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ADAGIO Pulls Out Of FIREWIND Tour
French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO have cancelled their appearance on the French leg of FIREWIND's upcoming European tour, set to take place in November. "The band deeply apologize to their fans and Firewind for not being able to do those shows due to unexpected planning changes," ADAGIO writes i...September 15, 2008
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FIREWIND's Cover Version Of NEVERMORE's 'Believe In Nothing' Available For Streaming
Greek metallers FIREWIND recently recorded a cover version of the NEVERMORE song "Believe In Nothing" for the Century Media Records 2CD compilation "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes", which is scheduled for release on September 15 in Europe and on October 14 in North America. The track is now available...September 11, 2008
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ULI KUSCH Unable To Perform With ROB ROCK At PROGPOWER; Replacement Announced
Drummer Uli Kusch (MASTERPLAN, HELLOWEEN) is unable to join singer Rob Rock (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) for his upcoming appearance at the ProgPower USA IX festival and warm-up shows in Florida "due to unforeseen circumstances and logistics," according to a posting on Rock's web site. Kusch's...September 6, 2008
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MERCENARY's Cover Version Of ARCH ENEMY's 'Burning Angel' Available For Streaming
Danish metal band MERCENARY recently recorded a cover version of the ARCH ENEMY song "Burning Angel" for the Century Media Records 2CD compilation "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes", which is scheduled for release on September 15 in Europe and on October 14 in North America. The track is now available...September 5, 2008
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DOMAIN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
German metallers DOMAIN are continuing to work on their ninth album, entitled "The Chronicles of Love, Hate and Sorrow". Producer and guitarist Axel "Ironfinger" Ritt is holed up at the Meadow Studios in Darmstadt, Germany putting the finishing touches to the metal opera, which is based on the novel...September 4, 2008
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FIREWIND: 'Head Up High' Video Posted Online
"Head Up High", the new video from the Greek metal sensation FIREWIND, can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's latest album, "The Premonition", which was released in Japan on June 25 through King Records. The LP was made available on a limited-edition CD+DVD including four songs from th...September 4, 2008
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ADAGIO Completes Mastering New Album
French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO have finished mastering their new album, "Archangels In Black", at the Cutting Room in Sweden with Björn Engelmann (RAMMSTEIN, MESHUGGAH). According to guitarist Stéphan Forté, "Björn did an amazing job. The result is heavy as fuck and makes the songs even more...September 3, 2008
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CHILDREN OF BODOM, GRAND MAGUS Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD Festival
CHILDREN OF BODOM and GRAND MAGUS have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Rock Hard festival, set to take place May 29-31, 2009 at the Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: CHILDREN OF BODOM JON OLIVA'S PAIN BULLET GRAND MAGUS FIREWIND...September 3, 2008
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KIUAS To Headline 'Revolution Begins' Festival In Maldives
Finnish power metallers KIUAS have been invited to play a special show at Maldives on September 5. The band will headline Revolution Begins, a free metal festival that is being held as part of the Alimas Carnival in the nation's capital Malé. Also scheduled to appear are rising local metal bands SER...August 31, 2008
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CENTURY MEDIA Celebrates Anniversary With 'Covering 20 Years Of Extremes'
2008 has become an extremely exciting year in the history of Century Media Records, one of the world's most respected independent homes for heavy music, as the label is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company's anniversary year started off with an extremely successful, first-ever yard sale/par...August 28, 2008
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SONS OF SEASONS: Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online
The first in a series of clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for the debut album from SONS OF SEASONS — the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO) — can be viewed below. As previously reported, SONS OF SEASON...August 25, 2008
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ADAGIO To Support FIREWIND In France
French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO have replaced BRAINSTORM as one of the support acts on the French leg of FIREWIND's upcoming European tour. Also scheduled to appear is Finland's KIUAS. The dates are as follows: Nov. 10 - Paris - Elysee Montmartre Nov. 12 - Lyon - Marche Gare Nov. 13 - Toulouse...August 24, 2008
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FIREWIND: Tips And Tricks With BOB KATSIONIS
FIREWIND's Bob Katsionis (guitar, keyboards) recently recorded an instructional lesson for the band's official YouTube channel, FireTV. It can be viewed below. Commented Katsionis: "In this series of lessons, I will show and explain some of my keyboard solos and parts out of 'The Premonition' album...August 20, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY, SOILENT GREEN Members Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'; Audio Available
Guitarist Michael Amott of ARCH ENEMY and CARCASS, along with vocalist Ben Falgoust and guitarist Brian Patton of New Orleans' SOILENT GREEN were interviewed for this week's edition of the "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this location. ARCH ENEMY recently completed a North Ame...August 20, 2008
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CHITRAL 'CHITY' SOMAPALA's DAVID SHANKLE GROUP Audition Recordings Posted Online
Vocalist Chitral "Chity" Somapala — highly regarded for his work with AVALON, FIREWIND, FARO, MOONLIGHT AGONY and RED CIRCUIT — has posted some of the audition recordings that landed him the job as the new singer for DAVID SHANKLE GROUP (DSG),the band led by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle....August 18, 2008
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