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VANISHING POINT: In Writing Mode

Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT is writing material for its as-yet-untitled fifth studio album, to be released in 2010. Upcoming VANISHING POINT shows: Dec. 31 - Screamfest @ Enmore Theatre - Sydney, AUS Jan. 03 - Hi-Fi - Brisbane, AUS (w/ SONATA ARCTICA) Jan. 05 - Billboard's - Me...

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STRATOVARIUS: Support Acts Announced For European Tour

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have announced the support acts for their forthcoming European headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off on January 7 in Bochum, Germany. They are as follows: With TRACEDAWN, MYSTIC PROPHECY: Jan. 07 - Zeche - Bochum [DE] Jan. 08 - Hof ter Lo - Antwerp [B...

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AMORPHIS: Video Interview With TOMI KOIVUSAARI Posted Online

E-Rock.gr conducted an interview with rhythm guitarist Tomi Koivusaari of Finnish metallers AMORPHIS on November 1, 2009 when the band played Athens, Greece. Watch the chat in two parts below. AMORPHIS will release its first-ever live DVD in the spring of 2010, in time for the band's 20th anniversar...

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AMORPHIS To Film Concert DVD This Friday

Finnish metallers AMORPHIS will release their first-ever live DVD in the spring of 2010, in time for the band's 20th anniversary. The filming will take place on Friday, November 20 at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland, where AMORPHIS will be supported by STRATOVARIUS and BEFORE THE DAWN. In addition to...

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WARMEN's Cover Of ROXETTE's 'Fading Like A Flower' Available For Streaming

WARMEN's cover version of the ROXETTE song "Fading Like A Flower" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track, which features a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen, was included as the bonus cut on the Japanese version of the Finnish group's fourth album...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Joined By Former HAMMERFALL Bassist

Bassist Magnus Rosén (HAMMERFALL, X-WORLD/5, FULL FORCE) has joined REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE last month parted ways with bassist Justin Biggs and keyboardist Michael Khalilov because it "became evident to everybody...

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ANCARA's 'Chasing Shadows' Lands On Finnish Chart

"Chasing Shadows", the third album from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 32. According to the group, the CD's release was "postponed by two months because the band decided to release the album independently though their own Dks Mu...

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ANCARA: 'Tears With A Smile' Video Released

"Tears With A Smile", the new video from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, can be viewed below. The song — which is described as "a duet ballad" — features a guest appearance by Agnes Pihlava, a finalist in the 2005 Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols". Commented frontman Sammy Salminen: "I wan...

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STYGIA's Touring Lineup To Include Singer MICHAEL VESCERA

Boston, Massachusetts-based up-and-coming "shred" guitarist Todd Seitz has issued the following update on the debut album from his STYGIA project, entitled "Divine Allegiance": "Everything is recorded except for the guitar tracks. I've finally improved my studio equipment, so I'm taking the time to...

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MEDICATED Parts Ways With Guitarist

MEDICATED, the Finnish metal band featuring former IMPERANON vocalist Aleksi Sihvonen, has parted ways with guitarist Jesse Soiletsalo. The group says in a statement, "For a while, [Jesse] has been thinking what it is that he wants to do. This has led him to realize that MEDICATED isn't quite the ba...

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New STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Interviewed In Quebec City

MusikUniverse.net webzine conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS on September 19, 2009 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Watch the chat in two parts below. "Polaris", the new album from STRATOVARIUS, landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Art...

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Former REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Bassist Says Split Was 'Mutual'

Former REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE bassist Justin Biggs has released the following statement regarding his departure from the group: "I'm writing this statement of course in regards to the latest news from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE. It's only been a few days and already I can see a storm on the horizon. So,...

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Ex-REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Says He Learned He Was Fired Via Internet

Former REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE keyboardist Michael Khalilov has slammed the band's mainman, ex-STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki, for allegedly failing to inform Khalilov and bassist Justin Biggs that they were no longer members of the group. Tolkki released a statement on Thursday (October 8) indicati...

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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Return To Dreamspace' Delayed Until Next Spring

Former STRATOVARIUS leader and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki recently teamed up with fellow ex-STRATOVARIUS members Tuomo Lassila (drums),Anti Ikonen (keyboards) and Jari Kainulainen (current member of EVERGREY) to record a new album, titled "Return To Dreamspace". This means t...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With Bassist, Keyboardist

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — has parted ways with bassist Justin Biggs and keyboardist Michael Khalilov. "During the recordings of [the second REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album], 'Age of Aquarius', it became evident to everybody that REVOLUTION...