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KISKE/SOMERVILLE: 'Silence' Video Released
"Silence", the first video from KISKE/SOMERVILLE — the new project featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville — can be viewed below. The song comes off KISKE/SOMERVILLE's self-titled debut album, which is scheduled for release in Europe on September 24 an...July 27, 2010
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CAGE Singer Talks About His Guest Appearance On EMPIRES OF EDEN Album
Singer Sean Peck of San Diego metallers CAGE is among the musicians who have recorded guest appearances on "Reborn in Fire", the recently released album from EMPIRES OF EDEN — the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall. Video footage of Peck and Marshall talking about their col...July 24, 2010
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THERION Announces New Touring Bassist
Bassist Nalley Påhlsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION announced yesterday (Thursday, July 22) that would sit out the band's upcoming European headlining tour in order to focus on his personal life. Christofer Johnsson, the creative force behind the group, has now released the...July 23, 2010
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THERION Bassist To Sit Out European Tour
Bassist Nalley Påhlsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION will sit out the band's upcoming European headlining tour. According to Påhlsson, the reason for him not being able to take part in the trek is threefold. He says, "1) I'm alone with my two children and it's not possible f...July 22, 2010
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KISKE/SOMERVILLE: U.S. Release Date Announced; Audio Samples Available
KISKE/SOMERVILLE, the new project featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville, will release its self-titled debut album in Europe on September 24 and in the U.S. on October 12 via Frontiers Records. A single, "Silence", will precede the full-length CD on A...July 20, 2010
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KISKE/SOMERVILLE: Debut Album Artwork, Final Track Listing Revealed
KISKE/SOMERVILLE, the new project featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville, will release its self-titled debut album on September 24 via Frontiers Records. A single, "Silence", will precede the full-length CD on August 20. KISKE/SOMERVILLE filmed two vi...July 19, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: New Audio Interview With LUCA TURILLI Available
On July 10, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist Luca Turilli of Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. RHAPSODY OF FIRE's new album, "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", sold around 800 copies in the U...July 16, 2010
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BIOMECHANICAL Drummer Completes Tracks For HEXFIRE Debut
English drummer Jonno Lodge (BIOMECHANICAL, ex-PAUL DI'ANNO) has completed the drum tracks for the debut album from Polish metallers HEXFIRE. The recording session took place at the Staffordshire Phoenixx Studios with engineer Stephen Parkinson. Drummers Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, AVANTASIA)...July 16, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Guitarist Interviewed By INFERNAL MASQUERADE
Infernal Masquerade webzine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Luca Turilli of Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. RHAPSODY OF FIRE's new album, "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", sold around 800 copies in the United S...July 11, 2010
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RAGE Extends Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
German power metallers RAGE have extended their deal with Nuclear Blast Records. "We are happy that our common history will continue," the band said in a statement. "At Nuclear Blast we really feel at home and we look forward to all upcoming projects. After the great success of [the last RAGE album]...July 8, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'The Frozen Tears Of Angels' First-Week Sales Revealed
"The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 52 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new a...July 7, 2010
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THERION: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION will release their new album, "Sitra Ahra", in September via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm by Lennart Östlund (LED ZEPPELIN, ABBA). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard, who worked on...July 1, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE's 'Sea Of Fate' Playable On JamLegend
"Sea Of Fate", a track from "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, is now playable on JamLegend. "The Frozen Tears Of Angels" registered the following first-week chart positions: Italy: #31 Germany: #33 Switzerland: #39 Japan: #41 France: #...June 12, 2010
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CAGE Singer To Guest On New EMPIRES OF EDEN Album
Singer Sean Peck of San Diego metallers CAGE has been added to the list of musicians who have recorded guest appearances on "Reborn in Fire", the upcoming album from EMPIRES OF EDEN — the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall. Commented Stu: "Sean was one of the guys I approac...June 5, 2010
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AMANDA SOMERVILLE To Perform At SIRENS OF METAL II Festival
American singer-songwriter Amanda Somerville will perform at this year's Sirens of Metal II festival on August 13 at Blondies nightclub in Detroit, Michigan. Joining Amanda on stage will be Sander Gommans of AFTER FOREVER and Paulo of MILES BEYOND. Other acts scheduled to appear include KOBRA AND TH...May 30, 2010