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Dawn Of Silence - New Album Details
Swedish metallers Dawn Of Silence will release their forthcoming album, entitled Wicked Saint Or Righteous Sinner, on February 24 via GMR Music Group.
The cover artwork of the album was made by C.A. Beckston (Monowasp).
Wicked Saint Or Righteous Sinner cover art] tracklist:
01. Chasing A Ghost
02. Escape The Night
03. Release Me (From Myself)
04. In Quest For Life
05. Cage Of Fear
06. Crucifire
07. Away From Heaven
08. Haunted Dreams
09. Shadow Of Guilt
10. Masquerade
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The cover artwork of the album was made by C.A. Beckston (Monowasp).
Wicked Saint Or Righteous Sinner cover art] tracklist:
01. Chasing A Ghost
02. Escape The Night
03. Release Me (From Myself)
04. In Quest For Life
05. Cage Of Fear
06. Crucifire
07. Away From Heaven
08. Haunted Dreams
09. Shadow Of Guilt
10. Masquerade
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dawn Of Silence |
Audiovision - Sign With Ulterium Records
Official press release
Ulterium Records are very proud to announce the signing of the Swedish melodic metal band Audiovision to the label. The band's new album Focus will be released later this spring, release dates and more information will be announced within the coming weeks.
The line-up of Audiovision:
Christian Liljegren (Divinefire, ex-Narnia): vocals
Simeon Liljegren (ex-Modest Attraction):- bass & vocals
Torbjörn Weinesjö (Veni Domine): guitars & vocals
Thomas Weinesjö (Veni Domine, Saviour Machine): drums
Olov Andersson (Grand Stand): keyboards & vocals
Audiovision are also just confirmed as opening act for Stryper on three of their European shows, the dates are as follows:
January 26th: Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
January 27th: KB - Malmö, Sweden
January 28th: Trädgårn - Gothenburg, Sweden
The two up-coming singles from Focus; "Invitation" and "Keep the fire burning" will be performed for the very first time at these shows.
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Ulterium Records are very proud to announce the signing of the Swedish melodic metal band Audiovision to the label. The band's new album Focus will be released later this spring, release dates and more information will be announced within the coming weeks.
The line-up of Audiovision:
Christian Liljegren (Divinefire, ex-Narnia): vocals
Simeon Liljegren (ex-Modest Attraction):- bass & vocals
Torbjörn Weinesjö (Veni Domine): guitars & vocals
Thomas Weinesjö (Veni Domine, Saviour Machine): drums
Olov Andersson (Grand Stand): keyboards & vocals
Audiovision are also just confirmed as opening act for Stryper on three of their European shows, the dates are as follows:
January 26th: Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
January 27th: KB - Malmö, Sweden
January 28th: Trädgårn - Gothenburg, Sweden
The two up-coming singles from Focus; "Invitation" and "Keep the fire burning" will be performed for the very first time at these shows.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
Gaahl - In The Middle Of Black Metal Musical Controversy
Gaahl strikes again. The ex-Gorgoroth vocalist finds himself in the middle of another controversy, surrounding his appearance in a musical after restating his support for church burnings.
It all starts when Kristian "Gaahl" Espedal gets casted in a musical based on the concept album Svartediket, which was inspired by myths and legends of the lake Svartediket, located outside of Bergen, Norway. The "first-ever black metal musical" is scheduled to premiere on May 26 at Festspillene I Bergen (Bergen International Festival), an annual international music and cultural festival. The event will be held at Bergen's Den Nationale Scene, one of Norway's oldest and most renowned theaters which was founded to develop Norwegian playwrights. But now, the artistic director - Bjarte Hjelmeland - of the renowned Norwegian Den Nationale Scene theater, is reconsidering his decision to cast the former black metal vocalist for the upcoming "Svartediket" production.
Gaahl's casting has caused controversy in Norway, particularly as both Festspillene and Den Nationale Scene are heavily funded by the Norwegian state. Halvor Nordhaug, the Lutheran bishop in the diocese of Bjørgvin, seated in Bergen and covering parts of Western Norway, is especially concerned about Gaahl's previously published statements to the media in which he appeared to condone and support church burnings.
