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Greece's MMD Festival: Running Order Announced
The running order has been announced for the MMD (March Metal Day) festival, set to take place March 8, 2008 at the Hellinikon Olympic Park in Athens, Greece. It is as follows: Angel's Stage: NIGHTWISH 22.30 EDGUY 19.30 TRISTANIA 17.30 ?NORIMOI 15.45 THE IRON MAIDENS 15.00 OVERGARVEN (feat. Morena)...February 14, 2008
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Former ANGRA Singer To Be Joined By MOONSPELL Frontman For Athens Acoustic Set
Former ANGRA/SHAAMAN frontman André Matos will perform an acoustic set at the Revenge Of Rock Club in Athens, Greece on Wednesday, February 27. MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro will join Matos for one song. This event, organized by the Greek edition of Rock Hard, starts at 10:00 p.m. Admission is f...February 14, 2008
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SHAMAN To Support DEEP PURPLE In Brazil
SHAMAN (formerly SHAAMAN) — the revamped Brazilian band featuring drummer Ricardo Confessori alongside guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada — has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 23 - Curitiba, Brazil - Helloch (supporting DEEP PURPLE) Mar. 29 - Barra Bonita...February 13, 2008
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AVANTASIA, SEBASTIAN BACH, VIVIAN Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
AVANTASIA, SEBASTIAN BACH and VIVIAN have been confirmed for this year's edition of Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. AVANTASIA mainman Tobias Sammet (also of EDGUY) will be backed during the group's performance by a phenomenal band, including members of KAMELOT...February 13, 2008
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TOBIAS SAMMET Talks About AVANTASIA, Forthcoming EDGUY Album
Metal Asylum recently conducted an interview with AVANTASIA/EDGUY mainman and composer Tobias Sammet. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Asylum: What steps have you taken to make "The Scarecrow" [AVANTASIA's latest album] different from "The Metal Opera" parts 1 and 2, since those are...February 13, 2008
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JORN's 'Unlocking The Past' To Receive U.S. Release In March
Locomotive Records has set a March 4 U.S. release date for "Unlocking the Past" from JORN, the solo project of former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande. "Unlocking the Past" includes some previously unreleased cover songs that were originally considered to be "leftovers" or additional bonus tracks for...February 8, 2008
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AVANTASIA: European First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
"The Scarecrow", the new album from AVANTASIA — the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — has registered the following first-week European chart positions: Germany: #8 Sweden: #10 Austria: #16 Switzerland: #17 Finland: #26 Belgium: #50 Netherlands: #65 "The Scarecrow" is being streamed in i...February 5, 2008
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BIOMECHANICAL, VISION DIVINE Confirmed For Italy's ROCKIN' FIELD FESTIVAL
UK's BIOMECHANICAL and Italy's VISION DIVINE have been confirmed for the Rockin' Field Festival, set to take place July 26 in Adro (BS),Italy. Also scheduled to appear are THRESHOLD and AVANTASIA, the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet. Due on February 11, 2008 in Europe and February 26 i...February 5, 2008
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THRESHOLD Confimed For Italy's ROCKIN' FIELD FESTIVAL
UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD have been confirmed for the Rockin' Field Festival, set to take place July 26 in Adro (BS),Italy. Also scheduled to appear is AVANTASIA, the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet. THRESHOLD was recently honored in the "Best Singer", "Best Drummer" and "Best...February 5, 2008
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SCELERATA Films 'Enemy Within' Video
Brazilian progeressive metallers SCELERATA have just finished filming a video for the song "Enemy Within". The clip was shot at an abandoned factory site in Porto Alegre by Velha Árvore. "Enemy Within" should be released in March as a free download single, with exclusive artwork and a preview of the...January 31, 2008
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AVANTASIA: Entire 'The Scarecrow' Album Available For Streaming
"The Scarecrow", the new album from AVANTASIA — the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — is being streamed in its entirety at MP3.com. An e-card for "The Scarecrow" can be accessed at this location. "The Scarecrow" was released on January 25 as a standard CD as well as rare ...January 30, 2008
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AVANTASIA Confirmed For Italy's ROCKIN' FIELD FESTIVAL
AVANTASIA — the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — has been confirmed for the Rockin' Field Festival, set to take place July 26 in Adro (BS),Italy. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: July 04 - Castle Festival - Smederevo Fortress, Serbia July 10 - Masters of Rock Festiva...January 30, 2008
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JORN's 'The Gathering' To Receive North American Release This Month
Locomotive Records has set a January 29 North American release date for "The Gathering" by former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (who is performing/recording under the name JORN). Born in Norway in 1968, Jorn grew up grooving to '70s rock. That particular aesthetic can be heard all over "The Gatheri...January 23, 2008
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AMON AMARTH, THRESHOLD, ARTILLERY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK CRUISE
AMON AMARTH, THRESHOLD and ARTILLERY are among the newly confirmed bands for the Sweden Rock Cruise. The 24-hour cruise, which departs from Stockholm on March 27, is organized to celebrate of the 50th issue of Sweden Rock magazine and also serves as a warm-up for the Sweden Rock Festival in June. On...January 22, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR, DE PROFUNDIS Confirmed For Greece's MMD Festival
ANNIHILATOR and DE PROFUNDIS are among the newly confirmed bands for the MMD (March Metal Day) festival, set to take place March 8, 2008 at the Hellinikon Olympic Park in Athens, Greece. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANNIHILATOR ANORIMOI DE PROFUNDIS EDGUY NEVERMORE NIGHTWISH OVERGA...January 21, 2008