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DARK EMPIRE: New Album Available For Streaming

DARK EMPIRE, the American/Swedish band featuring vocalist Jens Carlsson (PERSUADER, SAVAGE CIRCUS),is currently streaming its upcoming album, "Humanity Dethroned", on the group's MySpace page. The stream will take place in two parts; the first part, up now, features the first six songs, while the s...

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ALMAH Begins Recording New Album

ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass),recently announced the lineup for the recording sessions for the group's sophomore album: Edu Falaschi - Vocals Felipe Andreoli - Bass Marcelo Barbosa - Gutar Paulo Schroeber - Guitar Marcelo Moreira - Drums T...

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NIGHTWISH: Video Interview With TUOMAS, MARCO Posted Online

Australia's Undercover News recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen and bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala. Watch the chat in three parts below. "The Islander", the new single from NIGHTWISH, will be released on May 21 and will include the following tracks: 0...

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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...

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SONATA ARCTICA: Glasgow Concert Footage, Photos Available

Fan-filmed video footage of SONATA ARCTICA performing the songs "Replica" and "Black Sheep" at The Garage in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday, April 23 can be viewed below. Quality photos of SONATA ARCTICA and their support act PAGAN'S MIND have been posted on Noizz Eater magazine's web site. SONATA A...

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NEGATIVE: 'Won't Let Go' Video Available

"Won't Let Go", the new video from Finnish hard/glam rockers NEGATIVE, can be viewed below. The track comes off NEGATIVE's fourth album, "Karma Killer", which is scheduled for release in Finland on May 7. Release dates for other territories will be announced soon. "Karma Killer" was produced by Mikk...

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ADAMANTRA: Another Song Posted Online

Finnish progressive metallers ADAMANTRA have posted the song "Beyond Disillusions" on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's debut album, which is currently being mixed by Mikko Mustonen (best known for his work with NORTHERN KINGS, a band consisting of members of NIGHTWISH and SONATA A...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Swedish newcomers SONIC SYNDICATE are currently putting the finishing touches on their second record for Nuclear Blast and third album overall. Commented vocalist Richard Sjunnesson: "We're currently in the studio putting the last touches on our vocal tracks before the new album goes into the mixing...

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SONATA ARCTICA: U.S. Headlining Dates Announced

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have announced select "off-night" U.S. headline dates this fall during their tour in support of NIGHTWISH. The dates are on sale now exclusively through EnterTheVault.com until May 28 when they will be made available through all normal ticketing systems. The...

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NIGHTWISH: New Video Interview Available

Hardsound TV conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH members Marco Hietala (bass, vocals) and Anette Olzon (vocals) prior to the last show of the band's European tour on April 19, 2008 at Lisbon, Portugal's Coliseum. Watch the chat below. "The Islander", the new single from NIGHTWISH, will be released...

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GRAND MAGUS To Release 'Iron Will' In June

Swedish powerhouse GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will release its fourth full-length album, "Iron Will", on June 9 via Rise Above Records. The CD was once again recorded in Stockholm, with Oneman acting as engineer and co-producer....

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OPERATIKA Seeks New Bassist

New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA are seeking a new bassist. Requirements are as follows * Must have transportation * Must be able to practice once or twice a week * Must have good gear * Must want to play lots of shows (local and out-of-state) Interested parties can contact the g...

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TARJA TURUNEN Schedules Warsaw Signing Session

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will take part in a signing session at the Empik Megastore - Nowy Swiat in Warsaw, Poland on May 13, one day after her show in in the city. The session will begin at 12 noon. Turunen released her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. at the ...

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NIGHTWISH: Sayreville Show Cancelled

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have cancelled the first show (May 5 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey) of their previously announced spring 2008 U.S. tour due to logistical reasons. According to a source familiar with the situation, NIGHTWISH's gear was to fly from Me...

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NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA: New York City Show Added In September

The final show of NIGHTWISH's fall 2008 U.S. tour with support from SONATA ARCTICA will take place on September 27 at the Nokia Theater in New York City. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Aug. 29 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero Aug. 30 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Sep. 04 - ...