After Gaahl's involvement with the "Svartediket" musical was made official this week, the former Gorgoroth frontman once again reiterated that he views church burning as "acceptable".
"I have left my past behind, but I still have an anti-Christian attitude," Gaahl told the Bergens Tidende newspaper. "Christianity has no place in this country. As long as the church has the power it has and supports oppression, we shouldn't give the church any sympathy. Therefore I don't think it's wrong if it happens again. The symbolic value of burning down churches is important."
Responding to Gaahl's remarks, Bishop Halvor Nordhaug told the Bergens Tidende newspaper, "Gaahl displays some scary attitudes by defending church burnings. He says nothing about the fact that human lives were lost during one of the church burnings in the 1990s. I think everybody, no matter what their religious beliefs are, agrees with me that his attitudes are scary, but it could still be possible that his role at Den Nationale Scene will provide him with some kind of legitimacy, which is unfortunate."
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It all starts when Kristian "Gaahl" Espedal gets casted in a musical based on the concept album Svartediket, which was inspired by myths and legends of the lake Svartediket, located outside of Bergen, Norway. The "first-ever black metal musical" is scheduled to premiere on May 26 at Festspillene I Bergen (Bergen International Festival), an annual international music and cultural festival. The event will be held at Bergen's Den Nationale Scene, one of Norway's oldest and most renowned theaters which was founded to develop Norwegian playwrights. But now, the artistic director - Bjarte Hjelmeland - of the renowned Norwegian Den Nationale Scene theater, is reconsidering his decision to cast the former black metal vocalist for the upcoming "Svartediket" production.
Gaahl's casting has caused controversy in Norway, particularly as both Festspillene and Den Nationale Scene are heavily funded by the Norwegian state. Halvor Nordhaug, the Lutheran bishop in the diocese of Bjørgvin, seated in Bergen and covering parts of Western Norway, is especially concerned about Gaahl's previously published statements to the media in which he appeared to condone and support church burnings.
After Gaahl's involvement with the "Svartediket" musical was made official this week, the former Gorgoroth frontman once again reiterated that he views church burning as "acceptable".
"I have left my past behind, but I still have an anti-Christian attitude," Gaahl told the Bergens Tidende newspaper. "Christianity has no place in this country. As long as the church has the power it has and supports oppression, we shouldn't give the church any sympathy. Therefore I don't think it's wrong if it happens again. The symbolic value of burning down churches is important."
Responding to Gaahl's remarks, Bishop Halvor Nordhaug told the Bergens Tidende newspaper, "Gaahl displays some scary attitudes by defending church burnings. He says nothing about the fact that human lives were lost during one of the church burnings in the 1990s. I think everybody, no matter what their religious beliefs are, agrees with me that his attitudes are scary, but it could still be possible that his role at Den Nationale Scene will provide him with some kind of legitimacy, which is unfortunate."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Immolation - New Song Online
US metallers Immolation have posted online a new song, "The Purge", on their MySpace page.
"The Purge" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Majesty And Decay, which is scheduled for release in Europe on March 5 (on March 9 in US) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Majesty And Decay cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Purge
03. A Token Of Malice
04. Majesty And Decay
05. Divine Code
06. In Human Form
07. A Glorious Epoch
08. Interlude
09. A Thunderous Consequence
10. The Rapture Of Ghosts
11. Power And Shame
12. The Comfort Of Cowards
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"The Purge" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Majesty And Decay, which is scheduled for release in Europe on March 5 (on March 9 in US) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Majesty And Decay cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Purge
03. A Token Of Malice
04. Majesty And Decay
05. Divine Code
06. In Human Form
07. A Glorious Epoch
08. Interlude
09. A Thunderous Consequence
10. The Rapture Of Ghosts
11. Power And Shame
12. The Comfort Of Cowards
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Immolation |
Annotations Of An Autopsy - Entire New Album Streaming Online
The Reign Of Darkness, the forthcoming album from UK metallers Annotations Of An Autopsy, is available for streaming online in its entirety at the band's MySpace page.
