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Former HELLOWEEN Singer KISKE: 'I Simply Don't Fit Among MICHAEL WEIKATH's People'
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske was recently interviewed by members of AVANTASIA's fan club Promised Land about his contibutions to EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's project, his solo career and his hobbies. One of the more revealing points of discussion is Michael's revelation that he may go on to...May 21, 2008
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EPICA Stand-In Singer Releases Final Video Video Tour Diary Entries
Amanda Somerville the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was recently tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' ongoing health issues has posted the final updates to her video tour diary. Watch the footage below. Simon...May 14, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Posted Online
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has posted another song from his new band, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, on the group's MySpace page. Check out the track "I Did It My Way" at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's current lineup also includes Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and keyboardist Mike Khal...May 12, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Drummer Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Agra: "I'm 27 years old, and since I was 13 (when I started playing drums) I sought my true spiritual freedom through music. When I started AQUARIA, in 1999 (then call...May 12, 2008
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EDEN'S CURSE: New Acoustic EP, Full-Length Album On The Way
Multinational recording artists EDEN'S CURSE will release a new EP, entitled "Seven Deadly Sins - The Acoustic Sessions", in June via Metal Mayhem Music. Produced and mixed by Paul Logue and mastered by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, ANGRA, HOUSE OF LORDS),"Seven Deadly Sins" features seven renditions...May 9, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards...May 8, 2008
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EPICA Stand-In Singer Releases More Video Footage From The Road
Amanda Somerville the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was recently tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' ongoing health issues has posted the three more updates to her video tour diary. Watch the footage below....May 7, 2008
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DARK MOOR: In Writing Mode
Madrid, Spain-based power metallers DARK MOOR have issued the following update: "DARK MOOR are working on new songs for the next album which is planned to be recorded this summer in the New Sin Studios in Italy. The release date for the next album will be between the end of 2008-2009. Stay tuned for...May 5, 2008
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EPICA: Footage From Final Show Of North American Tour Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of the Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA performing the song "Consign to Oblivion" last night (Saturday, May 3) at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia can be viewed below (courtesy of "unlaced2475"). EPICA utilized the services of singer-songwriter and vocal coach Amanda Somerville...May 4, 2008
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ECHOES OF ETERNITY: In Writing Mode
California-based, female-fronted progressive metallers ECHOES OF ETERNITY have issued the following update: "The last two months we've been off the road and writing songs for the next album. We think you'll like that they're faster, heavier, and darker than the 'Forgotten Goddess'. Also, we're bring...May 1, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's Keyboardist Is Not JENS JOHANSSON
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has announced that he has selected a keyboardist for his new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE. Although Timo has yet to reveal the musician's identity, Tolkki did offer that the band's newest addition "is not Jens [Johansson, ex-STRATOVARIUS keyboardist]." REVOL...May 1, 2008
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FREQUENCY: Another New Song Posted Online
Swedish melodic metallers FREQUENCY have posted another track from their recently released "Compassion Denied" album on their MySpace page. Check out the song "Agony Is My Name" at this location. "Compassion Denied" was released in March via Italy's Scarlet Records. The CD was recorded at Studio Meg...April 26, 2008
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AVANTASIA Touring Lineup Revealed
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet has issued the following update on his AVANTASIA solo project: "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your great support. 'The Scarecrow' is an album that means a lot to me and it was quite a commercial risk to just follow my heart instead of doing exactly what...April 26, 2008
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EDGUY Prepares To Enter Studio
German melodic metallers EDGUY are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2006's "Rocket Ride". Commented frontman Tobias Sammet: "People think that we are quite fast but that's not the truth. I completed the AVANTASIA album last autumn, the AVANTASIA songwriting itself wa...April 26, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Available
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fac...April 10, 2008
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