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PRIMAL FEAR: Singer's Illness Forces Czech Cancellation
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have cancelled their May 10 appearance at the Rockfest in Kurim, Czech Republic after the group's vocalist, Ralf Scheepers, was taken ill. Scheepers' official statement on the matter reads as follows: "To all fans in the Czech Republic who wanted to visit the festi...May 9, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards...May 8, 2008
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EMIL BULLS Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
German alternative metal/crossover band EMIL BULLS has 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 ANIMA ARCH ENEMY...May 8, 2008
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THANATOSCHIZO To Headline Spain's METAL TOTAL FEST III
Portuguese avant-garde maniacs THANATOSCHIZO will headline the third edition of Metal Total Fest III, set to take place May 10 at Parque de la Marina Espaola, in Zamora, Spain. The festival billing is as follows: THANATOSCHIZO NULL SYSTEM MARIUS For more information, visit www.metaltotal.com. THANAT...May 7, 2008
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GAIA EPICUS: First Two Albums Available For Free Download
Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have issued the following update: "We are working hard on the new album and it is going to be a blast once it's done. As a 'waiting-for-the-new-album' gift, we would like to give you our two first albums for free download! The albums will be available for downlo...May 7, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR: Working Album Title Announced
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have set "16.6" as the working title of the follow-up to last year's "New Religion" album. The CD will be recorded in November/December 2008 for a tentative early 2009 release via Frontiers Records. "New Religion" last year landed on the Swedish chart at No. 67. It...May 6, 2008
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CULT OF LUNA Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
Swedish art-rock outfit CULT OF LUNA has 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 ANIMA ARCH ENEMY AS I LAY DYIN...May 6, 2008
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HELLOWEEN: Two Mexican Shows Rescheduled
German power metallers HELLOWEEN who were recently forced to cancel two shows on the Mexican leg of their "Hellish Rock Tour" in Guadalajara (May 4) and Chihuahua (May 5) due to an acute inflammation of singer Andi Deris' vocal cords have issued the following update: "We are happy to announce the al...May 5, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR: 'We're Still Overwhelmed By Every Crowd's Fantastic Response!'
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have issued the following update: "Well, we're finally back home from the '10 Years Of Metal Tour', exhausted and very satisfied. "After two days of practising with the new lineup, we played nine shows in a row! The tour was a wonderful experience and a worthy oper...May 4, 2008
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HELLOWEEN: Mexican Shows Cancelled
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have been forced to cancel two shows on the Mexican leg of their "Hellish Rock Tour" in Guadalajara (May 4) and Chihuahua (May 5) due to an acute inflammation of singer Andi Deris' vocal cords. Commented Deris: "I am deeply sorry for the fans in Guadalajara and Chihu...May 3, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's Keyboardist Is Not JENS JOHANSSON
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has announced that he has selected a keyboardist for his new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE. Although Timo has yet to reveal the musician's identity, Tolkki did offer that the band's newest addition "is not Jens [Johansson, ex-STRATOVARIUS keyboardist]." REVOL...May 1, 2008
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HELLOWEEN Checks In From Brazil
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have posted the following message on their web site: "The Hellish Rock package [HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY] finished the Brazilian part of their Latin America tour with two shows to remember: Being the first international metal act ever to perform in Fortaleza, HELLOWEE...April 30, 2008
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DARK AGE Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
Germany "modern melodic death metal" band DARK AGE has 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 ANIMA ARCH ENEMY...April 30, 2008
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THE SWORD Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
According to Metal Hammer, Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD has 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: ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDS...April 29, 2008
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PLACE VENDOME Begins Work On Sophomore Album
PLACE VENDOME, the project featuring former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske alongside PINK CREAM 69's Dennis Ward, has commenced work on its second album at Ward's studio in Karlsdorf, Germany. Ward's PINK CREAM 69 bandmate Kosta Zafiriou and Gunther Werno of VANDEN PLAS will also appear on drums and...April 29, 2008
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