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MISTWEAVER Signs With XTREEM MUSIC
Spanish "medieval melodic death metal" band MISTWEAVER has inked adeal with Xtreem Music for the release of its fourth album, "Tales from the Grave". The drums for the CD were laid down in a studio in Barcelona with additional recording sessions taking place at Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden...February 18, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Honored With This Year's SOUNDI AWARD
Tuomas Holopainen has been chosen as the recipient of the 2009 Soundi Award. The leader, songwriter, and keyboardist of NIGHTWISH is an inspiring example of a musician possessing clear vision, proper musical education, and stamina. After founding NIGHTWISH in his native town of Kitee in 1996, Holopa...February 18, 2009
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Guitarist JIM MARTIN Not Taking Part In Rumored FAITH NO MORE Reunion
Rumors are gaining momentum that the hugely influential '90s alt-metal band FAITH NO MORE is planning to reunite for a number of European festival appearances this summer. A source close to guitarist Jim Martin, who was in the group from 1983 until 1993, has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the axeman exp...February 18, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'American Soldier' Album Available
Audio samples of all 12 tracks that appear on QUEENSRŸCHE's upcoming album, "American Soldier", are available for streaming at Rhino.com. QUEENSRŸCHE's twelfth studio release, the epic concept album "American Soldier", will be available from Atco/Rhino on March 31 for a suggested list price of $18.9...February 17, 2009
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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Talks About 'Day After Yesterday' Track; Video Available
Holland's FaceCulture recently spoke to former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen about the track "Day After Yesterday" from her new acoustic album, "Pure Air". Watch the chat below. As previously reported, Anneke van Giersbergen staged two unique shows last week...February 17, 2009
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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game, which is due out in North America on March 29, can be viewed below. The complete track listing for Guitar Hero: Metallica is as follows: METALLICA tracks: * All Nightmare Long * Battery * Creeping Death * Disposable Heroes * Dyers Ev...February 17, 2009
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ELEGY: More Box Set Details Revealed
Metal Mind Productions will issue a seven-CD ELEGY box set on March 23 in Europe and May 5 May in North America (via MVD). The titles will be made available in a new digipack edition on golden disc, digitally remastered using 24-bit technology and limited to 1,000 copies. The box set will contain th...February 17, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Three New Video Podcasts Available
QUEENSRŸCHE has posted three new video podcasts featuring footage related to the band's upcoming album, "American Soldier". The first is a sneak peek into the studio last November. The second is singer Geoff Tate describing the concept of the album. The third features bassist Eddie Jackson talking a...February 16, 2009
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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Performs With WITHIN TEMPTATION Singer In Holland; Video Available
Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen and her new band AGUA DE ANNIQUE staged two unique shows last week — at the Melkweg in Amsterdam, Holland (Feb. 12) and at the Oosterpoort in Groningen (Feb. 13). At these intimate performances, Anneke shed some light on her compositions through per...February 16, 2009
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CAGE To Release 'Science Of Annihilation' In May
San Diego metallers CAGE will release their fifth album, "Science Of Annihilation", on May 22 through Music Buy Mail. Check out the cover artwork below. The follow-up to the epic "Hell Destroyer", "Science Of Annihilation" sees CAGE "pushing its boundaries yet again in every department," according t...February 16, 2009
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OVER THE RAINBOW Performs Live For First Time; Video Available
OVER THE RAINBOW — the new band featuring former RAINBOW musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith alongside the son of the iconic RAINBOW founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore — made its live debut last night (Saturday, February 14) in Minsk, Belarus at...February 15, 2009
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HAMMERFALL To Perform On Swedish TV
Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have scheduled the following signing sessions in their home country: Friday, February 20 at Bengans in Stockholm: 17:00 Saturday, February 21 at RockHouse in Göteborg: 14:00 On Wednesday, February 18, HAMMERFALL will perform live at the Debaser Medis in Stockholm...February 15, 2009
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EYES OF NOCTUM Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
EYES OF NOCTUM, the California-based black metal band fronted by Weston "Arcane" Coppola Cage (son of actor Nicolas Cage),has issued the following update: "Just wanted to let you know that we had a lineup change last week. We have parted ways with Asmodeus. His departure was strictly professional a...February 15, 2009
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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' Trailer Available
On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's world tour in support of the b...February 15, 2009
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SNOWY SHAW Launches Record Company
Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) has launched his own record company, simply called Snowy Shaw Productions. The first release from the label will be the debut album from the glam/glitter rock act XXX, entitled "Heav...February 14, 2009
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