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SECRET SPHERE Announce New Drummer
Italian melodic metallers SECRET SPHERE have announced the addition of drummer Federico Pennazzato to the group's ranks. "Federico is a young and brilliant drummer coming from our city, so after more than three months of collaboration and some gigs we are happy to confirm that he is the right man to...September 26, 2005
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SECRET SPHERE To Support ROYAL HUNT On European Tour
Italian melodic metallers SECRET SPHERE will be supporting ROYAL HUNT on a European tour in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 07 - Caserta.Naples, ITA @ Oddly Shed Oct. 08 - Florence, ITA @ Ministry Oct. 09 - Pavia/Milan, ITA @ Thunder Road Oct. 10 - Munich, GER @ Garage Oct. 11 - Vervie...September 18, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY: Working With New Swedish Guitarist
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Wow, that was two months that went by quickly — we had a blast this summer in the U.S.! The Ozzfest dates were very successful for us and we enjoyed seeing our music connect with so many fans, new ....September 12, 2005
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SIGH: 'Gallows Gallery' Finally Sees Light Of Day
In 2004, Japanese psychedelic, avant-garde metal band SIGH recorded their sixth album, "Gallows Gallery", but Century Media allegedly "refused" to release it as the album's lyrical content deals with the infamous sonic weapon techniques experimented with during World War II. The CD, which reportedly...September 11, 2005
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NIGHTRAGE Descend Into Chaos
Swedish metallers NIGHTRAGE will be invading North America with GOD DETHRONED, BYZANTINE, EPOCH OF UNLIGHT, HELL WITHIN, THINE EYES BLEED, and LILITU. Supporting 2005's "Descent Into Chaos", their second recording, the band is now ready to storm North American shores. Incorporating a blistering twin...August 22, 2005
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FARO Commence Recording Second Album 'Angelost'
Melodic metal band FARO, led by vocalist Chity Somapala (FIREWIND, MOONLIGHT AGONY, AVALON),have just begun recording their second album, "Angelost", to be released by MTM Music in November. FARO's debut offering, "Dawn Of Forever", received praise from critics and fans alike with such instantly me...August 22, 2005
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FIREWIND Keyboardist Begins Recording New Solo Album
Bob Katsionis, keyboardist of Greek power metal act FIREWIND as well as guitarist of NIGHTFALL and IMAGINERY, is currently recording his new, third solo CD. Once again, the effort will be an all-instrumental work in the vein of LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, DREAM THEATER and STRATOVARIUS, with special...August 21, 2005
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THERION Frontman Explains METAL MEETING FESTIVAL Cancellation
THERION frontman Christofer Johnsson has posted a lengthy explanation on the band's official web site for the cancellation of the group's scheduled performance at at the Metal Meeting Festival in Zadar, Croatia on July 16. Read it at this location. As previously reported, THERION are one of seven ba...July 19, 2005
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MYSTIC PROPHECY To Film German Show For Bonus Live DVD
MYSTIC PROPHECY, the melodic power metal band consisting of VALLEY'S EVE vocalist Roberto Dimitri Liapakis, ex-STORMWITCH bassist Martin Albrecht, FIREWIND/ex-DREAM EVIL guitarist Gus G., ex-PRIMAL FEAR drummer Klaus Sperling and SYMPHORCE guitarist Markus Pohl, will film their December 16, 2005 con...July 7, 2005
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FIREWIND: 'Forged By Fire' To Receive U.S. Release Next Week
FIREWIND's third album, "Forged by Fire", will receive a long-overdue U.S. release on July 12 via Magick Records (a division of Cleopatra Records). In other news, FIREWIND have been forced to cancel their July 23 appearance at the Fabric Festival in Trier, Germany — presumably as a resut of the rece...July 6, 2005
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MYSTIC PROPHECY Sign With MASSACRE RECORDS
MYSTIC PROPHECY, the melodic power metal band consisting of VALLEY'S EVE vocalist Roberto Dimitri Liapakis, ex-STORMWITCH bassist Martin Albrecht, FIREWIND/ex-DREAM EVIL guitarist Gus G., ex-PRIMAL FEAR drummer Klaus Sperling and SYMPHORCE guitarist Markus Pohl, have inked a new deal with Massacre R...July 4, 2005
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Vocalist CHITY SOMAPALA Quits FIREWIND
Vocalist Chity Somapala (ex-AVALON, FARO) has officially left FIREWIND due to "personal reasons." Somapala originally joined FIREWIND in early 2004 as the replacement for Stephen Fredrick. Chity appeared on the band's third disc, "Forged by Fire", which was produced by band leader/guitarist Gus G. a...July 3, 2005
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PAGAN'S MIND Confirmed For PROGPOWER U.K.
Norwegian metallers PAGAN'S MIND have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the ProgPower festival, set to take place March 25, 2006 at The Centaur in Cheltenham. Other groups scheduled to perform at the festival are THERION, THRESHOLD, FREEDOM CALL, ORPHANED LAND and FIREWIND. One more band has ye...June 30, 2005
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ROB ROCK: U.S. Release Date Set For 'Holy Hell'
Singer ROB ROCK's (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) latest solo album, "Holy Hell", is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on September 6 via Candlelight/Caroline Records. Meanwhile, Danish producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR) is mixing the bonus tracks for JVC/Victor Entertainment release of...June 21, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY: 'Doomsday Machine' Completed, Guitarist CHRISTOPHER AMOTT Takes Time Out
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Dear ARCH ENEMY fans! "ARCH ENEMY guitar player (and my brother) Christopher Amott wants to take time out and fully concentrate on his studies at home in Sweden. "Christopher completed his work on...June 8, 2005
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