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KING DIAMOND: North American Tour Cancelled
22 Nov 2007

KING DIAMOND's North American headlining tour — which was scheduled to launch March 23 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and run through May 8 in Houston — has been cancelled due to a herniated disc.

"I can't sit down, even on my couch, for more than a few minutes," King recently told
MEGADETH Mainman DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Legends Cup Coffee' Now Available
22 Nov 2007

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's new Legends Cup Coffee is now available for purchase online. Mustaine says: "I have personally selected this coffee fr ...
Manowar: Why $117 For Ticket To Next Year's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL Is A 'Bargain
17 Nov 2007

MANOWAR director Neil Johnson — who is responsible for overseeing all of the band's DVDs and music videos — has posted a video message explaining why paying $117 (80 euros) to attend the group's Magic Circle Festival in Germany next July should be considered a bargain. Watch the clip below.

Magic Circle Festival 2008 will be held in Bad Arolsen, Germany from Wednesday, July 9 to Saturday, July 1 ...
ABSU Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS
17 Nov 2007

Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit ABSU has announced the signing of a new contract agreement with Candlelight Records. Drummer/mastermind Proscriptor says of the deal, "With the launch of the new ABSU lineup (members Aethyris and Vastator) and a new studio album in the works, I felt it was time to re-evaluate the career path of the band. Candlelight's expanding growth, as an ...
CHILDREN OF BODOM: New Album Title Announced
15 Nov 2007

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM recently entered Petrax Studio in Hollola, Finland with producer Mikko Karmila to begin recording their new album for an April 7, 2008 European release via Spinefarm Records. The CD, which will feature a guest appearance by Peter Tägtgren of HYPOCRISY and PAIN fame, will be preceded by a single on March 3, 2008. Songtitles set to appear on the album ...
IN FLAMES Extends Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
13 Nov 2007

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES have inked a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records covering all territories outside North America. The group's new CD, which is currently being recorded at IF studios in Gothenburg, Sweden, is tentatively scheduled for release in April 2008.

Commented the band: "We are very happy that we have signed with Nuclear Blast again. They have been with us for a long time and helped us to get to where we are as a band right now. We have all the faith and belief in them to help us get even bigger as a band so we can continue to do this for years to come. We are really excited about our new
3 INCHES OF BLOOD Fires Drummer Following SAXON Fight
11 Nov 2007

According to Classic Rock magazine, Canadian metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have issued the following apology to SAXON (and specifically their
AXXIS: New Song Posted Online
11 Nov 2007

German metallers AXXIS have posted the title track of their new album, "Doom of Destiny", on their MySpace page. Due in Europe on November 19 (November 16 in Germany) via AFM Records, the CD is the band's first record with new
Nightmare Records Free CD giveaway!!
08 Nov 2007

In co-operation with Lance King, owner of Nightmare Records, we are offering a free CD sampler featuring 15 bands on the Nightmare roster to the first 20 people who E-mail marty@metalreviews.com with their home addresses (include CD giveaway in the subject line). Bands included on the CD are:

KATAGORY V
HEART OF SUN
DIMENSION
DARKWATER
IVORY MOON
ETERNAL FLIGHT
FOUNTAIN OF TEARS
DIVISION BY ZERO
VAINGLORY
EVIL MASQUERADE
GRAND LUX
SHIFT
SUSPYRE
SCELERATA
KRUCIBLE


EXODUS: 'Riot Act' Video Posted Online
04 Nov 2007

EXODUS' video for the song "Riot Act" can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's new album, "The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A", which sold 3,60 ...