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BLACK MAJESTY To Support DRAGONFORCE In Australia
Aussie melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY have been chosen as the national support for DRAGONFORCE on their first-ever Australian tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 15 - Melbourne, AUS @ Hi Fi Bar May 16 - Brisbane, AUS @ The Arena May 17 - Sydney, AUS @ Gaelic Theatre BLACK MAJESTY's late...March 17, 2006
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EMPIRE: 'Raven Ride' Release Date Set
EMPIRE, the brainchild of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE),will release their third album, "Raven Ride", on May 12 via AOR Heaven Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Trading Souls" (Lion Music) will feature guest appearances by singer Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH),drumme...March 10, 2006
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MAJESTY Enter German Chart At No. 100
MAJESTY's third album, "Hellforces", has entered the official German album chart at position No. 100. The follow-up to 2003's "Reign in Glory" was once again produced by Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist) at Roxx studios in Pulheim, Germany. MAJESTY will be teaming up...March 10, 2006
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MY DYING BRIDE To Headline U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL
British metallers MY DYING BRIDE have been confirmed as the headliners of the sixth annual Bloodstock Festival, set to be held September 29-30 at the Assembly Rooms in Derby, England. MY DYING BRIDE are only the second U.K. band to headline the event, the previous one being SAXON, who headlined in 2...March 10, 2006
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EXCALION To Enter Studio In May
Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION will enter Watercastle studios in May to record the follow-up to 2005's "Primal Exhale", due later in the year via Sound Riot Records. According to a press release, "The new songs are very more mature both musically and lyrically. The whole band has improve...February 26, 2006
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SUPREME MAJESTY Announce New Bassist
Swedish melodic metallers SUPREME MAJESTY have announced the addition of bassist Håkan Nyander (ex-ROAD, SERENADE, SANZIA, INBLACK) to the group's ranks. "Håkan is an experienced live performer, and a perfect member to the future of SUPREME MAJESTY!" the band write on their web site. SUPREME MAJESTY...February 20, 2006
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BIBLE OF THE DEVIL Sign With CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC
Rome, Italy-based label Cruz Del Sur Music (SLOUGH FEG, WIDOW, PHARAOH) has announced the signing of Chicago rock 'n' roll/metal band BIBLE OF THE DEVIL. The group will record their as-yet-untitled Cruz Del Sur debut full-length in March with acclaimed engineer Sanford Parker (BURIED AT SEA, MINSK)...January 30, 2006
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DORO: 'Warrior Soul' Track Listing Revealed
German hard rock singer DORO (ex-WARLOCK) has completed work on her new album, "Warrior Soul", due on March 27 via AFM Records. The CD will be issued in a regular version (featuring 12 songs) and a limited edition, containing two bonus tracks. "Warrior Soul" track listing: 01. You're My Family 02. H...January 28, 2006
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: Early Recordings Unearthed!
It's no secret that before DREAM THEATER there was MAJESTY. But before MAJESTY, drummer Mike Portnoy (mis)spent some time of his youth recording with S.A. ADAMS. The then-18-year-old Portnoy did quite a few day and evening sessions with ADAMS working on what became the foundation of Adams' body of w...January 17, 2006
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SUPREME MAJESTY Announce New Keyboardist
Swedish melodic metallers SUPREME MAJESTY have announced the addition of 27-year-old keyboardist Mattias Holmgren to the group's ranks. Currently studying creative design in Skellefteå, Sweden while running his own audio production company Morningdew Media, Holmgren has produced material by EMBRACIN...January 16, 2006
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EMPIRE Featuring Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: New Album Preview Available
EMPIRE, the brainchild of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE),have set "Raven Ride" as the title of their third album, due in May via AOR Heaven Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Trading Souls" (Lion Music) will feature guest appearances by singer Tony Martin (ex-BL...January 16, 2006
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INFERNAL MAJESTY: New Song Posted Online
Long-running Canadian metallers INFERNAL MAJESTY have uploaded a demo version of a new song, entitled "Systematical Extermination", at their official web site. The track is the title cut of the band's upcoming album, which is being recorded in Vancouver for release later in the year via Greece's Bla...January 13, 2006
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EMPIRE: New Album Nearing Completion
German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE) is putting the finishing touches on the third EMPIRE album, tentatively due in May via AOR Heaven Records. "I'm mixing the last three titles right now," Munkes writes on his web site. "Be prepared for a mystic, powerful and fantast...January 4, 2006
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SILENT FORCE Frontman To Guest On New DOL AMMAD CD
DOL AMMAD, the innovative choir-fronted "electronica-art-metal" band from Greece, have announced a guest star for their upcoming second album. DC Cooper, singer of SILENT FORCE (and formerly of ROYAL HUNT),spent time at composer Thanasis Lightbridge's personal studio in December working on a guest...January 2, 2006
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INFERNAL MAJESTY Begin Recording New Album
Long-running Canadian metallers INFERNAL MAJESTY entered a Vancouver studio on December 9 to begin recording their new album, entitled "Systematical Extermination". The sessions are scheduled to last through December 20 and then pick up again in the New Year. The follow-up to 2004's "One Who Points...December 19, 2005
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