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FREEDOM CALL Announce New Guitarist
German power metallers FREEDOM CALL have announced the addition of 26-year-old guitarist Lars (no last name given) to the group's ranks. The band's new lineup is now complete, having recently added bassist Armin Donderer as the replacement for Ilker Ersin (now in POWERWORLD). "We will start to pract...November 18, 2005
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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Checks In With SAVAGE CIRCUS, COLDSEED Update
SAVAGE CIRCUS/COLDSEED drummer Thomen Stauch (ex-BLIND GUARDIAN) has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'm really sorry for there hasn´t been any update from my side for so long, but as most of you might have known, I moved to another house in Spain where I will build my own st...November 15, 2005
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BATTERED Begin Mixing Debut Album
BATTERED, the new Norwegian band featuring former EINHERJER members Frode Glesnes (a.k.a. Grimar, vocals/guitar),Aksel Herløe (guitar) and Gerhard Storesund (a.k.a. Vivar, drums),will commence the mixing sessions for their debut album today (November 15) at Top Room Studio with producer Børge Fins...November 15, 2005
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COLDSEED: SOILWORK/BLIND GUARDIAN Collaboration Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST
COLDSEED, the new band featuring former BLIND GUARDIAN/current SAVAGE CIRCUS skinsman Thomen Stauch and SOILWORK singer Björn "Speed" Strid, have signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's debut album is tentatively scheduled for release in the spring. Rough-mix audio samples of two track...November 14, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: 'Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
HELLOWEEN's long-awaited new album, "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy", has entered the national charts in the following countries: #22: Japan #24: Sweden #27: Czech Republic #28: Germany #59: Spain #61: Switzerland #64: Norway #89: France The lineup on the record includes singer Andi Deris, gu...November 13, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Mainman: Firing TARJA TURUNEN Was The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Had To Do
NIGHTWISH mainman Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to Germany's Orkus magazine about the band's decision to part ways with singer Tarja Turunen following the final date of their "Once" world tour, which ended on October 21 in Helsinki, Finland. A few excerpts from the chat follow (translater from Ge...November 11, 2005
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STEVEN ADLER: I Haven't Seen 'A**HOLE' ROSE In 15 Years
La Voz del Interior On Line conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler prior to Adler's appearance in Córdoba, Argentina last week. Several excerpts from the chat follow (translated from Spanish by Xozy): On the commonly held perception that he was fired from GUNS N' ROSES...November 10, 2005
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FREEDOM CALL Announce New Bassist
German power metallers FREEDOM CALL have announced the addition of bassist Armin Donderer to the group's ranks. "He convinced us mainly with his great musical abilities," drummer Daniel Zimmermann (GAMMA RAY) writes on the group's web site. "With him, the band sounds more compact and groovy. He is a...November 8, 2005
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Former WAR CRY Frontman To Release Re-Recording Of 'Trilogy Of Terror' Demo
Former WAR CRY and curent WAR CRY.US vocalist Rich Rozek has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I've put together a pro team of musicians joining me in releasing new WAR CRY that starts where our popular demo, 'Trilogy of Terror', which featured the 'Metal Massacre 4' song 'Forbidden E...November 8, 2005
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EDGUY To Support DRAGONFORCE In The U.K.
German melodic metallers EDGUY have announced six U.K. dates as the opening act for DRAGONFORCE. The rest of the European tour EDGUY will headline, withDRAGONFORCE as support. In addition, they have confirmed SAVAGE CIRCUS (the new band featuring former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch and PERSU...November 7, 2005
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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Producing Italy's VIOLET SUN
Former THY MAJESTIE and current PLATENS singer Dario Grillo is currently producing a new album from the Italian gothic-power metal band VIOLET SUN, led by the soprano Alessandra Amata. The group's musicial style is being described as a mixture of "EVANESCENCE, NIGHTWISH, KOVENANT and LACUNA COIL." A...November 5, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES Guitarist To Perform At Japan's Musical Instruments Fair
Swedish melodic metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Nils Norberg [guitar] is going to Japan later this week for a combined promotion and guitar trip! He will be shredding his Caparison guitars at the Musical Instruments Fair for a few days and the...November 2, 2005
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PRIMAL FEAR: 'Seven Seals' Enters German Chart At No. 65
PRIMAL FEAR's latest album, "Seven Seals", has entered the German national album chart at position No. 65. The follow-up to 2004's "Devil's Ground", "Seven Seals" was produced by the group's bassist, Mat Sinner, along with Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, HALFORD, HAMMERFALL),at the House of Mus...November 1, 2005
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Ex-ANCIENT Vocalist Explains How She Became A Follower Of Islam
HailMetal.com recently conducted an interview with former ANCIENT frontwoman Deadly Kristin. An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: HailMetal.com: I'd like to start with a question which was on everyone's mind for a long time. Have you converted to Islam and how do you combine the...November 1, 2005
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SAVAGE CIRCUS: First Live Show Announced
SAVAGE CIRCUS, the new band featuring former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch and PERSUADER members Jens Karlsson (vocals, guitar) and Emil Norberg (lead guitar),will make their live debut on February 10, 2006 at Planet Music in Vienna, Austria. More dates will be announced soon. SAVAGE CIRCUS...October 31, 2005
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