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CRYSTALLION: 'Hattin' U.S. Release Date Announced
German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION will release their second album, "Hattin", in the U.S. on August 12 via Dockyard 1/Locomotive. The CD will be issued in Europe on May 16. CRYSTALLION's first CD, "A Dark Enchanted Crystal Night", came out in 2006 and was well received by fans and media...April 26, 2008
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OPERATIKA Seeks New Bassist
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA are seeking a new bassist. Requirements are as follows * Must have transportation * Must be able to practice once or twice a week * Must have good gear * Must want to play lots of shows (local and out-of-state) Interested parties can contact the g...April 26, 2008
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HEADHUNTER Covers SKID ROW's '18 And Life'; Audio Available
HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jrg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),has posted its cover of the SKID ROW classic "18 And Life" on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off the band's forthcoming albu...April 24, 2008
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AMORPHIS To Be Interviewed On Greek TV This Wednesday
On Wednesday, April 23, Greece's Omega TV will broadcast an interview with AMORPHIS on the "Evolution" show, starting at 8 p.m. local time. For more information, go to this location. The Hard Way's interview with Tomi Joutsen and Esa Holopainen of AMORPHIS can be viewed below. AMORPHIS' latest album...April 21, 2008
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EVERGREY Drummer Answers Fans' Questions
EVERGREY's official MySpace page has been updated with a brand new interview with the band's drummer Jonas Ekdahl featuring questions submitted by fans. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: How is your "partnership" with fellow rhythm maestro [bassist] Jari [Kainulain...April 13, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Talks About MICHAEL KISKE's Contribution To REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske's official fan club has posted an interview with STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki regarding Timo's collaboration with Kiske on Tolkki's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE project. An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: Q: What do you think about Michael...April 11, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Available
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fac...April 10, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Asks For Some Compassion And Understanding
Guitarist Timo Tolkki who announced on April 2 that STRATOVARIUS was no more has issued the following update: "First of all, many thanks for your mails and messages. They have been very supportive. I have also received some messages that are not so nice. "Please do not make this a war because it is...April 7, 2008
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AMORPHIS Confirmed For Hungary's ROCKMARATON FESTIVAL
Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have been confirmed for the Rockmaraton Festival, set to take place July 7-13 at Malomvolgyi Arboretum in Pcs, Hungary. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMORPHIS THE LOCOS (ex-SKA-P) SOILWORK XANDRIA DEMENTED ARE GO FLESHCRAWL ROVIDESEN For more information,...April 3, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: More Details Revealed
Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS...April 2, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI: 'STRATOVARIUS Is No More'
STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement: "It is time to stop the silence and announce what some of you have already been speculating. STRATOVARIUS is no more. "Last October I told the guys that I am stopping the band and told them the reasons why. "This letter is addresse...April 2, 2008
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HEADHUNTER: 'Parasite Of Society' U.S. Release Date Announced
Candlelight Records has set a June 10 U.S. release date for the new album HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jrg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON). Entitled "Parasite of Society", the CD was mixed by Achim Khl...April 1, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Launches REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE
In the latest issue of Finland's Soundi magazine, STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki reveals that he has formed a new band called REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, which is believed to have been the working title of the now apparently aborted new STRATOVARIUS album. The group's debut CD which will feature guest...March 27, 2008
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HEADHUNTER: 'Silverskull' Video Posted Online
"Silverskull", the new video from HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jrg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's forthcoming comeback album, "Parasite of Society...March 22, 2008
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CRYSTALLION To Release 'Hattin' In May
Dockyard 1 has announced the signing of German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION. The Bavarians will release their second album, "Hattin", on May 16. The group's first CD, "A Dark Enchanted Crystal Night", came out in 2006 and was well received by fans and media. Germany's Rock Hard magazine...March 21, 2008
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