COPENHELL – This June 14th & 15th in Copenhagen, Denmark, will be COPENHELL!! This is a serious, bad-ass, 100% unreal and grand METAL lineup of bands!! Just take a look at the flyer (above), the video (below) and click on the links (below) for more info YOU need about… COPENHELL!! Metal be thy name!!
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* For more info on COPENHELL, click on the links below! Whoa!
facebook: COPENHELL
Stone.
The METAL HAMMER TRESPASS AMERICA FESTIVAL will commence its Heavy and Hard Rockin’ invasion on July 13th, 2012, in Broomfield, Colorado at the 1st Bank Center. This 31 date festival will conclude in Los Angeles at The Palladium, on August 28th.
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
GOD FORBID
TRIVIUM
BATTLECROSS
POP EVIL
EMMURE
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CHECK OUT HEADLINERS FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH BELOW! WHOA! METAL. BE. THY. NAME.
* For more info on this kick-ass festival and a complete list of tour dates, click on the link below!
http://www.TrespassAmerica.com
LONG LIVE HEAVY F’N MUSIC.
Stone.
With the tour just one month out, the coordinators and sponsors of SHOCKWAVE 2012 are giving away two pairs of tickets for each date throughout the trek! To enter, go to THIS LOCATION. Only one entry per person. As an added bonus, all entrants will automatically be registered for a chance to win an autographed Ibanez GRG electric Black Knight guitar and a festival t-shirt! (Please specify t-shirt size when entering.)
Established to give Metal fans a lower cost festival option this Summer, SHOCKWAVE FESTIVAL TOUR 2012 features an assorted lineup of artists including futuristic metal conjurers FEAR FACTORY and sci-fi thrash legends VOIVOD as well as CATTLE DECAPITATION, MISERY INDEX, REVOCATION, HAVOK, DIRGE WITHIN, LAST CHANCE TO REASON, VILDHJARTA, THE BROWNING and FORGED IN FLAME.
Presented by Full Metal Jackie with further sponsorships by EVH, DDrum, Intune Guitar Pics, Indie Merch, Earsplit PR, Skateboard Marketing, Burning Angel, Yetibite, The PRP, Rockin Wellness, Dirtycheese Design & Development and Blank TV, the trek will begin on July 6 in Seattle, Washington and run through August 4 where it will come to a ceremonial close in Hollywood, California. Tickets are on sale NOW at THIS LOCATION.
In addition, fans can now vote for the bands they’re most looking forward to seeing. Log on to the official SHOCKWAVE website and cast your vote NOW. [The poll is located at the bottom right of the main page.] And don’t forget to peep the official video trailer HERE.
Full Metal Jackie Presents: SHOCKWAVE FESTIVAL TOUR 2012
Fear Factory, Voivod, Cattle Decapitation, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning and Forged In Flame
7/06/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
7/07/2012 Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC
7/09/2012 The Republik – Calgary, AB
7/11/2012 Pyramid Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB
7/12/2012 Station 4 – St Paul, MN
7/13/2012 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
7/14/2012 Kool House – Toronto, ON
7/15/2012 The Armouries – Windsor, ON
7/17/2012 Imperial Theater – Quebec City, QC
7/18/2012 Le National – Montreal, QC
7/20/2012 Northern Lights – Clifton Park, NY
7/21/2012 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
7/22/2012 Reverb – Reading, PA
7/24/2012 Revolution – Amityville, NY
7/25/2012 Palladium – Worcester, MA
7/26/2012 Empire – West Springfield, VA
7/27/2012 Alrosa Villa – Columbus, OH
7/28/2012 Mojoe’s – Joliet, IL
7/29/2012 Tebala Shrine – Rockford, IL
7/31/2012 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
8/02/2012 Nakai Hall – Window Rock, AZ
8/03/2012 The Marqee Theater – Tempe, AZ
8/04/2012 House Of Blues – Hollywood, CA
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(Source: Earsplit PR)
LONG LIVE METAL.
