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BURDEN OF GRIEF Complete Work On Third Album

German death/thrash metal act BURDEN OF GRIEF have finished recording their third full-length album, "Fields Of Salvation", and will be heading to Jailhouse Studios in Denmark shortly to being mixing the effort with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS, HATESPHERE). The follow-up to 2001's...

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STRATOVARIUS: New Song Posted Online

A brand new STRATOVARIUS track, titled "I Walk To My Own Song", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (file size: 3.6 MB). "I Walk To My Own Song" comes off the Finnish neo-classical metallers' forthcoming CD, "Elements Part 2", due on October 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The al...

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JAG PANZER Line Up European Headlining Shows

Colorado-based power metal veterans JAG PANZER will play several headlining shows in Europe before embarking on a North American tour with HELLOWEEN and BEYOND THE EMBRACE in early October. Confirmed European headlining dates are as follows: Sep. 25 – Milano, ITA - Transilvania Club Sep. 27 – Thessa...

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RAGE: New Album Delayed

Veteran German metallers RAGE have pushed back the release date of their new album, "Soundchaser", to October 6 through SPV/Steamhammer Records. As previously reported, the follow-up to last year's "Unity" (view cover here) was recorded in April at VPS Studio in Hamm, Germany and was mixed and maste...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer To Begin Recording New Solo Album

STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto has completed the songwriting process for his second solo album with only "some lyrics [left] to be written," according to a post on his web site. Timo will enter the studio in September to begin recording the as-yet-untitled follow-up to last year's "Waiting For...

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RAGE To Support HELLOWEEN In Europe

Veteran German metallers RAGE have been confirmed as the opening act for HELLOWEEN's upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on October 20. A RAGE headlining tour will follow in December. RAGE will release their new album, entitled "Soundchaser", on September 29 through SPV/Steamhamme...

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Ex-HALFORD Guitarist To Unveil 'One Of The Most Sinister' Lineups In Metal

Rob Halford sideman Metal Mike Chlasciak's new band PAINMUSEUM have announced that Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has completed laying down bass on their still untitled debut CD. The album is currently being mixed by Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN) and is expected to hit...

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RAGE: 'Soundchaser' Samples Posted Online

Veteran German metallers RAGE have posted two songs from their upcoming "Soundchaser" CD in Real Audio format at the SPV Records web site. Check them out: 01. War Of Worlds 02. Great Old Ones As previously reported, the follow-up to last year's "Unity" (view cover here) was recorded in ...

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JAG PANZER Drummer Welcomes Addition To Family

Congratulations are in order for JAG PANZER drummer Rikard, wife Barbra, and son Gunnar, who welcomed Sophia Karin Siri Stjernquist into their family three months ago. As previously reported, JAG PANZER will be supporting HELLOWEEN on their two-week tour of North America in early October. Also set t...

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GAMMA RAY: 'Skeletons In The Closet' Track Listing Revealed

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have finalized the track listing for their new live album, "Skeletons In The Closet", due on August 25 through Metal-Is/Sanctuary Records. The final track listing, which was voted on by the band's fans on the Internet, is as follows: CD 1: 01. Welcome (1:06) 02. Gard...

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RAGE: 'Soundchaser' Cover Art Posted Online

Veteran German metallers RAGE have posted the cover artwork (designed by Joachim Luetke) for their new album, "Soundchaser", at this location. "Soundchaser" is due on September 29 through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The follow-up to last year's "Unity" was recorded in April at VPS Studio in Hamm, Germa...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Says 'Metal Scene Is Often Very Dumb And Dead'

Former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske recently spoke to Electricbasement.com about the less-than-stellar reactions to his latest project, SUPARED, "As always when you are not the kind of person who cares about market expectations or critics, it's a love/hate situation. The metal scene is very ofte...

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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer To Play Cover Gigs In Greece

VALANOS, the new hard rock/metal cover band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross and former members of the Greek metal act SPITFIRE, will perform several gigs in Greece during July/August. The group's 90-minute set will include covers of various hard rock and metal classics, original t...

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BURDEN OF GRIEF Name New Album

German death/thrash metal act BURDEN OF GRIEF have set "Fields Of Salvation" as the title for their third full-length album, tentatively due later in the year through Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2001's "On Darker Trails" will contain nine tracks and will be mixed at Jailhouse studios in Denma...

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RAGE Set Release Date For 'Soundchaser'

Veteran German metallers RAGE have set a September 29 European release date through SPV/Steamhammer Records for their new album, "Soundchaser". The follow-up to last year's "Unity" was recorded in April at VPS Studio in Hamm, Germany and was mixed and mastered by producer Charlie Bauerfeind at Mi Su...