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Sweden's NARNIA Is Back

Swedish neo-classical metallers NARNIA are back and stronger than ever. The band will celebrtate the 15th anniversary of the release of its "Long Live The King" album with bombastic live shows and a deluxe reissue of the album on CD and limited-edition vinyl. NARNIA 2014 is: Christian Liljegren (voc...

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Former ENGEL Singer MAGNUS KLAVBORN Joins Reactivated THE DUSKFALL

Swedish metallers THE DUSKFALL have returned after an eight-year absence. The band, which features in its ranks former ENGEL singer Magnus Klavborn, is currently working on material for its fifth album. The CD will contain "11 tracks of old-school, melodic metal," according to a press release, and w...

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SOILWORK's DIRK VERBEUREN Shares 'Crazy Tour Story' (Video)

Digital Tour Bus, which gives fans "an all-access pass" to the tour buses that their favorite bands travel in, has posted its latest "Crazy Tour Stories" episode, focusing on SOILWORK drummer Dirk Verbeuren. The one-and-a-half-minute clip, which was filmed on March 25, 2013 in Joliet, Illinois, can...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Talks 'Metal Masters 5' At NAMM (Video)

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT was interviewed by Dean Guitars at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is taking place January 23-26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. TESTAM...

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TESTAMENT Working On New Material

According to a new tweet from TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, he is currently "holed up" in a San Francisco Bay Area motel with fellow TESTAMENT axeman Eric Peterson and their guitars and mini-amps writing tunes for the band's next studio album. Skolnick says: "[We have] great ideas so far!" TEST...

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BLOOD LABEL Featuring HATESPHERE, DAWN OF DEMISE Members: 'Skeletons' Album Due In March

Danish metal quintet BLOOD LABEL, which features members of such prominent Danish bands as HATESPHERE, DAWN OF DEMISE and THE BURNING, will release its debut album, "Skeletons", on March 17 via Mighty Music. The CD was helmed by acclaimed Danish producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, SUICIDE SILENCE, ABO...

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READY, SET, FALL!: 'Deceiving Lights' Video Released

"Deceiving Lights", the new video from Italy's READY, SET, FALL!, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's full-length debut, "Memento", which will be released on February 21, 2014 in Europe and four days later in North America via Lifeforce Records. According to a press release, READY, SET,...

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ALFAHANNE: 'Såld På Mörkret' Track Featuring TAAKE's HOEST Available For Streaming

With ALFAHANNE's first full-length album, "Alfapokalyps", set for release in less than a month, Dark Essence Records has debuted a track from the CD, "Såld På Mörkret". "Alfapokalyps" was mastered by Tore Stjerna at the Necromorbus Studio and includes guest appearances by SHINING's Niklas Kvarforth...

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TESTAMENT Parts Ways With Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN, Announces Return Of STEVE DIGIORGIO

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT have released the following statement: "It is with much respect that we announce our mutual parting with bassist Greg Christian. Metal fretless bass pioneer Steve DiGiorgio will be returning to TESTAMENT. "Steve previously was a member of TESTAMENT on...

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PHAZE I Featuring SOILWORK Drummer: First Taste Of New Album

PHAZE I, the violent brainchild of David Potvin (LYZANXIA) and his brother Franck Potvin (LYZANXIA) as well as friend Dirk Verbeuren (SOILWORK, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT),will release its sophomore album, "Uprising", via Trepan Records/Wormholedath. Drums were recorded at Dirk's Die Crawling studio. T...

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BLACK SABBATH's '13' Takes Top Honors In 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll

BLACK SABBATH's "13" took the number one spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" Top 25 year-end album countdown show, which aired on January 3. "13" dominated the listener poll, receiving 30% more votes than second-place finisher, SAXON's "Sacrifice". AMON AMARTH's "Deceiver Of The Gods", MOTÖRHEAD's "Afte...

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SOILWORK's DIRK VERBEUREN: Pro-Shot Footage Of Meinl Drum Festival Appearance

Professionally filmed video footage of SOILWORK drummer Dirk Verbeuren performing the track "Stabbing The Drama" at the third annual international Meinl Drum Festival in November 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. SOILWORK's ninth studio and first dual-disc album, "The Living Infinite", s...

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ALFAHANNE Debut To Feature Guest Appearances By SHINING, TAAKE, HELHEIM Members

Dark Essence Records has announced details of "Alfapokalyps", the upcoming album from Swedish rockers ALFAHANNE. The ten-track album will be the debut full-length release from ALFAHANNE, a name that is relatively new on the scene compared to some of the label's more venerable artists, yet it is a ba...

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SOILWORK's BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID Shares 'Tour Tips' (Video)

Each episode of "Tour Tips" (Top 5) features a touring act sharing five pieces of advice for artists who want to hit the road. In this episode, which was filmed filmed on March 25, 2013 in Joliet, Illinois, vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of SOILWORK shares his tips for being on the road. SOILWORK's ni...

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Legendary BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Is 'Blown Away' By DAVE LOMBARDO's Playing

Kyle Harcott of Hellbound.ca recently conducted an interview with estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Hellbound.ca: Your radio show, "Rock 50", is well-rounded and always versed in classic heavy metal, but also showcases loads of up-and-coming...