LONG LIVE SHOCKWAVE FESTIVAL.
Stone.
The legendary LIZZY BORDEN will be co-headlining at the Kavarna Rock Festival in Kavarna, Bulgaria on July 15th. Stryper will be co-headling on July 14th. The ever legendary Michael Schenker is scheduled for July 13th. Whoa! These three days look like they’re gonna ROCK!
I’m guessed at the spelling of Glen Hughez. Is it supposed to be the iconic Glenn Hughes? Maybe that is how the name is spelled in Bulgaria? Could it be a Glenn Hughes “All-Star” Tribute Band? I just don’t know.
Whoever is going to this very cool festival, have a kick-ass Rockin’ time! Metal be thy name.
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LONG LIVE LIZZY BORDEN.
Stone.
Graspop Metal Meeting – After taking a look at the band lineup for this Metal festival, I am blown away! I wish this festival was in the U.S. and in my Metal reach. Whoa and Metal be thy name.
This very, very, very, very cool Metal festival will be held in Dessel (Belgium) from June 22nd to June 24th, 2012.
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* For more info on GRASPOP METAL MEETING, click link below!
LONG LIVE METAL.
Stone.
Los Angeles, California-based online metal radio station Kosher Metal have crossed over into the realm of concert promotion. The first Kosher Koncert Series event will take place on Saturday, August 4th 2012 at The Vibe in Riverside, CA – located at 1805 University Ave. This event will be all ages with raffle prizes provided in part by Sam Ash Music, Nuclear Blast Records and RH Merch.
Tickets for the event go on sale Saturday, May 12th at 10am PST via TicketLeap at www.koshermetal.ticketleap.com.
An official trailer for the event can be seen at http://youtu.be/TPEfNQSDRGk.
There is also a compilation available for FREE download that contains one track from each band performing. Performers include: Ana Kefr, Sangre, Nekrogoblikon, Dyer, Awaiting the Apocalypse, Portrait of Gray, Xanthochroid & Head Transfer Process. The compilation can be downloaded via www.koshermetal.bandcamp.com.
Kosher Metal founder, and on-air personality, Max ‘ManJewky’ Wallis had this to say about the new venture: “It feels good to get back in the promoting game. I worked for a major promoter in the Hollywood area for a couple of years and they were some of the most fun years of my life. It’s all part of the all-encompassing passion that is helping local bands get to the next level, the more I can do the happier I am. Of course, it can be very stressful at times… but there’s nothing like seeing a bunch of people having a good time at an event that you created. ”
Kosher Metal is an online radio station that can be heard via the web and most smartphones. It started as a weekly radio program in June 2010 and became a 24 hour operation in April of 2011. Kosher Metal founder and on-air personality, ManJewky, is a graduate of the Music Business Program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.
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(Source: Sundisc PR)
* For more info on KOSHER METAL, click the links below!
www.facebook.com/KosherMetalOfficial
LONG LIVE KOSHER METAL.
Stone.
(Photo Courtesy of Kev Moore)
WITCH CROSS – The reunited Danish Metallers known across the Metal land as WITCH CROSS, are scheduled to perform at METAL MAGIC 5 on July 13th, 2012, in Fredericia, Denmark. Fronted by vocalist Kev Moore, he recently shared the top photo with Metal Odyssey. This photo was taken at this year’s Keep It True Festival XV; which was held in the Metal grand country of Germany.
Kev Moore has stated that WITCH CROSS is currently writing new material for a forthcoming album! That type of Metal news is what I’m talkin’ about! Check out the METAL MAGIC 5 poster below and you’ll realize that there will be some serious Metal being played at this festival!
Many excellent Metal bands on the bill for certain; I raise the horns seeing that DAMIEN THORNE and CRYSTAL VIPER will be sharing the stage with WITCH CROSS! Metal be thy name!
Mike “Wlad” Koch – guitar
Kevin “Kev” Moore – vocals
Jan “Little John” Fields – bass
Anders “AC” Hjort – drums
Poul Martin Nielsen – guitar
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* For more info on WITCH CROSS, click the link below!
