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AVANTASIA: 'The Scarecrow' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, entitled "The Scarecrow", can be found at this location. Due at the end of January via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD is expected to feature guest appearances by the following artists: Alice Cooper (vocals...

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EVERGREY Cancels European Tour With BRAINSTORM

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have pulled out of their previously announced co-headlining European tour with BRAINSTORM which was scheduled to take place in February/March. Commented EVERGREY in a statement: "Unfortunately we must infom you that EVERGREY not is able to do the planned tour with BRAINSTO...

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'20 Years Of Nuclear Blast' DVD Trailer Available

A three-minute trailer for the forthcoming "20 Years of Nuclear Blast" two-DVD set can be viewed below. Due on November 30 via Nuclear Blast, the collection — as the title implies — celebrates the 20th anniversary of the German metal label, featuring two DVDs with almost six hours' worth of footage,...

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EVERGREY: Fourth Video Report From Recording Studio Posted Online

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have posted the fourth video studio report from the recording sessions for their new album. Watch the eight-minute clip below. As previously reported, EVERGREY is documenting the recording process for the follow-up to 2006's "Monday Morning Apocalypse" for a forthcoming DV...

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EVERGREY Frontman Issues Studio Update

Swedish metallers EVERGREY are currently in the studio recording their new album for a tentative early 2008 release. Commented EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund: "Another week of pure fuckin' metal mayhem has begun! "Anyway. I finished all the guitar parts I had left for the first eight songs, and it...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' Video Posted Online

The video for the song "Lost in Space" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project can be viewed below. Also available is an eight-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the forthcoming six-track albums from AVANTASIA — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2". Apart from the ident...

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AMORPHIS, EDGUY, BENEDICTION Perform In Bulgaria; Photos Available

AMORPHIS, EDGUY, BENEDICTION, AGATHODAIMON, OVERDAWN and THE REVENGE PROJECT took part in the 20 Years Nuclear Blast Festival on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Winter Palace of Sports in Sofia, Bulgaria. Check out photos from Tangra Mega Rock, Pro-Rock.net. AMORPHIS' new album, "Silent Waters", e...

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WINTER HAZE Completes Work On Debut Album

After sharing the stage with bands like DOMINE and AFTER FOREVER, Italian gothic power metallers WINTER HAZE have completed work on their debut album, entitled "The Storm Within". The CD was recorded by Giulio Capone at Old Ones Studio and was mixed by Daniele Mandelli at Elfo Studio. The mastering...

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THUNDERSTONE Keyboardist Checks In From European Tour

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have updated their "tour diary" with another entry from their current European trek. An excerpt from keyboardist Jukka Karinen's latest posting follows: "We’re sitting in the bus, going from France to Spain. Last evening we performed in Paris in front of...

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VISION DIVINE: South American Dates Announced

Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have announced the following live dates in South America: Nov. 09 - Curitiba, Brazil - Opera Rock Nov. 10 - Asunciòn, Paraguay - Club Aleman Nov. 15 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Novedades * Nov. 17 -...

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'Guitar Heroes' CD-Release Gig To Be Broadcast On Finnish TV

The CD-release concert for the "Guitar Heroes" album on November 6 at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland will be broadcast live on the Finnish TV channel Yle Extra starting at 10 p.m. Excerpts from the show will air on Yle X on Thursday, November 8 at 9 p.m. 11 of the most respected and talented Finnish...

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EVERGREY: Third Video Report From Recording Studio Posted Online

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have posted the third video studio report from the recording sessions for their new album. Watch the six-minute clip below. Commented EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund: "We started a new week of recording and it's all shaping up nicely! Really great. "I recorded guitars for...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' EPK Available

An eight-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the forthcoming six-track albums from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — can be viewed below. Apart from the identical title track, both releases (which are due on November 16) will fea...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman: 'We Are Facing Challenges Man Has Never Faced Before'

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has commented on the announcement that former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to help spread awareness about man-made global warming. In a posting on his...

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EVERGREY: Second Video Report From Recording Studio Posted Online

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have posted the second video studio report from the recording sessions for their new album. Watch the six-minute clip below. Commented EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund: "All songs with bass and drums are pretty much done; fantastic work by Jonas and Jari!!! I have been edi...