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CRYSTALLION: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online
German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION have entered the studio to begin recording their third album for a late 2009 release. The second and third in a series of video clips documenting the recording process can be viewed below. CRYSTALLION's second album, "Hattin", was released in the U.S....April 13, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Members Join Forces In CAIN'S OFFERING
According to an article in the Japanese magazine Burrn!! (see scan below),STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen have joined forces in a new band called CAIN'S OFFERING. The group's debut album, "Gather The Faithful", will be released in July. Songti...April 12, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Songwriting Credits Available
The songwriting credits have been revealed for "Polaris", the new studio album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available in Europe on May 21 via the band's new label partner Edel...April 12, 2009
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AMORPHIS: New Single Available For Streaming
Finnish dark metallers AMORPHIS will release a new single, "Silver Bride", in Finland on April 22. The "radio edit" version of the track is now available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The "Silver Bride" single will include the radio-edit and full-length album versions of the title cut al...April 9, 2009
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EVERGREY: Zoetermeer Video Footage, Photos Posted Online
A number of high-quality photos of EVERGREY's April 5, 2009 concert at The Boerderij in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands can be found at Metal-Experience.com. Support at the show came from Dutch metallers MOTHER OF SIN, featuring Eduard Hovinga (ex-ELEGY) on vocals/guitar. EVERGREY's setlist was as follo...April 7, 2009
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ADAGIO Keyboardist To Guest On STYGIA Debut
ADAGIO's Kevin Codfert will record the majority of keyboards on "Divine Allegiance", the debut album from STYGIA, the project led by Boston, Massachusetts-based up-and-coming "shred" guitarist Todd Seitz. Todd says, "Though there have been a few changes of plans with keyboardists, this should be the...March 27, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' U.S. Release Date Announced
Armoury Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment) has set a May 26 U.S. release date for "Polaris", the new studio album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available in Europ...March 27, 2009
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist Completes Mixing New WARMEN Album
CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman has finished mixing the fourth album from his WARMEN project, due later in the year. One of the new cover songs the band recorded is JANET JACKSON's "Black Cat", featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen. Other guest singers s...March 26, 2009
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ANCARA Announces New Guitarist
Finnish hard rockers ANCARA have announced the addition of guitarist Tuomas "Gary" Keskinen (TECHNICOLOUR, NEGATIVE, MONDAY) to the group's ranks. Gary replaces Samuel Hjelt, who left the band earlier this year. Commented bassist Mika Rajala: "We are very pleased with our new member, who has heaps o...March 25, 2009
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CRYSTALLION: Studio Footage Posted Online
German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION have entered the studio to begin recording their third album for a late 2009 release. The first in a series of video clips documenting the recording process can be viewed below. "Under Siege", the latest video from CRYSTALLION, can be viewed below. The...March 25, 2009
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EVERGREY: European Tour Cancelled
Swedish metallers EVERGREY have issued the following update: "This month is getting embarrassing, for us and the people who we work with. "We are sorry to announce that for circumstances and reasons beyond our control, we are forced to cancel the scheduled EVERGREY European tour in April. "We would...March 25, 2009
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EVERGREY: Footage From Hometown Show With WHITESNAKE Posted Online
A five-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from EVERGREY's December 17, 2008 concert at the Scandinavium in the band's hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. The gig was one of two Swedish shows EVERGREY performed in Sweden as the support act for WHITESNAKE. "Torn", th...March 18, 2009
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: One-Hour 'Making-Of' Documentary Posted Online
A one-hour documentary featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording, mixing and mastering sessions for "Age Of Aquarius", the forthcoming CD from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — can be viewed at this location. The group says, "You c...March 17, 2009
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AMORPHIS: New Single Announced
Finnish dark metallers AMORPHIS will release a new single, "Silver Bride", in Finland on April 22. The track comes off the band's new album, "Skyforger", which is scheduled for release on May 29 via Nuclear Blast Records (May 27 in Finland). The follow-up to the "Eclipse" and "Silent Waters" LPs, bo...March 16, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Track Listing Unveiled
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have revealed the final track listing for their new album, "Polaris", which is scheduled for release on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partn...March 16, 2009
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