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DELAIN: 'April Rain' Title Track Available For Streaming
The Dutch branch of Roadrunner Records is streaming the new song "April Rain" from DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — at this location (scroll down for the audio player). The...February 18, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Honored With This Year's SOUNDI AWARD
Tuomas Holopainen has been chosen as the recipient of the 2009 Soundi Award. The leader, songwriter, and keyboardist of NIGHTWISH is an inspiring example of a musician possessing clear vision, proper musical education, and stamina. After founding NIGHTWISH in his native town of Kitee in 1996, Holopa...February 18, 2009
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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' Trailer Available
On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's world tour in support of the b...February 15, 2009
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DEATH ANGEL, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
DEATH ANGEL, LAMB OF GOD and HATEBREED have been confirme for the Metalcamp festival, set to take place July 2-7, 2009 at Julisch Alps National Park in Tolmin (between the Turquoise mountain rivers Socca and Tolminka),Slovenia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLIND GUARDIAN DEATH ANG...February 13, 2009
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NORTHERN KINGS Performs At Finnish 'Eurovision Song Contest' Finals; Video Available
NORTHERN KINGS — the Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians (Jarkko Ahola [TERÄSBETONI], Marco Hietala [TAROT, NIGHTWISH], Tony Kakko [SONATA ARCTICA], Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto [CHARON]) — performed a cover version of the A-HA worldwide smash "Take On Me" at the Finnish Eurovision S...February 10, 2009
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AMORPHIS: New Album Title, Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Finnish dark metallers AMORPHIS have set "Skyforger" as the title of their new album, due on May 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to the "Eclipse" and "Silent Waters" LPs, both of which were certified gold in the band's native Finland, was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki. The t...February 10, 2009
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DORO: 'Fear No Evil' Lands On German Chart
"Fear No Evil", the new album from German metal queen Doro Pesch, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 11. This is the highest chart entry for Doro in her home country in almost 20 years. "Fear No Evil" was released on January 30 via AFM Records. The track listing for the ...February 9, 2009
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VOLBEAT Interviewed In Helsinki; Video Available
Jukka Penttinen of Domination-TV conducted an interview with Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT prior to the band's January 25, 2009 concert at Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki, Finland. Watch the 10-minute chat below. "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood", the third studio album from VOLBEAT, will re...February 9, 2009
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NIGHTWISH, APOCALYPTICA, EVERGREY Members To Guest On SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's Solo CD
Vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT) and Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA),keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg (SONATA ARCTICA),bassist Jari Kainulainen (EVERGREY, ex-STRATOVARIUS) and drummer Mikko Sirén (APOCALYPTICA) are among the guest musicians who appear on the third solo album from SONATA ARCTIC...February 8, 2009
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DORO To Support SAXON In U.K., Ireland
German metal queen DORO will support SAXON on the "Battalions Of Steel Tour" of U.K. and Ireland. Another band will be added soon. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 23 - London, UK - Forum Apr. 25 - Prestatyn, UK - Hammerfest Apr. 26 - Belfast, Ireland - Mandela Hall Apr. 27 - Dublin, Ireland ...February 6, 2009
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DORO PESCH Guests On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available
German metal queen Doro Pesch was IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest earlier tonight (Friday, February 6) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". The program is now available for streaming at BBC.co.uk. "Herzblut", the latest video fr...February 6, 2009
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DORO PESCH To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
German metal queen Doro Pesch will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest this Friday, February 6, 2009 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U...February 4, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Enough' Digital Single Due This Month
The U.K. branch of Spinefarm Records will release a new digital single from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, "Enough", on February 23. The single features the title track plus the bonus song "Wisdom Of Wind"; both cuts are brand new recordings, although it's yet to be determined if they will f...February 4, 2009
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POWER QUEST Joined By BLIND GUARDIAN Bassist
Following the departure of long-standing bassist Steve Scott in early January 2009, British melodic power metallers POWER QUEST have announced that the search for a replacement is now over. The group's new bassist is Oliver Holzwarth, who has been a touring member of the legendary German power metal...February 3, 2009
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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' CD/DVD Track Listing Revealed
On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's world tour in support of the b...February 2, 2009
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