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OBSCURA: New Video Interview, Live Footage Posted Online

An interview with the German death metal band OBSCURA conducted on September 15, 2007 at the Dvorište club in Novi Sad, Serbia by Thea (Teodora Bahun) of the TV show "Demo_NS" on RTV Panonija has been posted on YouTube. The 11-minute clip, which includes footage of the band's performance, can be vie...

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STRATOVARIUS' TOLKKI Prepares To Mix 'Saana - Warrior Of Light Part 1'

STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has been had at work on a new "rock opera" project, entitled "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island". "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island" is a multimedia adventure containing almost one hour of music and comes with a f...

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SAINT DEAMON Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of the Swedish/Norwegian melodic metal sensation SAINT DEAMON. The group's debut album, "In Shadows Lost From The Brave", will be released on January 25, 2008. This group, named after a fictive ghost rider called S. Deamon, was formed in 2006 by drummer Ro...

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AVANTASIA: E-Card For 'Lost In Space Part 1' And 'Part 2' Available

An e-card for the forthcoming six-track albums from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — can be accessed at this location. Apart from the identical title track, both releases (which are due on November 16) will feature completely diff...

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AVANTASIA: 'The Scarecrow' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, entitled "The Scarecrow", can be found at this location. Due at the end of January via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD is expected to feature guest appearances by the following artists: Alice Cooper (vocals...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist IZZY STRADLIN: New Solo CD Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the new solo CD former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin, entitled "Fire, The Acoustic Album", can be found at this location. According to Izzy, the LP was recorded in California this past summer and contains "very basic recordings," featuring two guitars with one playing s...

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Former ETERNAL OATH Members To Release FACESHIFT Debut

FACESHIFT, the new gothic metal band featuring the last lineup of Swedish melodic death metal veterans ETERNAL OATH, will release its debut album, "Reconcile", in Sweden on November 30 and the rest of the world on January 25, 2008. A single, "Chokehold", will precede the full-length CD on November 2...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' Video Posted Online

The video for the song "Lost in Space" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project can be viewed below. Also available is an eight-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the forthcoming six-track albums from AVANTASIA — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2". Apart from the ident...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist IZZY STRADLIN Releases New 'All-Acoustic' Album

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin has just released a brand new all-acoustic album entitled "Fire, The Acoustic Album". According to Izzy, the LP was recorded in California this past summer and contains "very basic recordings," featuring two guitars with one playing slide. Ex-REVEREND HOR...

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VISION DIVINE: South American Dates Announced

Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have announced the following live dates in South America: Nov. 09 - Curitiba, Brazil - Opera Rock Nov. 10 - Asunciòn, Paraguay - Club Aleman Nov. 15 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Novedades * Nov. 17 -...

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'Guitar Heroes' CD-Release Gig To Be Broadcast On Finnish TV

The CD-release concert for the "Guitar Heroes" album on November 6 at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland will be broadcast live on the Finnish TV channel Yle Extra starting at 10 p.m. Excerpts from the show will air on Yle X on Thursday, November 8 at 9 p.m. 11 of the most respected and talented Finnish...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' EPK Available

An eight-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the forthcoming six-track albums from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — can be viewed below. Apart from the identical title track, both releases (which are due on November 16) will fea...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman: 'We Are Facing Challenges Man Has Never Faced Before'

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has commented on the announcement that former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to help spread awareness about man-made global warming. In a posting on his...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN: 'Fuel For The Fire' Double-Platinum Edition Detailed

A special edition of "Fuel for the Fire", the debut solo album from the winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, will be issued in Finland on November 14, featuring a live DVD and acoustic versions of two album songs ("Hear My Call" a...

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Finnish 'Guitar Heroes' Album: More Details Revealed

11 of the most respected and talented Finnish heavy metal guitarists came together in the studio to record an album for everyone who loves virtuous playing and guitar solos from outer space. With internationally acclaimed shredders like Alexi Laiho and Roope Latvala (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Timo Tolkki...