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New STRATOVARIUS Drummer's Video Introduction
A five-minute video clip in which Finnish/Swedish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS introduce their new drummer, 24-year-old Rolf Pilve, can be seen below. Last year Jörg Michael announced his departure from STRATOVARIUS after sixteen years of incredible drumming, countless tours and nine studio albums...June 25, 2012
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OPERATIKA 'Going Through A Major Transformation'
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA have issued the following update: "To stop any ongoing rumors, we'd like to let everyone know that our band is going through a major transformation but please stay tuned for a lot more news to come soon. We'll reveal details on the changes, new mu...June 21, 2012
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STRATOVARIUS Announces New Drummer
Last year Jörg Michael announced his departure from STRATOVARIUS after sixteen years of incredible drumming, countless tours and nine studio albums. Jörg played his final tour with the band in 2011. One of the last concerts in Finland was recorded, and will be released as a live DVD/Blu-ray on June...June 20, 2012
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RUINED SOUL: 'Rewind' Video Released
"Rewind", the new video from Gothenburg, Sweden's RUINED SOUL, can be seen below. The clip was filmed on March 16 with Greenworks. The track comes off the band's debut album, "My Dying Day", which was released in 2010 via Suicide Records. Greenworks previously helmed RUINED SOUL's music video for th...June 18, 2012
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Black Diamond' Performance Clip From 'Under Flaming Winter Skies' DVD Available
A performance clip of the song "Black Diamond", taken from the forthcoming STRATOVARIUS DVD and Blu-ray, "Under Flaming Winter Skies - Live In Tampere", can be seen below. The news of drummer Jörg Michael's departure from the Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS in September 2011 was a shock for a...June 11, 2012
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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY: 'Ascending To Infinity' Trailer Available
A six-minute trailer for "Ascending To Infinity", the new album from the Italian "cinematic" metal band LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY, is available below. LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY has made its new single, "Dark Fate Of Atlantis", available for free download in its original album version of six minutes and...June 11, 2012
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STRATOVARIUS To Release 'Under Flaming Winter Skies - Live In Tampere' DVD/Blu-Ray
The news of drummer Jörg Michael's departure from the Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS in September 2011 was a shock for all of the band's fans. To say goodbye to a friend, hero and member who characterized STRATOVARIUS' sound for over a decade, the group embarked on a five-show farewell tour...June 6, 2012
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BLACK MAJESTY: New Album Cover Artwork, Release Date Revealed
Australian melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY will release their new album, "Stargazer", on July 20 via Limb Music. Dirk Illing (SCORPIONS, WIZARD) once again handled the album's artwork, which continues the theme of the band's past works. BLACK MAJESTY began recording drums back in October 2011...June 6, 2012
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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Ascending To Infinity' Album
Audio samples of all tracks that are featured on "Ascending To Infinity", the new album from the Italian "cinematic" metal band LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY, can be heard in the YouTube clip below (with commentary from Luca Turilli in Italian). LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY has made its new single, "Dark Fate...June 5, 2012
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: Philadelphia Concert Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of RHAPSODY OF FIRE's May 25 performance at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The first official photo of the new lineup of RHAPSODY OF FIRE can be seen below. RHAPSODY OF FIRE 2012 is: Fabio Lione - Vocals Alex Staropoli - Keyboards Robe...May 29, 2012
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THY MAJESTIE Completes Work On Long-Awaited Fifth Album
Italian "symphonic power epic" metal band THY MAJESTIE will release its long-waited fifth album, "ShiHuangDi", later in the year via Scarlet Records. The CD, which marks the first THY MAJESTIE release since 2009's "Dawn", was recorded at Wreck Studios in Palermo, Italy, mixed by Giuseppe Orlando (NO...May 28, 2012
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members To Re-Record Early Tracks For 'Dreaming In Twilight' Album
Former STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE and SYMFONIA mainman Timo Tolkki recently launched a PledgeMusic.com campaign to support the release of his fourth solo album, "Classical Variations 2: Credo". Tentatively due on October 29, 2012, the double album will include over two hours of music and w...May 21, 2012
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: Italian Language TV Report Available
A two-minute Italian-language TV report on the current European headlining tour by Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE can be seen below. RHAPSODY OF FIRE will embark on the North American leg of its "From Chaos To Eternity" world tour in late May. The first official photo of the new li...May 14, 2012
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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY: 'Dark Fate Of Atlantis' Available For Free Download
Italian "cinematic" metal band LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY has made its new single, "Dark Fate Of Atlantis", available for free download in its original album version of six minutes and 29 seconds at this location. This complete version of the song features a longer intro, a longer guitar solo and an ad...May 10, 2012
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: Second Behind-The-Scenes Video Posted Online
Drummer Alex Holzwarth of Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE takes you behind the scenes before the band's 2012 North and South American tours. In the two-and-a-half-minute clip below, you will be taken into Holzwarth's private rehearsal studio where he talks about the upcoming tour an...May 7, 2012
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