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STREAM OF PASSION: New Album Details Revealed

Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON),will release its sophomore album, "The Flame Within", on May 29 via Napalm Records. According to a press release, "The Flame Within" "leaves its predecessor in the d...

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AGUA DE ANNIQUE: Footage From South American/Mexican Tour Posted Online

AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, played a handful of concerts in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico in early March. A three-part video documentary featuring highlights from the tour can be viewed below. Anneke van Giersbergen staged two unique sho...

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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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AYREON Mastermind Launches GUILT MACHINE

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen has announced the details of his new project, GUILT MACHINE. As AYREON fans have come to expect from Arjen, the music of GUILT MACHINE ranges from dark and heavy to atmospheric and melancholic. But GUILT MACHINE introduces some new twists as well, particularly when i...

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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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Ex-THE GATHERING Singer To Release 'Pure Air' Next Week; Track Listing Revealed

Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen and her new band AGUA DE ANNIQUE will release a new album, "Pure Air", on January 30. As well as acoustic versions of songs from her solo debut, "Air", Anneke's upcoming CD will contain some great collaborations. Besides Sharon den Adel, Niels Geuse...

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STREAM OF PASSION: Studio Update

Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON),has entered the studio to begin recording its sophomore album, due in early 2009 via Napalm Records. According to a posting on the group's MySpace page, "To stick to...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN's AGUA DE ANNIQUE Schedules More Dates

AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 12 - Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands (semi-acoustic with special guests) Feb. 13 - Oosterpoort - Groningen, Netherlands (semi-acoustic with special guests) Feb. 20 - Eightbal...

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Ex-THE GATHERING Singer Releases FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Cover

Former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update: "December 27 I will be playing a solo gig in Zuidwolde. I thought it would be nice to play a sort of a Xmas-song. I've always loved 'The Power of Love' [originally written and recorded by...

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AFTER FOREVER Singer FLOOR JANSEN Interviewed; Audio Available

Ragnarok Radio is currently showcasing an interview withAFTER FOREVER's Floor Jansen and Lori Linstruth, guitarist-turned-manager for Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). The show is the first in a series of three programs focusing on women in metal. The show is available for download at this location. Floor Ja...

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AYREON Mastermind Taps Ex-PORCUPINE TREE Drummer For Side Project

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen has tapped former PORCUPINE TREE drummer Chris Maitland to record the drum tracks for his new project. The recording sessions took place November 9-12 (listen to a sample). Commented Arjen: "We recorded Chris Maitland's drums last month at RS 29 (the studio where I r...

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Ex-GATHERING Singer To Be Joined By WITHIN TEMPTATION, ANATHEMA Members On Acoustic Album

Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen and her new band AGUA DE ANNIQUE will stage two unique shows in February 2009 — at the Melkweg in Amsterdam, Holland (Feb. 12) and at the Oosterpoort in Groningen (Feb. 13). At these intimate performances, Anneke will shed some light on her composit...

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STREAM OF PASSION Begins Recording New Album

Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON),has entered the studio to begin recording its sophomore album, due in early 2009 via Napalm Records. According to a posting on the group's MySpace page, "To stick to...

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GALEXIA: Debut Album Release Date Announced

GALEXIA, the industrial/progressive project led by Orange, Connecticut-based musician Kenneth Joseph Spaziani, will release its self-titled debut album on March 10, 2009. The CD features guest vocal contributions from Arjen A. Lucassen from AYREON, Damian Wilson from THRESHOLD, Marko Eskola of FARMA...