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AXEL RUDI PELL To Release 'The Crest' In April

With an impressive 20 releases in 21 years, the AXEL RUDI PELL band counts among the most consistent, lasting and creative acts in the whole of Europe. Very few German guitarists can point to as long and successful a career as the musician from Bochum, whose unmistakable signature marks not only his...

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Former AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Joins DORO

DORO, the band led by German metal queen Doro Pesch (WARLOCK),has announced the addition of former AFTER FOREVER guitarist Bas Maas to the group's ranks. The Dutch axeman successfully performed with DORO as a fill-in guitarist during the band's April 2009 U.K. tour and passed his baptism of fire in...

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MAYHEM To Tour North America In April

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM will embark on a North American headlining tour in April. Support on the trek will come from LUDICRA and TOMBS (with KRALLICE on select shows). The dates are as follows: April 07 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club April 08 - New York, NY Fillmore - Irving Plaza April 09 -...

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ENGRAINED To Release 'Anger, Roots & Rock N' Roll' In March

SPV/Steamhammer has set a March 1 European release date for "Anger, Roots & Rock N' Roll", the new EP from the German "punk 'n' roll" band ENGRAINED. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Traitor 02. Pretty City 03. Leave You Behind 04. Rock n Roll Scum 05. Plastic Bomb (POISON IDE...

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LORD Seeking Temporary Guitarist

Due to a medical condition that is currently restricting his playing, Lord Tim of long-running Australian metallers LORD has been forced to forego guitar-playing duties with his band for up to a year. The group is currently seeking a stand-in. "We're after a guitarist to fill in temporarily for me w...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: 'One Night Live' DVD Track Listing Revealed

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL and his solo band will release a new DVD, "One Night Live", on February 22 via SPV/Steamhammer. The disc was filmed last year at the Rock Of Ages festival in Seebronn, Germany and it contains a full performance, including an incredible light show with over 80 minutes...

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GRAVE DIGGER Announces New Guitarist

German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have issued the following update: "An eventful year 2009 lies behind us. It started with the release of the 'Ballads Of A Hangman' album together with the successful European tour. Then the split with Thilo [Herrmann, guitar]... Another successful trip to Russia....

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AXEL RUDI PELL Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; 'One Night Live' DVD Due Next Month

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL and his solo band have finished recording their new studio CD which he calls "definitely our masterpiece!" He adds, "Everybody in the band is so excited about the new songs and I really can say that it will be our best album by far." Pell and producer Charlie Bauerfei...

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CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, DARK FUNERAL Nominated For SWEDISH METAL AWARDS

CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, DARK FUNERAL and MARDUK are among among the nominated artists for the third annual Swedish Metal Awards, which will be held January 29, 2010 in Sweden. The complete list of nominees is as follows: Hard Rock: * EUROPE - "Last Look At Eden" * HELLFUELED - "Emission Of Sins" * H...

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DORO: New Munich Footage Posted Online

Video footage of DORO's December 15, 2009 performance at Backstage Werk in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). "Fear No Evil", the new album from Pesch, was made available in North America on June 2 via AFM/Dismanic/Ryko Distribution. Released in Europe on January 3...

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SYMPHORCE Guitarist's DOWNSPIRIT: Debut Album Samples Available

DOWNSPIRIT, the German/Swiss blues/metal-oriented band formed by SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric "Cede" Dupont, has completed work on its debut album. An early 2010 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label is expected. "Blending old blues roots with a modern, downtuned guitar-feel,...

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DEATH OF DESIRE Completes Work On Two New Songs

German extreme metallers DEATH OF DESIRE, whose recording lineup includes MAYHEM drummer Hellhammer (a.k.a. Jan Axel Blomberg),have issued the following update: "We are pleased to announce that we've finished two full songs and the final post-production is taking place. A preview of the music will...

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DEATH OF DESIRE: New Song Featuring MAYHEM's HELLHAMMER Posted Online

German extreme metallers DEATH OF DESIRE have posted a demo version of the song "Frozen" on their MySpace page. The drums on the track were laid down by MAYHEM's Hellhammer (a.k.a. Jan Axel Blomberg),who will also appear on the band's debut album, "ANTI-human", which is scheduled for release in ear...

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GRAVE DIGGER: Sao Paulo Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of GRAVE DIGGER's November 21, 2009 performance at the Carioca Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil can be viewed below. Guitarist Manni Schmidt left GRAVE DIGGER last month due to disagreements between him and vocalist/mastermind Chris Boltendahl. GRAVE DIGGER has tapped DOMAIN's Axel...

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DORO PESCH To Auction Off Stage Outfit, VIP Tickets For Charity

German metal queen Doro Pesch will make a guest appearance at a big charity show on Germany's RTL TV on November 20. During the program, which will start at 8 a.m. (CET),Doro will auction off her stage outfit and two VIP tickets to her 2,500th concert (which will take place on March 13, 2010 ...