The Reign Of Darkness will be released in Europe on January 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Reign Of Darkness cover art] tracklist:
01. And So It Begins...
02. In Snakes I Bathe
03. Born Dead
04. Bone Crown
05. Emptiness
06. Catastrophic Hybridization
07. VII: The Horror, The Destruction...
08. Impale The Sun
09. Portrait Of Souls
10. Cryogenica
11. Into The Black Slumber
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The Reign Of Darkness will be released in Europe on January 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Reign Of Darkness cover art] tracklist:
01. And So It Begins...
02. In Snakes I Bathe
03. Born Dead
04. Bone Crown
05. Emptiness
06. Catastrophic Hybridization
07. VII: The Horror, The Destruction...
08. Impale The Sun
09. Portrait Of Souls
10. Cryogenica
11. Into The Black Slumber
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Annotations Of An Autopsy |
Wodensthrone - Sign With Candlelight Records
Candlelight Records is very pleased to announce the official signing of UK metallers Wodensthrone.
The band adds: "Wodensthrone are very excited to be working with Candlelight Records; a label that has always embraced quality black metal and pioneered many artists we hold in high esteem. To be on the same label as one of our biggest influences, Emperor, is an incredible and humbling achievement for us. We hope this new alliance with one of metal's most recognisable labels will take us to a new level in our musical careers and give us the opportunity to expose our art to a wider audience and finally take our live performances beyond the shores of Albion. The band hope this is the start of a lasting relationship with Candlelight and we are convinced that UK Black Metal is heading for a renaissance under their banner."
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The band adds: "Wodensthrone are very excited to be working with Candlelight Records; a label that has always embraced quality black metal and pioneered many artists we hold in high esteem. To be on the same label as one of our biggest influences, Emperor, is an incredible and humbling achievement for us. We hope this new alliance with one of metal's most recognisable labels will take us to a new level in our musical careers and give us the opportunity to expose our art to a wider audience and finally take our live performances beyond the shores of Albion. The band hope this is the start of a lasting relationship with Candlelight and we are convinced that UK Black Metal is heading for a renaissance under their banner."
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| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Wodensthrone |
Metsatöll - New Video Online
"Vaid Vaprust", the new video from Estonian metallers Metsatöll, has been made available online. The clip makes use of the animated short film "Suur Tõll", based on an Estonian heroic folk tale, created by Tallinnfilm in 1980, with artwork by Jüri Arrak, written and directed by Rein Raamat.
"Vaid Vaprust" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Äio, which will be released on March 3 via Spinefarm Records.
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"Vaid Vaprust" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Äio, which will be released on March 3 via Spinefarm Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Metsatöll |
Sanctuary - Albums To Be Re-Issued On Single CD
On March 8, Ironbird via Cherry Red Records will re-issue Sanctuary's first two albums ? 1987's Refuge Denied, produced by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth; and 1990's Into The Mirror Black, produced by Howard Benson ? on a single CD.
Refuge Denied contains a great version of Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit". Into The Mirror Black, Sanctuary's second and final album, is an overlooked masterpiece, blurring the lines between technical, Bay Area-style thrash, traditional heavy metal and European power metal.
Singer Warrel Dane and bassist James Sheppard went on to extend Sanctuary's ambition and songwriting sensibilities into the band Nevermore.
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Refuge Denied contains a great version of Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit". Into The Mirror Black, Sanctuary's second and final album, is an overlooked masterpiece, blurring the lines between technical, Bay Area-style thrash, traditional heavy metal and European power metal.
Singer Warrel Dane and bassist James Sheppard went on to extend Sanctuary's ambition and songwriting sensibilities into the band Nevermore.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sanctuary |
Kamelot - N. American Tour With Leaves' Eyes
Kamelot will embark on their first North American tour in two years lates this year. Support will come from Leaves' Eyes and Blackguard.
