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BATHORY Tribute Album Changes Name
Germany's Black Goat Productions have changed the projected title of the upcoming BATHORY tribute album to "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory" from the previously announced "Twilight of the Goats". "After talking to [BATHORY's record label] Black Mark I had to change the name of the 'Twilight of...October 4, 2004
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THE GATHERING: Tribute/Benefit CD Details Revealed
More details have been revealed about the upcoming tribute CD to late Arnoudt Pieters, featuring a previously unreleased track by THE GATHERING. Pieters, a former drummer of the CORDS and TELEFUNK, died on July 31 unexpectedly in the U.K. where he and his family had just moved to. THE GATHERING's co...October 4, 2004
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RAGING SPEEDHORN: New Album Details Revealed
Britain's RAGING SPEEDHORN have set "How The Great Have Fallen" as the title of their new album, due in March in the U.K and U.S. via SPV Records. The CD, the group's first with ex-DEFENESTRATION axeman Jaye Thompson, was recorded at London's 2KHZ Studios (THE DARKNESS, THE WILDHEARTS) with producer...October 2, 2004
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DISTANT THUNDER to Embark On European Tour
DISTANT THUNDER, the new band featuring former HELSTAR/DESTINY'S END and current SEVEN WITCHES frontman James Rivera, are currently finalizing plans for their upcoming European tour. The band will play two shows in the Texas area before leaving for Germany. In the meantime, James is touring with SEV...October 1, 2004
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Former AC/DC Singer To Release New Solo Album
Former AC/DC singer Dave Evans will be releasing a new solo album, entitled "Sinner", on October 25. Evans, who reportedly recorded the CD in Newcastle, Australia, is joined on the album by former RABBIT bandmembers Mark Tinson and David Hinds. The rest of the group are said to be "some of Newcastle...September 30, 2004
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HAMMERFALL: Studio Diary, Photos Posted Online
Swedish power metallers HAMMERFALL have posted a number of pictures and studio diary entries from the recording sessions for their new album at their official web site. Check them out here. As previously reported, HAMMERFALL are recording their new album at Lundgaard Studios in Denmark for a tentati...September 21, 2004
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LORDS OF THUNDER: AMORPHIS Members' Cover Band To Embark On Finnish Tour
LORDS OF THUNDER, the Finnish heavy metal/hard rock cover band featuring members of AMORPHIS and SUBURBAN TRIBE, will be embarking on a tour of Finland in late September. The group, which performs songs from such acts as WHITESNAKE, IRON MAIDEN and W.A.S.P., consists of the following musicians: Jann...September 17, 2004
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THE GATHERING To Perform At Benefit Concert, Contribute Unreleased Song To Tribute CD
On Sunday, October 17, 2004, Holland's THE GATHERING will pay their respect to late Arnoudt Pieters, drummer of the CORDS and TELEFUNK, by performing at the Songs for a Silver Surfer mini-festival at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer. On this day, a special tribute CD will be available with all the ban...September 17, 2004
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HAMMERFALL Begin Recording New Album
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "The first week of recording have gone extremely smoothly! [Drummer] Anders [Johansson] played very well — as usual — and [producer] Charlie [Bauernfeind] has managed to make the drum sound even bet...September 17, 2004
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STARRATS: Debut Album Details Revealed
Danish hard rockers STARRATS will release their debut CD, "Broken Halo", on September 16 through Adrenaline Records. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Demon 02. Warrior Soul 03. Days of New Thunder 04. Open Wound, Closed Fist 05. Mountain of Disbelief 06. Stars and Lines 0...September 14, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE: U.K. Tour Openers Announced
DEEP PURPLE will be supported by THUNDER and PETER FRAMPTON on their upcoming U.K. tour. Former GILLAN guitarist Dean Howard will also be on the bill for all shows except Plymouth, while BLUE ON BLACK will be added to the bill in Plymouth only. DEEP PURPLE U.K. tour dates: Nov. 06 - M.E.N. - Manches...September 5, 2004
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AFTERSHOK Announce Joint Venture With AUBURN, Complete Work On New Album
AFTERSHOK, the classic hard rock/metal band fronted by SHOK PARIS lead vocalist Vic Hix, have announced their partnership with Cleveland-based independent label Auburn Records. AFTERSHOK's second CD, "Burning Chrome", will be released this fall under a joint venture between the band's own Aftershok...September 5, 2004
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HAMMERFALL Bassist To Embark On South American Tour
HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén will be embarking on a solo tour of South America in October. Tentative dates are as follows: Oct. 11-13 - Lima, Peru Oct. 14-16 - Santiago, Chile Oct. 17-18 - Concepción, Chile Oct. 19-22 - São Paulo, Brazil Oct. 23-26 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rosén recently complete...September 4, 2004
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HAMMERFALL To Enter Studio Tomorrow
Swedish power metallers HAMMERFALL will enter Lundgaard Studios in Denmark with producer Charlie Bauernfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, GAMMA RAY, RAGE) on Saturday (Sep. 4) to begin recording their new album, tentatively due on March 7, 2005 through Nuclear Blast Records. A single will precede the album on J...September 3, 2004
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EVIDENCE ONE Finalize Track Listing For 'Tattooed Heart'
Germany's EVIDENCE ONE have finalized the track listing for their second album, "Tattooed Heart", due on November 15 through Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Criticize the Truth" (AOR Heaven/Point Music) will contain the following cuts: 01. Moonsigh 02. Virus In My Veins 03. Written I...August 30, 2004
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