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CHTHONIC: U.K. Dates Announced

Taiwanese metallers CHTHONIC have announced the following U.K. dates: Oct. 31 - London, UK - Garage Nov. 01 - Oxford, UK - Zodiac Nov. 02 - Stoke, UK - Sugar Mill Nov. 03 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation Nov. 04 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Nov. 06 - Glasgow, UK - King Tut's "Mirror ...

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STRYPER Finds 'Peace Of Mind'

Ed Condran of Asbury Park Press reports: Faith has helped STRYPER make it through the good and bad times. During their mid-'80s heyday, the metal musicians sold millions of albums, but their Christian faith helped the group avoid temptation. During recent years, their strong belief in God has enable...

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EUROPE's 'Eden' Tops Swedish Chart

"Last Look At Eden", the new album from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 1. Commented the group: "What a great feeling! Everyone in the band, management and at our label have worked so hard for this and we'd like to thank you 'our...

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CONVERGE: Another New Song Posted Online

In preparation for the release of their magnum opus, "Axe To Fall", on October 20, Massachusetts-based hardcore/metal band CONVERGE has debuted the title track from its forthcoming release on SPIN.com. In August, CONVERGE released the first track from "Axe To Fall", "Dark Horse", which Stereogum pra...

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Japan's HEAD PHONES PRESIDENT To Release A New Album

Japan's HEAD PHONES PRESIDENT — which is fronted by Anza — will release its new album, "Prodigium", in the band's home country on October 7 via Spiritual Beast. The CD features eight songs, including the single "Nowhere", for which the group recently shot a video (see below). "Prodigium" was mastere...

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OPETH Mainman: New KATATONIA CD Is Greatest 'Heavy' Record I've Heard In The Last 10 Years

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "KATATONIA's [forthcoming album] 'Night Is The New Day' is possibly the greatest 'heavy' record I've heard in the last 10 years. "Most people know my history with them and also my friendship w...

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ARCH ENEMY: Japanese Version Of 'The Root Of All Evil' To Include Five Bonus Tracks

Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY will release a new album, "The Root Of All Evil", on September 28 in Europe and October 6 in North America via Century Media Records. This special collection features re-recorded versions of songs from the band's first three LPs — "Black Earth" (1996),"St...

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DARKBLACK Signs With STORMSPELL RECORDS

Portland, Oregon traditional metal squadron DARKBLACK has inked a deal with California's StormSpell Records. Commented the band: "StormSpell is currently in the midst of waging an unending, seemingly pitched battle against the followers of the false metal gods (more or less weakling usurpers). We no...

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KATATONIA: 'Night' Mini-Site Launched; More Album Details Revealed

The mini-site for KATATONIA's eighth studio album, "Night is the New Day", can be accessed at this location It includes audio samples, downloads, album information, interviews, art gallery plus exclusive previously unseen studio diaries from the recording session. A free MP3 of the track "Forsaker"...

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EUROPE To Tour U.K. With DIAMOND HEAD

Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will embark on a nine-date tour of the U.K. in February 2010. Support on the trek will come from NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD. The dates are as follows: Feb. 18 - Leeds O2 Academy Feb. 19 - Birmingham O2 Academy Feb. 20 - London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Feb. 22 - ...

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DIVINE CODEX Completes Work On Debut Album

DIVINE CODEX, the new black metal project formed by Guh.lu (XEPER, HELL TERRORIST) and Atum (VII ARCANO, FORESTS OF OLD, MALFEITOR),has completed work on its debut album, "Ante Matter". The CD was recorded primarily at Music City Studio in Treviso, Italy and is tentatively due in late 2009 or early...

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MUSTAINE On 'Endgame': You Have To Be A Complete Cotton-Headed Brain Donor To Say That It Sucks

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I have been surfing around the [official MEGADETH] site today whilst doing my yoga workout, and working some more around the studio; reviewing [MEGADETH's new] 'Head Crusher' vid...

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EUROPE Frontman Interviewed On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available

Vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE was IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest earlier tonight (Friday, September 11) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". You can now listen to the program at BBC.co.uk. EUROPE performe...

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DOUG ALDRICH To Fill In For CRAIG GOLDY On DIO's European Tour

Guitarist Craig Goldy will be unable to join DIO — the band fronted by legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) — on the road in Europe in November/December due to Craig's prior touring commitments with BUDGIE in Australia. Filling in for Goldy on t...

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GOD SEED: Two Songs From Forthcoming DVD Posted Online

Two songs from the forthcoming GOD SEED concert DVD can be viewed below. The footage was shot at last year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany and features session players Nick Barker and Ice Dale alongside former GORGOROTH members King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (vocals;...