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AVANTASIA's WACKEN OPEN AIR Concert Will Mark Band's Only Appearance Next Year

Although rumors keep circulating about further shows from AVANTASIA — the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — in 2011, a statement on Tobias' official web site makes it clear that after AVANTASIA's December world tour, there will be no more tours or festival appearances from the project ap...

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KAKTUS PROJECT: 'Superstition' Artwork Unveiled

KAKTUS PROJECT, the brainchild of Sylvain Rouvière, will release its debut album, "Superstition", in early 2011 via Metalodic Records. The CD, which is "based on the melodic metal music of STRATOVARIUS, EDGUY, sprinkled with HELLOWEEN," according to a press release, will feature cover art (see below...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE Discusses His Involvement With AVANTASIA

The webmaster of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's official web site recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske about Kiske's involvement with Sammet's AVANTASIA project, both in the studio and on the road. The question-and-answer session follows below. Q: Michael, in 19...

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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder'

DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "If I Had A Wish", the second video from KISKE/SOMERVILLE — the new project featuring Mich...

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KISKE/SOMERVILLE: 'If I Had A Wish' Video Released

"If I Had A Wish", the second video from KISKE/SOMERVILLE — the new project featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville — can be viewed below. The song comes off KISKE/SOMERVILLE's self-titled debut album, which is scheduled for release in Europe on Septem...

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Former/Current Members Of KAMELOT, MASTERPLAN, AVANTASIA Featured On KAKTUS PROJECT CD

KAKTUS PROJECT, the brainchild of Sylvain Rouvière, has inked a deal with Metalodic Records. The band's debut album, "Superstition", which is "based on the melodic metal music of STRATOVARIUS, EDGUY, sprinkled with HELLOWEEN," according to a press release, is tentatively due before the end of the ye...

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AVANTASIA: Brazilian, Japanese Dates Announced

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, has added dates in Japan and Brazil to its upcoming tour. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Nov. 30 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 01 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 03 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle * Dec. 04 - G...

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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer Discusses KISKE/SOMERVILLE Project In New Audio Interview

On September 7, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske. You can now listen to the chat in three parts below. "Silence", the first video from KISKE/SOMERVILLE — the new project featuring Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville —...

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KAI HANSEN To Tour With AVANTASIA

GAMMA RAY/ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen will perform with AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, on the group's upcoming tour. Also scheduled to appear are Bob Catley (MAGNUM),Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Amanda Somerville, Olli Hartmann and Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN)....

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MASTERPLAN, MAGNUM, Ex-HELLOWEEN Members To Tour With AVANTASIA

Bob Catley (MAGNUM),Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Amanda Somerville, Olli Hartmann and Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN) are among the musicians who will perform with AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, on the group's upcoming tour. So far the following dates have been announced: Nov. 30...

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DEEP PURPLE, FOREIGNER, GOTTHARD, NAZARETH Members To Take Part In 'Rock Meets Classic'

Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE),Lou Gramm (FOREIGNER),Steve Lee (GOTTHARD) and Dan McCafferty (NAZARETH) will take part in the 2011 edition of the "Rock Meets Classic" tour. They will be supported by a band, directed by Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER) and including American singer-songwriter Amanda Some...

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AMANDA SOMERVILLE: Footage From SIRENS OF METAL II Festival Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Amanda Somerville's August 13, 2010 headlining performance at the Sirens Of Metal II festival at Blondies in Detroit, Michigan can be viewed below. Somerville's backing band for the concert consisted of the following musicians: * Sander Gommans (AFTER FOREVER, HDK) - Guit...

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AVANTASIA: First Six Tour Dates Announced

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. The first confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 30 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 01 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 03 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle Dec. 04 - Germany - Kaufbeuren...

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AVANTASIA To Embark On Tour In December

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. In addition, AVANTASIA has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germ...

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KISKE/SOMERVILLE: 'Silence' Video Released

"Silence", the first video from KISKE/SOMERVILLE — the new project featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and American singer Amanda Somerville — can be viewed below. The song comes off KISKE/SOMERVILLE's self-titled debut album, which is scheduled for release in Europe on September 24 an...