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EQUILIBRIUM Announces New Singer
German pagan metallers EQUILIBRIUM have announced the addition of vocalist Robse to the group's ranks. Commented mainman/guitarist René Berthiaume: “We know Robse for quite some time now, so for us it was a just a logical decision having him as the new singer of EQUILIBRIUM. "The recordings are on a...March 2, 2010
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SERJ TANKIAN: Enhanced Version Of 'Elect The Dead Symphony' Released Via iTunes
The iTunes LP version of Serj Tankian's eagerly awaited "Elect the Dead Symphony" went on sale exclusively on iTunes on February 23, a full two weeks before the CD/DVD package is released by Serjical Strike/Reprise Records on March 9 and made available from all retailers. The long-form concert film...February 25, 2010
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THERION To Tour Europe With LEPROUS, LOCH VOSTOK
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION will embark on a European tour in October/November. Support on the trek will come from LEPROUS and LOCH VOSTOK. Confirmed tour dates so far, according to Intromental Management, are as follows: Oct. 29 - 013 - Tilburg, Holland Oct. 30 - Oosterpoort...February 23, 2010
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SERJ TANKIAN Performing With Orchestras In Europe
According to The Pulse of Radio, Serj Tankian will perform an orchestral version of his 2007 "Elect The Dead" album at a series of live shows to take place in Europe this summer. The "Elect The Dead Symphony" was first unveiled last March at New Zealand's Auckland Town Hall with the Auckland Philhar...February 23, 2010
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FEAR FACTORY, CANDLEMASS, MOONSORROW, TANKARD Confirmed For Czech Republic's BRUTAL ASSAULT
FEAR FACTORY, CANDLEMASS, MOONSORROW, TANKARD and AURA NOIR have been confirmed for the 15-year-anniversary edition of the Brutal Assault festival, set to take place August 12-14, 2010 in Josefov, Czech Republic. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ARSIS AURA NOIR BLEED FROM WITHIN CANDLE...February 23, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN's Upcoming Solo Album To Feature Her First-Ever Piano Recordings
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen recently entered Petrax Studios in Hollola, Finland to begin recording her new solo album, "What Lies Beneath", for a late 2010 release. She writes on her blog, "I recorded my first-ever piano tracks! "The grand piano in the studio is Bechstein, which sound I tr...February 23, 2010
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NIGHTWISH Singer Scraps Solo-Album Plans
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has scrapped her previously announced plans to release a solo album. She writes on her official blog, "The factors [that contributed to my decision] are mainly that I want to focus on my family during this break from NIGHTWISH. I am sure I will do a solo some other time...February 23, 2010
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AVANTASIA: Deluxe-Box-Set Version Of New Album To Include 'The Wicked Trilogy' Book
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will celebrate its comeback this spring with a new epic masterpiece, to be released on April 3, 2010 as regular CDs, two separate double picture vinyls, and as a beautiful collector's edition with an AVANTASIA picture book. The deluxe box set will fea...February 23, 2010
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CRIMFALL Recording Second Album
Finnish folk metal band CRIMFALL is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording its second album for a late 2010 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label. The group states, "All the material is more or less composed and one thing is for sure... this one will be much bigger production. Mo...February 22, 2010
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PARADISE LOST Guitarist Interviewed In Zagreb
Guitarist Greg Mackintosh of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST was interviewed by the "Metal Eye" show on Z1 TV when the band performed in Zagreb, Croatia on February 13, 2010 at club Boogaloo. Watch the chat below. PARADISE LOST was forced to postone six shows on its last European tour in...February 22, 2010
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PARADISE LOST Live In Zagreb; Video Available
Video footage of PARADISE LOST's February 13, 2010 concert at club Boogaloo in Zagreb, Croatia can be viewed below. PARADISE LOST was forced to postone six shows on its last European tour in late 2009 due to a serious illness within guitarist Greg Mackintosh's family. Milly Evans, PARADISE LOST's lo...February 20, 2010
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SERJ TANKIAN: Performance Clip From 'Elect The Dead Symphony' DVD Posted Online
SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian has just released a performance clip of "Empty Walls" (see below) from his upcoming "Elect the Dead Symphony" CD/DVD release, due in stores on March 9 via b>Serjical Strike/Reprise Records. "Elect the Dead Symphony" captures Tankian's March 16, 2009 performanc...February 19, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Acoustic Versions Of JOHN LENNON, PRIEST Classics
Fan-filmed video footage of Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) February 6 and February 13 unplugged/acoustic performances at The Tap House in Akron, Ohio can be viewed below. Owens will play another free unplugged/acoustic show with Scott Jones (US META...February 17, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN Issues Update On New Solo Album
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen recently entered Petrax Studios in Hollola, Finland to begin recording her new solo album, "What Lies Beneath", for a late 2010 release. She writes on her blog, "Some of you were wondering that 17 songs is quite much for an album. Not all the songs are going to...February 17, 2010
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EQUILIBRIUM Confirms Split With Singer, Drummer
German pagan metallers EQUILIBRIUM have confirmed that they have parted ways with vocalist Helge Stang and drummer Manuel Di Camillo (as first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on February 11). The band's statement on the matter reads as follows: "Unfortunately we have to tell you that EQUILIBRIUM, singe...February 17, 2010
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