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DREAMTALE Name New Album

Finnish metallers DREAMTALE have set "Difference" as the title of their third album, 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 at Finnvox st...

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DREAMTALE Part Ways With Guitarist

Guitarist Esa Orjatsalo has left Finnish metallers DREAMTALE. Esa's official statement on the matter is as follows: "For the past few months now, I have many times noticed my lack of interest to be part of DREAMTALE anymore. In this situation I had to be honest with myself and make the only decision...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist Cancels KALEDON Guest Appearance Due To 'Serious Health Problems'

VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe was forced to cancel his previously announced guest appearance on tnew KALEDON CD, third CD, "The Way of the Light". According to a posting on the KALEDON web site, "Geoff Thorpe will not appear in the next KALEDON's album for serious health problems! VICIOUS RU...

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KALEDON To Resume Recording This Month

Italian symphonic power metallers KALEDON will be entering Giuseppe Orlando's The Outer Sound Studios on October 25 to resume work on their third CD, "The Way of the Light", tentatively due in January through SteelBorn Records. The drum tracks for the CD were laid down in July at Alpha & Omega s...

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KAMELOT: Preparing For A 'Monster Year'

KAMELOT are putting the finishing touches on their new album, tentatively entitled "The Black Halo". "This week we are heading to Morrisound Studios in Tampa to finish some vocals and special effects," KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood writes on the group's web site. "Mari will appear again as Hel...

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Former TYGERS OF PAN TANG Singer Blames Band Manager For His Departure

Former TYGERS OF PAN TANG singer Richie Wicks has confirmed his departure from the group. In an e-mail to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Wicks writes, "It seems it is true, I am free of the TYGERS microphone, but you really don't want to hear the REAL reason I'm out. I think it's hilarious that Blabbermouth know...

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KAMELOT Putting The Finishing Touches On 'The Black Halo'

Florida-based power metallers KAMELOT are putting the finishing touches on their new album, tentatively titled "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),Simon...

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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Contributes Artwork To German Heavy Metal Magazine

DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has designed the cover of the new issue of Germany's Underground Empire magazine. The artwork can be viewed at this location. Commented Underground Empire editor Stefan Glas: "As a little tribute to the good old printed fanzine times, Underground Empire uses in its o...

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KOTIPELTO: Touring Lineup Announced

STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has announced the touring lineup for his KOTIPELTO project. Joining Timo on the road in South America and Finland will be Mirka Rantanen (drums),Lauri Porra (bass),Tuomas Wainola (guitars) and Jens Johansson (keyboards, STRATOVARIUS). The keyboard duties for KO...

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ENTWINE To Support XANDRIA In Germany

Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE have been confirmed as special support for XANDRIA on their upcoming tour of Germany. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 19 – Osnabrück, GER @ Lagerhalle Nov. 20 - Bad Salzungen, GER @ Kallewerk Nov. 21 - Münster-Dieburg, GER @ Live Arena Nov. 22 - Kassel, GER @ Musi...

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NIGHTWISH: Helsinki Show Sold Out

All 6,000 tickets to NIGHTWISH's headlining performance at Helsinki Icehall on December 26 were sold the first day they went on sale, according to a posting in the group's web site. Support at the show will come from KOTIPELTO (featuring STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto) and AFTER FOREVER. As prev...

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KALEDON: 'The New Kingdom' Video Posted Online

Italian symphonic power metallers KALEDON have uploaded a video for their track "The New Kingdom" at this location. "The New Kingdom" comes off KALEDON's sophomore album, "The King's Rescue", which was released in 2003 via SteelBorn Records. KALEDON are currently putting the finishing touches on the...

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Drummer JÖRG MICHAEL: SAXON, KALEDON Photos Posted Online

STRATOVARIUS/SAXON drummer Jörg Michael has posted several photos taken during his recent studio and live sessions with SAXON and Italy's KALEDON. Check them out at Jörg's official web site. Jörg made his live debut with SAXON at their release party on August 20 in Hamburg, where the band perfomed a...

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KOTIPELTO, AFTER FOREVER To Support NIGHTWISH At Special Helsinki Show

KOTIPELTO (featuring STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto) and AFTER FOREVER have been confirmed as the support bands for NIGHTWISH at their special show in Helsinki, Finland on December 26. The concert will take place at the 8,000-capacity old Icehall and will feature hour-long performances from both...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer Performs IRON MAIDEN Classic: 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...