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WINGER, THE QUIREBOYS, POINT BLANK Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
WINGER, THE QUIREBOYS and POINT BLANK have been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (C...March 5, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS Drummer Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'
STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael was interviewed for the latest episode of "The Governor's Ball". You can now stream the program in two parts below. STRATOVARIUS' latest album, "Polaris", landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums...March 4, 2010
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TIMO TOLKKI To Perform At BOLOGNA GUITAR FESTIVAL
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE guitarist Timo Tolkki has announced via his MySpace page that he will perform at the Bologna Guitar Festival on May 15 with a "house band" consisting of bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG),drummer Gregg Bissonette, bassist Neil Murray (WHITESNAKE,...March 4, 2010
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MOONSPELL Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise
Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH EPICA FINNTROLL MOONSPELL RAVEN SAXON SODOM SO...March 2, 2010
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AVANTASIA: New Song Featuring SCORPIONS Frontman Available For Streaming
The radio edit of "Dying For An Angel", a brand new song from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, is available for streaming below. The track, which features a special guest appearance by SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine, comes off AVANTASIA's new epic masterpiece, to be released on April...March 2, 2010
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ASTRAL DOORS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ASTRAL DOORS ATROCITY BROILERS CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CA...March 2, 2010
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Drummer MATT C. Explains 'Split' With MYSTIC PROPHECY
Drummer Matt C. has commented on his recent departure from the German/Greek metal band MYSTIC PROPHECY, with whom he played on a recent European tour with STRATOVARIUS. He said, "First of all, many thanks for all the kind words I've recieved since the MYSTIC PROPHECY tour, I had a great time touring...March 1, 2010
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OVERKILL Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY BROILERS CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CANN...March 1, 2010
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SAXON Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise
British heavy metal legends SAXON have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. SAXON will play two unique shows. One night they will perform the "Wheels Of Steel" LP in its entirety...February 26, 2010
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MYSTIC PROPHECY Seeking New Drummer
German/Greek metal band MYSTIC PROPHECY has parted ways with temporary drummer Matt C., who played with the group during its recent tour with STRATOVARIUS. Because of "occupational and personal reasons," it's not possible for Matt to remain with the band permanently. MYSTIC PROPHECY is seeking a dru...February 25, 2010
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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Completes Work On VIOLET SUN Debut
PLATENS/ex-THY MAJESTIE vocalist Dario Grillo has completed work on the debut album from his new band VIOLET SUN. Entitled "Loneliness In Supremacy", the CD will be released later in the year via an as-yet-undisclosed label. "Loneliness In Supremacy" recording lineup: * Alessandra Amata: Lead Vocals...February 23, 2010
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AVANTASIA: Deluxe-Box-Set Version Of New Album To Include 'The Wicked Trilogy' Book
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will celebrate its comeback this spring with a new epic masterpiece, to be released on April 3, 2010 as regular CDs, two separate double picture vinyls, and as a beautiful collector's edition with an AVANTASIA picture book. The deluxe box set will fea...February 23, 2010
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CINDERELLA Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
CINDERELLA has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (US...February 23, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY BROILERS CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CANNIBAL...February 22, 2010
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WARMEN Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With Helsinki Concert; Video Available
WARMEN, the brainchild of CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman, celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a concert during the Helsinki Metal Meeting weekend on February 18 at Dante's Highlight in Helsinki Finland. The band's third live performance ever included guest appearances by Alexi Laiho...February 21, 2010
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