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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Take Part In 'Durham Concerto' Performance

According to TheHighwayStar.com, Durham Concerto by former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will be performed by the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Mischa Darmev) at the Durham Cathedral in England on October 20. Jon will take part in the performance as a soloist playing Hammond. Dur...

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EDENBRIDGE Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement

Austrian symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has issued the following update: "Robert Schoenleitner is not able to continue in EDENBRIDGE due to his profession which doesn't go along with the touring plans of the band. For your application as a guitar player please send a mail with your curriculum vitae...

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NIGHTWISH: How 'Dark Passion Play' Became Finland's Most Expensive Album Of All Time

NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen has told the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat that the band's new album, "Dark Passion Play", which will be released in stores — at least in Finland — on September 26 (October 2 in North America) cost "roughly half a million europs to record. "We don't know the...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: New Video Interview Available

Vampire Freaks conducted an interview with WITHIN TEMPTATION guitarist Robert Westerholt and vocalist Sharon den Adel on September 18, 2007 outside a coffee shop across the street from Cervantes in Denver, CO. Watch the eight-minute clip below. WITHIN TEMPTATION's official French web site reports th...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION To Begin Writing New Material In December

Jeff Maki and Jason Price of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with WITHIN TEMPTATION vocalist Sharon den Adel. A few excerpts from the interview follow: Live-Metal.net: When you are performing songs on stage does it take you back to when and where you wrote the lyrics? Or at this point...

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MARILYN MANSON's Estranged Wife To Grace Cover Of New ATROCITY Album

World-famous burlesque dancer and Marilyn Manson's estranged wife Dita Von Teese (photo) will be the cover model on German band ATROCITY's long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", which is scheduled for release on February 8, 2008. A single will precede the full-length CD in November. Like the first "W...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Says There Will Be No VAN HELSING'S CURSE This Year

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has issued the following update on his Halloween-themed classical/rock musical project VAN HELSING'S CURSE: "So many of you have been inquiring as to the touring status of VAN HELSING'S CURSE for 2007, that I felt it necessary to post this letter. "Sadly, VHC will...

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RAGE: Guitar Tracks Completed For New Album

German melodic metallers RAGE have set "Carved in Stone" as the title of their new album tentatively due in early 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Carved in Stone", "Drop Dead", "Gentle Murders", "One Step Ahead" and "Without You". Commented guitarist Victo...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION, EPICA To Guest On 'Governor's Ball'

WITHIN TEMPTATION, EPICA and CRIMSON SHADOWS will be the featured guests on "The Governor's Ball" this Saturday, September 22 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Tune in at this location to hear the show. WITHIN TEMPTATION's official French web site reports that the next single from WITHIN TEMPTATION's "The Heart of...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Perform At MALCOLM ARNOLD FESTIVAL

On Sunday, October 7, Paul Mann will conduct former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the main auditorium at the Royal & Derngate in Northhampton, England in a special recreation of the original DEEP PURPLE/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the Albert...

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STEVE VAI: Minneapolis Concert To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai's September 19, 2007 concert at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota will be filmed for an upcoming DVD. On June 26, Epic Records released "Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2", a double-live CD capturing Steve Vai's electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metro...

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Australian Symphony Orchestra To Perform DEEP PURPLE; More Details Revealed

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will perform DEEP PURPLE music on Friday, March 28, 2008 and Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide, Australia. "Featuring the dynamic vocals and on stage charisma of one of Adelaide's most loved rock voices in Vince Contarino (ZEP BOYS) and some...

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DREAMSCAPE To Support SIEGES EVEN In Europe

German progressive metallers DREAMSCAPE will support SIEGES EVEN on the following dates: Oct. 05 - DE - München, Metropolis Oct. 06 - DE - Weiher, Musichall Oct. 07 - NL - Baarlo, Progpower Europe Festival 2007 Oct. 08 - DE - Hamburg, Markthalle Oct. 09 - DE - Aschaffenburg, Colosaal Oct. 10 - DE -...

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SHARON OSBOURNE's Father Honored With London Plaque

BBC News reports that late music mogul Don Arden, manager of BLACK SABBATH and the SMALL FACES and father of Sharon Osbourne, has been honored with a central London plaque. SMALL FACES drummer Kenney Jones unveiled the plaque on Saturday (September 8),at the site of the Carnaby Street office where...

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ATROCITY To Release New Album In February

Veteran German metallers ATROCITY will release their long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", on February 8, 2008. A single will precede the full-length CD in November. Like the first "Werk 80" release, which came out in 1997, "Werk 80 II" features ATROCITY's interpretations of hit songs from the '80s....