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TAROT Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
Finland's TAROT, the group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, have been confirmed for the post-festival party at this year's Sauna Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 11 in Tampere, Finland. Performing as part of the main event are NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN...February 7, 2004
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THE HAUNTED To Begin Recording New CD This Month
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will enter Studio Fredman in Gothenburg on February 23 to begin recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due late summer through an as-yet-undetermined label. The group, who were recently rejoined by original vocalist Peter Dolving (MARY BEATS JANE, THE PET...February 6, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Slips And Falls During L.A. Set, Confirms Guest Appearance On EXECUTION CD
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson reportedly fell head-first from one of the higher set platforms close to bandmate Nicko McBrain's drumkit during MAIDEN's headlining performance at Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles Saturday (Jan. 31). "He seemed to be groggy for about a minute, lying on his ba...February 2, 2004
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Former HELLOWEEN Frontman To Guest On EXECUTION CD
Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske is preparing to enter the studio to record a guest appearance for the forthcoming solo project of THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy, dubbed EXECUTION. "I will take a while to sing the song," Michael said. "It's nothing impossible, but [it calls for] very high-pit...January 31, 2004
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UPDATED: Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2003
Brazilian hard rock magazine Whiplash has compiled an **updated** list of more than 140 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2003 and has posted it online at this location (scroll down the page). Some albums from 2002 were allowed, and the artists were asked to list anywhere from one to t...January 31, 2004
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THE HAUNTED To Begin Recording New Album In February
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will spend five weeks at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg in February/March recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due late summer through an as-yet-undetermined label. The group, who were recently rejoined by original vocalist Peter Dolving (MARY BEATS JANE,...January 14, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Singer: Expect A 'Meaner' Attitude On New Album
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving recently took time out to answer a few questions on the band's official forum. The following are some of his responses pertaining to the progress of the songwriting sessions for the group's new studio album and the band's future plans: On the new material: Peter Do...January 5, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Bassist Checks In From The Recording Studio
NIGHTWISH bassist Marco Hietala has posted the following studio update on the band's official web site: "Good evening from the southern seacoast of Finland. In this case 'southern' is just the geological location compared to the rest of the country. The wind is at the speed of storm, and the sea swe...January 2, 2004
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CHARON Launch Guitarist Search
Finnish goth-metallers CHARON have launched a search for a new guitarist following the departure of Jasse Von Hast last month. Interested parties can submit their information at the following address: BRR-Musiikki / Charon Kauppakatu 49 92100 Raahe FINLAND CHARON's fourth full-length album, "The Dyi...December 17, 2003
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THANATOS Complete Work On New Album
Veteran Dutch death metallers THANATOS have completed work on their fourth full-length album, "Undead. Unholy. Divine", due in late February release through Black Lotus Records. The follow-up to 2000's "Angelic Encounters", which contains a guest appearance on backing vocals by Ashmedi (MELECHESH) a...December 1, 2003
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CHARON Guitarist Quits
Finnish goth-metallers CHARON have parted ways with guitarist Jasse Von Hast. The following is Hast's official statement on the matter: "After long consideration, I have decided to change my priorities around and end this chapter of my life. The band CHARON has nothing more to give me musically and...November 25, 2003
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DARKEST HOUR Cancel Remainder Of European Tour
DARKEST HOUR have cancelled the rest of our European tour, plus the two weeks with THE CROWN in November. "[Guitarist] Mike [Schleibaum]'s father has been battling cancer for about two years, and Mike has been called home by his family to spend his last days with him," the band write on their web si...October 27, 2003
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THE HAUNTED's PETER DOLVING: 'I'm Really Happy To Be Back!'
THE HAUNTED singer Peter Dolving recently spoke to Metal-Rules.com about his decision to return to the group after a several-year absence from the extreme metal scene. When asked to name his reason for coming back to the band, Peter said, "It's simple. I'm a musician, hence it's my job. I also love...October 9, 2003
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THE HAUNTED Guitarist Talks About Vocalist Change
THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik Jensen spoke to www.futhermocker.dk on Monday (October 6) about singer Marco Aro's departure from the group and the return of original vocalist Peter Dolving. "Marco let us know about him leaving the band when we still had a few gigs left to do [as part of our last tour]...October 8, 2003
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NIGHTWISH Singer: New Songs 'Rock Like An Elk'!
Finland's NIGHTWISH have begun the final preparations for the recording of their new album, tentatively due in June 2004 through Spinefarm Records. The group have launched a studio diary via their web site where they will keep their fans updated on the progress of the recording sessions for the foll...October 4, 2003
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