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· Re-releases of power metal band White Skull by MMP
(Aug 16, 2008)
· Tank - 3 albums in new digipak editions out in September by MMP!
(Aug 15, 2008)
· Steel Prophet's albums out in September by MMP
(Aug 14, 2008)
· Turbo - Anthology box out in September
(Aug 12, 2008)
· STORMWARRIOR JOINS DRAGONIGHT AGENCY
(Jul 27, 2008)
· [Katagory V] Vocalist Al Rybka's Katagory V audition clips available for download
(Jul 22, 2008)
· HELLENIC FORCES Fanzine #5 - OUT NOW
(Jul 16, 2008)
· Greek Power Metal Gods Minuetum signed a deal with Metalfighters Records
(Jul 14, 2008)
· Pure Steel Records News July 2008
(Jul 13, 2008)
· HEAVY METAL MANIACS festival IX
(Jun 05, 2008)
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While some power metal bands aim for heaviness at all cost, other are more like storytellers – capturing epic tales and sealing them in beautiful, yet powerful musical forms. White Skull fits right into the second category, standing next to such icons as Hammerfall, Running Wild and Nocturnal Rites. The two exclusive re-editions of “Tales From The North” and “Public Glory, Secret Agony” bring some of the most exciting releases in the history of epic power metal that will enchant your imagination forever.
“Tales From The North” (1999)
This epic concept album based on Nordic mythology has quickly become a milestone in the group’s career. Released by the acclaimed label Nuclear Blast Records, “Tales From The North” showcased true power metal perfection – songs like “Gods of the Sea”, “The Killing Queen” and the title track easily took the listener back to the times of raging Vikings. Thrilling guitars, fast drums and hymn-like choruses made up for a truly memorable musical experience, powered with one of the most extraordinary female voices in the history of metal. The album also featured a guest appearance by Chris Boltendahl from Grave Digger.
“Public Glory, Secret Agony” (2000)
This time the album’s concept involved the history of the Roman Empire, especially the period centered around Julius Caesar and his relations with the Egyptian queen - Cleopatra. The LP managed to perfectly capture the spirit of the epoch, introducing monumental tracks such as “High Treason” and “The Roman Empire” and coupling them with the atmospheric, “evil-sounding” tunes like “Anubis The Jackal” and “The Mangler”. Once again White Skull delivered brilliant musicianship backed with De Boni’s passionate voice, creating an ultimate power metal masterpiece.
White Skull’s re-issues will be available in a new digipak edition limited to 2000 copies. Metal Mind Productions set the release date for 25th August 2008 in Europe and 28th October 2008 in USA (via MVD).
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The new 5th edition of HELLENIC FORCES fanzine is out. Written in Greek, color cover, 80 pages - everything about Hellenic Metal scene!
Interviews:
AIRGED LAM’H, BATTLEROAR, BRAVERIDE, CONVIXION, DEVIL’S INTERVAL, DRAGON’S LAIR, EVENT X HORIZON, EVERFLOW, FINAL ANSWER, FIREWIND, METALMORFOSIS, MYSTERY, ORION’S REIGN, RAGENHEART, SACRED BLOOD, TRIGGER, VALOR, WRATHBLADE.
The fanzine also includes presentations of Greek releases, references to other fanzines and tributes to old albums and demos.
It costs only 5 EUR.
HELLENIC FORCES PO Box 6470, 13602 KOKKINOS MYLOS, ATHENS, GREECE.
E mail : Hellenic_forces@freemail.gr
Web: www.hellenicforces.d-raft.gr
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The releasedate for the 3rd quarter is now set. We will release 2 albums, which we already announced some time ago.
We start with CROM, the name of the album is "Vengeance". Musically you can expect Epic/Viking Metal in vein of BATHORY'S "Hammerheart", "Twilight of the gods" and "Blood on Ice". It has been created by Walter "Crom" Grosse, which is known as ex-guitarist of one of Germanys most known Black Metal Bands, DARK FORTRESS.
Album Nr. 2 was created by the Iranians ANGBAND. It has been "baptized" to the name "Rising from Apadana". The early albums of ICED EARTH and DEPRESSIVE AGE you can take as the musical direction. Although the unusual homecountry (for a metalband), guitarist/bassist Mahyar Dean is not unknown in the scene. Some people might know him as the author of the official bandbiographies of DEATH and TESTAMENT. I think it is unnecessary to mention that the situation for the band is not the easiest in Iran, because any kind of Heavy Metal is forbidden there. So it's a special pleasure and honor for us to provide a platform to the guys, which probably no Iranian metalband got up to this day.
