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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...

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DELAIN Reveals Most Memorable Moments Of 2007

Martijn Westerholt and Charlotte Wessels of the Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers DELAIN recently took part in sounds2move.de's 2007 Christmas special. They spoke about their most memorable moments of 2007 (both personal and professional) and discussed their hopes for the future. Watch the 12...

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OCEANS OF SADNESS To Enter Studio In March

Vocalist Tijs Vanneste of Belgian progressive metallers OCEANS OF SADNESS has issued the following update: "At this time we've finished about 75% of the new material for a fifth album and you may call us fools if these songs don't rock like burning hell! This is again a big step in the unpredictable...

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ERIC SINGER, JORN LANDE, AMANDA SOMERVILLE To Perform With AVANTASIA At Upcoming Festivals

According to a posting on the MySpace page of Amanda Somerville — the American-born, Germany-based singer-songwriter and vocal coach who is better known for her collaborations with various European metal bands, including EPICA, AFTER FOREVER and EDGUY — she will be performing on stage with AVANTASIA...

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EPICA Postpones Mexican, Colombian Dates

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have postponed their previously announced Mexican and Colombian dates due to an illness suffered by the group's lead singer, Simone Simons. A video message from the group announcing the postponement can be viewed below. The affected dates are as follows...

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AYREON: '01011001' Video Teaser Available

A video teaser for the forthcoming AYREON album, entitled "01011001", can be viewed below. AYREON is the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. The group will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editions: * a regular two-CD edition with a 28 page booklet....

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EPICA To Play Amsterdam Concert Without Singer SIMONE SIMONS

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have issued the following update: "We are very sorry to announce that Simone [Simons, vocals] is very ill at the moment. She has been ill for a couple of days already, but unfortunately today it just isn't possible for her to perform on stage at Melkweg...