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Drummer ALEX LANDENBURG: STRATOVARIUS Fans 'Accepted Me With Open Arms'

Alex Landenburg (AT VANCE, ANNIHILATOR, MEKONG DELTA),who just completed a European tour as the stand-in drummer for STRATOVARIUS after the band's regular drummer, Jörg Michael, was diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed, has issued the following update: "I'd like to take the oppo...

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STRATOVARIUS' Cancer-Stricken Drummer: 'Let's Get Alive And Kicking Once Again'

STRATOVARIUS' German drummer Jörg Michael, who was was recently diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed, has issued the following update: "I hope this message finds everybody well and everybody is in an easy-peasy Christmas mood already. "The first leg of the European tour with HELL...

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STRATOVARIUS: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS will release their thirteenth full-length studio album, "Elysium", in Asia on January 12, 2011 via JVC and in the rest of the world on January 14, 2011 through earMUSIC/Edel. Check out audio samples of all the songs that will appear on the CD at Amazon.co.uk. "...

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SYMFONIA: Video Footage From The Studio

SYMFONIA, the new melodic metal project featuring former members of HELLOWEEN, STRATOVARIUS, ANGRA and SONATA ARCTICA, entered Studiomega in Varberg, Sweden on November 25 to begin recording 12 songs for its debut album, which is scheduled for a March 25, 2011 release. Video footage from the studio...

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THEOCRACY: Christmas Single Released

The Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band THEOCRACY has just released a Christmas single called "All I Want For Christmas". The track is available at YouTube, iTunes and in the "Club of Souls" section at the THEOCRACY web site. Ulterium Records released a limited-edition, 12-inch, picture-disc ed...

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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Interviewed By Austria's MULATSCHAG TV

Mulatschag TV conducted an interview with vocalist Timo Kotipelto of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS when the band played in Vienna, Austria on November 26, 2010. You can now watch the chat below. STRATOVARIUS will release its thirteenth full-length studio album, "Elysium", in Asia on January...

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SCARLET RECORDS Signs New North American Distribution Deal

Scarlet Records has inked a new deal with Belmondo Entertainment/Entertainment One Distribution for the North American distribution of its releases and extensive catalog. Belmondo/Entertainment One will acquire both physical and digital rights for the Italian label's roster, which includes many accl...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Interviewed By U.K.'s SONIC SHOCKS (Video)

Sonic Shocks conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS at the Hard Rock Hell IV festival, which was held December 3-5, 2010 at Pontins in Prestatyn, North Wales, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. STRATOVARIUS will release its thi...

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SYMFONIA: More Video Interviews Posted Online

Video interviews with bassist Jari Kainulainen (STRATOVARIUS, EVERGREY),keyboardist Mikko Härkin (SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) and drummer Uli Kusch (MASTERPLAN, HELLOWEEN) about their new SYMFONIA project can be viewed below. SYMFONIA features former members of HELLOWEEN, STRATOVARIUS, ANGRA and SON...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist: 'We've Proved That We Still Can Compose Great Songs'

Alexander Andrésen of GetMetal.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GetMetal.com: With Timmo Tolki being in the band for such a long time, how was it to fill those shoes? Did yo...

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TRIPTYKON Mainman: Past, Present And Future

Current TRIPTYKON and former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Warrior has posted the following message on his official blog: "I just returned home to Zurich from essential visits, together with TRIPTYKON guitarist V. Santura, to the offices of Century Media...

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Former STRATOVARIUS/EVERGREY Bassist Joins DEVIL'S TRAIN

DEVIL'S TRAIN, the new band featuring MYSTIC PROPHECY mainman/producer R.D. Liapakis, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael and guitarist Lakis Ragazas, has announced the addition of bassist Jari Kainulainen to the group's ranks. Kainulainen is a Finnish bassist who plays in the power metal supergroup S...

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ANDRÉ MATOS: New Brazilian Concert Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of Brazilian singer André Matos' (ANGRA, SHAAMAN, VIPER) November 19, 2010 performance at SESC in Santo André, Brazil can be viewed below (courtesy of Joel Oliveira Jr.). "Mentalize", the second solo album from André Matos, was released in Europe on February 1, 2010 via SPV/...

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STRATOVARIUS: 'Elysium' Collector's Edition Detailed

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS will release their thirteenth full-length studio album, "Elysium", in Asia on January 12, 2011 via JVC and in the rest of the world on January 14, 2011 through earMUSIC/Edel. A single with two new songs will be released on November 26 to coincide with the start...

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TIMO TOLKKI, ANDRÉ MATOS Talk About SYMFONIA In New Video Interviews

Video interviews with Brazilian singer André Matos (ANGRA, SHAAMAN, VIPER) and Finnish guitarist Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE) about their new SYMFONIA project can be viewed below. SYMFONIA features former members of HELLOWEEN, STRATOVARIUS, ANGRA and SONATA ARCTICA. The band wi...