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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' To Be Reissued With Live CD
"Polaris", the 2009 comeback album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, will be reissued as a two-CD digipack on May 21 via earMUSIC/Edel. In addition to the original album, the package will include a bonus disc containing 75 minutes of live material recorded during the "Polaris" tour and sp...April 30, 2010
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Schedules Middletown Meet-And-Greet
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will take part in a meet-and-greet on Saturday, May 1 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Alto Music in Middletown, New York. Eddie Ojeda's solo album, "Axes 2 Axes", was released in 2006. The CD features guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal v...April 26, 2010
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Ex-HAMMERFALL Bassist MAGNUS ROSÉN In Japan: Solo Show Performance Footage Available
Video footage of bassist Magnus Rosén's (REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, HAMMERFALL, X-WORLD/5, FULLFORCE) recent solo show in Japan can be viewed below. Rosén in November 2009 joined REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki. Magnus said in a statement, "After m...April 19, 2010
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ANCARA: 'Nicole' Video Available
"Nicole", the new video from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's third album, "Chasing Shadows", which entered the official chart in the band's home country last October at position No. 32. According to the group, the CD's release was "postponed by two mon...April 18, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN Completes Recording New Solo Album
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has completed recording her new solo album, "What Lies Beneath". She states, "It was a great last vocal session. I am grateful that everything I planned was accomplished. Also the things that we decided on the way have only improved the songs making the overall...April 14, 2010
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Schedules Italian Guitar Clinic
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will take part in an exclusive clinic on May 18 at Castlebrando in Treviso, Italy — considered to be one of Italy's most impressive medieval castles. Fans will get a chance to experience Yngwie's wizardry playing up close and personal. For more informatti...April 10, 2010
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Headline Italy's 'Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition'
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will headline "The Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition" at this year's Music Italy Show — Italy's most important trade fair featuring musical instruments, publishing, backstage equipment, DJ and discography, which will be held May 15-17, 2010 in Bologna, Ita...April 7, 2010
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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Masterclass' in Sofia; Video Interview, Performance Footage Available
Metal Hangar 18 conducted an interview with Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE) prior to his April 2, 2010 "Masterclass Seminar" at the RBF club in Sofia, Bulgaria. Watch it below. Also available is footage of the actual "masterclass." Tolkki recently announced that he was scrapping h...April 3, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS: New Video Interview With MATIAS KUPIAINEN Posted Online
Valerio Ferrari of HeavyWorlds.com conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS on January 21, 2010 in Milan, Italy. Watch the chat in two parts below. STRATOVARIUS' latest album, "Polaris", landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Artist Albums (H...March 8, 2010
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TIMO TOLKKI On His Book: 'I Do Not Want To Generate Negativity And Hatred'
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "After a lot of thinking, feeling and getting some distance to my [recently completed] book, I have come to a conclusion that much of the book was written in anger and doesn't represent accura...March 6, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS Drummer Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'
STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael was interviewed for the latest episode of "The Governor's Ball". You can now stream the program in two parts below. STRATOVARIUS' latest album, "Polaris", landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums...March 4, 2010
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TIMO TOLKKI To Perform At BOLOGNA GUITAR FESTIVAL
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE guitarist Timo Tolkki has announced via his MySpace page that he will perform at the Bologna Guitar Festival on May 15 with a "house band" consisting of bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG),drummer Gregg Bissonette, bassist Neil Murray (WHITESNAKE,...March 4, 2010
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WARMEN Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With Helsinki Concert; Video Available
WARMEN, the brainchild of CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman, celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a concert during the Helsinki Metal Meeting weekend on February 18 at Dante's Highlight in Helsinki Finland. The band's third live performance ever included guest appearances by Alexi Laiho...February 21, 2010
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SENTIMENT To Release New Single
Finnish melodic metallers SENTIMENT, whose current lineup includes ex-THUNDERSTONE keyboardist Kari Tornack, have issued the following update: "We spent some time in our dungeon to get a couple of songs ready for recording. The songs came out great and we hope that we can get a single out before sum...February 15, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS: Munich Footage Posted Online
Video footage of STRATOVARIUS's January 30, 2010 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblrocknroll"). STRATOVARIUS' latest album, "Polaris", landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing a...February 9, 2010
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