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CANDLEMASS: Live Album Track Listing Unveiled
The reunited classic line-up of CANDLEMASS — vocalist Messiah Marcolin, bassist/founder Leif Edling, guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman, lead guitarist Lars Johansson and drummer Jan Lindh — will release a double live album, titled "Doomed For Live - Reunion 2002", on Jan. 20, 2003 through GMR Music Gr...December 20, 2002
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EMPEROR To Release Anthology In March
Defunct Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR will release a posthumous anthology, titled "Scattered Ashes - A Decade of Emperial Wrath", through Candlelight Records in March 2003. The double-disc set, which was compiled by the band themselves, will feature rare and unreleased tracks, and will come in a...December 10, 2002
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ANCIENT RITES Announce Release Date, Track Listing For Live CD/DVD
Belgian black metal act ANCIENT RITES have set Feb 3, 2003 as the release date through Hammerheart Records of their live CD, "And The Hordes Stood As One". The album, which was recorded on Jun. 14 at club Biebob in Vosselaar, Belgium, "turned out really professional," according to the band's officia...October 30, 2002
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HORTUS ANIMAE Sign With BLACK LOTUS
HORTUS ANIMAE, the prog-black metal project of ANCIENT drummer Diego "GroM" Meraviglia, have signed a deal with Greek label Black Lotus Records. The group's upcoming album, titled "Waltzing Mephisto", will be completed in January at Alpha-Omega Studios in Como, Italy (where ANCIENT recorded their "G...October 30, 2002
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ASTRIAAL To Issue New EP
Australia's ASTRIAAL will shortly issue a seven-track mini-CD, titled "Deception Revelation", containing a track from the group's forthcoming full-length album, two live tracks and other exclusive material. Included on the CD will be a re-recorded [and re-mastered] version of "An Eclipse in Blood",...October 25, 2002
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RUNEMAGICK Prepare To Record New CD
Swedish "dark death metal" act RUNEMAGICK have started writing material for their next full-length effort, tentatively titled "Darkness Death Doom", which they hope to begin recording in mid-November at Gothenburg's Los Angered Recording studios. Additional tracking and the final mixing sessions wil...October 24, 2002
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VIRGIN STEELE: U.S., European Dates Planned
VIRGIN STEELE are currently preparing for a few more end-of-the-year concerts in the U.S. before returning to Europe in early 2003. In other news, VS frontman David DeFeis is heavily involved with composing for two major works. One is a "metal opera" type of thing based on Ancient Sumerian Myth Cycl...October 14, 2002
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ANCIENT Announce European Dates
Norway's ANCIENT have confirmed a few gigs before beginning the writing process for their next studio album. They are as follows: Oct. 25 - Weimar (Thüringen),GER @ Volkshaus Oct. 31 – Amneville, FRA @ After Club Nov. 08 – Luzern, SWI @ TBA Jan. 2003 (TBA) – Irun, SPA @ Tunk Jan. 2003 (TBA) ...October 3, 2002
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RUNEMAGICK To Issue Compilation Of Rare Material
Swedish "dark death metal" act RUNEMAGICK will issue Death Magick, a compilation of rare and unreleased material spanning their whole career, through Brazen Music in the U.S. during the winter. The full track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Intro - Darkness Death and Doom 02. Death Magick...October 2, 2002
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SETH Part With Singer, Announce Replacement
French black metal band SETH have parted ways with guitarist/vocalist Nacht and have replaced him with a man presently known as Black Messiah (presumably not his real name). The group's current line-up is as follows: Heimoth on guitars, Alsvid on drums, Helldryk on bass, and Black Messiah on vocals....September 23, 2002
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GENERATION ARMAGEDON FESTIVAL Cancelled
The Generation Armageddon Festival - Part 1 European tour, which was set to feature Sweden's IMPIOUS, Norway's BLOOD RED THRONE, Greece's SEPTIC FLESH, Ireland's PRIMORDIAL, Belgium's ANCIENT RITES, and Sweden's DISMEMBER, has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. ...September 20, 2002
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SHAMAN Perform Special Hometown Gig
Brazil's SHAMAN, featuring former ANGRA members Andre Matos (vocals),Luis Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori (drums),performed the following songs during their special set at Via Funchal in Sao Paulo on Saturday, September 14th: 01. Ancient Winds 02. Here I Am 03. Distant Thunder 04. Time Will...September 20, 2002
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IMPIOUS, DISMEMBER, ANCIENT RITES, Others Team Up For European Tour
Sweden's IMPIOUS, Norway's BLOOD RED THRONE, Greece's SEPTIC FLESH, Ireland's PRIMORDIAL, Belgium's ANCIENT RITES, and Sweden's DISMEMBER will team up for the Generation Armageddon Festival - Part 1 European tour during October/November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 28 – UK @ TBA Oct. 29 - U...September 5, 2002
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BLIND GUARDIAN Utilize RHAPSODY Drummer During Brazilian Tour
BLIND GUARDIAN are utilizing the services of RHAPSODY drummer Alex Holzwarth for the duration of their Brazilian tour due to a tendon infection suffered by regular BG skinsman Thomas Stauch which is preventing him from performing live for the next few weeks. The following is a statement issued by St...August 12, 2002
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MARTIN WALKYIER: ROCKBITCH Were One Of Planet's Most Unique And Enlightened Bands
Former SKYCLAD and current RETURN TO THE SABBAT frontman Martin Walkyier has issued the following statement in response to the news that British all-girl rock band/sex commune ROCKBITCH have decided to cease all gigging activities: "It was with deep regret that I received an email this morning infor...July 11, 2002
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