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SUIDAKRA Replace HEADLESS CROSS At Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST
HEADLESS CROSS have been replaced by German pagan-influenced melodic death metallars SUIDAKRA on the billing of the inaugural Ragnarok UK Metalfest, set to take to take place November 4, 2006 at the Perth Concert Hall in Perth, Central Scotland. This decision reportedly comes in light of the recent...June 10, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Confirmed For Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have been confirmed as one of two special guests at the inaugural Ragnarok UK Metalfest, set to take place on November 4, 2006 at Perth Concert Hall in Central Scotland. According to the festival organizers, "the band will take time out of their reco...June 5, 2006
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JORN LANDE, WITCHHAMMER Confirmed For Norway's RAGNAROCK Festival
Former MASTERPLAN/ARK frontman JORN LANDE and Norwegian thrash metallers WITCHHAMMER have been confirmed for the Ragnarock festival, set to take place August 17-19 at the Valle Hovin Sports Arena in Oslo, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ASTRAL DOORS AXE...May 29, 2006
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ASTRAL DOORS Make Swedish TV Debut
According to a positng on their web site, Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS made their TV debut early this morning (May 23). "The band was forced to dance (horrible)," the posting adds. "The interview is in Swedish." Watch the clip online at this location (the band appear about four minutes into the cl...May 23, 2006
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Astralism
This one is for those who yearn for the unashamed brightness and spunk of '80s-influenced power metal, as well as classic metal icons like RAINBOW, DIO, and DEEP PURPLE. On the Swedish band's third release, "Astralism", the approach is much the same as the previous releases: Patrik Johansson's spot-...May 22, 2006
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LION'S SHARE Bassist To Perform At POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Gala
LION'S SHARE bassist Sampo Axelsson will perform at the Polar Music Prize gala in Stockholm, Sweden on May 22. Guests include LED ZEPPELIN members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, plus His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. ZEPPELIN will receive the prestigious award at the event,...May 21, 2006
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Forcing the Astral
Previously known as FOGMACHINE, Manitoba's ARCTIC CIRCLE (good move on changing the name) bring it cold and black with an impressive debut CD called "Forcing the Astral". Jagged black metal with a significant thrash element and varied mix of solid arrangements make for a strong effort from start to...May 15, 2006
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BLIND GUARDIAN: First North American Dates Announced
German melodic metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will be returning to North America this fall to play a number of U.S. shows in support of their new album. So far the following two dates have been released: Nov. 08 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre Nov. 14 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom As previously repor...May 10, 2006
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BLIND GUARDIAN: First Live Photos Of New Drummer Posted Online
The extreme music photo site xPhotox has uploaded several photos from BLIND GUARDIAN's May 5 show in Rijssen, Holland. This was the live debut of the band's new drummer, Frederik Ehmke (Schattentantz). Check out the pictures at this location. BLIND GUARDIAN recently issued a single, entitled "Fly"....May 8, 2006
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ANAAL NATHRAKH Are '70 Percent Done' Recording New Album
British black metallers ANAAL NATHRAKH have posted the following message on their official web site: "ANAAL NATHRAKH are approximately 70% finished with the recording of their new album. The following may help plug the gaping hole between now and its release: Owing to the lack of regard for decency...May 1, 2006
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DREAM EVIL Confirmed For Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST
Sweden's DREAM EVIL have been confirmed for the inaugural Ragnarok UK Metalfest, set to take place on November 4, 2006 at Perth Concert Hall in Central Scotland. According to a statement released by the festival organizers, DREAM EVIL or its management team will release a statement regarding the fut...April 28, 2006
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ENGEL Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement
ENGEL, the new Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),and vocalist Mangan Klavborn, have parted ways with bassist Robert Hakemo (ex-GARDENIAN, GOOSEFLESH). A...April 18, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY, DEATHSTARS, ASTRAL DOORS Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival
DARK TRANQUILLITY, DEATHSTARS, TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER, ASTRAL DOORS and ENGEL are among the newly confirmed bands for the Peace & Love festival, set to take place July 4-8 in Borlänge, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are THE HAUNTED, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, SOILWORK and BURST, among others. The Peace...April 18, 2006
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AMORPHIS, DRAGONFORCE, 10 YEARS Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
AMORPHIS, DRAGONFORCE, HELLFUELED and 10 YEARS have been confirmed for the tenth edition of the Gods Of Metal festival, set to take place June 1-4 at Idroscalo in Milan, Italy. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Thursday, June 1: VENOM DIMMU BORGIR OPETH DOWN TESTAMENT NEVERMORE SATY...April 4, 2006
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ASTRAL DOORS, CIRCUS MAXIMUS, KALMAH Confirmed For Scotland's RAGNAROK UK METALFEST
Metalism UK has announce the following additions to its inaugural Ragnarok UK Metalfest 2006 lineup: ASTRAL DOORS from Sweden, CIRCUS MAXIMUS from Norway and KALMAH from Finland. The full lineup for the festival thus far is as follows: GAMMA RAY KALMAH ASTRAL DOORS CHARON ELVENKING CIRCUS MAXIMUS IN...March 28, 2006
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