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TIMO TOLKKI Puts REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE To Rest
Former STRATOVARIUS leader/guitarist Timo Tolkki has released the following statement: "Due to my private problems, the lack of interest in REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE [Tolkki's post-STRATOVARIUS band] shows by the promoters, and the current situation in the music industry that affects to everything incl...July 28, 2010
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THROES OF DAWN Announces New Keyboardist
Long-running Finnish "dark metal" band THROES OF DAWN has announced the addition of keyboardist Henri Andersson to the group's ranks. According to THROES OF DAWN, "Andersson has been playing live with the band since the beginning of 2010 when the band started touring after the release of our fifth f...July 9, 2010
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KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI: 'Desolation: White Wolf' Video Released
"Desolation: White Wolf", the new video from the Finnish symphonic folk metal band KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI, can be viewed below. The clip was once again directed by Timo Puustinen of CopperSky. "Desolation: White Wolf" comes off KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI's second album, "Betrayal, Justice, Revenge", which was rel...July 7, 2010
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ANTHRIEL Signs With LION MUSIC
Lion Music has announced the signing of progressive metallers ANTHRIEL. The band's debut album, "The Pathway", is scheduled for release on October 15. With a style that is sure to appeal to fans of the likes of SYMPHONY X, ADAGIO and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, "The Pathway" is "an absolute monster offering,...June 19, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Infinite' To Be Reissued With Bonus Material
earMUSIC/Edel has set a June 25 release date for the reissue of STRATOVARIUS' highly acclaimed 2000 studio album "Infinite". The LP will also be available as a two-CD deluxe digipak featuring over one hour of extra material (three B-sides, two live tracks and two demo versions). "Polaris", the 2009...June 17, 2010
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MINUETUM Signs With 7HARD RECORDS
7Hard has announced the signing of MINUETUM for the release of the band's debut album, entitled "Haunted Spirit". The CD, featuring Jason Mercury (ex-OUTLOUD) on guitar, and Ignacio Lopez (SELIGER, LORD KRAVEN) on bass and Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, OUTLOUD) as a guest musician...May 30, 2010
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: New Album Title Revealed, New Keyboardist Announced
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki (guitar; ex-STRATOVARIUS),has set "Trinity" as the title of its forthcoming third album, tentatively due in the fall via Napalm Records. The CD, which is once again being engineered by Santtu Lehtiniemi, follows a mo...May 24, 2010
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Donate Guitar To City Of Bologna
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will donate his guitar to the city of Bologna during the inauguration of Music Italy Show —Italy's most important trade fair featuring musical instruments, publishing, backstage equipment, DJ and discography — on Saturday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. The Commiss...May 14, 2010
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Former STRATOVARIUS Mainman Interviewed For 'Metal Evolution' Series
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki will be interviewed by Dave Pattenden at the Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition festival in Bologna, Italy on My 15 for the forthcoming TV series "Metal Evolution". The series will air in the spring of 2011 in the U.S. on VH1 Classic and oth...May 8, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' To Be Reissued With Live CD
"Polaris", the 2009 comeback album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, will be reissued as a two-CD digipack on May 21 via earMUSIC/Edel. In addition to the original album, the package will include a bonus disc containing 75 minutes of live material recorded during the "Polaris" tour and sp...April 30, 2010
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Schedules Middletown Meet-And-Greet
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will take part in a meet-and-greet on Saturday, May 1 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Alto Music in Middletown, New York. Eddie Ojeda's solo album, "Axes 2 Axes", was released in 2006. The CD features guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal v...April 26, 2010
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Ex-HAMMERFALL Bassist MAGNUS ROSÉN In Japan: Solo Show Performance Footage Available
Video footage of bassist Magnus Rosén's (REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, HAMMERFALL, X-WORLD/5, FULLFORCE) recent solo show in Japan can be viewed below. Rosén in November 2009 joined REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki. Magnus said in a statement, "After m...April 19, 2010
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ANCARA: 'Nicole' Video Available
"Nicole", the new video from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's third album, "Chasing Shadows", which entered the official chart in the band's home country last October at position No. 32. According to the group, the CD's release was "postponed by two mon...April 18, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN Completes Recording New Solo Album
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has completed recording her new solo album, "What Lies Beneath". She states, "It was a great last vocal session. I am grateful that everything I planned was accomplished. Also the things that we decided on the way have only improved the songs making the overall...April 14, 2010
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Schedules Italian Guitar Clinic
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will take part in an exclusive clinic on May 18 at Castlebrando in Treviso, Italy — considered to be one of Italy's most impressive medieval castles. Fans will get a chance to experience Yngwie's wizardry playing up close and personal. For more informatti...April 10, 2010
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