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SYMPHONY X Frontman To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Vocalist Russell Allen of U.S. progressive metallers SYMPHONY X has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. So far Tobias has confirmed the following musicians to be part of the forthcoming AVANTASIA opus: *...

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AVANTASIA's Next Chapter Will Be Spread Over Two Albums

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has decided that the forthcoming chapter from his AVANTASIA project will be spread over two albums. He explained: "I have always given my very best, but this new chapter in AVANTASIA's history is too much and too ambitious to be just a regular album. I have worked on it...

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MAT SINNER Continuing Work On KISKE/SOMERVILLE Project

Former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske is collaborating with American singer Amanda Somerville on a brand new melodic hard rock/metal project for Frontiers Records. Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER) and Magnus Karlsson (PLACE VENDOME, PRIMAL FEAR) are handling most of the songwriting for the CD, whi...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With Bassist, Keyboardist

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — has parted ways with bassist Justin Biggs and keyboardist Michael Khalilov. "During the recordings of [the second REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album], 'Age of Aquarius', it became evident to everybody that REVOLUTION...

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CRYONIC TEMPLE Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Swedish heavy metal band CRYONIC TEMPLE has issued the following update: "CRYONIC TEMPLE is looking for a new drummer! Hans Karlin has decided to leave the band cause he feels that the time he can put into the band isn't enough. "As soon as the spot is filled by a new drummer, a big farewell ...

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TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK Track Featuring MICHAEL KISKE: Audio Sample Available

Norwegian metallers TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK have recorded a song with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske. Entitled "The Ethereal Dream", it is said to be "not a heavy track, but there are some rocking parts with high vocals." Two different versions of this song will appear on the band's debut, "34613"...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT Interviewed On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'; Audio Available

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, was interviewed live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25. Candice discussed BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's for...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT To Guest On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, will appear live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. (EST). Candice will discuss BLACK...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Launches New Band

According to the Michael Kiske Official Fanclub, former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has joined forces with acclaimed bassist and producer Dennis Ward (PLACE VENDOME, PINK CREAM 69) in a brand new, as-yet-unnamed band. A full-length album and tour are planned for 2010. Commented Kiske: "[This new...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, featuring legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night, has scheduled the following "Secret Voyage Autumn Nights 2009" tour dates: Oct. 14 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH Oct. 17 - House of Blues -...

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TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK Records Song With Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE

Norwegian metallers TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK have recorded a song with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske. Entitled "The Ethereal Dream", it is said to be "not a heavy track, but there are some rocking parts with high vocals." Two different versions of this song will appear on the band's debut, "34613"...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Kiske has appeared on every AVANTASIA album so far, including the first two full-length releases, "The Metal Opera" (2001) and "The Metal Opera Pt. II" (2002). Commented...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — has inked a deal with Napalm Records. With REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, Tolkki continues to take symphonic/melodic metal fans by storm and presents the ever-growing fan base with powerful riffs, sweeping melodies, c...

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MAGNUM Frontman To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

MAGNUM vocalist Bob Catley will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Catley toured with AVANTASIA in 2008 when he was part of the live ensemble that travelled around the globe. The vocal session took place at the Viper Room Recording Studio in England...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Powerhouse heavy metal singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR) will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I had this pretty heavy riff monster and I remembered a JUDAS PRIEST live album wit...