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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, can be viewed below. Due on May 21, the CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partner Edel under the new i...March 13, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Deep Unknown' Video Shoot Posted Online
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have posted a five-minute clip (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the band's recent video shoot for the song "Deep Unknown". STRATOVARIUS will release its brand new studio album, "Polaris", on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the depar...March 10, 2009
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BACKYARD BABIES: Festival Appearances Announced
Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES have scheduled the following festival appearances: Jun. 06 - Kivenlahti Rock - Espoon, Finland Jun. 19 - Hellfest Open Air - Clisson, France Jun. 25 - Peace & Love - Borlänge, Sweden Jun. 27 - Gods of Metal - Milano, Italy Jul. 02 - Festival Töreboda - Töre...February 27, 2009
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METALLICA: Select 'Death Magnetic' Concert Attendance Figures Released
The following are some of the METALLICA "Death Magnetic Tour" concert attendances/grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: METALLICA, MACHINE HEAD, THE SWORD Date: Jan. 17, 2009 Venue: Wachovia Center City/State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gross Sales: $1,353,652 Ticket Prices: $98....February 23, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS To Release 'Polaris' In May
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS will release their brand new studio album, "Polaris", on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partner Edel under the new imprint earMUSIC outside...February 21, 2009
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CHRIS LANEY Quits RANDY PIPER's ANIMAL
Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney has left ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, in order to pursue a solo career. He tells the Rock Eyez web site, "All the guys in ANIMAL are great and we have had an awesome time together and I will always consider Randy Piper...February 17, 2009
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CHRIS LANEY's 'Pure' Due In March
Metal Heaven has set a March 27 release date for "Pure", the first solo album from Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney. The songs on the CD were all written by Laney with co-writers like Bruce Kulick (KISS, UNION, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD),Lennart Östlund (LED ZEPPELIN, THE ROLLING STONES, AB...February 6, 2009
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METALLICA: Next U.S. Leg Of 'Death Magnetic' Tour To Kick Off In September
The next leg of METALLICA's North American tour in support of the band's latest album, "Death Magnetic", will start in Sepember in Nashville, Tennessee and will include a date at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. METALLICA's setlist for the final show of the first leg of the N...February 3, 2009
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METALLICA Confirmed For Belgium's ROCK WERCHTER Festival
METALLICA has been confirmed as one of the headliners of this year's Rock Werchter festival, set to take place July 2-5 in the Belgian town of Werchter (with METALLICA performing on July 5). Also scheduled to appear are COLDPLAY, PLACEBO and THE KILLERS. Tickets cost 169 euros for a four-day pass, o...January 28, 2009
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METALLICA Are Not Sell-Outs
According to Billboard Boxscore, which provides updated concert ticket sales information, neither of METALLICA's two Los Angeles shows in December was a sell-out despite the fact that the band is in the middle of its first American arena tour in four years. The ticket sales information, according to...January 23, 2009
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KORN Bassist's STILLWELL Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album
STILLWELL, the new band produced and executive-produced by Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu from the world-renowned group KORN, is putting the finishing touches on its debut album, "Surrounded By Liars", for a tentative early 2009 release. The CD will feature Fieldy on bass, Q on vocals, Wuv (P.O.D.) on dru...December 22, 2008
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METALLICA: Calgary Backstage Jam, Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available
Official Metallica.com footage from METALLICA's December 4, 2008 concert in Calgary, Alberta, Canada can be viewed below. The video includes footage of the "…And Justice For All" backstage jam session and the beginning of the "That Was Just Your Life" performance. METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recen...December 8, 2008
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METALLICA: 'All Nightmare Long' Video Released
"All Nightmare Long", the new video from METALLICA, can be viewed at Metallica.com. It is also available below. METALLICA performed "All Nightmare Long" live for the first time this past Friday night (December 5) during the band's headlining appearance at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta...December 7, 2008
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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'All Nightmare Long' Performance Available
Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the "Death Magnetic" song "All Nightmare Long" live for the first time this past Friday night (December 5) during the band's headlining appearance at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada can be viewed below (courtesy of Meta...December 7, 2008
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METALLICA Performs 'All Nightmare Long' Live For First Time In Calgary
METALLICA performed the "Death Magnetic" song "All Nightmare Long" live for the first time last night (Friday, December 5) during the band's headlining appearance at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Your Life 02. The End Of T...December 6, 2008
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