Both albums will be available on 29th August.
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Arkeyn Steel Records
Proudly presents another release of fine Power / Prog Metal:
DEAD CALM - "No Way Out"
(Limited Edition 1000 Hand numbered CDs)
Dead Calm from Ottawa, Canada released back in 1991 a limited -in 1000 copies only- LP tape called "No Way Out" including 9 tracks of magnificent Power / Prog Metal in the vein of old Queensryche / Lethal / Hittman. The musical trademarks of Dead Calm are with no doubt the unbelievable vocals (ala Tate / Malicoat), the powerful riffing and the brilliant guitar leads that are enforcing their music with a special touch of strange and beautiful steel.
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STEEL GALLERY RECORDS proudly presents:
FINAL ANSWER "Visual Maze", (Thessaloniki, Greece)
U.S Power/Progressive in the veins of Titan Force, Jag Panzer, Riot, Crimson Glory.
Members of Rex Mundi, Blade Of Spirit, Horizon's End, Dark Nightmare.
Guest appearances by Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin (Jag Panzer, Titan Force) and
Mike Soliz (Militia, Assalant, ex-Watchtower) plus a Titan Force cover (Chase your Dreams)!!
Additional perfomances by Vassilios Topalides, Kosta Vreto and Sakis Bandis (Horizon's End)
Out now!!!
www.myspace.com/finalanswer
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Crystal Tears have joined forces with Ian Parry (Elegy, Consortium), who was invited to write the lyrics and vocal melody lines as a guest vocalist on the new CD!!! The band has also joined forces with R. D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Firewind, Chastain, Eldritch etc.), who will produce the album in Germany!!! Crystal Tears will enter the studio mid May, while Ian plans to start his vocal recordings at his own studio in the Netherlands shortly after.
www.myspace.com/crystaltearsgr
www.myspace.com/ianparrytheartist
www.myspace.com/rdliapakis
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Here are the latest news from PURE STEEL RECORDS :
''' Hi folks,
here are the latest news from us.
As somebody already read on our homepage or in different forums, we signed a cooperation deal with the italian label Cruz del Sur. As first works of this cooperation we will release CRESCENT SHIELD "The last of my kind" and PHARAOH "The longest Night" on vinyl. We are putting all resources on it to be ready at the KIT X, on which both bands will play. To guarantee the best possible sound quality both records will be released as double vinyl in gatefold cover due to their length.
Additionally we got the rights to release all 4 albums of the US-Metalheads SEASONS OF THE WOLF on vinyl. However until the release of these some time will pass.
For 2 of the upcoming CD-Releases a releasedate is stated now. IVORY TOWER "Subjective Enemy" and AGAMENDON "Nuclear Rodeo" will be availbale in stores on 9th may 2008. Additionally the releaseparty of AGAMENDON will be on 19th april in the Matrix, Bochum. '''
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From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Scarlet Rayne has released a magnificent private piece of Power / Prog Metal -ala early Queensryche-. Focused in melody and enforced with apocalyptic but still catchy guitar themes and crystal clear vocals this is for sure NOT to be missed. Brilliant compositions, Christian lyrics. In its original form this is one of the rarest private pressings of the 90s. Available again on CD fully re-mastered, new artwork, complete lyrics, unreleased photos plus an in depth biography. CD edition limited to 2000 hand numbered copies. Vinyl edition limited to 500 hand numbered copies. Both editions will feature 4 never released before bonus tracks.
More info : www.arkeynsteel.com
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- STEEL PROPHET - Shallows of Forever (330 vinyl + 1000 cd with bonus tracks)
The power metal legends presents us the arcane material of their first demos recorded back in 1986! 80 minutes of metal supremacy!
- SALEM SPADE - Witch Hunt (330 vinyl + 1000 cd with bonus tracks)
Immense power metal from Colorado. Three obscure demos in fine quality recorded in the early 90s from a band that supported Jag Panzer back in the days!
More info : www.steel-legacy.com
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The classic debut release of the Japanese Heavy Metal cult band Metalucifer - the "Heavy Metal Hunter" Mini CD from 1996, will be re-released as the limited edition vinyl album, extended to a long play version. Album will include 4 bonus tracks, and will be pressed on colour vinyl with insert card.
More information at [ www.high-roller-records.de ]
Source : Dragonight
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