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CRYSTALLION To Release 'Hundred Days' In November

German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION will release their third album, "Hundred Days", on November 13 via Dockyard 1. The CD is said to be "a concept album about the return of Napoleon (after his first exile) until his complete defeat in the battle of Waterloo." "Hundred Days" track listing...

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Former SCAR SYMMETRY Singer Issues Update On SOLUTION.45 Debut

Swedish/Finnish progressive metal "supergroup" SOLUTION.45, which features in its ranks former SCAR SYMMETRY vocalist Christian Älvestam, Mikko Härkin (ex-SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) and Jani Stefanovic (MISERATION, ESSENCE OF SORROW),will enter Panic Room studios in September with producer Tomas "P...

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SONATA ARCTICA: Winners Of 'Flag In The Ground' Artwork Contest Announced

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA recently launched a fan contest where people could design the cover artwork for the band's promotional single for the song "Flag In The Ground". The contest has now come to an end and the group has picked its personal favorites. The winning piece was created...

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DRAGONFORCE: Third 'Ultra Beatdown' Tour Webisode Available

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE have posted the third in a series of webisodes (see below) featuring never-before-seen footage from the band's last year on the road. DRAGONFORCE's massive final leg of the "Ultra Beatdown" tour kicks off in September in the USA with special guests SONATA ARC...

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DRAGONFORCE: Second 'Ultra Beatdown' Tour Webisode Available

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE have posted the second in a series of webisodes (see below) featuring never-before-seen footage from the band's last year on the road. DRAGONFORCE's massive final leg of the "Ultra Beatdown" tour kicks off in September in the USA with special guests SONATA AR...

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DRAGONFORCE: First 'Ultra Beatdown' Tour Webisode Available

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE have posted the first in a series of webisodes (see below) featuring never-before-seen footage from the band's last year on the road. DRAGONFORCE's massive final leg of the "Ultra Beatdown" tour kicks off in September in the USA with special guests SONATA ARC...

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SONATA ARCTICA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Flag In The Ground' Video Shoot Available

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new SONATA ARCTICA video, "Flag In The Ground", can be viewed below. The song comes off the Finnish melodic metallers' new album, "The Days Of Grays", which will be released on September 18 in Europe and September 22 in North America through Nuclear B...

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SONATA ARCTICA: 'The Days Of Grays' Track-By-Track Review Available

A track-by-track review/description of "The Days Of Grays", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICAcan be found on Terrorizer.com. "The Days Of Grays" will be released on September 18 in Europe and September 22 in North America through Nuclear Blast Records. The track listing for...

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DARK FUNERAL, DESTRUCTION, EDGUY Confirmed For Australia's SCREAMFEST

According to PyroMusic.net, DARK FUNERAL, DESTRUCTION, EDGUY, ROTTING CHRIST and SONATA ARCTICA are among the confirmed bands for Screamfest, a massive two-day festival set to take place December 31, 2009 - January 1, 2010 at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. The festival billing is shaping up as follow...

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SONATA ARCTICA Lets Fans Design Cover Artwork

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have launched a fan contest where people can design the cover artwork for the upcoming promotional single to the song "Flag In The Ground". Commented vocalist Tony Kakko: "Now here's your big chance to make an impact to the whole music industry! Or at least a...

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SONATA ARCTICA Confirmed For Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST IV

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have been confirmed for the Monterrey Metal Fest IV, set to take place on September 16, 2009 (Mexican Independence Day holiday) at the Santa Lucia Arena in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The final festival lineup is as follows: CHILDREN OF BODOM (...

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DRAGONFORCE Cancels London Show

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCEhave been forced to pull out of the "Kerrang! Week Of Rock" due to the "personal circumstances" of one of the bandmembers. The group was due to play a headline show on July 29 at London, England's HMV Forum. "It is with great regret we have to cancel the show...

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DRAGONFORCE Interviewed At Slovenia's METALCAMP; Video Available

Terrorizer magazine's Jill Mikkelson conducted an interview with British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE at this year's Metalcamp festival, which was held on July 2-8, 2009 in Tolmin, Slovenia. Watch the chat below. DRAGONFORCE will embark on a mammoth U.K. tour this November/December. The band say...

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SOLUTION.45 Signs Japanese Deal With MARQUEE/AVALON

Swedish/Finnish progressive metal "supergroup" SOLUTION.45, which features in its ranks former SCAR SYMMETRY vocalist Christian Älvestam, Mikko Härkin (ex-SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) and Jani Stefanovic (MISERATION, ESSENCE OF SORROW),has inked a deal with Marquee/Avalon for the Japanese release of...

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CAIN'S OFFERING Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen have joined forces in a new band called CAIN'S OFFERING. The group's debut album, "Gather The Faithful", will be released on August 28 in Europe and September 11 in North America via Frontiers Records. The band i...