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JON OLIVA To Play Special 'One-Man Acoustic Show' At PROGPOWER USA VIII

The organizers of the ProgPower USA VIII festival, which is scheduled for October 5-6 at Atlanta's Center Stage, have announced the details of a special "mystery" show, to be held Wednesday night (October 3) in Vinyl's (a.k.a. the Vendor's Room) with karaoke to follow afterwards. Commented promoter...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer's 'sysDRUMatic Chaos' DVD Available

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has released a DVD entitled "sysDRUMatic Chaos", featuring drum-cam footage from the recording sessions for the band's new album, "Systematic Chaos". Audio options include full band and isolated drums. It also features an extended blooper reel. The DVD is region-fr...

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SONATA ARCTICA Writes 'Da Best Song Ever' For REVOLVER Magazine

"The guys from SONATA ARCTICA have 'Sopranos' fever, and nothing makes them happier than visiting New York City," writes Brian Stillman of Revolver magazine. And so starts the story of how two of Finland's favorite sons stopped in on the Revolver offices, stumbled over a portable recording unit, and...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Releases 30 Minutes of Film Online

AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE, known for their multi-layered metal masterpieces "The War of Art" and "The Feeding", released the 70-minute film "Can't Stop The Machine" this year to overwhelming response from fans. If you're not familiar with the band's chaotic reputation and mind-blowing live performances,...

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THRESHOLD To Support KAMELOT In London

U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD will support KAMELOT on September 28 in London, England. For a list of upcoming THRESHOLD tour dates, click here. THRESHOLD will embark on the "Live Reckoning Tour" (Part 1) in August/September with support from COMMUNIC, MACHINE MEN and SERENITY. THRESHOLD will...

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CLUTCH Recording Song For 'Viva La Bands, Vol. 2' Compilation; Video Available

A clip of CLUTCH recording the new song "King of Arizona" for the upcoming compilation "Bam Margera Presents…Viva La Bands, Vol. 2" has been posted at FPE-TV. "Bam Margera Presents…Viva La Bands, Vol. 2" is the latest in Bam Margera 's unique musical vision shared with his fans. The CD/DVD combo wil...

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RAINTIME: 'Flies And Lies' U.S. Release Date Announced

Italian progressive metallers RAINTIME will release their new album, "Flies and Lies", in the U.S. on August 21 through Bieler Bros. Records. "Flies and Lies" was recorded and mixed at Jailhouse Studios in Horsens, Denmark with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, TNT, PRETTY MAIDS, FATE). Featuring tw...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Dark Passion Play' Listening Session Report Available

Kari Helenius of the Finnish magazine Imperiumi was present at the listening session at Finnvox Studio in Helsinki for NIGHTWISH's new studio album, "Dark Passion Play". His report was translated by "Anssi" at the official NIGHTWISH forum and is available for viewing in three parts: Part#1, Part#2,...

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KATAGORY V: New Album Cover Artwork Revealed

Utah-based progressive/power metallers KATAGORY V has posted the cover artwork for their fourth album, "Hymns of Dissension", due later in the year. Commented bassist and founder Dustin Mitchell: "The new album is complete and the final mix has been sent off to the record labels, so now it is in the...

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NIGHTWISH's 'Dark Passion Play' Is Most Expensive Album Ever Produced In Finland

According to the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, NIGHTWISH's upcoming "Dark Passion Play" CD could very well turn out to be the most expensive album ever produced in Finland. "The final cost of the album was around 500,000 euros [approximately $670,000]," stated band leader Tuomas Holopainen. "We di...

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DREAM THEATER: More 'Systematic Chaos' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

According to Your Majesty, the Official French Dream Theater Fan Club, DREAM THEATER's "Systematic Chaos" album has achieved the following first-week chart positions around the world: Italy: #2 Finland: #3 Japan: #3 Sweden: #5 Germany: #7 Switzerland: #14 Canada: #15 France: #17 USA: #19 Austria: #2...

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NIGHTWISH To Take Part In German Signing Session

NIGHTWISH leader/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and new vocalist Anette Olzon will take part in a signing session on July 27 at the Nuclear Blast shop in Donzdorf (near Stuttgart),Germany. The session will run from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. As previously reported, NIGHTWISH has set "Dark Passion Play"...

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SODOM To Release Re-Recorded Version Of 'In The Sign Of Evil' With Seven Bonus Tracks

Long-running German thrashers SODOM are in the process of re-recording the material from their classic first EP, "In the Sign of Evil", for a brand new release, tentatively due late summer via SPV Records. The new CD, which will be called "The Final Sign of Evil", will include no less than seven bon...

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NIGHTWISH: While Your Lips Are Still Red

The video of the track "While Your Lips Are Still Red", written by NIGHTWISH leader/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen as the main theme for the upcoming Finnish feature film "Lieksa!" is now available on YouTube. The song features NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala on vocals, Tuomas on keys and NI...

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SADUS Bassist Issues 'End-Of-Tour' Report

SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio (ex-TESTAMENT, SEBASTIAN BACH, DRAGONLORD, DEATH) has posted the following end-of-tour report on his message board:: "Some of our best shows, ever. "Started back in March in a couple SoCal spots. Almost lost a tire off the trailer on the way to Riverside, but pulled off...