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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN Releases 'Hear My Call' Video

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has released the video for his first solo single, "Hear My Call". The song was written by Nino Laurenne (THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkilä (45 DEGREE WOMAN),who also produced Ari Koivunen's...

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HELLOWEEN And GAMMA RAY To Team Up For European Tour

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have been officially confirmed for the upcoming HELLOWEEN European tour. The trek will kick off mid-November and will include one or two additional acts. Apart from very few festival appearances, this will be the first time ever HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY have toured to...

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WISDOM To Open For HEAVEN AND HELL In Budapest

Hungarian "traditional" metallers WISDOM will support HEAVEN AND HELL on July 4 at Petofi Hall in Budapest, Hungary. WISDOM's latest CD, "Words of Wisdom", was released last November. A video for the track "Wisdom", taken from the latest album, can be downloaded at this location. Drawing influences...

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ICED EARTH: JON SCHAFFER Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features and interview host Mark Strigl and special guest Rich Catino of MetalAsylum.net conducted with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH. Topics include the "Framing Armageddon" album, the current ICED EARTH lineup, touring, a possible live DVD, Larry Grohmann's ampli...

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HELLOWEEN: New Album Title Announced

HELLOWEEN drummer Dani Löble has re-entered singer Andi Deris' Mi Sueno Studios in Tenerife, Spain to resume the recording sessions for the band's new album with longtime producer Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, SAXON). Tentatively titled "Gambling with the Devil", HELLOWEEN's 12th studio LP is...

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LION'S SHARE, HEAVENLY Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

LION'S SHARE, one of Sweden's finest melodic metal groups, and HEAVENLY, a French power metal band in the vein of GAMMA RAY and HELLOWEEN, have been confirmed for the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place on July 7, 2007 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows:...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' Tops Album Chart

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has topped the Finnish album chart with his solo debut, "Fuel for the Fire" (Sony BMG). View the whole chart at this location. Check out audio samples here (IMPORTANT: You must hold your cu...

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CELLADOR Guitarist Comments On KING DIAMOND, KREATOR Tour

Guitarist Bill Hudson of the Nebraska-based power metallers CELLADOR has commented on the band's upcoming North American tour with KING DIAMOND, KREATOR and LEAVES' EYES, which is scheduled to kick off next March. He said, "I have no words to describe how I feel about being part of this tour. KREATO...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN Releases Solo Debut, Prepares To Hit The Road

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has just released his debut album, "Fuel for the Fire", in Finland via Sony BMG. Check out audio samples at this location (IMPORTANT: You must hold your cursor over the musical note symbol...

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STORMWARRIOR Confirmed For MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

German band STORMWARRIOR has been added to the lineup of the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place on July 7, 2007 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. STORMWARRIOR will not be performing only their own material but will also feature GAMMA RAY's Kai Hansen on vocals during a very special set which will inclu...

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HAMMERFALL Confirmed For Quebec's SUMMER FESTIVAL

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL and Quebec City's FORGOTTEN TALES will perform at the 40th edition of Quebec's Summer Festival (Festival d’été de Québec) on Thursday, July 12. FORGOTTEN TALES will play the Molson Dry stage Pigeonnier on at 8:00 p.m., to be followed by HAMMERFALL at 9:30 p.m. Fo...

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MASTERPLAN Guitarist Talks About Proposed Project With MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN

Baz Anderson of MetalStorm.ee recently conducted an interview with MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalStorm.ee: So how well do you think the album "MK II" has come across? Roland: I think pretty good, honestly, because I think people, you...

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FREEDOM CALL, NOCTURNAL RITES To Team Up For Swedish Dates In September

Germany's FREEDOM CALL will team up with Sweden's NOCTURNAL RITES for five Swedish shows in September. The dates are as follows: Sep. 05 - Stockholm, SWE - Klubben Sep. 06 - Malmö, SWE - KB Sep. 07 - Göteborg, SWE - Sticky Fingers Sep. 08 - Kristianstad, SWE - Scala Sep. 09 - Gävle, SWE ...

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PRIMAL FEAR Rejoined By Guitarist HENNY WOLTER

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have issued the following update: "Yes, after a long discussion about the future of PRIMAL FEAR, we've decided to bring Henny Wolter back to the band. After a four-year break, Henny takes over the guitar duties together with Stefan Leibing, who played most of the g...

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HAMMERFALL: Photo Of New Lineup Posted Online

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have posted the first photo of their revamped lineup — featuring new bassist Fredrik Larsson — at this location. Lead singer Joacim Cans previously said, "Fredrik recorded 'Glory to the Brave' with us, so he's definitely a part of the family. It's great to have h...