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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Embraces His Past

Greece's Solid Rock recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Solid Rock: [Kiske's new solo album] "Past In Different Ways" includes songs that you wrote and sang in the past with HELLOWEEN, only that they are under a...
November 20, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Discusses STRATOVARIUS 'Publicity Stunt'; Video Available

Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki has released the second part of his three-part interview via the RR web site. During this lengthy interview which lasts almost an hour, Tolkki talks about the STRATOVARIUS period between 1996 and 2008. He discusses the diffic...
November 13, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI: New Video Interview Available

Part one of a new interview with former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki can be viewed at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE recently launched its official web site at this location. Also included on the site are individual video interviews with the other RR...
October 29, 2008
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NIGHTWISH, ELIS Singers Featured In Book On Females In Metal

Marta Samitowska has launched a publishing company called Muse(ic) Books through which she is planning to release a series of books on female-fronted metal artists. Her newest 134-page book, "Through My Eyes, In Their Own Words - Females In Metal And Beyond - Part I" features portraits and in-depth...
October 23, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: New Photos, Video Interviews Posted Online

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has launched its official web site at this location. Included on the site are individual video interviews with the RR bandmembers — keyboardist Mike Khalilov, drummer Bruno Agra (ex-AQUARIA),singer Gus Monsanto...
October 21, 2008
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TRICK OR TREAT's 'Tin Soldiers' Featuring MICHAEL KISKE; CD Artwork Unveiled

Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has recorded a guest appearance on two songs ("Hello Moon" and "Tears Against Your Smile") on the forthcoming album from the Italian band TRICK OR TREAT. Entitled "Tin Soldiers", the CD is scheduled for release before the end of the year via Frontiers Records. A...
October 17, 2008
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EPICA: AMANDA SOMERVILLE Guest Appearances Cancelled

Vocalist Amanda Somerville has been forced to cancel her previously announced guest appearances with Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA "due to family matters." EPICA says in a statement, "We wish her all the best and we hope to share the stage with her soon again." The affected dates are as follows: O...
October 16, 2008
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CRYONIC TEMPLE: 'Immortal' Artwork Unveiled

Swedish heavy metal band CRYONIC TEMPLE will release its new album, "Immortal", on November 21 via Metal Heaven Records. Check out the cover artwork below. CRYONIC TEMPLE was founded in 1996 and has over the years performed at such festivals as Sweden Rock, Headbanger's Open Air, Peace And Love, Got...
October 10, 2008
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AVANTASIA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Budapest Available

Vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued the latest video blog (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on June 5 at the Rocksound festival in Huttwil, Switzerland and concluded on August 13 at the Sziget festival in Budapest, Hungary. AVANTASIA filmed its July 10 performance at the...
October 6, 2008
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CRYONIC TEMPLE To Release 'Immortal' In November

Swedish heavy metal band CRYONIC TEMPLE will release its new album, "Immortal", on November 21 via Metal Heaven Records. CRYONIC TEMPLE was founded in 1996 and has over the years performed at such festivals as Sweden Rock, Headbanger's Open Air, Peace And Love, Gothenburg Metal, Motala Metal and 200...
October 5, 2008
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EPICA To Be Joined By Singer AMANDA SOMERVILLE For Dutch, Belgian Shows

Vocalist Amanda Somerville will make a special guest appearance on stage with Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA for the following shows: Oct. 16 - Paard van Troje - Den Haag, The Netherlands Oct. 17 - Effenaar - Eindhoven, The Netherlands Oct. 18 - Metal Female Voices Fest - Wieze, Belgium Amanda Some...
October 1, 2008
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer To Guest On New TRICK OR TREAT Album

Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has recorded a guest appearance on two songs ("Hello Moon" and "Tears Against Your Smile") on the forthcoming album from the Italian band TRICK OR TREAT. Entitled "Tin Soldiers", the CD is scheduled for release on October 31 via Frontiers Records. Also making an...
September 17, 2008
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AVANTASIA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Available

Vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued the latest video blog (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on June 5 at the Rocksound festival in Huttwil, Switzerland and concluded last month at the Sziget festival in Budapest, Hungary. The latest clip features footage from the band's a...
September 15, 2008
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Swedish Music Industry Veterans Join Forces To Form BLISTERING RECORDS

Blistering Records is pleased to announce the launch of their exciting new record label, with a focus on signing and developing recording acts in a wide spectrum of rock music, including but not limited to: melodic rock, hard rock, classic rock, progressive rock, metal and all combinations of these...
August 18, 2008
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AVANTASIA: New Footage From The Road Posted Online

Vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued two new video blogs (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on June 5 at the Rocksound Festival in Huttwil, Switzerland. AVANTASIA filmed its July 10 performance at the Masters of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic for a forthcoming DV...
August 3, 2008