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AMON AMARTH Frontman Says Touring With SLAYER Is 'A Great Opportunity'
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About Heavy Metal: AMON AMARTH's sound doesn't change dramatically from CD to CD, but what's different about "Twilight Of The Thunder God"? Johan Heg...October 6, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA Performs On Orlando's WJRR; Video Available
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA stopped by the studios of the WJRR radio station in Orlando, Florida on Thursday (October 2) prior to the band's concert at the House of Blues for a private performance with some contest winners. Video footage of the performance — which included the group's current...October 4, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: New Audio Interview With JOHAN HEGG Available
Headbanger's Blog recently tracked down AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg to talk to him about the energy that powers the band's new record, "Twilight of the Thunder God", guest musicians, AMON AMARTH's eagerness to explore uncharted realms, their fascination with ancient texts and why they were almos...October 4, 2008
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AMON AMARTH's 'Thunder God' Cracks German Top 10
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 6. This marks the highest-ever chart entry for he band as well as its record label, Metal Blade Records. Commented AMON AMARTH in a statement: "Germans know great beer,...October 2, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA To Perform At Finland's GREEN FINGERPRINT FESTIVAL
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA will perform at the Green Fingerprint Festival on October 11 at Jäähalli (Icehall) in Helsinki, Finland. Also scheduled to appear are THE SOUNDS and DON JOHNSON BIG BAND. The festival is part of a nationwide Green Fingerprint campaign to raise awareness of conservi...October 2, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: More Shows Announced
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has added shows in Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Israel, Russia and the Ukraine to her touring itinerary. Her schedule is now as follows: Oct. 18 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, Belgium (Metal Female Voices Fest) Oct. 19 - Rockhal Club - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg Oct. 21...October 1, 2008
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PAIN: European Dates With BROTHER FIRETRIBE Announced
PAIN, the Swedish band led by Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY) will embark on the European tour in January/February 2009. Support on the trek will come from BROTHER FIRETRIBE, the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen. According to PAIN, "David Wallin [drums] can’t be a p...September 30, 2008
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BACKYARD BABIES Interviewed At Germany's 'Games Convention'; Video Available
Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES were interviewed at this year's Games Convention (sometimes called the Leipzig Games Convention, and abbreviated as GC),an annual video game event in Leipzig, Germany. The band performed at the August 2008 conference, which covered videogames, infotainment, ha...September 29, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: 'Thunder God' UK Chart Positions Revealed
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", has registered the following UK chart positions in its first week of release: #8 - Top 40 Rock & Metal chart #11 - Top 50 Independent Album chart #126 - Top 200 Artist Album chart "Twilight of the Thunder God" entered the Sw...September 29, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA: AREA4 FESTIVAL Performance Available Online
APOCALYPTICA's performance at the Area4 Festival, which was held August 29-31 in Lüdinghausen, Germany, was broadcast on WDR's (German public TV) series "Rockpalast" on Monday, September 22. It is now available for vieweing online at Rockpalast.de. As previously reported, APOCALYPTICA has contribute...September 28, 2008
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AMON AMARTH's 'Twilight Of The Thunder God' Lands On Swedish Chart
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", has entered the Swedish chart at position No. 11. The band's previous CD, "With Oden on our Side", debuted at No. 21 back in 2006. Commented the band: "We would like to take the opportunity to thank our fellow countrymen and loy...September 26, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN To Utilize BLIND GUARDIAN's Session Bassist For Upcoming Tour
A new audio interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen conducted by Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock is available for download at this location (MP3, 4 MB). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Tangra Mega Rock: The occasion to have you with us on the radio is this ...September 25, 2008
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, ALL ENDS Confirmed For Japan's LOUD PARK Festival
DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED and ALL ENDS have been confirmed for the Loud Park 08 festival, set to take place October 18-19 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, October 18: SLIPKNOT DOWN AVENGED SEVENFOLD CARCASS SONATA ARCTICA DRAGONF...September 24, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Schedules Quebec City Signing Session
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH will take part in a signing session on October 17 at Pentagram in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada beginning at 4:00 p.m. The details are: Pentagram 550 Boul. Wilfrid Hamel Quebec G1m 2s6 Canada (418) 521-6666 www.pentagramaster.com See a poster for the event below. T...September 22, 2008
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BACKYARD BABIES To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Friday, October 10 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight)...September 19, 2008
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