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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'Relentless' Artwork, Final Track Listing Revealed

Heavy metal guitar enthusiasts rejoice! The world will soon be able to experience the stunning new album from guitar legend and classical metal master Yngwie Malmsteen. "Relentless" will hit streets on November 22 via Malmsteen's own Rising Force Records. The CD contains more than 60 minutes of bran...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On Upcoming Album: 'I Tried To Capture The Raw Energy Of A Live Performance'

"Shred guitar" and "neo classical metal" are two phrases that have been commonplace in the world of heavy metal for decades by this point, but both can be attributed to the unmistakable work by Yngwie Malmsteen. Ever since the early 1980s, Yngwie has been pushing the limits of guitar, and influencin...

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ANTHRIEL: 'The Pathway' Release Moved Up A Month

Finnish progressive metal outfit ANTHRIEL will release its debut album, "The Pathway", on September 17 via Lion Music. The CD was produced by Timo Niemistö and was mixed by Jussi Kulomaa at MSTR Studio. The mastering duties were handled by Henkka Niemistö at Chartmakers. The album cover art and layo...

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ADAGIO Guitarist's Solo Album To Feature Guest Appearances By MOTÖRHEAD, NEVERMORE Members

Guitarist Stéphan Forté of French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO is in the studio recording guitars for his first instrumental solo album entitled "The Shadows Compendium". Due before the end of the year, the CD will feature guest appearances by Phil Campbell (MOTÖRHEAD),Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE),De...

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ADAGIO Working On New Material

Guitarist Stéphan Forté, keyboardist Kevin Codfert and vocalist Mats Levén of the France-based neo-classical metal band ADAGIO are working on material for the group's fifth album at Kevin's XFade studio in Nanterre, France. Commented Stéphan: "For the first time, I will not compose the whole music a...

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ANTHRIEL Signs With LION MUSIC

Lion Music has announced the signing of progressive metallers ANTHRIEL. The band's debut album, "The Pathway", is scheduled for release on October 15. With a style that is sure to appeal to fans of the likes of SYMPHONY X, ADAGIO and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, "The Pathway" is "an absolute monster offering,...

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ADAGIO Guitarist Working On Instrumental Solo Album

Guitarist Stéphan Forté of French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO is currently writing material for an instrumental solo album. "It's been a very long time since I wanted to do this," Forté said in a statement. "I've started to work on the first ideas a couple of years ago and am now spending 100% of...

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Ex-THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN: 'Our Hero Is Gone But His Voice And Music Will Live Forever'

Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT, ADAGIO, AT VANCE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The first concert I ever went to was DEEP PURPLE, play...

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ADAGIO: More Video Footage From KAMELOT Tour Posted Online

French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO have uploaded more video footage from their recently completed European tour as the support act for KAMELOT. The latest clip — which was shot in Barcelona, Spain — can be viewed below. ADAGIO recruited Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION...

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AXEL RUDI PELL's 'The Crest' Lands On German Chart

"The Crest", the thirteenth studio offering from German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 22. According to a press release, this is Pell's highest chart entry in Germany since his "Shadow Zone" LP in 2002. "The Crest" will be released in North Ameri...

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AXEL RUDI PELL's 'The Crest' To Receive U.S. Release In June

"The Crest", the thirteenth studio offering from German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL, will be released in North America on June 1 via SPV/Steamhammer. With an impressive 20 releases in 21 years, the AXEL RUDI PELL band counts among the most consistent, lasting and creative acts in the whole of Europe. V...

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ADAGIO: Ukraine Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD

French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO will film their May 21 headlining appearance at the FKRock festival in Kherson, Ukraine for an upcoming DVD. ADAGIO recruited Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT) to sing for the band during its recently completed European tour wi...

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SOLISIA Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement

Italian female-fronted progressive symphonic metal band SOLISIA has parted ways with female singer Marilena Stigliano "due to differences in musical and personal opinion." A replacement vocalist has aready been enlisted in the shape of Medea. The group states, "Medea was chosen among several auditio...

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ADAGIO: Video Footage From KAMELOT Tour Posted Online

French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO have uploaded video footage from their recently completed European tour as the support act for KAMELOT. Watch the four clips below. ADAGIO recruited Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT) to sing for the band during the KAMELOT tour...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: 'The Crest' Widget Available

With an impressive 20 releases in 21 years, the AXEL RUDI PELL band counts among the most consistent, lasting and creative acts in the whole of Europe. Very few German guitarists can point to as long and successful a career as the musician from Bochum, whose unmistakable signature marks not only his...