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| MetalTalk.net BACK ONLINE AFTER HIGH TRAFFIC CRASHES SERVER 22nd May 2012  The brand new MetalTalk server system. It kicks ass!
MetalTalk.net is back online. We were only down for less than two days but it felt like a lot longer. All the problems are fully sorted now and we're ready to start work again. We've had a serious increase in traffic this last few weeks and eventually, the server couldn't cope with it and the site crashed. So we went out and got ourselves a big fuck-off shiny brand new server system (pictured above) which will handle the traffic very easily and it's working like a dream so far. Article continues below...
So we need to do some catching up today and we've got some killer articles being prepared right now. Stand by for our review of Unisonic's Sao Paulo gig last weekend and more than one big name exclusive and a lot more besides... Our review of Black Sabbath's Birmingham gig on Saturday is already online and you can read it by clicking here. |
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FOUNDING MEMBER ANTON KABANEN FORCED OUT OF BATTLE BEAST "I did not want to leave. The initiative came from the rest of the band, and I am now forced to leave..." |
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IAN ANDERSON CELEBRATES JETHRO TULL WITH NEW SHOW - UK DATES ANNOUNCED Ian Anderson has announced six dates of a 2015 UK tour, titled 'Jethro Tull - The Rock Opera'... |
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FM PREMIERE 'DIGGIN' UP THE DIRT' VIDEO Check out the new single from 'Heroes and Villains' right here. FM will be touring the UK in May with Romeos Daughter as special guests... |
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IAN PAICE'S SUNFLOWER SUPERJAM - LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 2012' IS RELEASED ON MARCH 2nd This spectacular live document is a feast for the eyes and ears... |
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UFO AND MORE ACTS CONFIRMED FOR HARD ROCK HELL 9 UFO, Toseland, The Screaming Eagles and Trucker Diablo are just some of the acts in today's announcement, joining Saxon this November in Wales... |
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KROKUS ANNOUNCE FIRST US TOUR IN OVER 25 YEARS Following the Monsters Of Rock cruise the tour continues through several US cities, ending at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles... |
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WILDFIRE FESTIVAL 2015 ANNOUNCES SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL GUESTS, ACOUSTIC LOUNGE AND MORE For 2015 the Acoustic Lounge is back, bigger and better than ever.... |
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BREAKING NEWS: THE DARKNESS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND UNVEIL NEW VIDEO - WATCH IT HERE Summer 2015 sees the return of multi-award winning music band The Darkness.... |
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HANG THE BASTARD ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES WITH CORROSION OF CONFORMITY & UK HEADLINE DATES "It's gonna be heavy and it's gonna be loud!!! Bang your heads, we are coming for you!..." |
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DANKO JONES RETURN TO LONDON ON MARCH 18th The band bring their own brand of bare-bones hard rock that fits well into the paths paved by such bands as Motörhead, and The Ramones... |
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BREAKING NEWS: IRON MAIDEN SINGER BRUCE DICKINSON UNDERGOES CANCER TREATMENT Sometimes a news item breaks that shakes you to your foundations... |
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ROCK GODDESS ANNOUNCE FIRST LONDON DATE IN OVER THIRTY YEARS The waiting is over. The reformed South London hard rock trio have announced details of their first London concert in over 30 years... |
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BREAKING NEWS: SAXON DRUMMER NIGEL GLOCKLER PRONOUNCED 100% RECOVERED WITH ZERO DAMAGE "This means that I am okay to get back to work, but I am told to ease back into it and on my own timeframe..." |
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SCORPIONS STREAMING PREVIEW OF EVERY TRACK FROM 'RETURN TO FOREVER', PLUS NEW VIDEO RIGHT HERE The new Scorpions album, 'Return To Forever' is just days away from its European release now... |
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MetalTalk COLUMNIST ROGER FAUSKE HEADS OFF ON A TREK ACROSS FROZEN NORWAY Our heroic voyager will travel over 100km on skis raising money for three worthy charities... |
