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AYREON Mastermind, AFTER FOREVER Singer To Perform On Dutch TV
AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will be joined by Floor Jansen (AFTER FOREVER) and Peter Vink (member of HDK, the side project of AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans) this coming Monday (January 28) to perform one of the new AYREON songs on Dutch TV. The program is called "De wereld draait door"...January 25, 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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AVANTASIA: 'The Metal Opera - Gold Edition' Due In March
AFM Records has set a March 7, 2008 release date for AVANTASIA's "The Metal Opera - Gold Edition", a two-CD set containing the first two AVANTASIA albums, "The Metal Opera" (2001) and "The Metal Opera Pt. 2" (2002). The package will come in a luxury digibook with golden CDs, 40-sided booklet, liner...January 23, 2008
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VIRUS IV Signs With THUNDERING RECORDS/MANITOU MUSIC
Belgian power metal band VIRUS IV has inked a deal with Thundering Records/Manitou Music. The group's debut album, "Dark Sun", is scheduled for release later in the year. VIRUS IV features in its ranks singer Magali Luyten of BEAUTIFUL SIN (side project of former HELLOWEEN/MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kus...January 21, 2008
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AVANTASIA: German Signing Sessions Announced
AVANTASIA mastermind Tobias Sammet (also of EDGUY) will take part in the following German signing sessions: Jan. 26 - Nurnberg, Germany (Saturn Electro - Vordere Ledergasse 30 - 2:00 p.m.) Jan. 28 - Hamburg, Germany (Saturn Electro - Mönckebergstrasse 1 - 5:00 p.m.) An e-card for "The Scarecrow", th...January 18, 2008
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AVANTASIA: 'The Scarecrow' E-Card Available
An e-card for "The Scarecrow", the new album from AVANTASIA — the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — can be accessed at this location. "The Scarecrow" will be released on January 25 as a standard CD as well as rare picture (double) vinyl. "The Scarecrow" track listing: CD: 01. Twisted Mi...January 17, 2008
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FREQUENCY To Release 'Compassion Denied' In March
Swedish melodic metallers FREQUENCY will release their new album, "Compassion Denied", in March via Italy's Scarlet Records. The CD was recorded at Studio Mega (THE CROWN, LAKE OF TEARS, BESEECH) in Sweden and marks the group's first release with new singer Rick Altzi (AT VANCE, TREASURE LAND),The...January 16, 2008
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AVANTASIA: 'Shelter From The Rain' Available For Download
A brand new song from AVANTASIA — the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — entitled "Shelter from the Rain" is available for download at this location. AVANTASIA's video for the song "Carry Me Over" can be viewed below. The track comes off "The Scarecrow", which will be released on January...January 15, 2008
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AYREON Mastermind Schedules Dutch In-Store Appearances
AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will make at least two in-store appearances this month. Joining him for a short acoustic set will be female singer Marjan Welman, whose powerful vocals are featured on the song "E=mc2" on the new AYREON album, "01011001". January 25 - 17:00 - Velvet Music in Breda, N...January 15, 2008
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MIKE TERRANA Explains Why He Is 'Sexiest Drummer In The World'
Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Metal-Temple.com recently contacted an interview with drummer Mike Terrana (TARJA TURUNEN, RAGE, MASTERPLAN, AXEL RUDI PELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Temple.com: Did you like Tarja's album? Terrana: Yeah, I like it! I thought that it would be somet...January 12, 2008
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AYREON: New '01011001' Preview Video Available
A preview video for AYREON's upcoming album, "01011001", can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music. AYREON is the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. The group will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editio...January 10, 2008
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AVANTASIA Mastermind To Guest On Germany's 'HR3 - Die Lange Harte Nacht'
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet will be the featured guest on on Germany's biggest rock and metal radio show, "HR3 Hard 'n' Heavy - Die Lange Harte Nacht", this Friday night, January 4 between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. (technically Saturday morning). Tobias will present the new album from his AVANTASIA pro...January 2, 2008
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EVIDENCE ONE: New Audio Interview Available
TheRighttoRock.com has has issued its latest podcast (episode #41),featuring vocalist Carsten "Lizard" Schulz from Germany's EVIDENCE ONE. The interview lasts approximately 50 minutes and can be heard at this location. EVIDENCE ONE's latest album, entitled "The Sky is the Limit", was released last...January 1, 2008
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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film Premiere Available
AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, is currently premiering "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music...January 1, 2008
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MASTERPLAN Guitarist, NARNIA Bassist To Guest On New GAIA EPICUS Album
Guitarist Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) and bassist Andreas Olsson (NARNIA, DIVINEFIRE, ROB ROCK, STORMWIND) are the first two guest musicians slated to appear on the forthcoming fourth album from Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS, entitled "Damnation". "Damnation" projected track lis...December 28, 2007
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