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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Explains HDK Project

HDK (formerly HATE DEATH KILL),the Dutch project led by AFTER FOREVER co-founder, main songwriter and guitarist Sander Gommans, will release its debut album, "System Overload", on February 23 in Europe and on April 21 in North America via France's Season of Mist. Sander explains how the project cam...

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Ex-ANGRA Singer Performs IRON MAIDEN, HELLOWEEN Covers With Orchestra; Video Available

Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN) was one of several vocalists who were invited by the Orquesta de Cámara de la ULBRA (ULBRA Chamber Orchestra) to take part in the Clássicos do Rock II event on November 29, 2008 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Matos sang several numbers while accompanied by...

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EDGUY Frontman Thanks 'Real' Fans For Their Support

Vocalist Tobias Sammet of the German melodic metal/hard rock bands EDGUY and AVANTASIA has issued the following update: "Hey folks, this message is dedicated to our fans all over the world, the real fans. The people that I really care about! The people who are really taken by the music that we write...

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BRUCE KULICK Schedules Phoenix In-Store

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will make an in-store appearance at Raptor Guitars in Phoenix, Arizona on December 26. The store, which is located at 7227 S. Central Avenue, Suite 1005, will host Bruce from 6 to 8 p.m. More information can be obtained directly from...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: South American Tour Postponed

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has issued the following statement: "We are forced to postpone our [South American] tour due to lack of professionalism and responsibility of the promoter. They approached us with an offer for the tour in June, w...

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EDGUY: UK Dates Announced

German melodic metallers EDGUY have announced two UK shows in January: Jan. 09 - Dudley, UK - JBs Jan. 10 - London, UK - Carling Academy Islington Frontman Tobias Sammet commented: "It's always a great feeling to tour England. England is not known for its appreciation of ridiculous Eunuch-fronted Eu...

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EDGUY Frontman: 'I Never Said That I Hate The USA'

Vocalist Tobias Sammet of German metallers EDGUY has clarified a statement that he made in a recent interview regarding his opinion of the U.S. and whether he would ever want to live there. Asked if the band would ever be really big outside mainland Europe, Sammet told Rushonrock.com, "It's getting...

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DARK MOOR: New Album Title, Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Madrid, Spain-based power metallers DARK MOOR have set "Autumnal" as the title of their new album, due in early 2009. The follow-up to 2007's "Tarot", was recorded in part at New Sin Studios in Italy and features a guest appearance by soprano Itea Benedicto (NIOBETH). "Autumnal" track listing: 01. S...

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ALL ENDS: New Bassist Announced

ALL ENDS — the Swedish hard rock band featuring Emma Gelotte (sister of IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte) and Tinna Karlsdotter on vocals, Fredrik Johansson (DIMENSION ZERO, IN FLAMES' "The Jester Race" album) and Peter Mårdklint (EMBRACED, TENEBRE) on guitar, along with Josef Skanås on drums — has...

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JOHN CORABI To Guest On New BRUCE KULICK Solo Album

John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION, RATT, ESP) is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the new solo album from former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick, tentatively titled "BK3". In a posting on his official web site, Kulick writes, "As you all know, I have been recording [...

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EDGUY Singer: 'I Wouldn't Want To Live In The USA In A Million Years!'

Rushonrock.com recently conducted an interview with EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rushonrock.com: EDGUY are still far from household names over here [in the UK]. What are you going to do about it!?! Sammet: Raising our profile is not only a problem in...

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EDGUY: 'Tinnitus Sanctus' Lands On German, Austrian Charts

"Tinnitus Sanctus", the new album from the German melodic metal band EDGUY, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #19 Austria: #50 The digipack version of "Tinnitus Sanctus" includes a bonus CD entitled "Live In Los Angeles". The complete track listing is as follows: CD 1...

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EDGUY Frontman Begins Work On Next AVANTASIA Album

EDGUY's official web site has been updated with the following interview with the group's frontman, Tobias Sammet: Q: The new album, "Tinnitus Sanctus", is out now. What are your expectations towards the sales? Tobias: "Well, the sales seem to be quite strong so far, even though I don't expect the al...

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ALL ENDS: Cologne Concert To Be Streamed Online

ALL ENDS' November 25 concert at the Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany (where the band will perform as the support act for OOMPH!) will be streamed live on www.livedome.com beginning at 8:00 p.m. CET. ALL ENDS is the Swedish hard rock band featuring Emma Gelotte (sister of IN FLAMES guitarist Björ...

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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...