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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Signs With AFM RECORDS
Italian symphonic power metallers RHAPSODY OF FIRE have inked a worldwide deal with AFM Records. The band's signature sound, consisting of power metal, soundtrack-like elements and classical influences, gave a new meaning to the word "epic" since the release of "Legendary Tales" in 1997. Commented R...December 11, 2012
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SAXON Frontman To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has been confirmed as one of the guest musicians who will appear on "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to make appearances on the CD are former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and drummer Russell Gilbrook...December 9, 2012
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FIREFORCE Preparing To Enter Studio
Belgian power metallers FIREFORCE are preparing to enter The Prophecy & Music Factory studios in Germany to record their new album. Greek producer Roberto Dimitri Liapakis (MYSTIC PROPHECY, SUICIDAL ANGELS, DEVIL'S TRAIN, CRYSTAL TEARS) will helm the effort, which is tentatively due in early 201...December 6, 2012
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AVANTASIA: New Album Title Revealed
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project has set "The Mystery Of Time" as the title of its new album, due in March. Immediately after the release of this new metal opera, based on a story written by Sammet, the band will embark on a full-fledged indoor tour, during which the band and special...December 6, 2012
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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick (pictured below) was in the studio earlier this month recording lead guitar tracks for the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, due in March 2013. Bruce previously appeared on AVANTASIA's "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babyl...November 26, 2012
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AVANTASIA To Embark On Headlining Tour In April
EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project is planning to embark on a headlining tour for in April 2013. Also in the works are several summer festival appearances, as well as South American and Asian tours at the end of the summer. Commented Tobias: "I know I once said we weren't gonna do it ag...November 24, 2012
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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Talks About Covering QUEEN, ACCEPT On New PUSCIFER EP
PUSCIFER, the Northern Arizona-based band helmed by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE),will release an eight-song EP titled "Donkey Punch The Night" on February 19 via Puscifer Entertainment. The collection features two new songs written by Keenan and PUSCIFER cohorts Mat Mitchell, Carin...November 21, 2012
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Brazilian Female-Fronted Metallers VANDROYA Sign With INNER WOUND RECORDINGS
Inner Wound Recordings has announced the signing of the Brazilian female-fronted progressive power metal band VANDROYA. The group's debut album, "One", will be released on January 18. The Japanese edition of the album will be made available on December 19 through Spiritual Beast and the Brazilian ed...November 21, 2012
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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Covers QUEEN, ACCEPT Classics On New PUSCIFER EP
PUSCIFER, the Northern Arizona-based band helmed by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE),will release an eight-song EP titled "Donkey Punch The Night" on February 19 via Puscifer Entertainment. "While continuing our tradition of releasing a few new songs at a time," explained Keenan. "I al...November 19, 2012
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THE SWORD Bassist Reveals His Favorite Album Of All Time (Video)
Bassist Bryan Richie of Austin, Texas metal luminaries THE SWORD recently spoke to Rhapsody's "On The Record" about his favorite album — "Mission: Control!", the 1999 debut effort from the American rock band BURNING AIRLINES. Check it out below. "On The Record" is a video series where rock stars gus...November 9, 2012
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EDGUY Frontman Taps URIAH HEEP Drummer For New AVANTASIA Album
EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet entered VOX Klangstudio in Bendestorf, Germany late last month with producer Sascha Paeth (KAMELOT, EDGUY, EPICA, RHAPSODY) to begin recording the new album from Sammet's AVANTASIA project for a spring 2013 release. The CD will once again be a rock opera based on a concep...November 8, 2012
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FREEDOM CALL To Release 'Power & Glory' Single
Southern Germany-based melodic metallers FREEDOM CALL will release a digital single, "Power & Glory", containing their best-known "happy metal" tunes on November 2 via SPV/Steamhammer. The single release will coincide with the start of the band's European tour as the support act for LUCA TURILLI...October 30, 2012
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EDGUY Frontman Begins Recording New AVANTASIA Album
EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet is preparing to enter VOX Klangstudio in Bendestorf, Germany with producer Sascha Paeth (KAMELOT, EDGUY, EPICA, RHAPSODY) to begin recording the new album from Sammet's AVANTASIA project for a spring 2013 release. The CD will once again be a rock opera based on a conceptu...October 24, 2012
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BEYOND THE BRIDGE To Continue Following Keyboardist's Passing
Simon Oberender, keyboardist/guitarist of the German progressive metal band BEYOND THE BRIDGE, passed away late last month. The cause of death has not been announced. Oberender, who was also the keyboardist for Amanda Somerville's band TRILLIUM, worked at the Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany as a...October 8, 2012
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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY Guitarist DOMINIQUE LEURQUIN Suffers Serious Hand Injury
Guitarist Luca Turilli of Italian "cinematic" metallers LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY has issued the following update: "Some days ago, my girlfriend Nadia received a phone call from Laurence, the wife of [LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY guitarist] Dominique [Leurquin]. I understood from Nadia's tears that somethi...October 5, 2012