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CYPHER Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Dutch death/thrash metallers CYPHER have parted ways with drummer Frank due to "musical differences." "Koen Herfst (BAGGABOWNZ, I-CHAOS, ex-EPICA, AFTER FOREVER) has agreed to help the band out until they find a permanent replacement," the group writes in a statement. "So as of now we are looking fo...

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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film Premiere Available

AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, is currently premiering "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music...

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AFTER FOREVER Joined By EPICA Members During Hardenberg Concert; Video Available

Dutch symphonic metallers AFTER FOREVER were joined by the group's former guitarist Mark Jansen (currently in EPICA) and EPICA singer Simone Simons for a special rendition of the AFTER FOREVER song "Beyond Me" on December 26, 2007 at the Podium in Hardenberg, the Netherlands. Watch fan-filmed footag...

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EPICA: Another Pyro Show Announced

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA have issued the following update: "We got such a great response to the special shows with pyro effects we did last October that we've decided to do one more on January 11th. And which venue would be more fitting to do this than Patronaat in Haarlem (Netherlands)? So m...

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AYREON: New Video Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

France's Radio Metal conducted an interview with AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen on November 30, 2007 in Paris. Watch the chat in four parts below. On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film...

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EPICA: Rescheduled Colombian, Mexican Tour Dates Announced

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have announced their rescheduled Mexican and Colombian tour dates. They are as follows: March 14 - Skyros - San Luis Potosi, Mexico March 15 - Country San Maunuel - Puebla, Mexico March 16 - Cafe Iguana - Monterrey, Mexico March 19 - Circo Volador - Mex...

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U.D.O., PRIMAL FEAR: New Video Interviews Available

Sweden's Aftonbladet newspaper recently conducted interviews with U.D.O. and PRIMAL FEAR during the two bands' joint European tour. Watch the two-and-a-half-minute clip at this location. U.D.O. released a "best-of" album, "Metallized - 20 Years of Metal", on November 30 via AFM Records. The CD bookl...

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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film To Debut Online Next Week

On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28, 2008 via...

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DELAIN: 'The Gathering' Video Posted Online

DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has released the video for its song "The Gathering". Watch the clip below. The track is taken from the group's debut album, "Lucidity", whi...

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DREMORA Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

Los Angeles-based symphonic metal band DREMORA has issued the following update: "Due to issues with distance and relocation, differences in agendas, and other conflicts. It was decided that it was in the best interest of the band that Juliana [Novo, vocals] should pursue her own passions and music c...

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AFTER FOREVER: More Guest Musicians Announced

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers AFTER FOREVER have issued the following update: "[Guitarist] Sander [Gommans] will not be able to do the December shows [after recently suffering a seizure] but we still want to give you a great night with AFTER FOREVER and special guests [on the upcoming tou...

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SYMPHONY X: New Audio Interview With RUSSELL ALLEN Available

MetalSymphony.com conducted an interview with SYMPHONY X vocalist Russell Allen prior to the band's November 3, 2007 performance at Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid, Spain. Listen to the chat at this location. SYMPHONY X will embark on a North American headlining tour in April 2008. Support on the...

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PRIMAL FEAR Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 14-16 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: ASP BORN FROM PAIN DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA ENDSTILLE ENSIFERUM EXODUS KATAKLYSM...

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EPICA: Drummer ARIËN VAN WEESENBEEK Joins Band As Full-Time Member

Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA has posted the following bulletin on its official MySpace account: "We are very happy and proud to announce that after having worked with us as a session musician for about a year now, Ariën van Weesenbeek [drums; also of GOD DETHRONED] has decided to join EPICA as a...

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AYREON: New Song Posted Online

A new AYREON track, entitled "The Fifth Extinction", has been posted online at this location. The song is divided in two parts due to MySpace limitations (the track is just over 10 minutes long). "The Fifth Extinction" comes off AYREON's new album, entitled "01011001", which is scheduled for release...