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EDGUY To Release New EP In September
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We are working full-steam on our new EP that is estimated to be released in September. A full length album is to follow early next year. I liked the concept of delivering a big value-for-money thing as t...February 28, 2005
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Never-Ending
It's tough for me not to consider MYSTIC PROPHECY's "Never-Ending" as a companion piece of sorts to FIREWIND's "Forged by Fire". Both came my way within the last month or two, both are quality melodic metal albums, and both feature the axe wizardry of Gus G. Both albums also happen to be the third r...February 27, 2005
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Drummer JÖRG MICHAEL Talks About SAXON And STRATOVARIUS
SAXON/STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael has posted the following message on his official web site: "Probably you guys have heard about the tragic accident of last weekend when Biff's [Byford, SAXON singer] house burnt down in the north of France. It´s very hard to cope with a tragedy like this but o...February 25, 2005
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KAMELOT To Be Joined By German Keyboardist/Guitarist During Upcoming Tour
American/Norwegian power metallers KAMELOT have announced that German keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai will be joining then for The Black Halo Tour 2005. As previously reported, several screenshots from KAMELOT's video for the track "March of Mephisto", featuring a special appearance by DIMMU BO...February 24, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Allow Fans To Vote For 'Ideal Setlist'
Reunited Finnish power metallers STRATOVARIUS have launched a poll in the "Forum" section of their web site to allow fans to vote for their favorite STRATOVARIUS songs in their "ideal setlist." The posting also reads that the choices could influence the band's selection of material for their upcomin...February 23, 2005
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SYMPHORCE And STRIDE Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA VI Festival
SYMPHORCE and STRIDE are the latest confirmations for the ProgPower USA VI festival, a two-day event set to take place in September 16-17 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta, Georgia. Also scheduled to appear are STRATOVARIUS, THERION, ORPHANED LAND, PINK CREAM 69, MANTICORA and CIRCUS MAXIMUS. For more in...February 22, 2005
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KAMELOT: Screenshots From 'March of Mephisto' Video Posted Online
Several screenshots from KAMELOT's video for the track "March of Mephisto", featuring a special appearance by DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath, have been posted online at the group's official web site. The clip, the group's second off the group's upcoming album "The Black Halo", was shot by Swedish di...February 21, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Signs First Band To His Record Label
STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto's High and Loud record label has signed a promising new Finnish progressive/power metal band called WINGDOM. WINGDOM is the first band to be signed to the label that has previously only released Kotipelto's solo albums. WINGDOM's new album, "Reality", will be relea...February 20, 2005
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ORPHANED LAND Comment On Upcoming PROGPOWER USA Appearance
Israeli progressive metal band ORPHANED LAND will be appearing this September at Atlanta's ProgPower USA VI festival. This will be the band's first-ever appearance in the United States. Vocalist Kobi Farhi is thrilled to be a part of this year's festival and sends this message to fans: "We are happy...February 14, 2005
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ORPHANED LAND, PINK CREAM 69 Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA VI Festival
ORPHANED LAND and PINK CREAM 69 are the latest bands to be confirmed for the ProgPower USA VI festival, a two-day event set to take place in September 16-17 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta, Georgia. Also scheduled to appear are STRATOVARIUS, THERION, MANTICORA and CIRCUS MAXIMUS. More acts will be anno...February 14, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Refuses To Drop 'Hitler' Song From Upcoming Album
According to an article in the Finnish daily newspaper Iltalehti, STRATOVARIUS' record label is refusing to allow the group to release a newly recorded track featuring a sampled speech by Adolf Hitler. The song, entitled "Hitler", was recently recorded by the group for inclusion on their next album....February 10, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS, CIRCUS MAXIMUS Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA VI Festival
STRATOVARIUS and CIRCUS MAXIMUS are the latest bands to be confirmed for the ProgPower USA VI festival, a two-day event set to take place in September 16-17 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta, Georgia. Also scheduled to appear are Sweden's THERION and Danish power metallers MANTICORA. More acts will be an...February 7, 2005
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THUNDERSTONE: Tour Dates Announced
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Mar. 25 - Tampere, FIN @ Pakkahuone/Tulliklubi w/ HAMMERFALL, LORDI, FIREWIND: Apr. 21 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z 7 Apr. 22 - Filderstadt, GER @ Filharmonie Apr. 23 - Lichtenfels, GER @ Stadthalle Apr....February 4, 2005
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THUNDERSTONE: New Album Details Revealed
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have set "Tools of Destruction" as the title of their third full-length album, tentatively due in Europe on April 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. Release dates for the USA and Japan will be announced soon. "Tools of Destruction" was mixed at Timo Tolkki's (...February 1, 2005
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KAMELOT To Collaborate With German Fantasy Author
According to a posting on their official web site, American/Norwegian power metallers KAMELOT will collaborate on new book with German fantasy author Harald Evers. Commented Evers: "After the success with my 'Caveworld-Saga', I was looking for an inspiration to create a new fantasy trilogy. At that...February 1, 2005
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