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FINNTROLL: Finnish Dates Announced

Finland's FINNTROLL has announced the following dates in its home country: Apr. 04 - Turku, FIN @ Klubi Apr. 05 - Tampere, FIN @ Eastermaster Festival Apr. 06 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia Apr. 07- Jyväskylä, FIN @ Lutakko Apr. 08 - Oulu, FIN @ Teatria Spinefarm Records recently revealed the cover artw...

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FINNTROLL To Return To U.S. In September

FINNTROLL has lined up the following North American dates in September/October: Sep. 19 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 20 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club Sep. 21 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance Sep. 29 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4 Oct. 10 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit ...

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FINNTROLL: New Album Artwork Revealed

Spinefarm Records has revealed the cover artwork for the fifth FINNTROLL album, entitled "Ur Jordens Djup" ("From the Depths of the Earth"),due in Finland on March 28. Check it out at this location. The CD, which was recorded by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, will be the group's f...

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FINNTROLL: New Album To Arrive In March

Spinefarm Records has set a March 28 Finnish release date for the fifth album from FINNTROLL, entitled "Ur Jordens Djup" ("From the Depths of the Earth"). The CD, which was recorded by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, will be the group's first release with new vocalist Mathias Lillmå...

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ASSASSIN: Classic 'The Upcoming Terror' Debut Reissued With Demo, Live Tracks

Brazil's Marquee Records has re-released the classic debut album from German thrashers ASSASSIN, entitled "The Upcoming Terror" (originally issued in 1986). This double-CD edition also features the band's "Holy Terror" demo (1985),"The Saga of Nemesis" demo (1986),and a live recording of the show...

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LEAVES' EYES Frontwoman Talks About Making Of 'Elegy' Clip; Video Available

IndieVideoCodes.com is currently offering a video clip of LEAVES' EYES frontwoman Liv Kristine providing behind-the-scenes commentary on the group's video for the song "Elegy". Watch it at this location. "Elegy" comes off LEAVES' EYES' sophomore album, "Vinland Saga", which was released in 2005 via...

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Sagas of Iceland: The History...

Here's an album that probably won't get nearly the notice that it deserves. A traditional/power metal album with an in-depth concept about Viking tales will generally be very well done or fail miserably. Germany's REBELLION have accomplished the former in a big way, which is even more surprising con...

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VOIVOD Drummer Discusses His Art

Susan Frances of Indie In-Tune has issued the following report: French-Canadian mathematician, painter, and musician Michel Langevin is a conceptual artist whose creations depict the negative forces of technology's nature, often representations of the surreal, the macabre, and the destructive. His f...

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Alive in Athens

If you were enthralled with ICED EARTH's live album, the three-disc "Alive in Athens", then you're in for a real treat with the DVD treatment of those same two shows filmed at the Rodon Club in January 1999. The look, the feel, and the all-around aura of the performance makes for pure heavy metal bl...

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SOLEFALD: New Music Posted Online

Norwegian musician Cornelius Jakhelln (SOLEFALD, STURMGEIST) has issued the following update: "It is a pleasure to write you on the eve of Borat's great movie film premiere — I for sure will not miss out on that one. I am now back in Berlin, where I try to recuperate after a long and sunny Norwegian...

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Former HELIX Guitarist Releases DECIBEL Debut

Former HELIX guitarist-turned-"guitarpenter" (guitarist + carpenter) Brent Doerner and his new band DECIBEL are set to release their debut album. Armed with a three-guitar attack, this "blue collar rock" record is destined to be a sure-fire hit. Composed of Chick Schumilas (guitar),Shane Schedler (...

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Ex-OLYMPIC RECORDINGS Founder Starts New Company

Former Olympic Recordings (GORGUTS, VITAL REMAINS, BEHEMOTH, IMMOLATION) owner/founder Martti Payne has started a new company called Index Entertainment. Based in Austin, Texas, Index will be a multifaceted company with dealings in record, DVD and broadcast entertainment. Joining Payne is longtime a...

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Limited Edition BLACK SABBATH Clothing Line, Art/Photo Retrospective To Launch

According to Ozzyhead.com, a limited edition BLACK SABBATH (original lineup) clothing line, art/photo retrospective and mini animation saga will be announced by 181 Martel on November 17. Apparently they have BLACK SABBATH's blessings to do this as well. For more information, click here. ...

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ICED EARTH: Drummer BRENT SMEDLEY Rejoins The Fold

ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has sent the following announcement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I just wanted to make a quick and exciting announcement that I think many of you will be very happy about. Brent Smedley is coming back to ICED EARTH for the recording and touring of the 'Something Wicked' saga...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman: 'In America, We've Really Lost The Ability To Be Happy'

Anarchy Music recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Anarchy Music: We really like how you guys do your meet-and-greets, where fans really get a chance to talk with you guys. What's been the response so far to "Mindcrime II" and wha...