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			<title>Smoke Blow in Wacken!</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/smoke-blow-in-wacken/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=66559791d05597eb726e5997a8a8aca1</link>
			<description>Today we can present you another band, which will make the billing for the W:O:A bigger and bigger:...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today we can present you another band, which will make the billing for the W:O:A bigger and bigger: SMOKE BLOW! The guys from Kile, Germany, will find fans from all music-genres because of their mixture of Stoner, Noise, Hardcore, Doom and Punk!

More at <a href="http://www.wacken.com/de/woa2010/main-bands/billing-2010/smoke-blow10/" target="_blank">Billing/Bands</a>














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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Chinese Traditional Music at W:O:A 2010</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/chinesische-traditionsmusik-beim-woa-2010/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=98e02a67adf49331144ad942a7c9da3f</link>
			<description>HANGGAI will compliment the fans of traditionell mongolian-chinese folk-music at the...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[HANGGAI will compliment the fans of traditionell mongolian-chinese folk-music at the medieval-stage. The mixture of traditional mongolian instruments and modern music will give you a little sneak into Asian folklore and a visit will pay for yourself. 

More at <a href="http://www.wacken.com/de/woa2010/main-bands/billing-2010/hanggai10/" target="_blank">Billing/Bands</a> at the W:O:A page.












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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Overkill Tourdates 2010</title>
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			<description>Dear Metalheads,

Apposite to the new release of their new studio-record “Ironbound” in January...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dear Metalheads,

Apposite to the new release of their new studio-record “Ironbound” in January the New York Thrashers of OVERKILL will tour in February and March 2010:

<b>OVERKILL
+ special guests (tba.)
 
“Killfest Tour 2010”</b>
 
06.02.2010	NL	Uden	De Pul
07.02.2010	GER	Osnabrück	N8
09.02.2010	DK	Kolding	Godset
10.02.2010	GER	Braunschweig	Meier Music Hall
11.02.2010	GER	Bochum	Zeche
12.02.2010	GER	Berlin 	SO 36
13.02.2010	SLO	Bratislava	Randal Club
14.02.2010	GER	Nürnberg	Hirsch
15.02.2010	GER	Aschaffenburg	Colos Saal
17.02.2010	SWI	Pratteln	Z7
18.02.2010	F	Lyon	CCO Villeurbanne 
19.02.2010	ESP	Barcelona	Salamandra 1
20.02.2010	ESP	Bilbao	Santana 21
21.02.2010	ESP	Madrid	Sala Heineken
23.02.2010	F	Paris	Nouveau Casino 
24.02.2010	UK	Wolverhampton	Wulfrun
25.02.2010	UK	London	O2 Academy Islington
26.02.2010	BEL	Lessines	Centre Culturel
27.02.2010	GER	Andernach	JUZ
16.03.2010	CHI	Santiago De Chile	Teatro Teleton
18.03.2010	ARG	Buenos Aires	Teatro Flores
19.03.2010	BRA	Recife	Clube Portugues do Recife
20.03.2010	BRA	Sao Paulo	Via Marques

Tickets for the german shows are available at <a href="http://www.metaltix.com" target="_blank" >www.metaltix.com</a>.

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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>TORTURE SQUAD - Studio News</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/torture-squad-studio-news/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=1bcc8f2a20bfe4923ac5aec97742b9e8</link>
			<description>TORTURE SQUAD (W:O:A Metal Battle Winner 2007) are currently recording their new masterpiece...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[TORTURE SQUAD (W:O:A Metal Battle Winner 2007) are currently recording their new masterpiece "Equilibirum" at the Norcal Studios in Sao Paulo together with producer Brendan Duffey who already worked with bands like Anthrax, Cannibal Corpse, Dimmu Borgir and Machine Head (to name just a few). Check out the first pics of the recording sessions ...

<a href="http://www.myspace.com/torturesquadband" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/torturesquadband</a>





































































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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Kamelot - aftershow party at the &quot;Hard Rock Cafe&quot; Cologne</title>
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			<description>Kamelot teams up with Hard Cafe/Cologne!

Once again the good people at Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kamelot teams up with Hard Cafe/Cologne!

Once again the good people at Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne Germany will be hosting a very special aftershow party following Kamelot's Live Concert in Cologne on April 8th, 2010 

<a href="http://www.metaltix.com/item_list.php?item_cat=2054" target=_blank">Kamelot Tickets Germany</a>

after the show at Cologne's Live Music Hall simply present your ticket at the door of the Hard Rock Cafe for free entry into the aftershow! Band members will be there to meet and greet with fans for a fun evening. 

<a href="http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=182&MIBEnumID=3" target="_blank">www.hardrock.com</a>

<b>TOURDATES:</b>
KAMELOT & Supports: 
Leaves´ Eyes (GER) - from 25th March to 16th April 
Adagio (F) - from 25th March to 9th April
All Ends (SWE) - from 10th to 11th April
Amaranthe (SWE) - 13th, 14th and 17th April
Triosphere (N) - 17th April

25.03.2010	BEL	Charleroi	Le Coliseum
26.03.2010	NL	Tilburg	O13
27.03.2010	NL	Amsterdam	Paradiso
28.03.2010	UK	London	Koko 
31.03.2010	F	Paris	Elysee Montmartre
01.04.2010	SWI	Pratteln	Z7 Konzertfabrik
02.04.2010	F	Montpellier	Rockstore
03.04.2010	ESP	Barcelona	Salamandra 1
04.04.2010	ESP	Madrid	La Riviera
07.04.2010	GER	Dortmund	FZW
08.04.2010	GER	Köln	Live Music Hall
09.04.2010	GER	Hamburg	Markthalle
10.04.2010	SWE	Gothenburg	Trädgårn
11.04.2010	SWE	Stockholm	Tyrol
13.04.2010	FIN	Helsinki	Nosturi
14.04.2010	FIN	Tampere	Pakkahuone
16.04.2010	N	Oslo	Sentrum Scene
17.04.2010	N	Oslo	Sentrum Scene

<a href="http://www.kamelot.com/" target="_blank">www.kamelot.com</a>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Ill Niño confirmed for Wacken 2010</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/ill-nino-fuer-das-woa-2010-bestaetigt/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=cef15bb988c1833ed9f0c888b44351a4</link>
			<description>And here is the next confirmation in the W:O:A billing: Ill Niño from New Jersey will play at this...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[And here is the next confirmation in the W:O:A billing: Ill Niño from New Jersey will play at this years Wacken Open Air.

