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AVANTASIA To Return With 'Ghostlights' Album, World Tour In 2016

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will release a new studio album, "Ghostlights", in early 2016 via Nuclear Blast. An EP/single will precede the full-length effort in the fall. AVANTASIA's all-star lineup will embark on the "Ghostlights" world tour next year. The trek will kick off in...

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MACHINE HEAD Announces Second Leg Of An Evening With' Tour

After a successful "An Evening With" run last year, San Francisco Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD will once again headline an exclusive tour starting this November. No support bands. No locals. Just a crushing two-hour set of pure fucking MACHINE HEAD! Comments the band: "Head Cases of North Amer...

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P.O.D. Putting Finishing Touches On 'The Awakening' Album, Preparing To Hit The Road

With no plans to take a break this summer, P.O.D. will spend the dog-days on the road headlining sheds and festivals with more than 30 dates in North America (routing below). The "southtown" hard rock pioneers are putting the finishing touches on their ninth studio album, "The Awakening", due in Aug...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN, ARJEN LUCASSEN: 'The Storm' Performance Video

"The Storm", the new video from THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, can be seen below. The clip was filmed on April 3 at Hedon in Zwolle, The Netherlands and features footage captured by the bandmembers...

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SIX FEET UNDER Bassist JEFF HUGHELL Releases Solo Album 'Chaos Labyrinth'

SIX FEET UNDER bassist Jeff Hughell has released his debut full-length solo album, "Chaos Labyrinth", showcasing his unique skills as a preeminent bass guitar player. His technical metal roots shine through on tracks such as "Jagermeister Death Grind" and "Chaotic Implosion", yet exceptional versati...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ARJEN LUCASSEN, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: 'Shores Of India' Video Released

"Shores Of India", the new video from THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, can be seen below. The song is taken from THE GENTLE STORM's debut album, "The Diary", which will be released on March 25 via Ins...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ARJEN LUCASSEN, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: Footage Of Poznań Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, performing an acoustic set on February 28 in Poznań, Poland can be seen below. THE GENTLE STORM's debut album, "The Diary", will be release...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ARJEN LUCASSEN, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: 'Heart Of Amsterdam' Video Released

"Heart Of Amsterdam", the new video from THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, can be seen below. The song is taken from THE GENTLE STORM's debut album, "The Diary", which will be released on March 25 via...

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AC/DC Stand-In Drummer BOB RICHARDS 'Had A Great Time' Shooting 'Play Ball' And 'Rock Or Bust' Videos

Welsh drummer Bob Richards spoke to U.K.'s Rhythm magazine about his recent experience filling in for AC/DC's Phil Rudd during the filming of the videos for "Play Ball" and "Rock Or Bust", the first two singles from the band's latest album, "Rock Or Bust". Rudd was arrested last November at his home...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ARJEN LUCASSEN, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: First Behind-The-Scenes Clip

THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, will release its debut album, "The Diary", on March 25 via InsideOut Music. The effort will be "an epic concept double album" and "a combination of classical meets met...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ARJEN LUCASSEN, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: 'Endless Sea' Lyric Video Released

THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, will release its debut album, "The Diary", on March 25 via InsideOut Music. The effort will be "an epic concept double album" and "a combination of classical meets met...

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Video: BLAZE BAYLEY Performs Acoustic Version Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Man On The Edge' At CASTLE ROCK Studios

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) played a special acoustic showcase on Saturday, January 10 in the lush surroundings of Castle Rock Studios, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, England. The performance marked the beginning of the 15th-anniversary celebration of Blaze's acclaim...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: Kids Don't Understand That Illegal Music Downloading Is Akin To Stealing

KORN drummer Ray Luzier says that the current generation of music fans doesn't understand that illegal downloading is akin to stealing, explaining that artists are not being properly compensated for "pour[ing their] heart and soul and [their] blood" into the albums which are being made freely availa...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD: A Lot Of Rock Bands You Hear On Radio Sound Like 'A Computer Spitting Out Songs'

During a brand new interview with Dalton Castle of the Albany, New York rock radio station Q103, singer Josh Todd of California rockers BUCKCHERRY was asked how his band manages to faithfully reproduce its albums in a live environment. Josh responded: "The secret is we don't put a ton of Auto-Tuned...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ARJEN LUCASSEN, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: 'The Diary' Album Artwork Unveiled

THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, will release its debut album, "The Diary", in early 2015 via InsideOut Music. The effort will be "an epic concept double album" and "a combination of classical meets m...