metal

2009
Adema first rehearsal with original lineup

Adema announced on their official Twitter page that the first rehearsal with the original lineup in 6 years took place November 15, 2009.

Kiss (band) MTS Centre fire

During their performance at the MTS Centre on November 9, 2009, in Winnipeg , Manitoba, one of the lighting trusses caught on fire from a pyro cue. The truss had to be lowered in order to have the fire put out. During the five or so minutes it took to…
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Marilyn Manson (band) was released on November 4

A music video for ” Running to the Edge of the World ” – in which Manson beats a Wood lookalike to death – was released on November 4 and was condemned as a perceived glorification of violence against women.

Motörhead In November 2009, the band were supported by NWOBHM veterans Sweet

In November 2009, the band were supported by NWOBHM veterans Sweet Savage on the Irish leg of the tour (30 years after first sharing the stage together) and punk and goth rock legends the Damned on the UK leg of their world tour. On the Damned’s official website, Captain Sensible…
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Katatonia released eighth studio album Night Is the New Day

After over three and a half years, the band finally released their eighth studio album, in November 2009, under the title Night Is the New Day

The Crucified first show overseas

The band performed their first show overseas on October 31, 2009, at the Nordic Festival in Oslo, Norway.

Kiss (band) Voodoo Experience

Kiss headlined the 2009 Voodoo Experience held at City Park in New Orleans , Louisiana, on Halloween night.

Versailles (band) V-Rock Festival ’09

After a canceled performance, Versailles performed at V-Rock Festival ’09 on October 25, 2009. Yo of Matenrou Opera played as their support bassist.

Versailles (band) released in America

It was released in America over a year later on October 21, 2009, by Maru Music, with an added bonus track.

Children of Bodom performed at Loudpark Festival

On 18 October 2009, four days after the band’s North American tour finale in Honolulu, Hawaii they performed at Japan’s Loudpark Festival along with Megadeth , Judas Priest , Slayer , Anthrax , Rob Zombie and Arch Enemy .