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AVANTASIA: 'Sleepwalking' Video Released
"Sleepwalking", the new video from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in a magical forest in Germany on a snowy winter's night and it features a duet between Tobias and female vocalist Cloudy Yang.. Comments Tobias: "It was far below freezing. An...March 22, 2013
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TEXTURES Announces New Guitarist
Dutch progressive/technical metallers TEXTURES have announced the addition of guitarist Joe Tal (pictured below; ILLUCINOMA) to the group's ranks. Guitarist Jochem Jacobs left TEXTURES in Janury in order to focus on his career as a record producer. He will stay involved with with the band behind the...March 20, 2013
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AVANTASIA Films 'Sleepwalking' Video
On March 22, the single "Sleepwalking" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will be available as a digital download, featuring a duet between Tobias and female vocalist Cloudy Yang. A video for the song was filmed in a magical forest in Germany on a snowy winter's night. Check out p...March 20, 2013
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FIREHOUSE Guitarist BILL LEVERTY Releases Classic-Rock-Covers CD 'Drive'
Much to the excitement of hard rock fans around the globe, FIREHOUSE guitarist Bill Leverty has released "Drive", a new CD of classic rock covers — guaranteed to thrill even the hardest of rockers! Covers include songs from bands and artists such as CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, LITTLE FEAT, THE OHI...March 20, 2013
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CHTHONIC Working On Cover Art For Seventh Studio Album
As the new album from Taiwanese extreme metal band CHTHONIC undergoes mixing at Sweet Spot studio in Halmstad, Sweden with producer Rickard Bengtsson (ARCH ENEMY),the work on the CD's cover has also begun in Taiwan. After nearly 100 hopeful candidates replied to a casting call, which called for gir...March 19, 2013
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AVANTASIA: 'Sleepwalking' Single Due This Week
On March 22, the single "Sleepwalking" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will be available as a digital download, featuring a duet between Tobias and female vocalist Cloudy Yang. "Sleepwalking" comes off AVANTASIA's new album, "The Mystery Of Time", which will be released on Marc...March 18, 2013
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TEXTURES: Documentary On Guitarist Search Posted Online
A 14-minute documentary about the audition process for the new TEXTURES guitarist can be seen below. Guitarist Jochem Jacobs left TEXTURES in Janury in order to focus on his career as a record producer. He will stay involved with with the band behind the scenes and will continue producing TEXTURES a...March 17, 2013
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IMMINENCE Signs With WE ARE TRIUMPHANT RECORDS
Swedish metalcore act IMMINENCE has inked a deal with the Boston, Massachusetts label We Are Triumphant Records (which has an exclusive, worldwide distribution and merchandising agreement with Victory Records). The band's new EP, "Return To Helios", will be released on May 7. A single, "Wine & W...March 16, 2013
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VOIVOD Drummer Looks Ahead To Next Studio Album
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: "Target Earth" came out in January. It's been a while since we got a new VOIVOD album...March 15, 2013
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AVANTASIA: 'The Mystery Of Time' Trailer Released
A trailer for "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, can be seen below. Due on March 30, the effort will be made available as a regular CD, limited-edition vinyl and limited-edition hardcover book with a 28-page booklet containing ten regular song...March 13, 2013
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FAIR WARNING: New Album Cover Artwork, Band Photo Available
German rockers FAIR WARNING will release a new studio album, "Sundancer", in Germany on May 24, in the rest of Europe on May 27 and in the USA/Canada on May 28. The effort will be made available as a CD and digital download through SPV/Steamhammer worldwide except Asia. The "Sundancer" cover artwork...March 9, 2013
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SERENITY: 'War Of Ages' Album Teaser Available
A teaser for "War Of Ages", the new album from European symphonic metallers SERENITY, can be seen below. The effort will be made available on March 22 in Europe, with an expected March/April release for North America and Asia. The new CD will introduce a major change in the band's music and lineup....March 7, 2013
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DARK FUNERAL To Be Rejoined By Vocalist EMPEROR MAGUS CALIGULA For 20th-Anniversary Shows
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL are celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2013 with a number of festival shows all over Europe. Formed in 1993 by Lord Ahriman, the band quickly gained massive underground support by being one of the most ferocious and fastest black metal acts on earth. Since the...March 7, 2013
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AVANTASIA: 'The Mystery Of Time' Studio Reports
An 11-minute compilation of the studio video reports for "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, can be seen below. Due on March 30, the effort will be made available as a regular CD, limited-edition vinyl and limited-edition hardcover book with a...March 4, 2013
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HELLOWEEN Frontman Working On Third Solo Album
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with vocalist Andi Deris of German power metallers HELLOWEEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the musical style of the latest HELLOWEEN album, "Straight Out Of Hell": Andi: "This time we actually tried to do a more po...March 4, 2013