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ANGRA Begins Recording New Album; Video Available
Brazilian metallers ANGRA entered Norcal Studios in São Paulo, Brazil on February 17 to begin recording their seventh studio album, to be released in the second half of 2010. For the first time since its inception, the band is self-producing the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2006's "Aurora Consurgens...February 20, 2010
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THE DESTINY PROGRAM: 'Gathas' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
German hardcore/metal act THE DESTINY PROGRAM (formerly DESTINY) has completed work on its new album, "Gathas", for an April 23 release through Bastardized Recordings. The band states, "For the first time, we produced an album on our own and we are pretty satisfied with the result. For the mixing an...February 18, 2010
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ANGRA Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: 'Creative Fusion' DVD Trailer Available
A new trailer for Rock House instructor and virtuoso Kiko Loureiro's (ANGRA) two-DVD set, "Creative Fusion: Beyond Power Chords & Pentatonics", can be viewed below. The set contains over two hours of lessons in which he shows rock players how to incorporate fusion elements into their playing and...February 15, 2010
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ELVENKING To Enter Studio In March
American/German producer Dennis Ward (ANGRA, PINK CREAM 69, PRIMAL FEAR) will helm the new album from Italian metallers ELVENKING. The recordings will start on March 20 at Piranha studios in Karsdolf, Germany. Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER) will executive-produce the CD, which is tentatively due i...February 9, 2010
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EDEN'S CURSE To Film/Record First-Ever Concert DVD, Live Album
Multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE will film/record their first live DVD and album in the USA in May. The band was approached by MelodicRock.com owner Andrew McNeice to appear at his Melodic Rock Fest 2 concert event, which is scheduled to take place at The Roadhouse in Elgin, Illinois, wi...February 9, 2010
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AVANTASIA: 'The Wicked Symphony', 'Angel Of Babylon' Track Listing Revealed
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 two separate albums and in a limited deluxe edition (in one box set) entitled "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon". The cover artwork for t...February 6, 2010
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SCORPIONS Singer To Appear In AVANTASIA Video
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project filmed a video last week for the song "Dying For An Angel", featuring a guest appearance by SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine. Photos from the shoot, as well as a report (in German),can be found at Bild.de. AVANTASIA will celebrate its comeback this sprin...February 4, 2010
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ANGRA Guitarist Shows Aspiring Rock Players How To Go From Rock To Fusion In New Video Lesson
In the guitar lesson below, Rock House instructor and virtuoso Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA) shows aspiring rock players how to go from rock to fusion using the lydian mode. Kiko's two-DVD set, "Creative Fusion: Beyond Power Chords & Pentatonics", contains over two hours of lessons in which he shows roc...January 30, 2010
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ANGRA Guitarist Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
ANGRA guitarist Kiko Loureiro was interviewed at the Seymour Duncan booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat below. Kiko Loureiro has risen to international acc...January 26, 2010
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ANGRA Working On Concept Album
Brazilian metallers ANGRA are currently writing and rehearsing material for a new studio album which is expected to be released in the second half of 2010. The The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2006's "Aurora Consurgens" will be a conceptual effort and will include 10 songs. Commented singer Edu Fala...January 25, 2010
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ANGRA Guitarist At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of ANGRA guitarist Kiko Loureiro ripping it up at the Samson booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "SingingSexCoach")....January 25, 2010
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JON OLIVA To Guest On AVANTASIA Album
Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA'S PAIN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Sammet: "Jon will appear on a theatrical song called 'Death Is Just A Feeling'. "We just...January 18, 2010
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PAUL DI'ANNO Planning 30th-Anniversary Tour Of Brazil
Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has issued the following update: "I am touring Brazil for the first time with the Brazilian band HANGAR (featuring [ex-ANGRA drummer] Aquiles Priester) and this is going to be the 30th-anniversary, limited-edition tour. This is a one-off tour (once in a lifetim...January 16, 2010
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AVANTASIA: 'The Wicked Symphony', 'Angel Of Babylon' Cover Artwork Unveiled
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 two separate albums and in a limited deluxe edition (in one box set) entitled "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon". The cover artwork for t...January 15, 2010
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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE Shares A Few Licks
Video footage of UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore talking about what modes he likes to use and playing a few licks in each one, in different styles, can be viewed below. Vinnie Moore will embark on a solo tour of Europe in February. According to a posting on his official web site, "this is the first ...January 12, 2010