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THE QUIREBOYS RELEASE NEW ALBUM 'ST CECILIA AND THE GYPSY SOUL' ON 30TH MARCH 2015 The album will be part of a luxurious 4CD set, which includes 'Halfpenny Dancer' in the package... |
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ARCH ENEMY ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE DATES FOR 2015 European fans will see Arch Enemy again in late April. The band are coming back with support from US Metal force Unearth and Drone from Germany... |
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TOTO DEBUT NEW SINGLE 'HOLY WAR' Toto have announced a March 20th release date for their new studio album 'Toto XIV' in Europe... |
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EXCLUSIVE: MOTLEY CRUE PAY TRIBUTE TO GARY GLITTER ON THE FINAL TOUR Debauched rockers Motley Crue are currently in Japan performing their last Asian dates on their much publicised Final Tour... |
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LEGENDARY HEAVY METAL LABEL MUSIC FOR NATIONS IS BACK As well as reissues, the label will be signing new artists for the first time in over a decade... |
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SATYRICON SIGNS WITH NAPALM RECORDS FOR RELEASE OF SPECTACULAR LIVE DVD "It's not a live album. It's a celebration of what Satyricon stands for as a band..." |
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ABSOLVA RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR 'IN SOME WILD UNIVERSE' PLUS TOUR UPDATE This video features the touring line-up of the band for 2015... |
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TYTAN AND FRIENDS TO PLAY AT THE WEDFEST Joining them will also be Midnight Messiah plus the promising young rocking sounds of Bad Touch, Knock Out Kaine and Piston... |
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RIVAL SONS WITHDRAW FROM SOUNDWAVE 2015 Australia will have to wait a little longer to see Rival Sons in the flesh as family matters take priority... |
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THE ANSWER RELEASE BRAND NEW LYRIC VIDEO FOR TRACK 'LONG LIVE THE RENEGADES' "The song is about just doing what you do best and having a bit of a bunker mentality..." |
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DEAD KENNEDYS ANNOUNCE UK AND EUROPE HEADLINE TOUR FOR JUNE 2015 US punk pioneers will bring their distincitve sound to four countries over ten dates... |
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BREAKING NEWS: CARL SENTANCE ANNOUNCED AS NEW VOCALIST FOR NAZARETH Persian Risk vocalist Carl Sentance replaces Linton Osbourne to start the next chapter for the Scottish hard rockers... |
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BREAKING NEWS: ROCKINGHAM RELIGHTS THE FIREFEST; GOTTHARD, DAN REED, STAN BUSH AND MORE ANNOUNCED The AOR flag will be raised high yet again over Nottingham Rock City... |
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U.D.O. ANNOUNCE DIRKSCHNEIDER'S SON AS NEW DRUMMER "His style of playing drums is fresh and really grooves heavily. It simply is exactly what we need for U.D.O..." |
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PENTAGRAM RE-SIGNS WITH PEACEVILLE RECORDS - ALBUM RECORDING UNDERWAY Through four decades of adversity and triumph, Pentagram have become a legendary international act... |
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URIAH HEEP 2015 UK TOUR ANNOUNCED This tour follows on from the release of the band's acclaimed album 'Outsider' which enjoyed excellent reviews... |
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GODSMACK VOCALIST SULLY ERNA TO MAKE AN ONLINE POKER COMEBACK For Godsmack fans this could be disheartening as Erna shifts his attention from music to poker... |
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HEIDEVOLK LAUNCH VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK 'WINTER WOEDE'; NEW ALBUM ON THE WAY The album and video mark the debut of the band's newest members, Kevin Vruchtbaert on guitar and Lars Vogel on vocals... |
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FIRST EVER STATUS QUO FAN CLUB CONVENTION ANNOUNCED There will be live music, very special guests and a packed programme this October for this very special celebration... |
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QUEENSRŸCHE TO TOUR EUROPE AND RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN 2015 It's a busy year for Queensrÿche with headline shows and festival appearances before the new album release... |
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dir en grey RETURN FOR TWO EXCLUSIVE SHOWS The Islington O2 Academy will be the scene for Japanese avant-garde Metal in May... |