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* Metal Fast Fact: Back in 1650, Frederick III founded Fredericia, therefore, this town is named after him.
LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.
Stone.
Halifax based Spread The Metal Festival, whose goal is to raise $100,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada with 100% of ticket revenues, is proud to announce headliners Morbid Angel, along with Blackguard, Cryptopsy and Last Call Chernobyl as the next batch of bands added to the line up to support the festival charity fundraiser.
“Spread the Metal Records has lofty ambitions for this festival and as it grows each year, I want to prove that the label is as committed to philanthropy as we are to releasing phenomenal records. We take on the responsibility to help those who cannot help themselves, and this festival has the power to help a lot of people, year after year.” – Matt Day STM owner and festival organizer commented.
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Tickets available at the Halifax Forum or by phone at 1-888-311-9090 and online www.ticketpro.ca
Event Link – https://www.facebook.com/events/190001607777740/
Answer With Metal – 12pm – http://www.facebook.com/#!/answerwithmetal
Last Call Chernobyl – 1pm
Dischord – 2pm
Hallows Die – 3:15pm
Descend – 4:30pm
Fallen Joy – 6pm
BLACKGUARD – 7:30pm
KATAKLYSM – 9:15pm
Cry Oh Crisis – 12pm
Strigampire – 1pm
Death Valley Driver – 2pm
Crimson Shadows – 3:15pm
Blasphemy Reborn – 4:30pm
Black Moor – 6pm
CRYPTOPSY – 7:30pm
MORBID ANGEL – 9:15pm
ABOUT: Spread The Metal Fest was inspired by STM Records owner Matt Day, whom previously worked for HSF as a volunteer and decided it was time to give back to the community and help an organization and cause that promotes awareness of heart disease along with financial support.
ABOUT: Spread the Metal Records is an artist-oriented label. They recognize the commitment of all those who have signed with them and those who continue to support them in other ways. A label is only as strong as its artists, and indeed the job of the record label is to create an environment where they can pursue their artistic vision. That means giving straight answers, holding themselves accountable, taking responsibility for their mistakes, and recognizing their own limitations. STM believes in every release that they put out and they have more respect for the fans than to expose them to a sub-par album. STM demands the best from themselves, and so they can’t accept any less from the bands that they represent.
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Stone Says: I’ve stated once before, the sincere admiration I have for Matt Day’s charitable kindness through his Spread The Metal Festival and Spread The Metal Records. I also admire each and every band that are giving their time to perform at this fabulous festival; along with the sponsors and anyone else that is involved in making this event happen. This Spread The Metal Fest proves that Metal can make a difference in people’s lives.
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(Source: Asher Media Relations)
For More Info: http://www.spreadthemetal.com/
* For more band info, click on the links below:
MORBID ANGEL – www.morbidangel.com/
KATAKLYSM – www.facebook.com/kataklysm
Stone.
As reported on The Official Website Of Lizzy Borden:
Lizzy Borden is confirmed as the headliner for Headbangers Open Air Germany (in the city of Brande-Hörnerkirchen, outside Hamburg) on July 26, 2012. People who have seen Lizzy Borden before know what kind of highlight this will be. For more info on Headbangers Open Air – Click here
Stone Says: LIZZY BORDEN headlining! Damn deservedly right. Germany seems to host one kick-ass Metal festival after another! This lineup of Metal bands in INTENSE! It’s a grand Metal feeling to see POWERMAD on the bill too! SINNER. ‘Nuff said there. The young Thrash guns of WARBRINGER will perform as well! All I have to say now is… Metal be thy name!
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* For more info on LIZZY BORDEN, click on the links below:
http://www.youtube.com/lizzybordenband
Stone.
Amelia, Ohio, April 23, 2012 – Warriors of Metal, Inc. proudly releases this year’s Warriors Of Metal Fest V Open Air Festival poster custom designed by Dragonfyre Studios in Defiance, Ohio who also designed the 2012 Double CD Fest Compilation released 2 weeks ago.
