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EPICA: Partial 'Classical Conspiracy' Setlist Revealed
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will take part in a special concert dubbed "Classical Conspiracy" on June 14 at the Miskolc International Opera Festival in Hungary. The band will perform a 45-minute set of metal adaptations of classical songs and movie soundtracks, accompanied by the orchestra and c...June 3, 2008
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JACK RUSSELL Says GREAT WHITE Has Little In Common With 'Hair Metal' Bands
Amanda Chamberlain of IN Utah This Week recently conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE vocalist Jack Russell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On looking to pour a good load of cash into real estate: "When they knocked 'em down from a million-five to a million, my wife and I thought ...June 2, 2008
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AVANTASIA Mainman Discusses Forthcoming Tour
On June 5, EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA will kick off its summer tour in Huttwill, Switzerland. Two days later, AVANTASIA will be one of the main acts at Sweden Rock Festival before it makes its way to Russia, Japan, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil. Sammet, who is currentl...May 28, 2008
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EPICA Getting Ready For 'Classical Conspiracy' Show
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will take part in a special concert dubbed "Classical Conspiracy" on June 14 at the Miskolc International Opera Festival in Hungary. The band will perform classical pieces from Mozart, Dvorak, Verdi, Orff, Prokofiev, Grieg, Vivaldi as well as symphonic versions of its...May 27, 2008
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EPICA Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Of 'The Phantom Agony'; Photos, Video Footage Available
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA celebrated the five-year anniversary of the release of their debut album, "The Phantom Agony", by performing the CD in its entirety last Friday (May 16) at Tivoli in Utrecht, The Netherlands. After the regular set, EPICA returned for a four-song encore:...May 19, 2008
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EPICA: New Video Interview With MARK JANSEN Available
Radio DJ Sheila Doki conducted an interview with EPICA guitarist Mark Jansen on April 27, 2008 in Ft. Worth, Texas prior to the band's show with SYMPHONY X. Among other things, Mark discusses his favorite songs to do live, his thoughts about MTV and the "music" played on it, what he feels makes EPIC...May 14, 2008
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EPICA Stand-In Singer Releases Final Video Video Tour Diary Entries
Amanda Somerville the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was recently tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' ongoing health issues has posted the final updates to her video tour diary. Watch the footage below. Simon...May 14, 2008
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EPICA Singer SIMONE SIMONS To Make Her Return To Live Stage This Week
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA whose lead singer, Simone Simons, was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA),also known as the hospital bacteria have issued the following update: "Good news: Simone will perform with EPICA again! First show will be this upcoming Th...May 11, 2008
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EPICA Stand-In Singer Releases More Video Footage From The Road
Amanda Somerville the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was recently tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' ongoing health issues has posted the three more updates to her video tour diary. Watch the footage below....May 7, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS' Return Appearance On 'Ugly Betty' Scheduled For Next Week
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is set to make a return appearance on ABC-TV's "Ugly Betty". The episode will air on Thursday, May 15 at 8 p.m. EST. The following is a synopsis of the show, entitled "The Kids Are Alright": Betty, still missing Henry, fights her attraction to Gio, but later finds...May 7, 2008
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EPICA: Footage From Final Show Of North American Tour Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of the Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA performing the song "Consign to Oblivion" last night (Saturday, May 3) at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia can be viewed below (courtesy of "unlaced2475"). EPICA utilized the services of singer-songwriter and vocal coach Amanda Somerville...May 4, 2008
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AVANTASIA Touring Lineup Revealed
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet has issued the following update on his AVANTASIA solo project: "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your great support. 'The Scarecrow' is an album that means a lot to me and it was quite a commercial risk to just follow my heart instead of doing exactly what...April 26, 2008
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BOSTON Mainman On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show: Part 2 To Air Next Week
The second part of Alice Cooper's interview with BOSTON mainman Tom Scholz will air on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" next Wednesday night, April 23. The program is a classic-rock format and can be heard on over 100 radio stations in the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Austra...April 18, 2008
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EPICA Issues Update On 'Classical Conspiracy' Concert
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will take part in a special concert dubbed "Classical Conspiracy" on June 14 at the Miskolc International Opera Festival in Hungary. The band previously stated about the concert, "The 'Epica: The Classical Conspiracy Show' is going to be a very unique event, because t...April 17, 2008
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BOSTON Mainman To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
BOSTON mainman Tom Scholz will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing Wednesday night, April 16. The program is a classic-rock format and can be heard on over 100 radio stations in the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia. Air times diff...April 11, 2008
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