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SHAMAN Signs With SCARLET RECORDS

SHAMAN (formerly SHAAMAN) — the revamped Brazilian band featuring drummer Ricardo Confessori alongside guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada — has inked a deal with Italy's Scarlet Records. The group's new album, "Immortal", is scheduled for release in November....

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FIREWIND To Headline Spain's SENDEROS DEL ROCK Festival

After playing four successful shows this past March supporting ANGRA, FIREWIND will return to Spain as headliners at Zaragoza's Senderos del Rock Festival on November 3. ESP recently caught up with FIREWIND guitarist/founder Gus G. to discuss his new signature model guitar, thoughts on gear and tone...

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SHAMAN: New Single Posted Online

SHAMAN (formerly SHAAMAN) — the revamped Brazilian band featuring drummer Ricardo Confessori alongside guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada — has posted its new single, "In the Dark", at this location. The group shot a video for the song on August 11. Check out...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Says New AVANTASIA Album Is 'My Type Of Material'

Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has commented on his guest appearance on the third installment of EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, entitled "Lost in Space Part 1 and Part 2". Asked what the AVANTASIA project has been like this time around, Kiske replied, "I like it this time a...

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ANGRA Guitarist Discusses Early Musical Influences

Mark Kirby of eJazzNews recently conducted an interview with ANGRA guitarist Kiko Loureiro. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: eJazzNews: What was your childhood like? What type of family did you come from — poor, middle class, upper class? Kiko Loureiro: I come from a middle class family. M...

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SHAMAN: Photos From 'In The Dark' Video Shoot Available

SHAMAN (formerly SHAAMAN) — the revamped Brazilian band featuring drummer Ricardo Confessori alongside guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada — shot a video for the song "In the Dark" on August 11. Check out pictures from the shoot at this location. "In the Dark"...

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SHAMAN: Video Interview Available

Video footage of the members of SHAMAN (formerly SHAAMAN) — the revamped Brazilian band featuring drummer Ricardo Confessori alongside guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada — discussing their upcoming album, "Immortal", can be viewed on YouTube (in Portuguese on...

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EDGUY Frontman Undergoes Appendix Surgery

EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet recently underwent appendix surgery and is currently recovering in a German hospital. Sammet has confirmed via his official web site that SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker and rock legend Alice Cooper will appear on the third installment of his AVANTASIA proj...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: Solo Album Release Date Announced

Universal Music has set a November 9 German release date for the debut solo album from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, entitled "My Winter Storm". A single, "I Walk Alone", will precede the album in mid-October. The CD will feature a guest appearance by ANGRA guitarist Kiko Loureiro. NIGHTWIS...

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ANGRA Guitarist Comments On TARJA TURUNEN Collaboration

ANGRA guitarist Kiko Loureiro has commented on his recently recorded guest appearance on the upcoming solo album from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, entitled "My Winter Storm". Said Kiko: "An incomparable beautiful voice, an extremely talented artist, a perfect diva. Tarja always gave me a g...

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FIREWIND Singer 'Taking Time Off', Temporary Replacement Announced

FIREWIND mainman/guitarist Gus G. has issued the following statement: "It seems that 2007 has been quite an adventurous year for our singer Apollo. He's currently having some problems back home and needs to take the next few months off. As our touring schedule is quite heavy, we will continue with a...

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ANGRA Guitarist To Guest On Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer's Solo Album

ANGRA guitarist Kiko Loureiro will make a guest appearance on the new solo album from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, entitled "My Winter Storm". "It was a pleasure to be able to have Kiko playing acoustic guitar in some of the songs," says Tarja. "He added a wonderful taste that I was lookin...

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EDGUY Frontman Is 'Proud' To Have ALICE COOPER And RUDOLF SCHENKER On New AVANTASIA CD

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has confirmed via his official web site that SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker and rock legend Alice Cooper will appear on the third installment of his AVANTASIA project, entitled "Lost in Space Part 1 and Part 2" (the "Scarecrow" working title has now apparently been...

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AVANTASIA To Play Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet announced at a press conference at Wacken Open Air earlier today that his solo project AVANTASIA will perform at next year's installment of the festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are IRON MAIDEN (headliners),...

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SHAMAN: 'Immortal' Track Listing Revealed

According to StayMetal.net, SHAMAN (formerly SHAAMAN),the revamped Brazilian band featuring drummer Ricardo Confessori alongside guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada, has finalized the track listing for its new album, "Immortal", due later in the year via AFM...