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IN VAIN: New Album Due In May

"Mantra", the sophomore album from Norwegian extreme metallers IN VAIN, has been delayed until May. Guitarist Johnar Haaland says, "The album has been postponed for various reasons, one of them being my inability to play any concerts as I am in Asia at the moment and will stay here for quite some ti...

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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Available For Free Download

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has made another new song, "Ghost Of Fallen Grace", available for free download at this location (MP3, 9.2 MB). Recorded over three months in Finland, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's new album, "Age Of Aquarius", is sch...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: More 'Angels Of Love' Details Revealed

Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will release an all-instrumental acoustic album, "Angels Of Love", which will contain rearrangements of his ballad songs played on acoustic guitar and string and choir arrangements only. It is a masterpiece showing the tender, delicate version of his clas...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN's AGUA DE ANNIQUE Covers MOONSPELL At Athens Concert; Video Available

AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, performed a stripped down cover version of MOONSPELL's "Scorpion Flower" during the group's February 23, 2009 concert in Athens, Greece. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. MOONSPELL's o...

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TIMO TOLKKI's New Song Gets STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist's Stamp Of Approval

STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson has commented on the newly released song from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki. The title track of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's forthcoming album, "Age Of Aquarius", is available for free download at this locat...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'Live Animal', 'Live In Budokan' DVDs To Be Released In March

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will release two DVDs via Rising Force Records on March 24 — "Live Animal" and "Live In Budokan". According to Amazon.com, "Live Animal" (running time: 80 minutes) captures Yngwie Malmsteen's 1998 performance in Brazil in front of a captivating and energetic crowd. Tracks on this pe...

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FAIRYLAND: 'Score To A New Beginning' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed

French symphonic metallers FAIRYLAND will release their new album, "Score To A New Beginning", on the following dates: Mar. 25 - Japan and rest of Asia (Marquee/Avalon) Apr. 29 - Finland, Spain (Napalm Records) Apr. 30 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden (Napalm Records)...

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STRATOVARIUS To Release 'Polaris' In May

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS will release their brand new studio album, "Polaris", on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partner Edel under the new imprint earMUSIC outside...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Talks About 'Day After Yesterday' Track; Video Available

Holland's FaceCulture recently spoke to former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen about the track "Day After Yesterday" from her new acoustic album, "Pure Air". Watch the chat below. As previously reported, Anneke van Giersbergen staged two unique shows last week...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Performs With WITHIN TEMPTATION Singer In Holland; Video Available

Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen and her new band AGUA DE ANNIQUE staged two unique shows last week — at the Melkweg in Amsterdam, Holland (Feb. 12) and at the Oosterpoort in Groningen (Feb. 13). At these intimate performances, Anneke shed some light on her compositions through per...

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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Title Track Of New Album Available For Free Download

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has made the title track from its forthcoming album, "Age Of Aquarius", available for free download at this location (MP3, 9.3 MB). Recorded over three months in Finland, "Age Of Aquarius" is scheduled for releas...

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LION'S SHARE: New Song Available For Free Download

"Judas Must Die", a new song from Swedish melodic heavy metal masters LION'S SHARE, is available for free download at this location (MP3 file, 3.4 MB). The track is the first single from the band's new album, "Dark Hours", which is scheduled for release on March 25 via Blistering Records. The follow...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Is 'Loving' Being Back On The Road

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil told Robin Leach of Vegas DeLuxe earlier this week that he's loving being back on the road with his longtime bandmates. "We're now one year in with nine more to go on our 10-year world tour contract," he said. "I'm loving it. This is the fun part, and ...

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SILENT MEMORIAL Signs With LIMB MUSIC PRODUCTS

SILENT MEMORIAL, the Swiss project featuring vocalist Mike Andersson of the Swedish metal band CLOUDSCAPE, has inked a deal with LMP (Limb Music Products) for the release of its long-awaited second album, "Retrospective". The CD, which was completed in late 2006, was mixed and mastered at the Roasti...

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TRUTH CORRODED Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Guitarist Corey Grieve has left Australia's TRUTH CORRODED. The group says in a statement, "Corey has not been performing with the band for the past several months and did not tour with the band during the recent Asian tour. Unable to commit any further due to personal circumstances, Corey made the...