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SIMON WRIGHT: Audio Interview Available

On January 21, 2009, Jason Saulnier of the "GTMO" (Good Time Metal Oldies) radio show conducted an interview with legendary drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, UFO). The 19-minute chat is now available for streaming below. Wright recently took part in the recording sessions for the new RHINO BUCKET al...

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DREAMSCAPE: New Demo Recording Posted Online

German progressive metallers DREAMSCAPE have posted a demo version of a new song, which will appear on their forthcoming album, "Everlight", due later in the year via Silverwolf Productions. The CD will mark the recording debut of the band's new singer, Erik "E.Z." Blomkvist, who was previously in P...

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DREAMSCAPE Announces New Singer

German progressive metallers DREAMSCAPE have announced the addition of singer Erik "E.Z." Blomkvist to the group's ranks. The band says, "You might know Erik from his former band PLATITUDE, with which he was touring e.g. with bands like THRESHOLD and, amongst others, played the Sweden Rock and ProgP...

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GALLOWS Sign With WARNER BROS. RECORDS

Hertfordshire, U.K. hardcore punk rock heroes GALLOWS have inked a worldwide deal with Warner Bros. Records. Their second full-length album and first for Sire in the USA, entitled "Grey Britain", will be released on May 5, 2009. The 13 thematically-linked-song-strong album was recorded at London's R...

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CELESTY: 'Vendetta' E-Card Available

An e-card for "Vendetta", the fourth full-length album from Finnish symphonic power metallers CELESTY, can be accessed at this location. The CD, which was released in Finland on March 18 (via Spinefarm Records) and in Japan on March 20, features eleven tracks and over sixty minutes of music. Samu Oi...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Touring Band Revealed

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has revealed the backing band that will accompany him for his upcoming summer tour in support of his first solo album, "Play My Game". The group will consist of the following musi...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Touring Band Revealed

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's band for her upcoming tour will consist of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, SAVAGE CIRCUS, ex-RAGE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - Drums Maria Ilmoniemi - Keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - Bass Alex S...

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EPICA: New Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA entered Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany on March 2 with producer Sascha Paeth to begin recording the follow-up to 2007's "The Divine Conspiracy", tentatively due before the end of the year via Nuclear Blast Records. Video footage of the piano recordin...

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AGGRESSIVE CHILL Hard At Work On Sophomore Album

Swedish rockers AGGRESSIVE CHILL, whose current lineup includes drummer Tobias Kellgren (ex-DISSECTION, WOLF),are currently recording their second album with producer Tobias Lindell (MUSTASCH, EUROPE). The follow-up to last year's self-titled effort, which was issued through Held Music, will featur...

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WINTERS DAWN Signs With HEART OF STEEL RECORDS

Heart Of Steel Records has announced the signing of Greece's WINTERS DAWN. The band's full-length debut, "The Winter Is Dawning", will be released in early May. According to a press release, the CD "is a perfect mix of U.S. power metal a la SAVATAGE / CRIMSON GLORY / RIOT ('Thundersteel' era) and JA...

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AMASEFFER: New Audio Interview Available

Israel National Radio (INR) recently conducted an interview with Erez Yohanan of the Israeli heavy metal band AMASEFFER. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. AMASEFFER's debut album, "Exodus - Slaves for Life", is a concept effort based on the Biblical story of the Exodus. Yohan...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'Black Symphony' DVD Certified Gold In Holland

"Black Symphony", the latest double-DVD from the popular Dutch symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION, was certified gold in Holland. The set, which was released on September 22, 2008, is also available as a double-CD. The band's most ambitious staging to date, Black Symphony was a unique concert at...

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EPICA To Appear On HEIDEROOSJES Tribute Album

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have contributed a song to the upcoming tribute album to the long-running Dutch punk band HEIDEROOSJES, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Entitled "20 Years, Ode & Tribute", the collection will feature cover versions of HEIDEROOSJ...

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CHRIS CAFFERY To Perform With MERENDINE ATOMICHE At CD-Release Show

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) will join veteran Italian metallers MERENDINE ATOMICHE on stage for their CD-release show on May 8 at Piazza Pierobon, Cittadella, Padova, Italy. Caffery co-produced MERENDINE ATOMICHE's third full-length album, "Rude Rebel Brotherhood", w...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist In Budapest; Video Available

Hungarian TV covered former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord's recent visit to Budapest with an interview and video footage of the rehearsals for the Concerto performance. Watch the report below. Jon Lord's "The Durham Concerto", which was released on CD in January 2008 via U.K.'s Avie Records, ente...