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BYZANTINE Part Ways With Guitarist
West Virginia-based "tech-metal" band BYZANTINE have parted ways with lead guitarist Tony Rorhbough. "Tony is a founding member and has been an integral part of BYZANTINE since its conception in 2000," the band write on their web site. "Tony's musical ability, technical prowess and overall mastery o...October 9, 2005
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ORPHANED LAND Frontman Issues Post-PROGPOWER Update
Israeli metal outfit ORPHANED LAND have issued an update following their trip to the ProgPower festival in Atlanta, Georgia, where they shared stage with such renowned acts like ANGRA, CONCEPTION, PINK CREAM 69, STRATOVARIUS, SYMPHORCE, THERION and others. Considering that the festival was sold out...September 26, 2005
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CREST OF DARKNESS Continuing Work On New Material; Live DVD In The Works
Norwegian black metallers CREST OF DARKNESS have posted the following update on their official web site: "Some of you might now that Ingar [Amlien, vocals/bass] has joined his old bandmates from CONCEPTION to play a few reunion concerts this autumn. Because of this, and the fact that it has been pre...September 22, 2005
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LOCH VOSTOK To Debut New Album At PROGPOWER FESTIVAL
LOCH VOSTOK, the Swedish band who call their music "progressive death with cheeze topping," will be premiering their new album, "Loch Vostok and Two Smoking Barrels", at the ProgPower Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. The album will be played over the P.A. at the festival pre-party on Thursday, Septembe...September 13, 2005
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HELLOWEEN Frontman Explains Why Band Chose To Revisit 'Keeper' Album Concept
HELLOWEEN frontman Andy Deris (ex-PINK CREAM 69) recently spoke to Metal Temple magazine's Orpheus Spiliotopoulos and Grigoris Chronis about the band's brand-new album, "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy", due on October 28 in Germany and on October 31 in the rest of Europe via SPV Records (the...September 9, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS: Forging Ahead Into The Unknown
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Yes, it's me, myself and I, breaking the silence once again… well, as Angie McCoy so kindly informed you — yes, I do have the beastly machine! And I'm not afraid to use it. However, that doesn't me...September 8, 2005
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ULVER Mainman Discusses His Inspiration, Upcoming Projects
Norwegian Grammy award-winning songwriter Kristoffer Rygg (a.k.a. Garm, Trickster G.) recently spoke to TheMegalith.com about the critically acclaimed "Blood Inside", what influenced its conception and Trickster's other projects. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: TheMegalith.com: Those...August 8, 2005
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Photographer: 'LARS ULRICH Really Let Me Down As A Friend'
Scotsman.com has interviewed legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin about his new exhibition, Made of Metal, at Proud Galleries in London, which displays more than 50 of Halfin's images taken over the last 30 years. "When you photograph a band member or celebrity, 10 per cent is taking the picture,...July 16, 2005
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THERION Seek 'Secret Of The Runes' Tour Bootleg Recordings
THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I would need some help from you guys! The DVD is just about ready but there's just one thing we're missing. You see, there will be (among many other things) a historical section with some bootleg s...April 18, 2005
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PROGPOWER USA VI Sells Out In Three Days
ProgPower USA VI has officially sold out just three days after tickets went on sale to the general public. "I don't think my attendees realize how truly grateful I am for their continued loyalty and support," said promoter Glenn Harveston. "This is the fourth consecutive sell-out thanks to them. I d...April 11, 2005
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THANATOSCHIZO Sign With PANDEMONIUM RECORDS
Portuguese avantgard maniacs THANATOSCHIZO have inked a deal with Australia's Pandemonium Records. The group's third full-length album, "Turbulence", which is already available in the group's home country, will be released this spring. Pandemonium Records is also said to be considering a licensing a...March 22, 2005
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN, BORKNAGAR, CONCEPTION Confirmed For SCREAM Magazine's 15th Anniversary Show
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, BORKNAGAR, CONCEPTION, TAD MOROSE, MORGANA LEFAY, GOREFEST and THE CARBURATORS have been confirmed for the special party to celebrate the 15-year (100 issues) anniversary of Norway's Scream magazine. The two-day event will take place on September 30 and October 1 at the Rockefeller...March 15, 2005
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SCENES To Release Debut Album This Month
German prog-metallers SCENES, now featuring Alex Koch (ex-SPIRAL TOWER, POWERGOD) on vocals, will release their full-length debut, "Call Us At the Number You Provide", in Europe on March 21 via Escapi. A U.S. release will follow in April. The CD was recorded at Sub Zero studio in Backnang and was mi...March 13, 2005
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The Black Halo
KAMELOT have walked the line between the prog/power scene and a more pomp AOR sheen for some time now, never descending too far into galloping European cliché, and maintaining a sonic toughness that keeps them in the metal camp. The addition of ex-CONCEPTION singer Roy Khan and the release of 2000's...March 9, 2005
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THERION Confirmed For U.K.'s PROGPOWER FESTIVAL
According to a posting on THERION's official web site, the Swedish band have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the ProgPower Festival, set to be held on March 3, 2006 at an as-yet-undetermined location. THERION will be performing at this year's ProgPower USA festival, a two-day event slated to...March 2, 2005
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