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Beneath the Surface
ALPHA TIGER's sophomore LP, 2013's "Beneath the Surface", sees the precocious German quintet graduating from indie label Sonic Attack (which unveiled their modest debut, "Man or Machine", two years prior) to heavy metal major player Century Media - but are they really ready for prime time yet? Shit,...March 10, 2013
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BATTLE BEAST: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed
Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST — who last fall parted ways with lead singer Nitte Vänskä and replaced her with Noora Louhimo — have completed work on their second full-length album. Produced, mixed and mastered by the band at JKB Studios in Helsinki, the CD will simply be entitled "Battle Beast" and...March 8, 2013
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LOST SOCIETY: 'Fast Loud Death' Track-By-Track Breakdown - Part 4
Part four of a track-by-track breakdown of "Fast Loud Death", the debut album from Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY, can be seen below. "Fast Loud Death" will be released on March 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (FINNTROLL, SONATA ARCTICA, OMNIUM GATHERUM) in He...March 6, 2013
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AMBERIAN DAWN To Release 'Re-Evolution' In The Spring
Helsinki, Finland-based, female-fronted symphonic metallers AMBERIAN DAWN will release a compilation album of songs released on its first four albums — "Circus Black" (2012),"End Of Eden" (2010),"The Clouds Of Northland Thunder" (2009) and "River Of Tuoni" (2008) — to showcase new singer Päivi "Ca...February 28, 2013
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TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON: New 'The Land Of New Hope' Video Teaser Posted Online
TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON, the new metal-opera project from ex-STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki, will release its debut album, "The Land Of New Hope", on May 17 in Europe and May 21 in North America via Frontiers Records. Guests on the CD include Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, ex-HELLOWEEN),Sharon Den Adel...February 26, 2013
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BATTLE BEAST: New Album Pushed Back To June
Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST — who last fall parted ways with lead singer Nitte Vänskä and replaced her with Noora Louhimo — have issued the following update: "Some slightly disappointing news, friends. Due to business-related reasons, the release of the upcoming album was pushed further until Jun...February 18, 2013
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THE LAND OF NEW HOPE: Two-Minute Teaser Posted Online
A two-minute teaser for THE LAND OF NEW HOPE, the new metal opera project featuring contributions from Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE),Rob Rock, Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA),Sharon Den Adel (WITHIN TEMPTATION),Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, HELLOWEEN),Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS) and...February 18, 2013
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LOST SOCIETY: 'Braindead Metalhead' Video Released
"Braindead Metalhead", the new video from Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY, can be seen below. The clip includes supportive words from several thrash legends: Mille Petrozza of KREATOR, Schmier of DESTRUCTION, and Andreas Kisser of SEPULTURA. "Braindead Metalhead" comes off LOST SOCIETY's debut album,...February 18, 2013
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LOST SOCIETY: 'KILL (Those Who Oppose Me)' Video Released
"KILL (Those Who Oppose Me)", the new video from Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's debut album, "Fast Loud Death", which will be released on March 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (FINNTROLL, SONATA ARCTICA, OMNIUM...February 15, 2013
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NEONFLY Taps Producer DENNIS WARD For Sophomore Album
London, England-based metallers NEONFLY have tapped Dennis Ward (UNISONIC, PINK CREAM 69, ANGRA) to produce their as-yet-untitled sophomore album. Dennis has been at the forefront of the metal scene since the late '80s as the bass player and producer of the mighty PINK CREAM 69, and more recently of...February 9, 2013
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SONATA ARCTICA: New Video Interview Posted Online
Marine Crepiat of Stalker magazine recently conducted an interview with Finnish metallers SONATA ARCTICA. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. SONATA ARCTICA's latest album, "Stones Grow Her Name", was certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. Released in Europe on Ma...February 1, 2013
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LOST SOCIETY: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Global Battle Of The Bands'
Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY have posted behind-the-scenes footage from their December 9, 2012 visit to London, England to play at the world finals of the renowned "Global Battle Of The Bands" (GBOB). Check out the three-minute clip below. LOST SOCIETY will release its debut album, "Fast Loud Deat...January 30, 2013
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VANDROYA: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Why Should We Say Goodbye?", a brand new song from the Brazilian female-fronted progressive power metal band VANDROYA, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track comes off the group's debut album, "One", which was released on January 18 via Inner Wound Recordings. The Japanese edition of...January 23, 2013
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SONATA ARCTICA Frontman Interviewed In Czech Republic (Video)
RockMax conducted an interview with singer Tony Kakko of Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA at the Winter Masters Of Rock festival on November 24, 2012 in Zlin, Czech Republic. You can now watch the chat below. SONATA ARCTICA's latest album, "Stones Grow Her Name", was certified gold in Finlan...January 21, 2013
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LOST SOCIETY: 'Trash All Over You' Single Available For Streaming, Download
Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY will release their debut album, "Fast Loud Death", on March 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (FINNTROLL, SONATA ARCTICA, OMNIUM GATHERUM) in Helsinki, Finland with producer Nino Laurenne (AMORPHIS, ENSIFERUM, LORDI) and it feature...January 21, 2013
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