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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'New Era' Album Available
Short audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "New Era", the forthcoming debut album from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki are available for streaming at www.jpc.de. "New Era" is scheduled for release on June 6 via Frontiers Re...May 25, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Announces 'An Evening With' Dates In Italy
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "I got invited by a guy who sometimes invites musicians to play with his cover band. These three gigs will be in Italy and it will be like 'An Evening With Timo Tolkki' type of show. We will play STRATO so...May 23, 2008
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GAIA EPICUS To Play UK Benefit Concert
Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS will end the UK part of theier "Damnation" tour by headlining a benefit concert on November 9 to raise awareness of child abuse in its many forms, and to raise money for local children's charities. The RACP organization has branches in several countries and puts...May 22, 2008
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GRAND MAGUS: 'Iron Will' Artwork Revealed
Swedish powerhouse GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will release its fourth full-length album, "Iron Will", in Europe on June 9 via Rise Above Records. The CD, which was once again recorded in Stockholm, with Oneman acting as engineer...May 22, 2008
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer KISKE: 'I Simply Don't Fit Among MICHAEL WEIKATH's People'
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske was recently interviewed by members of AVANTASIA's fan club Promised Land about his contibutions to EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's project, his solo career and his hobbies. One of the more revealing points of discussion is Michael's revelation that he may go on to...May 21, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: 'Rebels With A Cause - Unruly, Unrestrained, Uninhibited' DVD Details Revealed
On June 27, two new HAMMERFALL releases will see the light of day: a DVD continuing chronicling the band's career, and a covers CD a collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones. Incidentally, this will be guitarist Stefan Elmgren's last release with HA...May 21, 2008
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DESTRUCTION Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CRO...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: 'Rebels With A Cause - Unruly, Unrestrained, Uninhibited' DVD Trailer Available
On June 27, two new HAMMERFALL releases will see the light of day: a DVD continuing chronicling the band's career, and a covers CD a collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones. Incidentally, this will be guitarist Stefan Elmgren's last release with HA...May 19, 2008
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Former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Singer To Guest On New RISING DREAM Album
Croatia-based power/thrash metallers RISING DREAM have tapped former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS singer Melissa Ferlaak to lay down guest vocals on the song "Dreams Come True", to be included on their forthcoming album, "Failed Apocalypse", due on July 1 via Dallas Records. Commented RISING DREAM in a state...May 15, 2008
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AKERCOCKE Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
UK-based black metallers AKERCOCKE have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CROWN...May 13, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Posted Online
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has posted another song from his new band, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, on the group's MySpace page. Check out the track "I Did It My Way" at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's current lineup also includes Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and keyboardist Mike Khal...May 12, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Drummer Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Agra: "I'm 27 years old, and since I was 13 (when I started playing drums) I sought my true spiritual freedom through music. When I started AQUARIA, in 1999 (then call...May 12, 2008
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THANATOSCHIZO: Debut Album To Be Re-Released In North America
Portuguese avantgard maniacs THANATOSCHIZO will have their debut album, "Schizo Level", re-released once again on the American continent this week through the Mexican label Sun Empire Productions. The LP will be made available in a digipack package, featuring a different front cover and a golden hig...May 11, 2008
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ANATHEMA Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
British rockers ANATHEMA have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 14-16 in Dinkelsbhl, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ABORTED AGRYPNIE AHAB ALL ENDS ANATHEMA ANIMA ARCH ENEMY AS I LAY DYING...May 9, 2008
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