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EVERGREY: New Song Available For Download
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY has made a new song, "Fail", available for free download at this location. The track comes off the group's new album, "Torn", which will be released via the band's new label, Steamhammer/SPV on the following dates: Germany: September 19 Rest of Europe: Septem...August 6, 2008
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VANISHING POINT Announces New Keyboardist
Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT has announced the addition of keyboardist Jake Lowe to the group's ranks. According to VANISHING POINT, "Jake has been playing with VP for a while now, and was last seen when VP supported JOE SATRIANI this year." VANISHING POINT has been confirmed as...August 6, 2008
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INFERNOISE Signs With LOCOMOTIVE RECORDS
Madrid, Spain-based metal band INFERNOISE has inked a three-album deal with Locomotive Records. Commented the group: "It has been a long wait, but everything comes and finally we can say that we have given the best for release the [upcoming INFERNOISE] album ['The Chainsaw's Law'] and pass into the...July 31, 2008
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EVERGREY: 'Torn' Release Dates Announced
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY will release its new album, "Torn", via the band's new label, Steamhammer/SPV on the following dates: Germany: September 19 Rest of Europe: September 22 USA/Canada: September 23 There is an exclusive VIP pre-order package of "Torn" available at the official E...July 31, 2008
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Parasite of Society
As the story goes, vocalist/bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer left German thrash juggernaut DESTRUCTION after the decade of the 80s came to a close and formed HEADHUNTER, the music of which was more akin to power metal (albeit without the glitz and glam) than straight up thrash. The band released a...July 29, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says Label Is To Blame For Lack Of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Press Coverage
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki has posted has posted several new updates on his MySpace page: Update #1: "Just in case someone is wondering why there are not many interviews regarding [the debut REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album] 'New Era', the reason...July 21, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE To Demo New Material In September
Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his current band REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: "So we are getting together early September to make some demos, pics and videos. Also in September we will open the website which will include videos and interviews from the demo se...July 16, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY To Guest On MINUETUM Debut
Greek power metal band MINUETUM has tapped Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) to play lead guitar on the group's debut album, "Eternal Twilight". Caffery will lay down guitar solos for all nine of the CD's tracks. MINUETUM hails from Greece and its music can be described as melodic p...July 10, 2008
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OPERATIKA To Release 'The Calling' In November
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA will release their debut CD, "The Calling", on November 17 through Scarlet Records. According to a press release, the album has been described as "the perfect combination of singer Slava Popova's harmonious operatic vocals, powerful guitar riffs a...June 27, 2008
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OPERATIKA Taps SYMPHONY X Bassist For Poughkeepsie Concert
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA have enlisted SYMPHONY X's Michael LePond to play bass for the band's August 31 concert at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York as support for SONATA ARCTICA. OPERATIKA will release its debut CD, "The Calling", later in the year through Scarlet Re...June 26, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Inks Deal With JVC VICTOR, Plans South American Tour
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has signed a four-album deal with JVC Victor in Japan for the territories of Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Mongolia, Indonesia, East Timor, Thailand, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Sri...June 24, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Pissing And Stabbing To Be Recounted In TIMO TOLKKI's New Book
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Contrary to some rumors, Like Publishing will release my book. Although the book will not contain much of STRATOVARIUS, it will include some highlights, stories and also the truth what rea...June 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says He Will Release One More STRATOVARIUS Album
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "The songwriting [for the new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album] is going very smoothly and nicely. We are making some demos soon and will hit the studio around September. Some song (working) ti...June 18, 2008
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QUEENSRCHE Guitarist To Guest On New ALMAH Album
QUEENSRCHE guitarist Mike Stone has recorded a guest solo for one of the tracks on the forthcoming sophomore album from ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass). According to ALMAH, "[Mike] was in Brazil doing shows with QUEENSRCHE and was kind enough...June 18, 2008
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EVERGREY Announces Belgrade Club Show
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY has announced a club show in Belgrade, Serbia following the recent cancellation of the Castle Festival. The details are as follows: July 5 SKC Club Belgrade, Serbia Ticket price: 15 EVERGREY recently unveiled the cover artwork and track listing for its new al...June 18, 2008
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