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NOCTURNAL RITES: 'Demons Of The Opera' Photos Posted Online
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES were recently granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform two shows alongside a renowned philharmonic orchestra at the opera house in their native Umeå, Sweden. The shows were conducted by Hans Ek, who has previously directed the musical "Chess" at Cir...April 6, 2005
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All Over You
Violently unfashionable in the States, and destined for cult status among the AOR and hard rock fans who keep ex-members of TUFF in business, THE BEN JACKSON GROUP deliver an unrepentant dose of smooth, glossy melodic rock on "All Over You". Jackson, former guitarist of CRIMSON GLORY and PARISH, ass...April 4, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks About Cost Of Living, War In Iraq And His Family's Health Scares
The U.K.'s Sunday Mirror recently spoke to Ozzy Osbourne about a number of topics, including the upcoming Royal wedding in Britain, the cost of living, wife Sharon's TV career and the war in Iraq. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his "cursed" family home in the English countryside: "Ev...April 3, 2005
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THE DUKE: U.K. Tour Dates Announced
STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward has lined up the following U.K. dates with his THE DUKE solo project: May 01 - The Borderline - London, UK May 02 – Roadhouse - Manchester, UK May 03 - Old Angel - Nottingham, UK May 04 - Bar Academy - Birmingham, UK May 05 - Cavern Club - ...March 22, 2005
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EXCALION To Release 'Primal Exhale' In May
Sound Riot Records has set a May 17 release date for the new album from the Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION, entitled "Primal Exhale". Desribed as a blend of NIGHTWISH and STRATOVARIUS, "Primal Exhale" was recorded and mixed at Watercastle Studios and was mastered at The Digital Audio in...March 19, 2005
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Welsh Heavy Metal Singer's Suicide Stuns Fans, Family Members
icWales is reporting that the suspected suicide of Welsh heavy metal band BLOOD RETCH's lead singer has stunned fans across the world. Talented Gareth Bonetto — whose stage name was Eddie Richards — was found hanged at his Yr Hendre home in Nantgarw, near Pontypridd, on Monday (March 14). The depres...March 17, 2005
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ROYAL HUNT: New Album Details Revealed
Danish hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have set "Paper Blood" as the title of their new album, tentatively due late spring/early summer through Frontiers Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Eyewitness" was recorded at North Point studio in Copenhagen and will be mixed beginning on March 21 at EMI/Medley Studi...March 14, 2005
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CORNERSTONE: Live Album Update
CORNERSTONE frontman Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-RAINBOW) has issued the following update on the group's upcoming live album: "Overall the performances were very good and we had a difficult task picking which versions to use, as someone liked this or that version and someone else felt maybe T...March 10, 2005
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ROYAL HUNT To Begin Mixing New Album Next Week
Danish hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have posted the following message on the group's official web site: "The recording of ROYAL HUNT's new album is coming to an end — very last touches are being put down as we speak. The process which took 14 months of studio time, countless miles of international flight...March 8, 2005
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SILENT FORCE Singer Welcomes Addition To Family
SILENT FORCE frontman D.C. Cooper (ex-ROYAL HUNT) has announced the birth of his second son, Carson Donald Cooper. Carson was born Thursday, February 24 at 5:55 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs, 13 ounces and measuring 20 inches tall. Commented D.C.: "He is a healthy, happy little boy!" SILENT FORCE relea...March 4, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES, MORGANA LEFAY Confirmed For Sweden's PARKROCK Festival
NOCTURNAL RITES, MORGANA LEFAY, PERSUADER, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, THE STORYTELLER and DEDICATION are among the acts confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Parkrock festival, set to take place June 3-4 in Sandviken, Sweden. Parkrock's main focus is to promote new and upcoming bands together with well-know...March 1, 2005
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'Tribute To RUNNING WILD' To Be Released As A Limited-Edition Two-CD Set
The artwork for the upcoming "Tribute to Running Wild" album, tentatively scheduled to be released in May via Remedy Records, will be designed by the famous Belgian artist Kris Verwimp (ANCIENT RITES, ARCH ENEMY, CENTINEX, OLD MAN'S CHILD, THYRFING). The album will be released most likely as a limit...February 24, 2005
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EVIL MASQUERADE: New Album Audio Samples Posted Online
Danish symphonic metallers EVIL MASQUERADE have finalized the track listing for their second album, "Theatrical Madness", due on April 25 via Frontiers Records. One of the tracks on the CD ("Witches Chant") was written by William Shakespeare and set to music by Henrik Flyman. People familiar with th...February 21, 2005
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CORNERSTONE: If You Are Not Into Metal, You Are Not My Friend
CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, have posted the following message on their official web site: "[The European] tour is done. Now comes the task of sifting through the recordings to find the ones that a...February 18, 2005
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THE RING To Film Stockholm Show For Upcoming DVD
THE RING, the Swedish band featuring former HUMANIMAL/GREAT KING RAT guitarist Pontus Norgren, ex-JEKYLL & HYDE frontman Jakob Samuel and ROYAL HUNT/ex-JEKYLL & HYDE guitarist Marcus Jidell (on bass),have posted the following message on their official web site: "We now have received the con...February 13, 2005
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