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AYREON Mastermind Working On New STAR ONE Album

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (also ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) is hard at work on what will become a new STAR ONE album. The instrumental demos are completed, and Arjen is now working on lyrics and melody lines. A few weeks ago, Arjen's former manager Yvette graciously hosted a demo listening party fo...

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EMPIRES OF EDEN: 'Reborn In Fire' Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Reborn in Fire" — the upcoming album from EMPIRES OF EDEN, the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall — can be viewed below. The artwork was created by U.S.-based artist Alex Ruiz. A sneak peek at the recording sessions for "Reborn in Fire" with the melod...

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Ex-LOUDNESS/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MIKE VESCERA To Guest On EMPIRES OF EDEN CD

American vocalist Mike Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION) is one of the feature artists on "Reborn in Fire", the upcoming album from EMPIRES OF EDEN, the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall. Mike will appear on the song "Of Light and Shadows". Commented Marshall...

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EMPIRES OF EDEN Signs With 7HARD RECORDS

EMPIRES OF EDEN, the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall, has inked a deal with 7Hard Records for the U.S. and European territories. The band's sophomore album, "Reborn In Fire", will feature "an all-star cast of metal's finest voices," according to a press release. Due in J...

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SINBREED: 'Dust To Dust' Video Released

"Dust To Dust", the new video from the German power metal band SINBREED (formerly NEOSHINE) — which features in its ranks guitarist Flo Laurin, BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Frederik Ehmke and SEVENTH AVENUE vocalist Herbie Langhans — can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's debut album, "When W...

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MAGION: Debut Album Out Now

Dutch symphonic metal act MAGION has just released its long-awaited debut album, "Close to Eternity". The CD was recorded in 2008 at Excess Studios (AFTER FOREVER, GOREFEST, AYREON, EPICA) in Rotterdam and was mastered by Dan Swanö. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Tabula Rasa (2:38)...

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SINBREED: Japanese Version Of 'When Worlds Collide' To Include Bonus Track

German power metal band SINBREED (formerly NEOSHINE),which features in its ranks guitarist Flo Laurin, BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Frederik Ehmke and SEVENTH AVENUE vocalist Herbie Langhans, will release its debut album, "When Worlds Collide", in Japan on March 24 via King Records. The Japanese version...

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FORBIDDEN, SINBREED Members Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold'

Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN),Pearl Aday (ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf) and Flo Laurin (SINBREED) were interviewed on this past Saturday's (February 20) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for streaming using the audio pl...

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SINBREED: Debut Album To Receive North American Release In April

German power metal band SINBREED (formerly NEOSHINE),which features in its ranks guitarist Flo Laurin, BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Frederik Ehmke and SEVENTH AVENUE vocalist Herbie Langhans, will release its debut album, "When Worlds Collide", in North America on April 6 via Nightmare Records. The CD, w...

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SINBREED To Release Debut Album In March

German power metal band SINBREED (formerly NEOSHINE),which features in its ranks guitarist Flo Laurin, BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Frederik Ehmke and SEVENTH AVENUE vocalist Herbie Langhans, will release its debut album, "When Worlds Collide", in Europe on March 26 via Ulterium Records. Release dates fo...

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CONSORTIUM PROJECT V Live Lineup Announced

Former ELEGY/VENGEANCE singer Ian Parry is continuing work on "Species", the fifth and final part of the CONSORTIUM PROJECT fictional concept story set centuries in the future where the truth of mankind's origins is discovered and a final epic journey into outer space is met with dire consequences t...

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LACUNA COIL, U.D.O., EPICA, MASTERPLAN Members Perform At 'Christmas Metal Symphony'

LACUNA COIL, U.D.O., EPICA, MASTERPLAN and SABATON members participated in the second "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held this past Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. As was the case with last year's event, the singers were backed by a six-piece band and a 30-piece class...

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THEOCRACY: First Part Of European Tour Documentary Posted Online

Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band THEOCRACY has posted the first part of a documentary from its "Laying Europe To Rest Tour 2009". Watch it below. THEOCRACY recently announced the addition of bassist Jared Oldham to the group's ranks. Jared has been filling in and touring with the band for so...

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THEOCRACY: New Bass Player Announced

Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band THEOCRACY has announced the addition of bassist Jared Oldham to the group's ranks. Jared has been filling in and touring with the band for some time now, so making it official is a mere formality. Jared brings years of musical experience and a great singing v...

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LACUNA COIL Singer Confirmed For 'Christmas Metal Symphony'

LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia is among the guest vocalists who will participate in the second "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, set to take place on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. As was the case with last year's event, the singers will be backed by a six-piece band and a 3...