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SWEDISH LEGENDS UNLEASHED REVEAL ALBUM TITLE AND ARTWORK The founders of the Viking Death Metal movement are back and as brutal as ever... |
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BLACKBERRY SMOKE'S 'HOLDING ALL THE ROSES' IS OUT NOW IN EUROPE Twelve smoking hot new songs from the southern rock kings... |
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MONUMENT ANNOUNCE UK TOUR You want great British Metal? You've got it with Monument's headline tour this Spring... |
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SANTA CRUZ REVEAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'MY REMEDY' Get a taste of the new album with 'My Remedy', the third single to be released... |
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NIGHTWISH ANNOUNCE ONLY UK DATE THIS YEAR WITH ARCH ENEMY SUPPORTING "Who would have thought about headlining at Wembley Arena one day when we were starting our UK touring history..." |
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EUROPE RELEASE TITLE TRACK VIDEO FOR 'KINGS OF WAR' If you're tired of waiting to see when Ritchie Blackmore will once again crack out the Marshall stacks, look no further than here... |
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KILLIT UNLEASH DEBUT VIDEO AND ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW 'Shut It Down' is the first single from the album and is out now and available... |
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STATE VILLAINS TO RELEASE SECOND EP IN SPRING State Villains have an honesty that harkens back to an era of integrity and a distinct lack of gimmicks... |
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FEDERAL CHARM TO PLAY THEIR FIRST LONDON HEADLINE ON 6th MARCH Federal Charm have been hailed by the music press as being the next big thing in new wave of blues-rock bands |
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BREAKING NEWS: CHRIS SLADE IS BACK IN AC/DC Chris will rejoin the legendary hard rockers for their appearance at the 57th annual Grammy Awards as well as the band's upcoming tour... |
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VICTORY RECORDS WELCOMES SHATTERED SUN The Texas Metallers sign a major new deal and will release a new album in 2015... |
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PROGRESSIVE METALLERS ID. OFFER FREE DOWNLOAD OF EP TITLE TRACK 'SAGITTARIUS A' The multi-layered heavy EP from Vancouver's finest is released on February 10th... |
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REVOLUTION SAINTS RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'BACK ON MY TRAIL' The track is the second video from the debut album, released on February 23rd... |
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WATCH THE NEW LYRIC VIDEO FROM ENSLAVED'S UPCOMING RELEASE 'IN TIMES' The track is taken from the band's upcoming album 'In Times', the thirteenth full length release from Enslaved... |
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UFO REVEAL NEW TRAILER FOR 'A CONSPIRACY OF STARS' Not long to wait before the new album from the British heavyweights UFO launches... |
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THE AGONIST LAUNCH VIDEO FOR 'MY WITNESS, YOUR VICTIM' "Believe it or not the actor was not harmed (too much) during the shoot!..." |
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EUREKA MACHINES ANNOUNCE CROWDFUNDED ALBUM AND UK TOUR Exclusive content is available for subscribers, including EPs, online gig and a live album... |
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EVIL SCARECROW'S RELEASE STUNNING NEW VIDEO FOR 'SPACE DEMENTIA' Evil Scarecrow have also been confirmed for Download 2015... |
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PRIMORDIAL UK DATES KICK OFF THIS WEEK Primordial will bring their audio divinity to stages throughout Europe in the coming weeks... |
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VOIVOD LAUNCH A NEW SONG AND ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN DATES The band are back firing on all cylinders and are hitting the road in North America and Europe during 2015... |
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JOE SATRIANI ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2015 'SHOCKWAVE' UK TOUR A 48 hour ticket pre-sale starts on 4th Feb, with general sale starting from 6th Feb... |
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KNOCK OUT KAINE RELEASE FREE SINGLE '16 GRAMS OF HEART ATTACK' The track features Christian Brady of Hellyeah! as guest lead guitarist... |
