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MEDICATED: 'Scream For God' Video Available

"Scream For God", the new video from MEDICATED, the Finnish metal band featuring former IMPERANON vocalist Aleksi Sihvonen, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's "Magnum For Amen" EP, which was released last year. Formed in 2005, MEDICATED describes its music as "thrash/death metal wit...

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STRATOVARIUS: More Tour Dates Announced

Finnish melodic power metal legends STRATOVARIUS have scheduled the following dates: May 15 - Wolverhampton, England, UK @ Wulfrun Hall May 16 - Nottingham, England, UK @ Rock City May 17 - Glasgow, Scotland, UK @ Cathouse May 18 - London, England UK @ Islington O2 Academy May 19 - Manchester, Engla...

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SENTIMENT: 'The Dark Side' Song Available For Free Download

Finnish melodic metallers SENTIMENT, whose current lineup includes ex-THUNDERSTONE keyboardist Kari Tornack, have inked a deal with Intromental Management. The band is still searching for record and distribution deals with suitable labels for the release of its debut album, "From Here to Ever After"...

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STRATOVARIUS: More 2009 Dates Announced

Finnish melodic power metal legends STRATOVARIUS have scheduled the following dates: May 22-23 - Wacken Rocks - Kreuth / Aurich, Germany Jun. 19-21 - Hellfest - Clisson, France Jul. 11 - Masters Of Rock Festival - Vizovice, Czech Republic STRATOVARIUS has vowed to return with a new studio album in 2...

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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Signs With SCARLET RECORDS

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has inked a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records. Tolkki and his bandmates have spent the last few weeks putting the finishing touches to their new album entitled "Age Of Aquarius". Recorded over three months in F...

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LIZZY BORDEN/Ex-VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist Joins PROPHESY

PROPHESY, the new U.S./German band featuring vocalist Brian O'Connor (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) and guitarist Fabian Schwarz (PARADOX, RUNAMOK, THE NEW BLACK),has completed its lineup. It is as follows: Brian O'Connor (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) - Vocals Ira Black (LIZZY BORDEN, ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) - Guitar Fabia...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: South American Tour Postponed

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has issued the following statement: "We are forced to postpone our [South American] tour due to lack of professionalism and responsibility of the promoter. They approached us with an offer for the tour in June, w...

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STAM1NA, TIMO KOTIPELTO, LEVERAGE, MEDICATED Confirmed For Finnish Charity Tour

STAM1NA, Timo Rautiainen, Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS),LEVERAGE and MEDICATED will take part in a short Finnish tour called "Kaveria ei jätetä" (translation: "Never leave a friend behind!") which collects money to help the voluntary youth mental healthcare in Finland. The dates are as follows: Jan...

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VISION DIVINE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Italian melodic metallers VISION DIVINE have inked a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records. The band's new studio album, "9 Degrees West of the Moon", is scheduled for release on January 23, 2009. Born as a side project of the esteemed guitarist and songwriter of LABYRINTH, Olaf Thorsen, as a way...

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ANCARA Begins Recording New Album

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA entered Matrixtor Studios in Hämeenlinna, Finland on November 3 to begin recording their third album with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, APOCALYPTICA, AMORPHIS, LORDI, THE 69 EYES, SENTENCED, SEPULTURA). The follow-up to last year's "Beyond the Dark", will once again be r...

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TIMO TOLKKI Discusses STRATOVARIUS 'Publicity Stunt'; Video Available

Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki has released the second part of his three-part interview via the RR web site. During this lengthy interview which lasts almost an hour, Tolkki talks about the STRATOVARIUS period between 1996 and 2008. He discusses the diffic...

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IN FLAMES: Japanese Dates Announced

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES will embark on a three-date headlining tour of Japan in March 2009. The details are as follows: March 04 - Tokyo, Japan - Blitz March 05 - Tokyo, Japan - Blitz March 06 - Osaka, Japan - IMP Hall Commented the band: "It's been a while since we played Japan now, ...

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On The Road With IN FLAMES

IN FLAMES will be featured on the program "Dom Kallar Oss Artister" (They Call Us Artists) on Tuesday, November 19 at 9:00 p.m. CET on the Swedish television network SVT. According to a posting on the band's web site, "This summer the film team from SVT followed IN FLAMES around on the road to show...

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TIMO TOLKKI: New Video Interview Available

Part one of a new interview with former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki can be viewed at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE recently launched its official web site at this location. Also included on the site are individual video interviews with the other RR...

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TIMO TOLKKI Says It Is 'Wrong' For Remaining STRATOVARIUS Members To Use Band Name

Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, who who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name, has issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the group's remaining members that they have "decided to carry the legacy of...