocalist John A.B.C. Smith (GALLOWS POLE, HALLOWED, AT VANCE),and guitarists Ian O'Sullivan (HALLOWED) and Don Amiro, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Dec. 03 - M...November 18, 2005
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FIREWIND Announce New Singer, Drummer
FIREWIND, the Greek power metal act led by guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY),have announced the addition of singer Apollo Papathanasio (ex-MAJESTIC, TIME REQUIEM) to the group's ranks. "He is a world-class act and I'm very happy that the timing's right now and we're joining forces under the...November 17, 2005
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SOUNDSCAN Report: NONPOINT, HELLOWEEN, SEPULTURA, ANNIHILATOR, UFO
The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending November 15, 2005, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (all figures are rounded to the nearest ten, except numbers between 1,000 and 2,000, which are rounded to the nearest hundred; and numbers above 2,000, which are...November 16, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's DICKINSON Sits Behind The Kit For AC/DC, DEEP PURPLE Classics
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson made his final guest appearance with the TRIBUZY project (led by Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy) at the third of three scheduled dates in Brazil on Sunday (Nov. 13) at the Chevrolet Hall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The following report was submitted to BLABBERM...November 14, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON Performs IRON MAIDEN Classics During TRIBUZY Appearance
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson performed a total of five tracks during his guest appearance with the TRIBUZY project (led by Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy) at the first of three scheduled dates in Brazil this weekend. According to a posting on the MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, "[Bruce] c...November 13, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: 'Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
HELLOWEEN's long-awaited new album, "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy", has entered the national charts in the following countries: #22: Japan #24: Sweden #27: Czech Republic #28: Germany #59: Spain #61: Switzerland #64: Norway #89: France The lineup on the record includes singer Andi Deris, gu...November 13, 2005
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ANGRA's 14th Anniversary Show Witnessed By Nearly 4,400 People: Photos Available
Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA have posted the following message on thei official web site: "ANGRA [performed at] the Via Funchal in São Paulo, Brazil, last Sunday November 5th. To celebrate the band's 14th anniversary, the huge venue held the longest show ever in their career — a total running t...November 10, 2005
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