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2CELLOS CREATE A NEW DIMENSION WITH 'CELLOVERSE' The duo return to their rock roots with their take on tracks from Iron Maiden, AC/DC and more... |
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WALLS OF JERICHO SIGN TO NAPALM RECORDS The band are currently working on their new album, which is their first full length since 2008... |
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36 CRAZYFISTS ANNOUNCE SIGNING SESSION AT FOPP, LONDON ON 17th FEBRUARY A new track is revealed today, on the eve of their headlining UK tour... |
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JOE BONAMASSA TO RELEASE "MUDDY WOLF AT RED ROCKS" DVD, BLU-RAY & CD To celebrate the release Joe Bonamassa is offering a free download of the track 'Tiger In Your Tank'... |
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CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF RUSH WITH 12 MONTHS OF LPS STARTING WITH 'FLY BY NIGHT' The albums will be released in chronological order and re-mastered on heavyweight vinyl... |
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PERIPHERY PREMIERE THE VIDEO FOR 'ALPHA' The albums 'Juggernaut: Alpha' and 'Juggernaut: Omega' are out now on Century Media... |
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FURYON ANNOUNCE UK 'LOST SALVATION' TOUR DATES There will be five dates in March, with more to be announced... |
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THE CRUNCH TO PLAY AT THE PREMIERE OF STRUMMER FILM 'I NEED A DODGE' The supergroup, which includes Terry Chimes from The Clash, will open proceedings at London's Koko on 25th March... |
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KARNIVOOL ANNOUNCE UK TOUR IN MARCH 2015 The full Australian set comes to Europe for the first time, to co-incide with the vinyl release of their entire catalogue... |
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CREGAN & CO ANNOUNCE UK TOUR CELEBRATING SONGS FROM ROD STEWART'S CATALOGUE Rod's long time band mate and co-songwriter Jim Cregan's band features Ben Mills, Harry James and more... |
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BLACKWELDER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM TITLE AND RELEASE DATE 'Survival Of The Fittest' lands in April and the first track is streaming now... |
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SCOTT WEILAND AND THE WILDABOUTS CONFIRM STUDIO ALBUM AND UK DATE The ex-Stone Temple Pilots singer releases 'Blaster' - a rock album that lives up to its title... |
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NIGHT RANGER TO PLAY RARE LONDON SHOW ON 12th MARCH Tickets to see the celebrated San Franciscan rockers at the O2 Academy Islington will be in high demand... |
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BLACK SABBATH'S GEEZER BUTLER BREAKS HIS SILENCE OVER HIS ARREST Geezer was arrested on Tuesday night after an altercation in Death Valley, California and was booked at the Inyo County Jail... |
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BREAKING NEWS: RAMBLIN' MAN FAIR ANNOUNCE SAXON, BLUE OYSTER CULT AND MORE... A mega announcement from Ramblin Man Fair just dropped... |
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HATE RELEASE NEW LYRIC VIDEO FOR TRACK 'LEVIATHAN' Poland's death/black Metallers Hate are known for their highly dramatic soundscapes... |
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MAJESTY ANNOUNCE 'GENERATION STEEL' NEW ALBUM AND EUROPEAN TOUR "We are more than proud of the new record and can't wait to also present these songs live on stage..." |
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MARTIN BECK'S INDUCTION REVEAL COVER FOR UPCOMING SINGLE The single. 'Far Beyond The Horizon' is out on February 16th and features some special guests... |
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BONAFIDE ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN AND UK TOUR FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015 With their new studio album 'Denim Devils', the Swedes are set for a spring and summer on the road... |
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THREE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TOSELAND A new EP, A UK tour and a world record attempt - Toseland is starting 2015 with a bang... |
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ATTILA PREMIERE VIDEO FOR 'HATE ME' In this hilarious and unforgettable video clip, Attila trade their microphones and instruments for handcuffs, nightsticks, and cop uniforms... |
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ROCK STARS DEDICATE GET WELL SOON VIDEO TO MONTROSE MUSICIAN A host of British and American Metal stars combine to wish their comrade Lewis Paton a speedy recovery... |
