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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Enough' Digital Single Artwork Unveiled

Spinefarm Records has just released a new digital single from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen entitled "Enough". The single features the title track plus the bonus song "Wisdom Of Wind"; both cuts are brand new recordings, although it's yet to be determined if they will feature on the singer's...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Tour Mexico In May

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will tour Mexico in May. He will be joined by friends John Comprix of BEYOND FEAR/RINGWORM and MANDARINA and COHETICA. The dates are as follows (venue details to be confirmed): MA...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD: New Video Interview Available

During his recent visit to Budapest, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord was interviewed by Hungarian MTV. Starting with the Concerto and the misconception that Ritchie Blackmore had to be convinced to play it, the interview moves on to discuss the relationship between Jon Lord's classically ins...

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RUNNING WILD: 'ReUnation' Tribute Album Artwork Revealed

The upcoming tribute to German metal legends RUNNING WILD — which will contain cover versions of songs exclusively from the albums "The Rivalry" (1998),"Victory" (2000),"The Brotherhood" (2002) and "Rogues En Vogue" (2005) — will be titled "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild" and is tentatively...

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Former/Current Members Of KISS, SAVATAGE, QUIET RIOT To Guest On ROCK STAR & SUPER STAR Debut

Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA),Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT, RATT),Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER),Zak Stevens (SAVATAGE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE),Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) and Bruce Kulick (KISS) will reportedly make guest appearances on the upcoming debut album from R...

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JOEY DEMAIO: 'MANOWAR Fans Have Triumphed Again'

MANOWAR, HOLYHELL and METALFORCE are the first confirmed bands for this year's Magic Circle Festival, set to take place Saturday, July 18 in Loreley, Germany. More acts will be announced soon. Commented MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio: "At this point in time, I had to take a moment to express the bands...

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DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA Signs With ASCENDANCE RECORDS

Ascendance Records has announced the signing of the Swedish avant-garde rock band DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA to a worldwide deal. The group's new album, "Sing-Along Songs for the Damned & Delirious", is tentatively due in September. As well as the normal release, Ascendance will be producing a stric...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Singer Pregnant Again

WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt are expecting their second child this summer. The couple has a three-year old daughter named Eva Luna den Adel. WITHIN TEMPTATION is taking a break from touring during 2009 but is continuing to work on new material. A new album...

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PRIMAL FEAR, VANDEN PLAS To Co-Headline PROGPOWER USA Showcase

German power metal giants PRIMAL FEAR return to Atlanta to co-headline this year's ProgPower USA showcase on September 10. Progressive metal stalwarts VANDEN PLAS will co-headline the evening with an exclusive U.S. performance. Support will be provided by New Jersey's SUSPYRE and California's FUTURE...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist Remembers Late SAVATAGE Guitarist

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson has posted the following message on his web site: "My friend Clay Marshall from Prosthetic Records contacted me a few months back to add my thoughts on a special feature story he was writing on one of my all-time favorite guitarists, Criss Oliva...

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RUNNING WILD: Title Of New Tribute Album Revealed

The upcoming tribute to German metal legends RUNNING WILD — which will contain cover versions of songs exclusively from the albums "The Rivalry" (1998),"Victory" (2000),"The Brotherhood" (2002) and "Rogues En Vogue" (2005) — will be titled "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild" and is tentatively...

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SAVATAGE, Ex-TNT Members To Guest On This Weekend's 'The Classic Metal Show'

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery and bassist Johnny Lee Middleton, along with vocalist Tony Harnell (STARBREAKER, ex-TNT) will be the featured guests on this weekend's (February 21) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturday nig...

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MERENDINE ATOMICHE: 'Rude Rebel Brotherhood' Release Dates Announced

Veteran Italian metallers MERENDINE ATOMICHE will release their third full-length album, "Rude Rebel Brotherhood", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America via Locomotive Records. The CD was recorded at New Sin studios in Loria, Treviso, Italy and was produced by Luigi Stefanini and Chris...

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RAMMSTEIN To Begin Mixing New Album Next Month

German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have updated their official web site with the following message: "After finishing the first part of their studio recordings [for the new RAMMSTEIN album] successfully, RAMMSTEIN have started to put the final touches to their new songs. For example, they're think...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Release Solo Debut In May

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will release his first solo album, "Play My Game", in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together wit...