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Remaining STRATOVARIUS Members Recruit New Guitarist, Begin Work On New Material
In the latest issue of Finland's Soundi magazine, Petri Silas speaks exclusively to remaining STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards) and Lauri Porra (bass) about their split with guitarist and main composer Timo Tolkki and the band's future. The interview was conduc...June 18, 2008
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DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER Frontman SCHMIER Interviewed; Audio Available
TheRighttoRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #56),featuring DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER vocalist/bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer. The interview lasts approximately 37 minutes and can be heard at this location. HEADHUNTER's new album, "Parasite of Society", was released in the U.S. on June...June 14, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Members Release Open 'Thank You' Letter To TIMO TOLKKI
STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jrg Michael (drums) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) have issued the following open letter to guitarist Timo Tolkki, who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name. "Dear Timo, we thank you for the w...June 9, 2008
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VANISHING POINT To Support JOE SATRIANI In Australia
Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT will support JOE SATRIANI on the following dates: July 11 - The Forum - Melbourne, Australia July 12 - The Forum - Melbourne, Australia VANISHING POINT has been confirmed as one of the opening acts on SONATA ARCTICA's fall European tour. Also schedul...June 8, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members Reportedly Decide Against Carrying On Without TOLKKI
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENASISSANCE mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Just thought you might want to hear this and end the speculations. "Today I made an interview with a biggest heavy metal magazine Rock Hard in Germany with a longtime journalist fr...May 30, 2008
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VISION DIVINE: Working Album Title Revealed
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, who were recently rejoined by singer Fabio Lione (also of RHAPSODY OF FIRE),have set "9 Degrees West of the Moon" as the working title of their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The CD will once again be produced by Timo Tolkki (RE...May 30, 2008
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VISION DIVINE: Singer FABIO LIONE Rejoins The Fold
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thrsen, have issued the following statement: "We are happy to announce that finally Fabio Lione [vocals] is part of the family again! He was the only logical person we could think about, as he's a wonderful...May 28, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With FRONTIERS RECORDS
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki appears to have parted ways with Frontiers Records. Commented Tolkki: "Yesterday I finally got confirmation that we are able to do this. They [Frontiers] simply were not the right label for us. That became absol...May 28, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Still Looking For Bassist
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Having almost completed the line up for REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, we are still looking for bass players. You have to be quick, recordings and tours are awaiting. So please send tw...May 27, 2008
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DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER Frontman Interviewed; Audio Available
Anthony Chowanec of All Metal Music conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer earlier today (Monday, May 26). Listen to the 10-minute chat below. DESTRUCTION entered Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark on April 21 with producer Jacob Hansen to begin recording...May 26, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'New Era' Album Available
Short audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "New Era", the forthcoming debut album from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki are available for streaming at www.jpc.de. "New Era" is scheduled for release on June 6 via Frontiers Re...May 25, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Announces 'An Evening With' Dates In Italy
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "I got invited by a guy who sometimes invites musicians to play with his cover band. These three gigs will be in Italy and it will be like 'An Evening With Timo Tolkki' type of show. We will play STRATO so...May 23, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Issues 'Final Statement' Regarding STRATOVARIUS
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has posted his "final announcement regarding STRATOVARIUS." According to Timo, "It is long, but it explains everything and is worth to read. After this statement I will not comment the whole thing anymore, but I will concentrate on the fu...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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THE MARTINI TWINS: Hot Twin Sisters That Put The 'Mmm' Back In Metal
THE MARTINI TWINS, the self-proclaimed "hot twin sisters that put the 'mmm' back in metal," are currently hard at work in the studio, both re-mastering their demo and recording 20 new songs "which are sure to become metal masterpieces," according to their bio. The Los Angeles-based identical twin si...May 16, 2008
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