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ANOTHER BATCH OF BANDS ADDED TO DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL BILL INCLUDING THUNDER AND EVIL SCARECROW This year's Download Festival line-up is shaping up nicely with another 24 new acts added to the bill... |
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STEAK NUMBER EIGHT TO EMBARK ON EUROPEAN TOUR WITH PRONG AND HARK Belgium's post/sludge Metal act Steak Number Eight have announced the dates of their 2015 European tour... |
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BETH HART TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM 'BETTER THAN HOME' ON 13th APRIL 2015 Some artists choose to sing the blues and some artists find that they have to live them as well... |
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ASOMVEL ANNOUNCE UK TOUR FOR MARCH 2015 With the new line-up powering the band to bigger heights, Asomvel are heading out on tour... |
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DR. LIVING DEAD! LAUNCH BRAND NEW VIDEO 'TEAMxDEADx' is an example of the quality Thrash Metal displayed on the upcoming third album... |
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MABEL GREER'S TOYSHOP RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOOTAGE FOR 'ELECTRIC FUNERAL' The band which grew into Yes have reunited and will release a new album in March... |
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ENSIFERUM ADD MORE EUROPEAN TOUR DATES We're really looking forward to the new Ensiferum album, 'One Man Army', here at MetalTalk... |
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AIRBOURNE SIGN WITH SPINEFARM RECORDS "We're pumped up to have signed on the dotted line to the world's toughest and truest hard rock label..." |
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VADER BRING BLITZ! OVER EUROPE TOUR TO THE UK AND IRELAND IN MARCH "We come together with our dudes from Hate. We can't wait to bring Hellfire to you soon..." |
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THY ART IS MURDER ANNOUNCE UK SHOWS SUPPORTING EMMURE Tickets are on sale now for what promises to be the heaviest tour of the year... |
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CROSSOVER DEATH SUPERGROUP DENIAL FIEND RE-ISSUE 'HORROR HOLOCAUST' ON VINYL AND IN EUROPE FOR THE FIRST TIME Ten tales of blood curdling horror that are anvil heavy thrashing death... |
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EUROPE AND DREAM THEATER ANNOUNCED FOR WACKEN The sold out legendary German festival announces more details of the mouth-watering bill... |
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CAMDEN ROCKS 2015 ANNOUNCE THE FIRST ACTS The bands include Trail of Dead, Funeral For a Friend, Heavens Basement, The Dictators, Black Spiders and more... |
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ALL THAT REMAINS LAUNCH #thisprobablywontendwell PICTURE COMPETITION This unique competition marks the release of new studio album 'The Order Of Things' out on Feb 23rd... |
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KISS GET ANIMATED IN COLLABORATION WITH J-POP IDOLS MOMOIRO CLOVER Z! Just when you thought the Metal world had gone insane enough with Babymetal... |
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WALKWAY RELEASE SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR 'STREETWISE' The single is the first release from their second studio album. Walkway will support Status Quo in June 2015... |
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MOTLEY CRUE REVEAL DATE OF FINAL SHOW AND FINAL TOUR LAST LEG DETAILS: NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO OUT NOW Motley Crue are also in the process of putting together the ultimate collector's album package... |
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JETTBLACK RETURN WITH A BRAND NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO Jettblack get serious in 2015, kicking things off with a headline tour and new single in February... |
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DEAD KENNEDYS FANS PERFORM PUBLIC SEX ACT LIVE ON STAGE "This was something definitely different to see at a punk concert..." |
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BREAKING NEWS: ORIGINAL EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS LINE-UP REFORM FOR 40th ANNIVERSARY This will be the first time all original members have played a full show together for over thirty years... |