The original Warriors of Metal Fest logo was conceptualized by Justin Lucas of Chillicothe, Ohio’s Greenman imagery (http://www.greenmanimagery.deviantart.com) and made manifest to its full glory by Jean Paul Torres of Florida’s Lord Crusan Design (http://www.lordcrusan.com). The Lord Crusan Design logo of the crossed axes and Warriors of Metal banners on Justin Lucas’ stylized W is the official logo of Warriors of Metal, Inc. and the Fest logo has now been further bloodied & Metalized thanks to Dragonfyre Studios!
Tickets for the festival are on sale at WARRIORS OF METAL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL V Weekend passes for adults (17 and up) are just $50 and Weekend 4-Packs for adults (groups of 4 people) are only $40 per person. Adult single day tickets are $30 for each day and $25 per person in a 4-Pack for a single day ticket.
Teenager tickets (11-16) are only $15 for the whole weekend, Friday only or saturday only. Kids under 11 get in for free. Camping is free from Thursday, June 28th to Sunday, July 1st and ticket buyers can also pre-order their Fest t-shirts at the time of their ticket purchase.
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(Source: ClawHammer PR)
LONG LIVE WARRIORS OF METAL FEST.
Stone.
FortaRock Festival 2012 – This kick-ass Metal festival will be happening in Park Brakkenstein, Nijmegen, Netherlands on June 02, 2012. SLAYER is headlining! Machine Head, Anthrax, Lamb Of God, Meshuggah, The Devin Townsend Project, Asphyx and Trivium. Whoa! And yes… Metal be thy name.
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* For more info on FortaRock Festival 2012, click link below:
Long Live FortaRock Festival.
LONG LIVE METAL.
Stone.
Festival aims to raise $100,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada___________________________________
Halifax based Spread The Metal Festival (whose goal is to raise $100,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada with 100% of ticket revenues) is proud to announce the first round of Canadian bands supporting the fest and charity fundraiser.
“Spread the Metal Records has lofty ambitions for this festival and as it grows each year, I want to prove that the label is as committed to philanthropy as we are to releasing phenomenal records. We take on the responsibility to help those who cannot help themselves, and this festival has the power to help a lot of people, year after year.” – Matt Day STM owner and festival organizer commented.
WHEN: July 5 at 8:00am until July 6 at 7:00pm
WHERE: The Halifax Forum
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Event Link – https://www.facebook.com/events/190001607777740/
Kataklysm (Festival Headliner) – https://www.facebook.com/kataklysm
Answer With Metal – www.facebook.com/#!/answerwithmetal
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ABOUT: Spread The Metal Fest was inspired by STM Records owner Matt Day, whom previously worked for HSF as a volunteer and decided it was time to give back to the community and help an organization and cause that promotes awareness of heart disease along with financial support. About: Spread the Metal Records is an artist-oriented label.
They recognize the commitment of all those who have signed with them and those who continue to support them in other ways. A label is only as strong as its artists, and indeed the job of the record label is to create an environment where they can pursue their artistic vision. That means giving straight answers, holding themselves accountable, taking responsibility for their mistakes, and recognizing their own limitations.
STM believes in every release that they put out and they have more respect for the fans than to expose them to a sub-par album. STM demands the best from themselves, and so they can’t accept any less from the bands that they represent.
For More Info: http://www.spreadthemetal.com/
(Source: Asher Media Relations)
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Stone Says: I have lost both my mother and sister to that evil bitch called a stroke. I fully endorse and applaud the efforts of Matt Day and his Spread The Metal Festival and Spread The Metal Records. I also admire each and every band on this festival bill for giving their time for such an extremely important cause. A Metal kudos to everyone involved in making this fantastic festival happen. Metal be thy name.
LONG LIVE SPREAD THE METAL FEST.
LONG LIVE SPREAD THE METAL RECORDS.
Stone.