First announced dates are as follows:
Sep. 08 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
Sep. 10 - Atlanta, GA @ ProgPower USA XI (Kamelot only)
Sep. 11 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Sep. 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
Sep. 15 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
Sep. 17 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Sep. 18 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Sep. 19 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Sep. 21 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Sep. 22 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Sep. 24 - Chicago, IL @ Logan Square Auditorium
Sep. 25 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
Sep. 27 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
Sep. 29 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
Oct. 01 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
Oct. 02 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
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First announced dates are as follows:
Sep. 08 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
Sep. 10 - Atlanta, GA @ ProgPower USA XI (Kamelot only)
Sep. 11 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Sep. 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
Sep. 15 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
Sep. 17 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Sep. 18 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Sep. 19 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Sep. 21 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Sep. 22 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Sep. 24 - Chicago, IL @ Logan Square Auditorium
Sep. 25 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
Sep. 27 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
Sep. 29 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
Oct. 01 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
Oct. 02 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
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| Source: | kamelot.com |
| Band profile: | Kamelot |
Suffocation, Devildriver, Goatwhore - Free Live Stream This Tuesday
TheRaveLive.com - the social media service from The Rave Club - will be streaming a free concert from Devildriver on Tuesday, January 19th, from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA.
Devildriver is currently on tour promoting their latest release "Pray For Villains" and was just named in AOL Radio's Best Metal Songs of 2009.
The worldwide broadcast will begin at 8pm CDT on Tuesday, January 19th, and is also scheduled to include sets from Suffocation, Goatwhore, and Thy Will Be Done, who are the opening acts on the Bound By The Road Tour.
The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view right from the comfort of their home computers. Visit http://webcast.therave.com to register in advance for this exclusive event.
The Rave/Eagles Club is a 180,000 square foot entertainment complex with six concert halls in one building, four of which are already wired for simultaneous live broadcasts, with anywhere from three to eight cameras. Over 2000 bands performed at the building in 2009.
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Devildriver is currently on tour promoting their latest release "Pray For Villains" and was just named in AOL Radio's Best Metal Songs of 2009.
The worldwide broadcast will begin at 8pm CDT on Tuesday, January 19th, and is also scheduled to include sets from Suffocation, Goatwhore, and Thy Will Be Done, who are the opening acts on the Bound By The Road Tour.
The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view right from the comfort of their home computers. Visit http://webcast.therave.com to register in advance for this exclusive event.
The Rave/Eagles Club is a 180,000 square foot entertainment complex with six concert halls in one building, four of which are already wired for simultaneous live broadcasts, with anywhere from three to eight cameras. Over 2000 bands performed at the building in 2009.
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| Source: | live.therave.com |
| Band profile: | Suffocation |
| Event: | Bound By The Road Tour |
W.A.S.P. - New Video Online
W.A.S.P. have released a new video for the song "Babylons Burning". Watch it below. The song is taken from W.A.S.P.'s 2009 album Babylon.
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| Source: | waspnation.com |
| Band profile: | W.A.S.P. |
Sigh - New Video Online
A music video for the first song "Prelude to the Oracle" off the new Sigh album Scenes From Hell is available at this location.
Scenes From Hell will be released next Tuesday, January 19.
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Scenes From Hell will be released next Tuesday, January 19.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sigh |
The Eternal - New Video Online
The Eternal have posted the last official promo video for the song "Means For An Ending" online. The video is the second video from The Eternal's third album Kartika. The video for "Means For An Ending" was put together from footage the bands collections of tours in the USA, Canada & Mexico last year.
The Eternal also announced they'll be releasing a DVD soon. The DVD will contain a feature length "Kartika World Tour" documentary and "The Making of Kartika" documentary as well at two promo videos and plenty of photos. More information and a DVD trailer to follow shortly.
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The Eternal also announced they'll be releasing a DVD soon. The DVD will contain a feature length "Kartika World Tour" documentary and "The Making of Kartika" documentary as well at two promo videos and plenty of photos. More information and a DVD trailer to follow shortly.
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| Source: | the-eternal.com |
| Band profile: | The Eternal |
Dio - Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer, Update
Wendy Dio, the wife and manager of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Heaven And Hell, Black Sabbath, Rainbow), has released the following statement:
"Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans.