With their latino american influences they are an exception in the metal scene and we are happy to present this band in 2010.

More at <a href="http://www.wacken.com/en/woa2010/main-bands/billing-2010/ill-nino100/" target="_blank">Billing/Bands</a> 







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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>ORPHANED LAND - Steven Wilson trailer posted online!</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/orphaned-land-posten-steven-wilson-trailer-online/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=e17be665de0946c9d76f894578d9dcbe</link>
			<description>Middle Eastern metal is back as ORPHANED LAND's new album, &quot;The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR&quot;, has...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Middle Eastern metal is back as ORPHANED LAND's new album, "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR", has just been released all over Europe! It will be released on February 9th in the US. 

The album was mixed by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Opeth) and in the following clip he comments on his work with ORPHANED LAND, just head over to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/orphanedlandtv" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/orphanedlandtv</a> or click  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UGRtpOvSyg" target="_blank">Here</a> to watch it!

"The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR" takes ORPHANED LAND´s unique brand of exotic, heavy music to soaring new heights and the new opus is also available as limited edition Mediabook incl. bonus DVD feat. a detailed band documentary as well the bonus track "Estarabim" (feat. Erkin Koray), so get it now!

<b>Press reactions on "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR":</b>

"This album is not just the must-have of the year, but the must-have of the decade." Album of the month, <b>ROCK HARD (F)</b>, 9 out of 10 points

"a milestone of progressive metal!"
<b>ROCK HARD (D)</b>, 10x Dynamite, 9 out of 10 points

"Some of the most remarkably powerful and emotive music you will hear in 2010" <b>METAL HAMMER (UK)</b>

Album of the month, <b>LEGACY (D)</b>, 15 out of 15 points

"With "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR" ORPHANED LAND fortify their position as an exceptional and unique band!" <b>METALLIAN (F)</b>


Visit <a href="http://www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace</a> to check out songs from this stunning opus.

<b>ORPHANED LAND live:</b>
04.02.2010 Israel, Theatre Club, Tel-Aviv // “The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR” launch party 
29.04.2010 Spain, Barcelona, Salamandra 1
30.04.2010 Spain Madrid, Sala El Grito 
01.05.2010 Portugal, Lisboa, Santiago Alquimista
02.04.2010 Portugal, Barroselas, SWR Barroselas MetalFest
22.05.2010 UK, London, Underworld
23.05.2010 Germany, Amphitheater, Gelsenkirchen, Rock Hard Festival 
05 - 07.08.2010 Germany, Wacken Open Air 
20.08.2010 Germany, Dinkelsbuehl, Summer Breeze Open Air
21.08.2010 Belgium, Metal Méan Festival VI, Méan 

<b>ORPHANED LAND online:</b>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace</a>
<a href="http://www.orphaned-land.com" target="_blank">www.orphaned-land.com</a> 
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/OrphanedLandTV" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/user/OrphanedLandTV</a>
<a href="http://www.orphaned-disciples.org" target="_blank">www.orphaned-disciples.org</a>

Besucht auch:
<a href="http://www.centurymedia.com" target="_blank">www.centurymedia.com</a>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/centurymedia" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/centurymedia</a>
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/centurymediaeu" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/centurymediaeu</a>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Wacken is almost sold out!!</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/wacken-kurz-vor-dem-sold-out/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=e409253d94770626cb7ed14268b4e228</link>
			<description>We are sure that this awesome party will happen under sold out sky again.
So, everyone who hasn’t...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We are sure that this awesome party will happen under sold out sky again.
So, everyone who hasn’t a ticket yet should hurry.

The last tickets are available at 

<a href="http://www.metaltix.com/item_detail.php?item_nr=25378" target="_blank">www.metaltix.com</a>

Thanks for your support!!!
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Wacken Poll is finished!</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/wacken-poll-beendet/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=2a8a113b8fc60efb5d3b4781067a16f2</link>
			<description>The participation in this poll was insane! About 8.000 votes has been casted. This sharing made us...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The participation in this poll was insane! About 8.000 votes has been casted. This sharing made us very happy und shows your interest in the organisation of Wacken Open Air. Thank you for this!!! Because you are the festival!

The score of this poll and our winners will be announced near-term.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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			<title>New bands confirmed for Wacken 2010</title>
			<link>http://www.wacken.com/en/5/main-news/news/ansicht/article/neue-bands-fuer-wacken-2010-bestaetigt/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=719&#38;cHash=4e3581d9cc554e434d1abff04d1770ab</link>
			<description>By no means we’re ready with our line up for this year and it’s growing bigger and bigger.
Today...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[By no means we’re ready with our line up for this year and it’s growing bigger and bigger.
Today we will announce the NWOBHM band RAVEN and the allgirl AC/DC cover band HELLS BELLES to you.
HELLS BELLES will play the best AC/DC songs at the beergarden stage on two days for you.

More info at<a href="http://www.wacken.com/de/woa2010/main-bands/billing-2010/" target="_blank">Billing/Bands</a> section.







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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
			
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