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EDGUY/AVANTASIA Frontman: DIO 'Was The Epitome Of The Perfect Heavy Metal Vocalist'

EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday] I [was] informed about the sad news of Ronnie James Dio's passing. It is impossible to fin...

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EDGUY Frontman Discusses AVANTASIA In New Video Interview

Spain's MSN/Rock Metal TV recently conducted an interview with EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet. The chat is now available for viewing below (courtesy of Rafabasa.com). AVANTASIA released its new epic masterpiece on April 3 as regular CDs ("The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon"),two sep...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'The Frozen Tears Of Angels' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Italy: #31 Germany: #33 Switzerland: #39 Japan: #41 France: #51 Austria: #58 Belgium: #96 Commented the band, “We are really amazed by the way t...

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VOUGAN/Ex-OUTWORLD Singer To Guest On New EMPIRES OF EDEN Album

Singer Carlos Zema 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. The Brazilian native has come to the focus of the metal public through his t...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'Sea Of Fate' Video Released

"Sea Of Fate", the new video from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", which was released on April 30, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was produced by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli and i...

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Former GRIM REAPER Singer To Guest On EMPIRES OF EDEN Album

British vocalist Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER, LIONSHEART, ONSLAUGHT) 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. Featured on the track "Bey...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE/Ex-SAVATAGE Singer To Guest On EMPIRES OF EDEN Album

Vocalist Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, MACHINES OF GRACE, ex-SAVATAGE) 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. Zak's vocals were recor...

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EDGUY Frontman Discusses New AVANTASIA Album; Audio Available

Italian web site LineaRock recently conducted an interview with EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. AVANTASIA released its new epic masterpiece on April 3 as regular CDs ("The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon"),two sepa...

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AVANTASIA: More 'Wicked' / 'Angel' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project released its new epic masterpiece on April 3 as regular CDs ("The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon"),two separate double picture vinyls, and as a beautiful collector's edition with an AVANTASIA picture book. The deluxe box set features two CDs...

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KALEDON Completes Work On New Album

Italian power metallers KALEDON have finished mixing their new album, "Legend Of The Fogotten Reign: Chapter VI - The Last Night On The Battlefield". The sixth installment of the saga started in 2002 will be released this summer via Scarlet Records. The CD was previously described as a return to the...

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KISKE/SOMERVILLE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Video Shoot Posted Online

KISKE/SOMERVILLE, the new project featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville, filmed two videos — "Silence" and "If I Had A Wish" — on March 28 and March 29 in Nuremberg, Germany. Joining Kiske and Somerville for the shoot were bassist and main composer M...

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AVANTASIA Lands On German Chart

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project released its new epic masterpiece on April 3 as regular CDs ("The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon"),two separate double picture vinyls, and as a beautiful collector's edition with an AVANTASIA picture book. The deluxe box set features two CDs...

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JON OLIVA To Guest On New SOULSPELL Album

Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, JON OLIVA'S PAIN) has recorded a guest appearance on "The Labyrinth Of Truths", the second full-length album from the Brazilian power metal opera project SOULSPELL. Other musicians scheduled to appear on the CD include Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTE...

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EMPIRES OF EDEN: 'Reborn In Fire' Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Reborn in Fire" — the upcoming album from EMPIRES OF EDEN, the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall — can be viewed below. The artwork was created by U.S.-based artist Alex Ruiz. A sneak peek at the recording sessions for "Reborn in Fire" with the melod...

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TOBIAS SAMMET Talks AVANTASIA, EDGUY In New Video Interview

Italy's SpazioRock.it recently conducted an interview with EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet in Milan. You can now watch the chat below. AVANTASIA's new epic masterpiecewas released on April 3 as regular CDs, two separate double picture vinyls, and as a beautiful collector's edition with a pict...