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KAMELOT, KOTIPELTO, EPICA: More European Tour Dates Announced

KAMELOT have announced more dates as part of their upcoming European tour with KOTIPELTO and EPICA. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 18 – Madrid, SPA @ Sala Macumba Mar. 19 - Bergara, SPA @ Sala Jam Mar. 20 - Zaragoza, SPA @ Sala Oasis Mar. 21 - Barcelona, SPA @ Sala Razzmatazz ...

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KAMELOT, KOTIPELTO, EPICA: European Tour Dates Announced

KAMELOT, KOTIPELTO and EPICA will be teaming up for a European tour beginning n March 2005. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 18 - Sala Macumba - Madrid, SPA Mar. 19 - Sala Jam - Bergara, SPA Mar. 20 - Sala Oasis - Zaragoza, SPA Mar. 21 - Sala Razzmatazz 2 – Barcelona, ...

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KAMELOT: 'The Black Halo' Track Listing Revealed

KAMELOT have finalized the track listing for their new album, "The Black Halo", due on February 28, 2005 through SPV Records. The follow-up to last year's "Epica" was produced by Sascha Paeth and Miro at Gate and Pathway studios in Germany and features guest appearances by Shagrath (DIMMU BORGIR),J...

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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Bounces Back With Solo Project

PLATENS (Haramaic word for "cosmic equilibrium"),the Italian melodic rock brainchild of ex-THY MAJESTIE singer Dario Grillo, will release its debut album, "Between Two Horizons", on December 6 via Frontiers Records. Dario recorded two albums ("The Lasting Power" and "Hastings 1066") and one EP ("Ec...

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KALEDON Begin Mixing New Album

Italian symphonic power metallers KALEDON have commenced the mixing process for their third album, "The Way of the Light". The drum tracks for the CD were laid down in July at Alpha & Omega studios in Como, Italy by STRATOVARIUS' Jörg Michael (the band have since been rejoined by drummer David F...

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Former HELLOWEEN Guitarist, STRATOVARIUS Singer Perform With SHAMAN In Slovakia

Former HELLOWEEEN and current MASTEPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow made a special guest appearance, along with Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS),during a SHAMAN gig in Martin, Slovakia on Saturday (Nov. 20). Roland and Timo played two songs with the band: "Pride" and a cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Breaking th...

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KAMELOT Set Release Date For 'The Black Halo'

KAMELOT have set a February 28, 2005 release date through SPV Records for their new album, "The Black Halo". The follow-up to last year's "Epica" was produced by Sascha Paeth and Miro at Gate Studio in Germany and features guest appearances by Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS),Simone Simmons (EPICA) an...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer Performs With IRON MAIDEN Tribute Band: New Video Available

A "professionally filmed" video of STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto performing the IRON MAIDEN classic "Wasted Years" with the Italian MAIDEN tribute band THE CLAIRVOYANTS has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). The video was recorded on May 7, 2004 at the Buddha Café Merone in...

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KALEDON Recruit Guest Female Singer For Upcoming CD

Italian symphonic power metallers KALEDON have recruited Lara Bertoli of IRON MAIDEN cover band ED HUNTER to sing on a track entitled "Come With Me" on their upcoming third album, "The Way of the Light". The drum tracks for the CD were laid down in July at Alpha & Omega studios in Como, Italy by...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer Announces Lineup For 'Solo' Appearance

STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has announced the lineup of his solo band for his upcoming appearance in Slovakia on November 20. The band's lineup will consist of the following: Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS) - vocals Mirka Rantanen (THUNDERSTONE, TUNNELVISION, WARMEN) - drums Lauri Porra (TUNNEL...

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ENTWINE To Tour Germany With XANDRIA, LAB

Finnish gothic rockers ENTWINE will be supporting XANDRIA on a German tour later this month. Also appearing on the bill will be fellow Finns LAB. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 19 - Osnabrück, GER @ Lagerhalle Nov. 20 - Bad Salzungen, GER @ Kallewerk Nov. 21 - Münster-Dieburg, GER @ Live-Arena...

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LACRIMOSA Guitarist To Guest On DER BOTE CD

LACRIMOSA guitarist Sascha Gerbig has recorded a guest appearance for for the solo project of FEUERENGEL frontman Boris, dubbed DER BOTE. Also appearing on the recording are STRATOVARIUS/SAXON drummer Jörg Michael, current HELLOWEEN skinsman Stefan Schwarzmann, RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski and form...

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SAXON: 'Beyond The Grave' Video Posted Online

SAXON's video for the track "Beyond the Grave" has been posted online at Launch.com. "Beyond the Grave" comes off the group's latest CD, "Lionheart", available now via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Killing Ground" features a guest appearance on drummer by Jörg Michael (STRATOVARIUS),who has...

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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Guests On New KAMELOT CD

STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson will appear as special guest soloist on two new songs on KAMELOT's upcoming CD, "The Black Halo", according to a posting on KAMELOT's web site. "Jens' unique style fits perfectly into KAMELOT's musical approach," the posting adds. "The band once again thanks J...

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DREAMTALE Finalize Track Listing For New Album

Finnish metallers DREAMTALE have finalized the track listing for their third album, "Difference", tentatively due in early 2005 via Spinefarm Records. The follow-up to last year's "Ocean's Heart" was recorded at Timo Tolkki's (STRATOVARIUS) Goldenworks studio with Tolkki producing and will be mixed...