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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Japanese Release Date For New Album Announced
According to CDJapan.co.jp, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will release his new studio album in Japan on July 9. The LP's limited edition will feature the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (fully compatible with standard CD players) plus a bonus DVD containing interviews with Yngwie Malmstee...May 22, 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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INTO ETERNITY Mainman Issues Post-Japanese Tour Update
Founding guitarist/principal songwriter Tim Roth of Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY has issued the following update: "The band is back home now in Canada (Steve [Bolognese, drums] lives in Boston) after another couple of successful tours. The SYMPHONY X /EPICA / INTO ETERNITY U....May 22, 2008
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Former YNGWIE/LOUDNESS Singer MICHAEL VESCERA To Release Solo Album In July
Vocalist Michael Vescera (OBSESSION, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS) will release his new solo album, "A Sign of Things to Come", on July 26 via Metal Heaven. Joining Michael on this CD are Jim Bell and BJ Zampa (HOUSE OF LORDS),Chris McCarvill (OBSESSION, JEFF SCOTT SOTO),Mats Olausson (YNGWIE MAL...May 22, 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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AMASEFFER: 'Slaves For Life' Widget Available
A widget for "Slaves for Life", the debut album from AMASEFFER, the "holy project" featuring guest appearances by Mats Levn (KRUX, ex-THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Angela Gossow (ARCH ENEMY) and Kobi Farhi (ORPHANED LAND),is available below. AMASEFFER recently inked a deal with InsideOut Music. "Slav...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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CONCERTO MOON Confirmed For BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL
CONCERTO MOON from Japan is confirmed for its first U.S. appearance at the second annual Bay Area Rock Festival. Led by guitar maestro Norifumi Shima, the group is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the self-proclaimed leading hard rock band of Japan by releasing a new studio album and a CD/DVD ret...May 16, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Confirmed To Play LONDON GUITAR SHOW
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is confirmed to play the London Guitar Show, part of the London International Music Show, on Saturday, June 14. In association with Marshall amps, the critically acclaimed , Grammy-winning Malmsteen will join a lineup for the show which includes Joe Satri...May 14, 2008
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NARNIA Launches Vocalist Search
Swedish epic/melodic metallers NARNIA who recently parted ways with singer Christian Liljegren have issued the following update: "First of all THANKS for all comments and supportive messages lately. We have decided to give it a shot and let you all know that we are looking for someone to replace Chr...May 13, 2008
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ARTHEMIS: 'Black Society' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
Italian heavy/power metal band ARTHEMIS will release its new album, "Black Society", in July via Scarlet Records (June 28 in Japan via Soundholic). According to a press release, the group "combines the darker side of hard rock with prog/power influences and a modern touch of top-quality heavy/thrash...May 11, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On New Album: 'It's Going To Come Down Like A F**king Atom Bomb!'
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has told Guitar World magazine that his forthcoming solo album will feature his strongest lineup ever: Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) on vocals, Bjorn Englen on bass, Michael Troy on keyboards, and Patrik Johansson on drums....May 10, 2008
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IMPELLITTERI: 'ROB ROCK Is Officially Back In The Band'
IMPELLITTERI mainman/guitarist Chris Impellitteri has issued the following update: "First, I want to thank Guitar World magazine for including IMPELLITTERI in their 50 'Fastest Guitarist of All Time' article. That was really nice of them to include me. I am definitely guilty of playing hyper-speed a...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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