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REGAIN RECORDS Issues Statement Regarding GORGOROTH 'Live In Grieghallen' Dispute
Per Gyllenbäck, the label manager of Sweden's Regain Records, has released the following statement in response to the announcement that Swedish authorities have "sided" with GORGOROTH "copyright holders" Tom Cato Visnes (a.k.a. King Ov Hell; bass) and Kristian Eivind Espedal (a.k.a. Gaahl; vocals) t...July 29, 2008
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NAHURAK: 'Hatework' Demo Posted Online
NAHURAK, the Oklahoma City-based band featuring Brian Carrigan (EXITIUM),Nick Cebalo (KOBRA KOMMANDER),Shane Fallon (SEPTIC DEVOURMENT) and Justin Zumwalt (UNDEVOUT),has posted its entire "Hatework" demo on the group's MySpace page. The three-song effort was recorded and mixed by the group's guit...July 28, 2008
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CAGE Pulls Out Of BURNING STAR Festival
San Diego metallers CAGE have pulled out of the Burning Star 2008 festival, which is set to take place August 30-31 the Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, California. The band says, "[This is] a real bummer because the lineup is fantastic and we were going to test some of the new songs we have. Joe ...July 28, 2008
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GORGOROTH's GAAHL, KING Force REGAIN RECORDS To Stop Distribution Of 'Live In Greighallen'
The Gaahl-fronted version of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH has issued the following update: "Swedish court authorities (Malmø tingrett) have sided with GORGOROTH copyright holders King [bass] and Gaahl [vocals] to successfully stop [the Swedish record label] Regain Records' distribution o...July 27, 2008
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Sweden's OPERA DIABOLICUS 'Fixing The Flaws' On Self-Titled Debut
OPERA DIABOLICUS, the Swedish doom rock-opera project featuring multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),has returned to the studio to "fix the flaws" on its self-titled debut album. According to a press release, "This decision wa...July 27, 2008
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FALCONER: New Song Available For Download
A brand new FALCONER track entitled "Man Of The Hour" is available for download at this location. The song comes off the Swedish metal band's new album, "Among Beggars And Thieves", which is scheduled for release in August via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Andy La Rocque's (KING DIAMON...July 25, 2008
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XXX Featuring SNOWY SHAW To Release Debut In October
XXX, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based glitter-rock trio featuring multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),will have its debut album, "Heaven, Hell or Hollywood?", released in Japan in October through King Records. The band is current...July 25, 2008
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KING DIAMOND: There Is No Way In Hell I Would Miss The Opportunity To Pay Tribute To DIMEBAG
King Diamond has issued the following update: "Now that it's been made official, yes, I will participate in the tribute to Dimebag at Ozzfest. It's an honor to have been asked to participate, and my back is steadily getting better, definitely good enough for a short appearance, and it couldn't be fo...July 25, 2008
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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Launches 'Christian Heavy Metal' Project
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz was one of the guest speakers at the Cornerstone Festival on July 5, 2008 in Bushnell, Illinois. (See photo below.) Cornerstone is one of the most popular Christian music festivals in the United States. Commented Spitz: "I had such a blast at Cornerstone. The warm...July 24, 2008
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ULI JON ROTH To Perform With AVANTASIA At WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will appear as a special guest with AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, at the Wacken Open Air festival on August 1 in Wacken, Germany. Uli will also take part in a signing session earlier that day. Uli's Sky Academy at Producer...July 24, 2008
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CONSPIRACY: New Song Posted Online
"Endtime Requiem", the title track of the new album from the Austrian death/thrash metal band CONSPIRACY, is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. CONSPIRACY's second album, "Endtime Requiem" was recorded at Soundlodge studios in Germany. The CD was produced and mixed by Jörg Uken, re...July 24, 2008
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METALLICA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX Members Confirmed For OZZFEST's DIMEBAG Tribute
Hard-rocking music fans headed to this year's Ozzfest will experience a special one-time only all-star tribute to fallen PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist and Texas native "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott as part of the Saturday, August 9 one-day stadium spectacular at Dallas' Pizza Hut Park. The tribute to "Dim...July 23, 2008
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EXTREME: UK Tour Dates Announced
Reunited Boston hard rockers EXTREME will embark on a UK tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 11 - Cambridge, UK - Corn Exchange Nov. 12 - Norwich, UK - Norwich UEA Nov. 14 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Academy Nov. 15 - Glasgow, UK - Glasgow Carling Academy Nov. 17 - Newcastle, ...July 23, 2008
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METAL KNIGHTS Working With DIO Guitarist
METAL KNIGHTS, the medieval heavy metal band based out of Los Angeles, has just released its debut EP, "The Crossing", featuring a guest appearance by Craig Goldy of DIO. The group is currently in the studio working with Goldy on more new material and is in talks with several labels. Goldy also prod...July 23, 2008
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LORD BELIAL: 'The Black Curse Over Europe 2008 Tour' Trailer Available
A trailer for the Swedish black metal horde LORD BELIAL's upcoming "The Black Curse Over Europe 2008 Tour" can be viewed below. The lineup and tentative dates for the tour are as follows: "The Black Curse Over Europe 2008 Tour" - First Leg: LORD BELIAL GRAVEWORM THE COLD EXISTENCE APOSTASY EASTERN F...July 23, 2008
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