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AUTUMN Confirmed For Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST VII

Dutch female-fronted metallers AUTUMN have been confirmed for the Metal Female Voices Fest VII, set to take place October 17, 2009 at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. Also scheduled to appear are UNSUN (the Polish band led by ex-VADER guitarist Maurycy "Mauser" Stefanowicz),KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI, MIDNA...

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TESTAMENT Singer Comments On 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Concert

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy has commented on his appearance at the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held December 28, 2008 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy, Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),...

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AUTUMN: New Song Posted Online

Dutch female-fronted metallers AUTUMN have posted a complete new song, "Skydancer", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's fourth studio album, "Altitude", which will be released on February 13 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy) and February 27 (rest of Europe) via Metal Blade Re...

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STREAM OF PASSION: Studio Update

Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON),has entered the studio to begin recording its sophomore album, due in early 2009 via Napalm Records. According to a posting on the group's MySpace page, "To stick to...

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CIRRHA NIVA: New Audio Sample Available

Dutch progressive rock band CIRRHA NIVA has uploaded an audio sample of the new song "Golan Heights", taken from the group's forthcoming album. CIRRHA NIVA's new CD was recorded in part at Excess studio (AYREON, AFTER FOREVER) in Rotterdam, Holland under the guidance of Split Second Sound (TEXTURES,...

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AUTUMN Schedules 'Altitude' CD-Release Party

Dutch female-fronted metallers AUTUMN have scheduled a CD-release party for their fourth studio album, "Altitude", on Friday, February 13 at Tivoli-De Helling in Utrecht, Holland. The artwork for "Altitude" can be viewed below. The CD was recorded at Arno Krabman's Graveland Studio and was mixed and...

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VENGEANCE: 'Soul Collector' CD-Release Party To Be Held Next Month

Dutch hard rockers VENGEANCE will take part in a CD-release party for their new album, "Soul Collector", on January 30 at Perron 55 in Venlo, Holland. Support at the show will come from SUN CAGED. "Soul Collector" will be released on January 23, 2009 via Metal Heaven. Produced by Michael Voss (MAD M...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN's AGUA DE ANNIQUE Schedules More Dates

AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 12 - Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands (semi-acoustic with special guests) Feb. 13 - Oosterpoort - Groningen, Netherlands (semi-acoustic with special guests) Feb. 20 - Eightbal...

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'Christmas Metal Symphony': More Video Footage Available

More fan-filmed video footage of the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held Sunday night (December 28) at 013, Tilburg, Holland, can be viewed below. A number of high-quality photos of the concert are available at Metal-Experience.com. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard...

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DORO, TESTAMENT, AFTER FOREVER, SYMPHONY X Members Take Part In 'Christmas Metal Symphony'

A number of high-quality photos of the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held last night (Sunday, December 28) at 013, Tilburg, Holland, can be found at Metal-Experience.com. Fan-filmed video footage from the gig is available below. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard roc...

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NEMESEA: 'No More' Video Available

"No More", the first-ever video from the Dutch female-fronted gothic rock outfit NEMESEA, can be viewed below. The clip was helmed by D'iMages, which has previously worked with AFTER FOREVER, AYREON and STREAM OF PASSION, among others. The song comes off the band's second album, "In Control", which...

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Ex-THE GATHERING Singer Releases FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Cover

Former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update: "December 27 I will be playing a solo gig in Zuidwolde. I thought it would be nice to play a sort of a Xmas-song. I've always loved 'The Power of Love' [originally written and recorded by...

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AUTUMN: 'Altitude' Artwork Unveiled

The artwork for "Altitude", the new album from Dutch symphonic metallers AUTUMN, can be viewed below. The CD was recorded at Arno Krabman's Graveland Studio and was mixed and mastered by Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) at Split Second Sound. Commented the band: "The cover more or less depicts the peak of o...

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THEOCRACY: Christmas Track Available For Free Download

Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band THEOCRACY has written and recorded a Christmas track called "Rudolph Vs. Frosty". The song has been released for free to the public and is available for download at the group's web site. THEOCRACY released its new album, "Mirror of Souls", in Europe on Novemb...

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AFTER FOREVER Singer FLOOR JANSEN Interviewed; Audio Available

Ragnarok Radio is currently showcasing an interview withAFTER FOREVER's Floor Jansen and Lori Linstruth, guitarist-turned-manager for Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). The show is the first in a series of three programs focusing on women in metal. The show is available for download at this location. Floor Ja...