Long live rock and roll, long live Ronnie James Dio. Thanks to all the friends and fans from all over the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up."
Ronnie James Dio, 67, has performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his own band Dio. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser "Hear 'n Aid". He is widely hailed as one of the most powerful singers in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice and for popularizing the "devil's horns" hand gesture in metal culture. He is currently involved with Heaven And Hell, a project which also includes former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice. Their first studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009.
Dio cancelled its European tour last week after Ronnie was taken ill. The band's lineup for the trek was supposed to include Whitesnake/ex-Dio axeman Doug Aldrich due to the fact that the group's regular guitarist, Craig Goldy, had prior touring commitments with Budgie in Australia.
UPDATED on 11.12.2009
Here is an update from Wendy Dio on Ronnie's battle with stomach cancer:
"Well, it has been a very exhausting month - after all the neverending tests in Los Angeles, we flew to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, and as soon as we arrived, we got a call from the MD Anderson Hospital that they had an appointment for us with the doctor we originally wanted, so we then flew to Houston to the clinic, and of course MORE tests, but Ronnie finished receiving his first chemo treatment on Wednesday, and all is going very well.
I would like to thank Tony Martell from the T.J. Martell Foundation, Dr. Stuart Aaronson from Mount Sinai, Lindsay Brown and Mike Carden from Eagle Records, and our very own Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, for all your help in getting us into MD Anderson, and also our friends Geezer and Gloria Butler, who flew to Houston to be with Ronnie while he had his chemo.
Ronnie and I are totally overwhelmed by the amount of well wishes that we have received from friends and fans - we are reading them all. Some make us laugh, some make us cry, but all of them are so filled with love that it gives us so much support and makes Ronnie even more determined to fight this battle and win. Thank you all for the positive energy and prayers."
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"Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans.
Long live rock and roll, long live Ronnie James Dio. Thanks to all the friends and fans from all over the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up."
Ronnie James Dio, 67, has performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his own band Dio. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser "Hear 'n Aid". He is widely hailed as one of the most powerful singers in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice and for popularizing the "devil's horns" hand gesture in metal culture. He is currently involved with Heaven And Hell, a project which also includes former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice. Their first studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009.
Dio cancelled its European tour last week after Ronnie was taken ill. The band's lineup for the trek was supposed to include Whitesnake/ex-Dio axeman Doug Aldrich due to the fact that the group's regular guitarist, Craig Goldy, had prior touring commitments with Budgie in Australia.
UPDATED on 11.12.2009
Here is an update from Wendy Dio on Ronnie's battle with stomach cancer:
"Well, it has been a very exhausting month - after all the neverending tests in Los Angeles, we flew to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, and as soon as we arrived, we got a call from the MD Anderson Hospital that they had an appointment for us with the doctor we originally wanted, so we then flew to Houston to the clinic, and of course MORE tests, but Ronnie finished receiving his first chemo treatment on Wednesday, and all is going very well.
I would like to thank Tony Martell from the T.J. Martell Foundation, Dr. Stuart Aaronson from Mount Sinai, Lindsay Brown and Mike Carden from Eagle Records, and our very own Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, for all your help in getting us into MD Anderson, and also our friends Geezer and Gloria Butler, who flew to Houston to be with Ronnie while he had his chemo.
Ronnie and I are totally overwhelmed by the amount of well wishes that we have received from friends and fans - we are reading them all. Some make us laugh, some make us cry, but all of them are so filled with love that it gives us so much support and makes Ronnie even more determined to fight this battle and win. Thank you all for the positive energy and prayers."
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| Source: | ronniejamesdio.com |
| Band profile: | Dio |
Finntroll - New Video Online
Finntroll have revealed their brand-new video for the song "Solsagan". Head over to this location to check out the new video which has been produced by Vasara Films (Dark Tranquillity, Turisas).
In addition to the new video you can also watch the making of "Solsagan" at this location.
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In addition to the new video you can also watch the making of "Solsagan" at this location.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Finntroll |