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Dream Evil

Dream Evil is a speed inspired power metal band from Sweden, assembled and integrated by renowned musical producer Fredrik Nordström in 1999. Fredrik had the ambition of creating a band of his own for a long time, but was yet to find somebody with musical ideals similar to his. However, while on holiday on the Greek islands during the year of 1999, he met guitarist Gus G (from Firewind and Mystic Prophecy). The two musicians got along quite well, despite their age difference of over a decade.

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Hel

There are two artists using this name: a Swedish band and a German / band. 1. Hel is a band from Sweden which in the beginning was tied to Ultima Thule's record label, and later they produced their music through their own label, Peanut Music AB. The group, which consists of Malin Pettersson (vocal), Ulrica Pettersson (vocal), Esa Rosenstr

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Hunted

Born from a shared passion for metal music in all its many forms, Cardiff-based band Hunted began life as a four-piece covering the bands that first inspired them to play. It was not long, however, before performing the music of bands such as Iron Maiden and Megadeth honed their technical skills and helped them begin to forge their own musical path through metal. The band's quest to develop their own unique sound took in several early changes of personnel but soon led to the addition of the talented duo of guitarist Steven Barberini and vocalist Chris G...

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Sly

There is more than one artist called Sly (1) Heavy metal band from Japan. (2) Sly (also known as Lowell Dunbar) of Sly & Robbie, legendary dub reggae producers from Jamaica. The Japanese Sly were established by Minoru Niihara (v) and Munetaka Higuchi (d) from Loudness when they have went from this group. In group played also Earthshaker guitarist Shinichiro Ishihara and Blizard bassist Koichi Terasawa. Band is split-up nowadays.

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Silent Rage

SILENT RAGE NEWS 2009 RETROSPECT RECORDS re-issued the bands first CD release SHATTERED HEARTS re-mastered with a new bonus track called “Sole Survivor”. It was produced by Paul Sabu, the bands long time producer friend and producer on the original release in 1987. This newly mastered version which includes a bonus track was released in February 2009 for all Silent Rage fans, melodic hard rockers, and an all new Generation of rock fans alike. In May-June of 2009 Silent Rage toured in Europe for the BRC Fest in Bolognia, Italy, and other club dates in Milan, Italy, & Uster, Switzerland.

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Fenrir

There are several bands that share the name Fenrir: [1] A Celtic folk metal band from Nancy, France. Their official weblog can be found here. Their Myspace page can be found here. Their album, entitled "Whispers from the Old World," can be downloaded from Jamendo. [2] A melodic death metal band from Granollers, Spain. More information on this band can be found on their Myspace page here. [3] An RAC/Oi band.

Read more about Fenrir on Last.fm.

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Chaos Divine

There are two bands called Chaos Divine: 1. Hailing from Perth, Western Australia. The resume speaks for itself – two critically acclaimed releases, domestic and international tours and festival appearances, and a bag of music gongs from Triple J, the West Australian Music Industry and the Australian Heavy Music Awards. In 2011, Perth’s Chaos Divine are without peer in Australian metal. Their intricate and melodic brand is pregnant with a progressive ambition that challenges both fans and band members alike.

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Ex Libris

There are at least two bands with the name Ex Libris. One of them is a sludge/stoner metal band from Wilmington, Germany. This article is about the Dutch one with this name.
The Dutch band Ex Libris brings new power and a fresh, exciting sound to the world of symphonic heavy metal. Combining the melodic structure of classical music with progressive licks and hooks, Ex Libris delivered their first full-length album “Amygdala” in 2008 to great reviews. Frontwoman Dianne van Giersbergen combines powerful, soaring vocals with a dynamic range that is, frankly, intimidating.

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