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EPICA Announces New Album Title

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has set "The Divine Conspiracy" as the title of its new album, due August/September via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD, which is currently being mixed by Sascha Paeth, will feature a session appearance by GOD DETHRONED drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek. EPIC...

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KAMELOT: Moscow Concert Postponed

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have been forced to postpone their previously announced May 11 concert at Tochka in Moscow, Russia "due to problems acquiring travel visas." Says the band: "We will look at returning to Russia in the near future including more dates." KAMELOT recently mad...

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KAMELOT Takes Part In Photo Shoot For NOCTURNAL MODELS' Yearly Calendar

During their busy tour schedule, American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT went to Stockholm, Sweden to do a photo shoot for the Nocturnal Models' yearly calendar. View model Model MissBistress' photos at this location. The calendar photos with the band will be available soon. KAMELOT recently ma...

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KAMELOT: New Single Available For Streaming

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have made their new single, "Ghost Opera", available for streaming at their MySpace page. A video for the song has been posted online at YouTube. The track is the title cut off KAMELOT's new album, which is scheduled for release on the following dates: Ge...

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EPICA Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Formed by guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Mark Jansen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) in 2002, EPICA has so far released three albums, among them a full-length soundtrack in the vein of Hollywood composers Hans Zimme...

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KAMELOT: 'Ghost Opera' Video Posted Online

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have posted their video for the song "Ghost Opera" at this location. The track is the title cut off KAMELOT's new album, which is scheduled for release on the following dates: Germany: June 1; Europe: June 4; USA: June 5. "Ghost Opera" will be KAMELOT's t...

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KAMELOT Films Third Video From 'Ghost Opera' Album

Guitarist Thomas Youngblood of the American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT has issued the following update: "We are back for a two-week recharge after our best European tour ever. Several sold-out and nearly sold-out venues from Holland to Serbia. "The last show in Belgrade was a perfect way to...

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EPICA Bassist Issues Studio Report

EPICA bassist Yves Huts has posted a lengthy studio report from the recording sessions for the band's new album, due later in the year. An excerpt follows: "The life of a musician isn't always glitter and glamour. Sometimes we do actually have to work. Recording sessions are one of these rare occasi...

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SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO: 'I Don't Practice At Home'

The U.K.'s "best-selling drum magazine" Rhythm (web site) recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On training his left bass drum foot on his hi-hat: "IRON MAIDEN first did it in the song 'Ghenghis Khan' where the hi-hat is doing w...

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KAMELOT Putting Finishing Touches On 'Ghost Opera' Video

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have issued the following update: "KAMELOT's new masterpiece video 'Ghost Opera' was shot in Belgrade (Serbia) January 2007 and is near its completion. Shot with acclaimed director Ivan Colic, the video also features Serbian model/actress Ivana Jokic [pho...

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EPICA Recruits Session Drummer For Upcoming Dates

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have recruited Koen Herfst as a session drummer for their upcoming shows. "Koen is the drummer of Dutch urban metal band BAGGA BOWNZ, but is also known for his helping hand by filling in for Andre with AFTER FOREVER when they were in need of a session d...

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EPICA Guitarist Issues Studio Report

EPICA guitarist Ad Sluijter has posted a lengthy update on the recording sessions for the band's new album. An excerpt from his report follows: "As I mentioned in the previous report already, with the guitar recordings we've changed quite some things in comparison to the guitar recordings with the p...

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EPICA Confirmed For Greece's METAL DAY FESTIVAL

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA has been confirmed for the Metal Day Festival, set to take place April 4 at the Fencing Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece. Also scheduled to appear are MANOWAR, RHAPSODY OF FIRE and TIAMAT. EPICA will embark on a North American headlining tour in Septem...

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KAMELOT: In Mixing Mode

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have posted the following message on their official web site: "Full steam ahead on the new KAMELOT album due this spring/summer 2007. Producer Sascha Paeth is working on the mix at the moment in Germany's Gate Studios. Cover artwork for the new album is b...

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KAMELOT Completes New Video

Thomas Youngblood, guitarist and songwriter for American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT, has issued the following update: "We are returning from shooting our next video for the upcoming album. The shoot took place in Belgrade, Serbia with the ICode company. This was our first visit to Serbia an...