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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Lands First Top 10 Solo Album In The U.K. With 'The Mandrake Project'

"The Mandrake Project", the new solo album from IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson, has entered the U.K. album chart at position No. 3. The LP has also topped the German and Swedish album charts, marking his first-ever solo No. 1s anywhere in the world. Prior to the new LP's release, Bruce's highest...

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Clear Cold Beyond

One of power metal's most ambitious and adventurous bands for the last quarter-of-a-century, SONATA ARCTICA have a sound that is instantly recognizable. More flamboyant than the majority of their peers, the Finns have evolved at a steady pace over ten studio albums, becoming more theatrical, romanti...

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CROWNSHIFT Feat. Members Of NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM And WINTERSUN: Debut Album Details Revealed

CROWNSHIFT, the new band featuring members of NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN and FINNTROLL, will release its self-titled debut album on May 10 via Nuclear Blast Records. Earlier this year CROWNSHIFT released its first single and music video, "If You Dare", which was received with great accl...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' In Paris: Video, Photos

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson signed copies of his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", on March 4 at Gibert Disc in Paris, France. Video and photos of the event can be found below. Dickinson will likely land his highest-charting solo album in the U.K. with "The Mandrake Project". The sing...

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Photos: BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' In London

Bruce Dickinson is taking part in a series album-signing sessions at HMV stores across the United Kingdom in partnership with Planet Rock. The IRON MAIDEN frontman is signing copies of his first solo LP in 19 years, "The Mandrake Project", at five stores. The events kicked off at the stroke of midni...

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The Mandrake Project

26 years ago, Bruce Dickinson released one of the greatest metal albums of the '90s. It was called "The Chemical Wedding", and it was seriously fucking heavy. Sandwiched between 1997's similarly monstrous "Accident Of Birth" and 2005's diverse and dynamic "Tyranny Of Souls", the IRON MAIDEN frontman...

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TONY KAKKO On SONATA ARCTICA's Return To Power Metal On 'Clear Cold Beyond': 'It Was Like Riding A Bike'

By David E. Gehlke Finland's SONATA ARCTICA were on a four-album winning streak by the time the touring cycle for 2004's "Reckoning Night" concluded. With countrymen STRATOVARIUS consumed by lineup instability, SONATA ARCTICA stepped up to the plate with a series of LPs that were shamelessly fast, o...

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Former NIGHTWISH Vocalist ANETTE OLZON Announces Third Solo Album 'Rapture'

Anette Olzon, the former powerhouse vocalist of NIGHTWISH and one half of the dynamic duo behind THE DARK ELEMENT alongside former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, is back with her third solo album, "Rapture". The first single and accompanying music video, "Heed The Call", from "Rapture" i...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces Two New Guitarists For Solo Band, Southern California Warm-Up Show

Ahead of the March 1 release of his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", via BMG and the start of a four-month tour, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has revealed the addition of two new guitarists to his touring band. Swedish-born guitarist, songwriter and multi-platinum-credited producer Phil...

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Ihsahn

IHSAHN's indelible impression upon the world of heavy metal is undeniable. Initially making a name for himself as EMPEROR's driving force through to his solo career, he has been a groundbreaking leader in both black and progressive metal. His eponymously titled eighth solo album is arguably his most...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Announces March 2024 U.K. Album-Signing Events

Bruce Dickinson has announced a series album-signing sessions at HMV stores across the United Kingdom in partnership with Planet Rock. The IRON MAIDEN frontman will sign copies of his first solo LP in 19 years, "The Mandrake Project", at five stores in early March. The events kick off at the stroke...

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SONATA ARCTICA Shares New Song 'Dark Empath'

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will release a new studio album, titled "Clear Cold Beyond", on March 8, 2024 through Atomic Fire. The LP contains 10 tracks reviving the band's penchant for power metal-esque tunes following their trip to acoustic landscapes during the pandemic. The latest s...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Releases Music Video For New Solo Single, 'Rain On The Graves'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has released his brand new single, "Rain On The Graves", accompanied by a thrilling video introducing Bruce's live band, comprising his long-term co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez, drummer Dave Moreno, bass player Tanya O'Callaghan and keyboard maestro Misther...

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YES Keyboard Legend RICK WAKEMAN Announces Final Solo Tour

The ultimate keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman CBE will be embarking on a tour of the U.S. with a series of solo piano concerts for the last time in 2024. Rick, who has become almost as well known for his intimate piano shows as his prog rock extravaganzas, has decided that after a career spanning over 5...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Talks Setlist For Upcoming Solo Tour: 'Effectively, It's Gonna Be From 'Balls To Picasso' Forward'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11.com, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the upcoming tour in support of his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project". Bruce's touring band features longtime co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez, drummer Dave Moreno, bass player Tanya O'Cal...