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OPEN GRAVE RECORDS Releases Free Downloadable Label Sampler
Open Grave Records has released a free downloadable 14-track compilation, titled "Sounds from the Grave Vol. 1". The collection features a track from each of the artist signed to the label. Included on the compilation are brand new tracks from U.K. black metal band PRIMITIVE GRAVEN IMAGE, California...October 18, 2006
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LEAVES' EYES To Begin Work On First DVD
LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY (who are fronted by Liv's husband Alexander Krull) — will begin production of its first DVD around Christmas time. The as-yet-untitled disc will include a complete movi...October 18, 2006
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BLIND GUARDIAN, ANGRA: Japanese Tour Dates Announced
BLIND GUARDIAN and ANGRA will team up for a Japanese tour in February 2007. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 02 - Tokyo, JPN @ Shibuya-Kokaido Feb. 04 - Osaka, JPN @ Namba Hatch Feb. 05 - Fukuoka, JPN @ Zepp Fukuoka Feb. 06 - Nagoya, JPN @ Zepp Nagoya Feb. 08 - Hiroshima, JPN ...October 17, 2006
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CELLADOR Guitarists Comment On State Of Power Metal In The U.S.
Jeff Maki and Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net recently interviewed guitarists Bill Hudson and Chris Petersen of Nebraskan power metal act CELLADOR. The band is currently on a U.S. tour in support of TRIVIUM. A few excerpts from the interview follow: Live-Metal.net: Seeing that power metal is virtually n...October 16, 2006
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DREAM EVIL: 'Fire! Battle! In Metal!' Video Posted Online
Sweden's DREAM EVIL has posted its video for the track "Fire! Battle! In Metal!" at this location. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of the Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL and KAMELOT, among many others. The song comes off the group's new album,...October 16, 2006
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SUFFOCATION Announces Dates In Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
Legendary New York death metallers SUFFOCATION have confirmed their first-ever visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, set to take place in February 2007. Commented drummer Mike Smith: "We are definitely looking forward to bringing the pain to a new audience of fans. They've been requesting u...October 14, 2006
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DREAM EVIL Completes Work On New Video
Sweden's DREAM EVIL recently completed a video for the track "Fire! Battle! In Metal!" with renowned director Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL). The song comes off the group's new album, "United", due in the U.S. on October 31 via Century Media Records. A limited-edition first pressing of t...October 12, 2006
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NAPALM DEATH, COMMUNIC, BLACK MAJESTY Confirmed For WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
NAPALM DEATH, COMMUNIC and BLACK MAJESTY have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS BELPHEGOR BLACK MAJESTY BLIND GUARDIAN CANNIBAL...October 12, 2006
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ENSLAVED, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, MOONSORROW Confirmed For WACKEN OPEN AIR
ENSLAVED, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, MOONSORROW, VOLBEAT and SONIC SYNDICATE have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS BELPHEGOR BLIND GUAR...October 11, 2006
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Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST: Final Lineup Announced
The final lineup has been announced for the 2006 Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. It is as follows: Main Stage: BLIND GUARDIAN (Headliner) U.D.O. (Co-Headliner) CATHEDRAL EDGUY OBITUARY DEICI...October 10, 2006
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P.O.D.: 'Greatest Hits (The Atlantic Years)' Details Revealed
Spiritual rockers P.O.D. (a.k.a. PAYABLE ON DEATH) began their rise in the late '90s with their unique brand of inspiring lyrics and driving metal, hip-hop, tribal, and reggae influences. With a 14-year career under their belts, P.O.D. has logged a remarkable array of achievements, including worldwi...October 10, 2006
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OUTWORLD Announces New Singer
Texas-based metal band OUTWORLD has announced the addition of Brazilian vocalist Carlos Zema (HEAVEN'S GUARDIAN, VOUGAN). Carlos "has exceeded OUTWORLD's expectations with his vocal abilities," according to a press release. Commented OUTWORLD guitarist Rusty Cooley: "I knew he was the perfect fit fr...October 9, 2006
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THRESHOLD: New Album Title Revealed
U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD are currently tracking the follow-up to their 2004 album "Subsurface". Recording is taking place at Thin Ice Studios and Bray Studios in the south of England, produced by Karl Groom and Richard West. The new album has a working title of "Pilot In The Sky Of Dream...October 9, 2006
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AFTER ALL Guitarist To Host Metal Show On Belgian National Radio
Beginning on October 10, AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme will be hosting "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel. "Whiplash" airs every Tuesday night at 11 p.m. The show is also available for listening online the station's official web site. In other news, AFTER...October 7, 2006
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BLIND GUARDIAN Frontman: 'We Still Consider Ourselves A Power Metal Or A Speed Metal Band'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What prompted the group to release the "Fly" single so far in advance? Hansi: "Basically, the album had been scheduled for release in April or May of 2006...October 7, 2006
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