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VENOM Frontman: 'This Is The Devil's Music, Apparently, So Let's Make It So'
Stevie Chick of UK's The Guardian recently conducted an interview with VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant. A few excerpts from the chat follow. On whether he sees any parallels between the absurd events chronicled in "This Is Spinal Tap" and the experiences enjoyed by VENOM: Cronos: "That movie was...June 27, 2008
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TAROT's 'Undead Indeed' Tops Finnish Music DVD Chart
"Undead Indeed", the new DVD from TAROT the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala has topped the Music DVD chart in the band's home country in its first week of release. TAROT released the two-DVD and two-CD versions of "Undead Indeed" in Finland on June 11. "Undead Indeed"...June 21, 2008
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On The Road With IRON MAIDEN
Justin Quirk of UK's The Guardian reports: IRON MAIDEN are two songs from the end of a show to 14,000 people in Seattle, in a vast shed in the middle of a Native American reservation. The only signs of life for miles around the venue are rundown casinos and stalls selling dangerously large ...June 20, 2008
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EPHEL DUATH Prepares To Enter Studio
Italian experimental jazz metallers EPHEL DUATH will enter Outer Sound Studios in Rome on July 14 with producer Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE, KLIMT 1918) to complete the recording sessions for their new album, "Through My Dog's Eyes". The drums for the CD have already been recorded by Marco Minnemann...June 20, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says He Will Release One More STRATOVARIUS Album
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "The songwriting [for the new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album] is going very smoothly and nicely. We are making some demos soon and will hit the studio around September. Some song (working) ti...June 18, 2008
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Nostradamus
After the mostly well-received "Angel of Retribution" proved that JUDAS PRIEST could mine their own past for amiable, if hardly classic, for-the-fans renditions of their former glories, the future was both wide open and closing in on the veteran British metal band. They seemed to finally be at home...June 18, 2008
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LOTHLRYEN Completes Work On New Album
Brazilian heavy/folk metal band LOTHLRYEN has finished recording its second album, entitled "Some Ways Back No More", due later in the year. According to a press release, the CD features "nine tracks which show the unique identity of the group, with a focus on heavy metal, but with diverse influence...June 16, 2008
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EPHEL DUATH To Enter Studio In July
Italian experimental jazz metallers EPHEL DUATH will enter Outer Sound Studios in Rome on July 14 with producer Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE, KLIMT 1918) to complete the recording sessions for their new album, "Through My Dog's Eyes". The drums for the CD have already been recorded by Marco Minnemann...June 9, 2008
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SAXON: New Album Due In October
According to SPV, SAXON's follow-up to 2007's "The Inner Sanctum", which is currently being recorded, is scheduled for release in October. SAXON's latest video podcast, which was filmed on May 7, 2008 in Sydney, Australia, can be viewed below. Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (HELLOWEEN, BLIND GUARDIA...May 30, 2008
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SAXON Recording New Album
British heavy metal legends SAXON are in the studio recording the follow-up to 2007's "The Inner Sanctum", tentatively due before the end of the year via SPV. In other news, SAXON's latest video podcast, which was filmed on May 7, 2008 in Sydney, Australia, can be viewed below. Produced by Charlie B...May 29, 2008
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CRYSTAL EYES Begins Recording New Album
Swedish/Danish metallers CRYSTAL EYES have entered the studio to begin recording their sixth album, due later in the year via Metal Heaven. According to the band, "Stefan [Svantesson] has nailed the drum tracks, and Claes [Wikander] is busy recording his bass tracks. The recording of the guitars wil...May 24, 2008
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TAROT: 'Undead Indeed' DVD Details Revealed
TAROT the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala will release the two-DVD and two-CD versions of "Undead Indeed" in Finland on June 11. "Undead Indeed" was filmed/recorded on August 17, 2007 at club Rupla in Kuopio, Finland with director Harri Mielonen. "Undead Indeed" (2DVD...May 23, 2008
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EMANCER's 'Twilight And Randomness' Out Now
The long-awaited fifth studio album from Norway's EMANCER is now out on Naga Productions. Entitled "Twilight and Randomness", the CD contains approximately one hour of music spread over 10 tracks. The mastering was handled by Tom Kvlsvoll (WINDIR, EMPEROR) at Strype Audio. The album comes in a sleek...May 12, 2008
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BLIND GUARDIAN: 'Sacred 2' Video Game Trailer Featuring New Music Available
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN recorded new material for the action role-playing game Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. A trailer for the game can be viewed below. According to Mcvuk.com, the heavy metal-themed song "Sacred" was penned and performed exclusively for the game. BLIND GUARDIAN, who were re...April 30, 2008
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ADAMANTRA: Another Song Posted Online
Finnish progressive metallers ADAMANTRA have posted the song "Beyond Disillusions" on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's debut album, which is currently being mixed by Mikko Mustonen (best known for his work with NORTHERN KINGS, a band consisting of members of NIGHTWISH and SONATA A...April 28, 2008