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SOLEFALD Finish Recording First Part Of New Saga

Norway's SOLEFALD have finished recording the first part of their new saga, which is based on Viking mythology and history, entitled "Red for Fire, Black for Death". "Red for Fire: An Icelandic Odyssey Part 1" will be released through Season of Mist, worldwide before the end of 2005 and will quickly...

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ATROCITY Mainman Named 'Producer Of The Year'

ATROCITY/LEAVES' EYES singer/producer Alexander Krull was named "Producer of the Year" by the American magazine True Alternatives, according to a posting on the LEAVES' EYES web site. Krull received the award for his work on the following projects: "Atlantis" (ATROCITY),"Lovelorn" and "Vinland Saga...

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LEAVES' EYES: 'Vinland Saga' Enters German Chart At No. 62

LEAVES' EYES' sophomore album, "Vinland Saga", has entered the German Top 100 chart at position No. 62. The group's "Elegy" six-track mini CD has spent the past four weeks on the single chart, where it debuted at position No. 76. An exclusive preview of the new LEAVES' EYES video, "Elegy", has been...

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LIV KRISTINE Talks About Upcoming Solo Album

Renowned female vocalist Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) recently spoke to Metal Temple magazine's Michael Dalakos while promoting the new LEAVES' EYES release, "Vinland Saga". Liv spoke about a number of topics, including her upcoming second solo album that is going to be release...

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ALICE COOPER: 'Dirty Diamonds' Final Artwork Posted Online

ALICE COOPER fan site SickThingsUK has uploaded the final cover artwork for the new COOPER album, "Dirty Diamonds", at this location. The album's final track listing appears to be as follows: 01. Woman of Mass Distraction 02. You Make Me Wanna 03. Perfect 04. Dirty Diamonds 05. Pretty Ballerina 06....

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ALICE COOPER: 'Dirty Diamonds' Cover Mock-Up Posted Online

ALICE COOPER fan site SickThingsUK has uploaded the official "rough mock-up" of the new ALICE COOPER album cover using old photo of Alice. The actual "Dirty Diamond" cover will include a new Alice Cooper picture. Check out the mock-up at this location. As previously reported, "Dirty Diamonds" is sch...

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LEAVES' EYES Bassist Discusses 'Vinland Saga'

LEAVES' EYES' official web site has posted a short interview with the group's bass player Chris Lukhaup, about the band's upcoming album, "Vinland Saga", due on July 19 (May 30 in Europe) via Napalm Records. Read on: Q: Chris, the recordings for "Vinland Saga" are done. How was it for you? Chris: "T...

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ICED EARTH Mainman Says He Would 'Drop Everything' To Support Bigger Band On Tour

ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer was interviewed by Eddie Trunk on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (May 20). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On his back problems which has caused ICED EARTH to postpone all touring activities in support of the las...

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ALICE COOPER: 'Dirty Diamonds' Gets An Official Release Date

According to a post at SickthingsUK, New West Records has set an August 2 release date for the new ALICE COOPER album, entitled "Dirty Diamonds". The following press release has been issued by the label; After 30 albums and some of the most famous rock songs ever recorded, you'd think Alice Cooper's...

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Michigan Man Has $9,000 Collection Of Guitar Picks

Joe Guy Collier of the Detroit Free Press has issued the following report: Phil Gajewski spreads out a trio of three-ring binders filled with guitar picks on the dining room table of his Ferndale home. To the casual observer, these guitar picks are just little pieces of plastic with names stamped on...

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FRAMESHIFT Project Mastermind Says SEBASTIAN BACH Was Properly Credited On New CD

Henning Pauly, the mastermind behind the FRAMESHIFT progressive rock project, has responded to former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach's accusations that Bach wasn't properly credited for his contributions to the recently issued "Frameshift — An Absence of Empathy" CD. In a May 2 posting on his offici...

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REBELLION To Release New Album Next Month: Audio Available

REBELLION, the German band that features in its ranks former GRAVE DIGGER members Uwe Lulis (guitar) and Tomi Göttlich (bass),will release their new album, "Sagas of Iceland", on May 30 via Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Born a Rebel" will be the first part of a Viking trilogy based upo...

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ARCH ENEMY: The Making Of 'The Ultimate Metal Album'

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following studio update on the group's official web site: "As the long and cold Swedish winter has slowly lost its icy grip on our country here up in the north, the sun has been shining and it has been an unusually couple of warm weeks here…the sprin...

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LEAVES' EYES Frontwoman Says New Album Represents 'Natural Evolution' For Band

LEAVES' EYES frontwoman Liv Kristine (ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) recently gave an interview to the band's official web site regarding their upcoming album, "Vinland Saga", due on May 30 via Napalm Records. The entire interview follows: Q: The release date for "Vinland Saga" is set in May. How is it goin...

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ALICE COOPER Talks About New Album: Audio Available

ALICE COOPER spoke to Australian radio Triple-J last Thursday morning (March 10) about his upcoming album, "Dirty Diamonds", and his forthcoming Australian tour. Asked about his new CD, Alice said, "I just keep writing these things. I have more fun now writing and recording these things than I ever...