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CARTHAGODS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDING TIM "RIPPER" OWENS, RON THAL AND MARK JANSEN "It's been a long time that we look for this occasion to finally satisfy our fans..." |
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EXCLUSIVE: PADDY GOES TO HOLYHEAD ANNOUNCE FINAL CONCERT FOR ST PATRICK'S NIGHT Sadly it's the end of an era as Paddy Goes To Holyhead have announced that they are to play their final gig... |
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BREAKING NEWS: VOCALIST LINTON OSBOURNE LEAVES NAZARETH "I am no longer a member of Nazareth. It didn't work out, for me, or for the band..." |
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LORDI ANNOUNCE UK DATES FOR TOUR FORCE ONE Lordi bring 'Scare Force One' to the UK for ten dates in the Spring... |
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NIGHTWISH REVEAL TRACKLIST & FORMATS OF 'ENDLESS FORMS MOST BEAUTIFUL' The new studio album, released on 30th March, is available in several tasty formats... |
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IRON MAIDEN LEADER STEVE HARRIS' MANSION BACK ON THE MARKET AT KNOCKDOWN PRICE The mansion boasts its own pub called the Horse and Cart as well as an indoor swimming pool... |
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EXCLUSIVE: ALL PARTIES IN BATTLE BETWEEN FIN MUIR AND PETE WAY OF WAYSTED GIVE A RESPONSE "I can confirm that this appalling defamation is completely without foundation..." |
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U.D.O. TO PLAY ENGLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DONKEY'S YEARS Germany's favourite rock god Udo Dirkschneider has announced three exclusive shows for the UK... |
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CALIFORNIA BREED HAS GONE THE WAY OF BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION After a great first album, the departure of a superstar drummer, and very little touring, California Breed is extinct... |
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JIMMY PAGE IN FIGHT WITH ROBBIE WILLIAMS OVER HOUSE RENOVATION The pair are neighbours and have fallen out over Williams' plans to revamp his multi-million pound mansion... |
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SAXON ANNOUNCED FOR HARD ROCK HELL 9 WITH ROCK GODDESS, PIG IRON AND MORE Hard Rock Hell, aptly titled 'House of Horrors', are pleased to welcome Heavy Metal Titans Saxon back into their realm... |
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SANTA CRUZ TO RELEASE BRAND NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM ON MARCH 9th VIA SPINEFARM RECORDS Santa Cruz will also play five UK dates as main support to Amaranthe... |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG TO HEADLINE GARAGE DAYZ RE-VISITED ALL DAYER IN LONDON A mouth watering bill not only from bands that were a huge influence to bands like Metallica and Megadeth.... |
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TRUFFLE TO PLAY SPECIAL SOUTH COAST GIG WITH SIEGE, TOLEDO STEEL AND KODIAK JACK Tickets are priced at only $7.50 for a night that promises to be full of faces from the area past and present.... |
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ENSIFERUM UNLEASH TWO NEW VIDEOS ON EVE OF LAUNCH ON NEW ALBUM Today Ensiferum unveils the official new video for 'One Man Army''s title track as well as an in-depth "making of" clip... |
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AUTOGRAPH RELEASE FIRST NEW SONG IN OVER 25 YEARS Simply put, a reunion was both inevitable and essential... |
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SABATON ANNOUNCE "SABATON OPEN AIR" WITH POWERWOLF AND CIVIL WAR Tickets are on sale now for this special event in Germany in July... |
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SONATA ARCTICA ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE LONDON SHOW FOR 'ECLIPTICA OVER EUROPE TOUR 2015' "On these shows we'll perform 'Ecliptica' in its entirety as well as assorted hits from our catalog..." |
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SKALMOLD UNVEIL NEW SPRING TOUR DATES WITH ELUVEITIE AND WIND ROSE For those who didn't catch the Viking/Pagan Metallers live on tour, here's another chance... |
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BLACK SABBATH LEGEND TONY IOMMI TELLS ALL ABOUT HIS CANCER BATTLE "In the good old days there was cocaine everywhere. This time we had tea and coffee and health drinks..." |
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DEF CON ONE ANNOUNCE CRUSHING HEADS TOUR British Metallers Def Con One can be seen across the UK in 2015... |
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