STEELFEST OPEN AIR 2012 – This fabulous festival of Metal will take place in Hyvinkää, Finland on May 18th and 19th, 2012. ENTOMBED and THE CROWN are the headliners! Whoa… and… Metal be thy name.
STEELFEST OPEN AIR 2012 – Lineup Of Bands (By Day):
Friday, May 18th, 2012:
Entombed
Impaled Nazarene
Deathchain
A.R.G.
Azaghal
Valoton
Ominous
Hellboozer Union
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Saturday, May 19th, 2012:
The Crown
Taake
Sotajumala
Enochian Crescent
Cavus
Sacrilegious Impalement
Corpsessed
Forced Kill
Sawhill Sacrifice
XIII
Saattue
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* For ticket info, click on the links below:
LONG LIVE STEELFEST.
Stone.
The Warriors of Metal, Inc. is privileged to announce that all the fans who will attend the 5th year anniversary of Warriors of Metal Fest Open Air this year on June 29th and 30th at Frontier Ranch in Pataskala, Ohio will receive a special 2012 Double CD Fest Compilation album, which is in pressing right now.
Additionally, thanks to the generous efforts of the WOM Fest European Street Team, 2000 of the Keep It True XV Festival attendees this year will also receive this compilation for free. This 158 minute Metal Monster was funded by all 36 participating bands from 5 different continents, mixed by the WOM Fest promoter Datis Alaee, and mastered by Thord Klarstrom at the 7th Gate Studio in Arvika, Sweden.
Warriors Of Metal Compilation CD Artwork
The layout and arrangement of the accompanying 16 page full color booklet was done by the WOM Fest organizer Lea Alaee. All the artwork for this official Fest release was done by Dragonfyre Studios’ Wayne Smith and Frank Parr in Defiance, Ohio who also designed the soon to be revealed Fest poster and Fest T-shirt designs.
The 17 tracks on Disc 1 contain bands from USA, Australia (Taberah), Greece (Power Crue), Sweden (Gallows End) and Brazil (Machinage) and include exclusive pre-release tracks from: Power Crue (Lighten The Underground from Greece), Gallows End (Independent from Sweden) and American bands: Mystic-Force (Siegen Records), and Power Theory & Fiakra (Pure Steel Records).
The 19 tracks on Disc 2 contain bands from USA, Brazil (Woslom) & Jordan (Dragonrider) and include exclusive pre-release tracks from Seax & Iron Will from Massachusetts, Lady Beast from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Last Alliance from Queens, New York, and Banshee from Kansas City, Kansas.
For the full track listing please see the back panel of the album bellow. Also provided are the two interior picture collages that include a selection of Fest pictures from WOM Fest II (2009), WOM Fest III (2010) & WOM Fest IV (2011).
Tickets for the festival are on sale at the Fest website at WARRIORS OF METAL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL V. Weekend passes for adults (17 and up) are just $50 and Weekend 4-Packs for adults (groups of 4 people) are only $40 per person. Adult single day tickets are $30 for each day and $25 per person in a 4-Pack for a single day ticket. Teenager tickets (11-16) are only $15 for the whole weekend, Friday only or Saturday only. Kids under 11 get in for free. Camping is free and ticket buyers can also pre-order their Fest t-shirts at the time of their ticket purchase.
For all event related information please visit the Warriors Of Metal Fest’s website at: WARRIORS OF METAL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL V
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(Source: ClawHammer PR)
LONG LIVE WARRIORS OF METAL FEST.
Stone.
POWER PROG & METAL FEST – 2012 Edition: April 6th, 7th & 8th 2012 at Lotto Mons Expo – Mons – Belgium. 3 days/32 Bands/2 Stages! At Power Prog & Metal Fest, the bands don’t play at the same time!
This looks to be 3 days of incredible Metal to me! Just look at that lineup of bands on the festival poster! If you live in Belgium, this is one destination to get your “live” Metal fix! ACCEPT and Sonata Arctica on the same day, with Belgium’s very own Nightqueen! Each day has some powerhouse headliners. Whoa and Metal be thy name.
