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THRESHOLD To Mix Live Album
U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD have issued the following update on their current activities: "Karl [Groom, guitar] and Rich [West, keyboards] are hoping to find time soon to mix the live album that THRESHOLD recorded on tour last year. Provisionally entitled 'Surface To Stage', it will be the...November 21, 2005
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New VITALIJ KUPRI CD To Feature JOE LYNN TURNER, DOOGIE WHITE And GÖRAN EDMAN
According to a posting on the RAINBOW fan site The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy, the new VITALIJ KUPRI CD, entitled "Revenge", features contributions from several world-class vocalists, including former RAINBOW singers Joe Lynn Turner (also DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN...November 20, 2005
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GOD'S ARMY Featuring Ex-HELLOWEEN Drummer: New Live Dates Announced
GOD'S ARMY, the new band featuring former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM and current FIREWIND drummer Mark Cross, bassist/vocalist John A.B.C. Smith (GALLOWS POLE, HALLOWED, AT VANCE),and guitarists Ian O'Sullivan (HALLOWED) and Don Amiro, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Dec. 03 - M...November 18, 2005
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FIREWIND Announce New Singer, Drummer
FIREWIND, the Greek power metal act led by guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY),have announced the addition of singer Apollo Papathanasio (ex-MAJESTIC, TIME REQUIEM) to the group's ranks. "He is a world-class act and I'm very happy that the timing's right now and we're joining forces under the...November 17, 2005
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Former FREEDOM CALL, FIREWIND Members Join Forces In POWERWORLD
Bassist Ilker Ersin (ex-FREEDOM CALL, MOON DOC) and vocalist Chitral "Chity" Somapala (ex-FIREWIND, AVALON, FARO) have joined their creative forces to forge a new identity in metal, POWERWORLD. Based on Ersin's inspired reflections of life, POWERWORLD will convey their conceptual brand of heavy meta...October 26, 2005
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FIREWIND Working With 'Incredible New Vocalist'
FIREWIND, the Greek power metal act led by guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY),have posted the following message on their official web site: "As many of you know by now from other online sources, Chity Somapala [vocals] has decided to leave FIREWIND due to 'personal reasons.' But this doesn't...October 26, 2005
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'Visual Rebellion 3' DVD To Surface In November
Century Media will be releasing a DVD collection of "18 essential metal videos", entitled "Visual Rebellion 3", on November 21. The complete track listing for the set is as follows: 01. NAPALM DEATH - Silence Is Deafening 02. NEVERMORE - Final Product 03. GOD FORBID - Gone Forever (live) 04. SHADOWS...October 18, 2005
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FIREWIND Keyboardist Continues Work On Solo CD
Bob Katsionis, keyboardist of Greek power metal act FIREWIND as well as guitarist of NIGHTFALL and IMAGINERY, is putting the finishing touches on his third solo CD. Once again, the effort will be an all-instrumental work in the vein of LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, DREAM THEATER and STRATOVARIUS, with...October 10, 2005
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SECRET SPHERE Announce New Drummer
Italian melodic metallers SECRET SPHERE have announced the addition of drummer Federico Pennazzato to the group's ranks. "Federico is a young and brilliant drummer coming from our city, so after more than three months of collaboration and some gigs we are happy to confirm that he is the right man to...September 26, 2005
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SECRET SPHERE To Support ROYAL HUNT On European Tour
Italian melodic metallers SECRET SPHERE will be supporting ROYAL HUNT on a European tour in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 07 - Caserta.Naples, ITA @ Oddly Shed Oct. 08 - Florence, ITA @ Ministry Oct. 09 - Pavia/Milan, ITA @ Thunder Road Oct. 10 - Munich, GER @ Garage Oct. 11 - Vervie...September 18, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY: Working With New Swedish Guitarist
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Wow, that was two months that went by quickly — we had a blast this summer in the U.S.! The Ozzfest dates were very successful for us and we enjoyed seeing our music connect with so many fans, new ....September 12, 2005
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SIGH: 'Gallows Gallery' Finally Sees Light Of Day
In 2004, Japanese psychedelic, avant-garde metal band SIGH recorded their sixth album, "Gallows Gallery", but Century Media allegedly "refused" to release it as the album's lyrical content deals with the infamous sonic weapon techniques experimented with during World War II. The CD, which reportedly...September 11, 2005
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NIGHTRAGE Descend Into Chaos
Swedish metallers NIGHTRAGE will be invading North America with GOD DETHRONED, BYZANTINE, EPOCH OF UNLIGHT, HELL WITHIN, THINE EYES BLEED, and LILITU. Supporting 2005's "Descent Into Chaos", their second recording, the band is now ready to storm North American shores. Incorporating a blistering twin...August 22, 2005
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FARO Commence Recording Second Album 'Angelost'
Melodic metal band FARO, led by vocalist Chity Somapala (FIREWIND, MOONLIGHT AGONY, AVALON),have just begun recording their second album, "Angelost", to be released by MTM Music in November. FARO's debut offering, "Dawn Of Forever", received praise from critics and fans alike with such instantly me...August 22, 2005
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FIREWIND Keyboardist Begins Recording New Solo Album
Bob Katsionis, keyboardist of Greek power metal act FIREWIND as well as guitarist of NIGHTFALL and IMAGINERY, is currently recording his new, third solo CD. Once again, the effort will be an all-instrumental work in the vein of LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, DREAM THEATER and STRATOVARIUS, with special...August 21, 2005