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AYREON's 'The Theory Of Everything' Cracks Dutch Top 5
"The Theory Of Everything", the new album from AYREON — the project led by Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen — has entered the official chart in The Netherlands at position No. 3. The CD was released on October 28 via InsideOut Music. The artwork was once again created by Belgian artist Jef Be...November 4, 2013
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Wild Card
Floor Jansen is a proven dynamo and it's a lock she will emerge as a premiere figurehead in this scene. Now taking over for Anette Olzon on the NIGHTWISH tour, the former vocalist for AFTER FOREVER, MAYAN, STAR ONE and AYREON makes a second run with her agro-Goth metal ensemble REVAMP. By attrition...November 3, 2013
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EPICA: 'The Phantom Agony' Performance Clip From 'Retrospect' DVD
Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA celebrated its 10th anniversary with a one-night-only event, dubbed "Retrospect", on March 23 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The band was accompanied by the seventy-piece Reményi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Miskolc National Theatre Choir, playing an unforgettable t...October 31, 2013
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TARJA TURUNEN: '500 Letters' Video Released
"500 Letters", the new video from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be seen below. Shot in Tigre, near Buenos Aires, Argentina by Florian Kaltenbach who also directed the clip for "Victim Of Ritual", the video is a new landmark in Tarja's video collection to date. For the first time in Tarj...October 30, 2013
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MAYAN: 'Antagonise' Cover Artwork Unveiled
MAYAN — the band featuring EPICA guitarist/songwriter Mark Jansen alongside Jack Driessen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) and Frank Schiphorst — will release its sophomore album, "Antagonise", on January 31, 2014 via Nuclear Blast Records. The 11-song CD, which was recorded at Sandlane studio with producer Joost...October 29, 2013
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ANGRA: 'Angels Cry' Performance Clip From 'Angels Cry 20th Anniversary Tour' DVD
Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA celebrated the 20th anniversary of the release of their 1993 debut album, "Angels Cry", with a special concert on August 25 at HSBC Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil. As a means of celebrating its successful trajectory, the band took the opportunity to schedule a small to...October 28, 2013
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NIGHTWISH Singer FLOOR JANSEN Says 'There Will Be A Bright Future For REVAMP'
NIGHTWISH and REVAMP singer Floor Jansen has posted the following message on her official blog: "The news about [me joining] NIGHTWISH [as an official member] got a lot of happy and supportive reactions. Thank you for that! But it also raised questions about the future of REVAMP. "The coming month,...October 28, 2013
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Says Latest Vocalist Switch 'Went Much Better Than We Ever Could Have Expected'
David E. Gehlke of DeadRhetoric.com recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. DeadRhetoric.com: Let's backtrack for a second and talk about your [the new NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen]. I know you've known her for...October 28, 2013
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NIGHTWISH And REVAMP Singer FLOOR JANSEN Speaks To Metal-And-Highheels.com (Video)
Metal-And-Highheels.com conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH and REVAMP frontwoman Floor Jansen on October 20 at this year's edition of the Metal Female Voices Fest at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. You can now watch the chat below. Jansen was officially named the new lead singer of NIGHTWISH in...October 27, 2013
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AYREON's ARJEN LUCASSEN Interviewed On METAL EXPRESS RADIO (Audio)
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Lucassen will release the new AYREON album, "The Theory Of Everything", on October 28 via InsideOut Music. The artwork was on...October 27, 2013
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TARJA TURUNEN: Trailer For '500 Letters' Video
A trailer for "500 Letters", the new video from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be seen below. The song comes off Tarja's latest album, "Colours In The Dark", which came out in Europe on August 23 via earMUSIC. The CD was made available in North America on August 27 through Eagle Rock imp...October 25, 2013
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Discusses Band's New Lineup In Second 'Showtime, Storytime' Trailer
Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release their new DVD, "Showtime, Storytime", on November 29 as a limited 2Blu-ray + 2CD digipack, limited 2DVD + 2CD digipack, limited 2CD digipack, 2LP (colored) in gatefold and an exclusive Nuclear Blast mailorder edition. "Showtime, Storytime" contains...October 25, 2013
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METALLICA Interviewed At Germany's 'Metal Hammer Awards' (Video)
METALLICA was honored in the "Best Live Band" category at this year's installment of Germany's Metal Hammer Awards, which was held on September 13 at Kesselhaus in Berlin. Martin Van Drunen (ASPHYX, HAIL OF BULLETS) moderated the event, which featured performances by KREATOR, POWERWOLF, WHILE SHE SL...October 23, 2013
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Germany's 'Metal Hammer Awards': Video Report From PitCam.TV
METALLICA, late SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman, NIGHTWISH, MOTÖRHEAD and AMORPHIS are among the artists that were honored at this year's installment of Germany's Metal Hammer Awards, which was held on September 13 at Kesselhaus in Berlin. Martin Van Drunen (ASPHYX, HAIL OF BULLETS) moderated the eve...October 22, 2013
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Video: Former And Current NIGHTWISH Singers Perform Duet At Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed a duet with the band's current vocalist Floor Jansen (REVAMP, ex-AFTER FOREVER) Sunday night (October 20) at this year's edition of the Metal Female Voices Fest at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. The women joined forces on a cover version of "Over The...October 21, 2013
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