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AVANTASIA: New Album Due Before End Of Year
According to a posting on EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's MySpace page, Sammet will release a new album from his AVANTASIA project before the end of the year. More details will be made available soon. In a recent interview, Sammet stated about his plans for the forthcoming AVANTASIA CD, "I will do ev...February 15, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Metal Classics In Brazil; Video Available
Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was the special guest at the 14th-anniversary celebration of the Manifesto Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil on December 20, 2008. Fan-filmed video footage of Owens' performance at the event — which includ...February 13, 2009
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SUNN O))): More 'Monoliths & Dimensions' Details Revealed
American "drone metal" act SUNN O))) will release its seventh studio album, "Monoliths & Dimensions", in late May via Southern Lord Recordings. The CD showcases the core guitar duo — Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson — incorporating influences from a plethora of guest musicians, bringing the SU...February 13, 2009
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ARKONA: St. Petersburg Concert Shut Down By Police
Moscow, Russia-based "Slavic pagan metal" band ARKONA had its February 6, 2009 concert in St. Petersburg shut down after 30 minutes by the Russian special-tasks police unit/riot police (OMON). One of the policemen came up on stage and announced, "The concert is over; everybody against the wall!" All...February 10, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Enough' Digital Single Due This Month
The U.K. branch of Spinefarm Records will release a new digital single from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, "Enough", on February 23. 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 f...February 4, 2009
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SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Bassist Releases New Solo Single
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA bassist Johnny Lee Middleton has released his second solo single, "Broken Wings". Information on how to purchase the track digitally is available on Johnny's MySpace page. Johnny Lee Middleton first came to prominence as a member of SAVATAGE, the Florida metal band...February 3, 2009
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SIGH Mainman MIRAI KAWASHIMA Offers Studio Update
SIGH's Mirai Kawashima recently penned the first of several exclusive studio blogs for MetalSucks. The Japanese extreme metal band is currently in the studio recording its eighth studio album, "Scenes From Hell", which will be released later in the year via The End Records. In the inaugural studio b...February 2, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Schedules YMT GUITAR TRIO Dates
The YMT GUITAR TRIO — a collaboration between guitarists Jeff Young (ex-MEGADETH),Scott Morris and Steven Thachuk — has scheduled the following dates: Jul. 31 - Bath Guitar Festival - Bath, UK Sep. 05 - Dominguez Hills Guitar Festival - Los Angeles, Ca Each member of the YMT GUITAR TRIO brings year...January 30, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: Working Title For New Album Revealed
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has set "What Lies Beneath" as the working title of her new solo album, tentatively due before the end of the year. She says, "With [2007's] 'My Winter Storm', I chose the name of the album in the early stages and that helped me to create the concept for the ...January 29, 2009
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Former HAMMERFALL Bassist To Perform With Göteborg Wind Orchestra
Former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén will take part in a concert with the Göteborg Wind Orchestra on April 23 at the oldest house in Gothenburg, Sweden called Kronhuset (dating back to around 1600). According to Magnus, this will mark the first time a heavy metal bass player has perfomed with a wi...January 27, 2009
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A Documentary About STEELHEART Singer In The Works
Dana Altman of North Sea Films has given the green light to the production of "Good 2B Alive", a documentary film about singer and composer Miljenko Matijevic (STEELHEART mainman). The film will be a detailed look into the extraordinary life of Miljenko and his music; an incredible journey back to t...January 26, 2009
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WICKEDWITCH Seeking New Band Name
WICKEDWITCH, the project featuring Zachary Stevens (vocals; CIRCLE II CIRCLE),Jeff Plate (drums; TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, METAL CHURCH),and guitarist/bassist Matt Leff (ADAM BOMB, TRIGGER EFFECT),is looking for a new band name. The group is seeking fan input, so visit the WICKEDWITCH MySpace pag...January 25, 2009
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CELESTY: 'Vendetta' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Vendetta", the fourth full-length album from the Finnish power metal band CELESTY, can be viewed below. Due on March 11 via Spinefarm Records, the CD features eleven tracks and over sixty minutes of music. Samu Oittinen began mixing the album in early December, which proved to...January 25, 2009
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STEELHEART: New Tour Dates Announced
Reactivated hard rockers STEELHEART, led by vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, have scheduled the following dates: Feb. 13 - The Brixton - Redondo Beach, CA (w/ PRETTY BOY FLOYD) Feb. 14 - Santa Fe Casino - Las Vegas, NV Feb. 15 - The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA (w/ PRETTY BOY FLOYD) STEELHEART'...January 22, 2009
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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Issues Update On Upcoming Essen Performance
On February 3, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will perform The Concerto for Group and Orchestra with the Philharmonic Orchestra Hagen at Grugahalle in Essen, Germany. He will be joined by special guest vocalists Steve Balsamo and Kasia Laska. Lord commented in a posting on his official web...January 20, 2009
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