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* For more info on Power Prog & Metal Fest:
LONG LIVE METAL.
Stone.
METALCAMP 12 – Tolmin/Slovenia
August 5 – 10, 2012
Italian Melodic Folk Metallers KRAMPUS are continuing to make waves in the Metal world with the announcement of their addition to METALCAMP 2012 in Slovenia.
The most beautiful festival in whole of Europe presented by Noizeletter, laut.de, metalitalia.com, cmar-net.org, Stormbringer.at, Hard Rock, BLAST!
METALCAMP 2012 again got a very strong line-up, having KORN, MACHINE HEAD, AMON AMARTH, SABATON, HATEBREED and many more coming to Tolmin to offer the best possible “Headbangers Holidays“.
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So far, these terrific bands have been confirmed for 2012:
KORN
MACHINE HEAD
AMON AMARTH
SABATON
AT THE GATES
HATEBREED
PARADISE LOST
TESTAMENT
EDGUY
ELUVEITIE
KATAKLYSM
PAIN
FINNTROLL
SODOM
KORPIKLAANI
EPICA
NILE
SANCTUARY
GRAND MAGUS
NAPALM DEATH
DARK FUNERAL
TROLLFEST
STEELWING
MILKING THE GOATMACHINE
HEATHEN
SEPTICFLESH
HEIDEVOLK
INCANTATION
CATTLE DECAPITATION
BEFORE THE DAWN
GORGUTS
MADBALL
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
NOCTIFERIA
VICIOUS RUMORS
HATESPHERE
WARBRINGER
NEXUS INFERIS
WISDOM
KRAMPUS
AVA INFERI
METALSTEEL
DUST BOLT
PURIFY
…Plus many more!
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(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)
* For more info on MetalCamp 2012, click the links below:
www.facebook.com/MetalcampFestival
* For more info on KRAMPUS, click the links below:
http://twitter.com/Krampusfolk
http://www.facebook.com/Krampusfolk
LONG LIVE KRAMPUS.
LONG LIVE METALCAMP.
Stone.
METALITALIA.COM FESTIVAL – This cool Metal festival will happen on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. The venue is the Live Music Club of Trezzo Sull’Adda, Milano, Italy.
* For more info on METALITALIA.COM FESTIVAL, click on the link below:
LONG LIVE METAL.
Stone.
Back in November, we’ve announced that WIZARD will play their first gig in the U.S. at the Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse, North America’s greatest True Metal fest! The flights are booked and the countdown’s on.
On May 19th Wizard will headline the festival in Joliet, IL near Chicago and play with bands such as Virgin Steele, Skull Fist, Brocas Helm and many more!
The 2-day ticket is available for $40 at http://www.ragnarokkrmetal.com where you’ll also find additional information about the festival.
Next week on March 17th WIZARD will spill the blood of their enemies at the Hammerfest (Prestatyn, UK) together with Amon Amarth, Dream Evil, Hell and others. They’ll play from 07:15 PM until 08:15 PM at Stage One. Criminal will play at the same stage later that night from 01 AM until 02 AM.
On April 14th Wizard are back in the Czech Republic, where they will celebrate the Metal together with Paragon and more at Pilzen’s Klub Serikovka!
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(Source: Massacre Records)
* For more info, click on the links below:
http://www.massacre-records.com
LONG LIVE WIZARD.
Stone.
As reported on The Official Iced Earth Website:
Mark your calendars. Fans in Sweden…get ready! Iced Earth has just been confirmed to play the Kalaset Festival!
More information will be announced on our Tour page when it becomes available.
Date: August 4, 2012
Place: Sweden
City: Lulea
Festival: Kalaset Festival
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* For more info on ICED EARTH, click on the links below:
http://www.youtube.com/officialicedearth
* For more info on the Kalaset Festival, click on link below:
LONG LIVE ICED EARTH.
Stone.
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* For more info on REVOLUTION FEST 2012, click on link below:
LONG LIVE METAL.
LONG LIVE REVOLUTION FEST.
Stone.
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