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The Black Halo
KAMELOT have walked the line between the prog/power scene and a more pomp AOR sheen for some time now, never descending too far into galloping European cliché, and maintaining a sonic toughness that keeps them in the metal camp. The addition of ex-CONCEPTION singer Roy Khan and the release of 2000's...March 9, 2005
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INTO ETERNITY's TIM ROTH Comments On STRATOVARIUS Tour
Currently on tour with AMORPHIS in support of their 2004 release "Buried In Oblivion", Canada's INTO ETERNITY have been added to STRATOVARIUS' fall tour package. Vocalist/lead guitarist Tim Roth commented, "We are really excited to be touring with STRATOVARIUS and see this as an ideal package. We wi...March 8, 2005
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KAMELOT Drummer To Play BUDDY RICH In Upcoming Movie?
According to a posting on KAMELOT's official web site, the group's drummer, Casey Grillo, is being considered for a movie role as the legendary drummer Buddy Rich. KAMELOT's webmaster has acquired several screen test photos from the photographer in charge of the submission and has posted them online...March 3, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS: North American Dates Scheduled
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS will be embarking on a North American tour this fall. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 17 – Atlanta, GA @ ProgPower USA Sep. 19 – Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 20 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Sep. 21 – New York, NY @ B.B. King's Sep. 23 - ...March 2, 2005
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THERION Confirmed For U.K.'s PROGPOWER FESTIVAL
According to a posting on THERION's official web site, the Swedish band have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the ProgPower Festival, set to be held on March 3, 2006 at an as-yet-undetermined location. THERION will be performing at this year's ProgPower USA festival, a two-day event slated to...March 2, 2005
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ANGRA And CONCEPTION Complete PROGPOWER USA Lineup
Brazil's ANGRA and Norway's CONCEPTION will round out the lineup of this year's ProgPower USA. CONCEPTION will feature the entire original lineup, including Roy Khan (KAMELOT) on vocals and Tore Ostby (ex-ARK) on guitar, in their first performance since 1997. "After having experienced some real blas...March 1, 2005
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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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