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STRATOVARIUS: New Chart Positions Revealed

STRATOVARIUS' latest, self-titled effort has entered the national album charts in the following countries: #4: Finland #37: Sweden #88: France #94: Switzerland "Stratovarius" was released in the U.S. on September 13 via Sanctuary. A video for the album's first single, "Maniac Dance", was shot on Apr...

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EDGUY: 'Superheroes' EP Enters German Chart At No. 25

EDGUY's new EP, "Superheroes", has entered the German Media Control single chart at position No. 25. This marks the third highest single chart entry for record label Nuclear Blast after NIGHTWISH and MANOWAR. In Switzerland, the EP debuted at No. 52 on the official chart. Commented EDGUY frontman To...

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NOCTURNAL RITES Bassist Says Shows With NIGHTWISH Were 'Fantastic'

NOCTURNAL RITES bassist Nils Eriksson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The shows [in Sweden with NIGHTWISH] were fantastic and it was cool playing for a lot people who probably didn't know us at all. That was the whole point in doing these shows anyway, so I guess i...

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STRATOVARIUS: New Album Enters Finnish Chart At No. 4

STRATOVARIUS' brand-new self-titled effort has entered the Finnish album chart at position No. 4. View the whole chart at this location. "Stratovarius" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on September 13 via Sanctuary. A video for the album's first single, "Maniac Dance", was shot on April 15 in He...

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BLOODSTOCK: Next Year's Festival Details Revealed

The organizers of the U.K.'s Bloodstock festival have announced the first details of next year's event. The 2006 installment of the Bloodstock Open Air festival will take place on July 14-15 at the Catton Hall in Derbyshire while Bloodstock 2006 is scheduled for September 29-30 at the Assembly Rooms...

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SCORPIONS, TESTAMENT, NIGHTWISH Confirmed For Brazil's LIVE 'N' LOUDER ROCK FEST

SCORPIONS, TESTAMENT and NIGHTWISH are among the confirmed acts for the Live 'N' Louder Rock Fest, scheduled to take place October 8 at Palacio de los Deportes in México (without SCORPIONS),October 12 at Canindé stadium in São Paulo, Brazil and October 15 at Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil. "Bra...

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STRATOVARIUS Launch Online 'Tour Diary'

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have launched a "tour diary" section at their official web site. There are currently three entries available from the band's guitarist/mastermind Timo Tolkki covering the early part of the group's South American tour in support of their new album. Read it at th...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT Among Nominees At 2005 KERRANG AWARDS

The 2005 Kerrang Awards nominations have been announced at this year's Day Of Rock. In the middle of sets by BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, INME, NINE BLACK ALPS, TOWERS OF LONDON and THE MASCARA STORY, Kerrang! editor Paul Brannigan named GREEN DAY and SYSTEM OF A DOWN as leaders of the pack, with five n...

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ORPHANED LAND Preparing For PROGPOWER USA VI

Israel's ORPHANED LAND is gearing up for their 2005 ProgPower USA VI appearance where they will be performing an all-acoustic set Thursday, September 15 at ProgPower USA's pre-party and a metal set for their Friday ProgPower USA VI performance. Sold out for a consecutive four years in a row (this ye...

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NOCTURNAL RITES To Support GAMMA RAY On European Tour

Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES will be supporting GAMMA RAY on their upcoming European tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 27 - Pilzen, CZR @ KD-Club Seoikova Sep. 29 - Budapest, HUN @ Petöfi Hall Sep. 30 - Zlin, CZR @ Golem Oct. 01 - Zvolen, SLO @ City Sports Hall Website Oct. 03 .....

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EARTHSHAKER FEST Photos Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos from this year's Earthshaker Fest have been uploaded at www.metalchroniques.com. Featured bands include: MANOWAR CHILDREN OF BODOM DESTRUCTION DIMMU BORGIR GRAVE DIGGER HOLLYHELL HYPOCRISY JBO LOUDNESS MASTERPLAN NIGHTWISH PRIMAL FEAR RHAPSODY STORMWARRIOR (with Kai H...

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PARADISE LOST: U.K. Dates Announced

PARADISE LOST have announced several U.K. headlining dates in Septemer in support of their new album, "Paradise Lost". Upcoming tour dates now include: Aug. 14 – Metal Way Festival – Gernika, SPA Sep. 02 – Groene Engel – Oss, NETH Sep. 03 – Huntenpop Festival - Varsselder, NETH Sep. 22 – Rios – Brad...

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NIGHTWISH: 'The Siren' Video Available Online

NIGHTWISH's video for their latest single, "The Siren", has been posted online at this location (Real Media). "The Siren" single was released in Europe on July 25 as a five-track CD with a running time of more than 20 minutes. It was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland....

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NIGHTWISH And APOCALYPTICA To Perform At IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Opening Ceremony

NIGHTWISH and APOCALYPTICA will reportedly perform during the opening ceremony for the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) World Championships in Athletics on August 6 at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. The Championships, which are scheduled to take place between Augu...

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STRATOVARIUS: 'Maniac Dance' Video Posted Online

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have uploaded the video for their new single, "Maniac Dance", at their official web site. Check it out: Windows Media, Real Media. The "Maniac Dance" clip was shot on April 15 in Helsinki by director and guitarist Timo Tolkki's old schoolmate Antti Jokinen (BEY...