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EDGUY Frontman Talks About Upcoming Album, AVANTASIA DVD
German melodic metallers EDGUY recently entered Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany to begin recording the follow-up to 2006's "Rocket Ride". Entitled "Tinnitus Sanctus", the new CD is being produced by Sascha Paeth and is scheduled to be released in November 2008. EDGUYfrontman Tobias Sammet has ans...August 14, 2008
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WACKEN OPEN AIR 2008 Festival: Photo Gallery Available
High-quality photos taken at this year's Wacken Open Air festival — which was held July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany — have been posted at Metal-Experience.com: Thursday, July 31 Friday, August 1 Saturday, August 2 Included are pictures of the following artists: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD ...August 5, 2008
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AVANTASIA: New Footage From The Road Posted Online
Vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued two new video blogs (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on June 5 at the Rocksound Festival in Huttwil, Switzerland. AVANTASIA filmed its July 10 performance at the Masters of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic for a forthcoming DV...August 3, 2008
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EDEN'S CURSE Returns With 'The Second Coming'
AFM Records (Germany),Metal Mayhem Music (North America) and Spiritual Beast (Japan) have announced the return of multi-national melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE and their sophomore studio release, "The Second Coming". Once again production duties were handled by PINK CREAM 69 bassist and producer ex...July 29, 2008
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AVANTASIA: Footage From Italy's ROCKIN' FIELD FESTIVAL Available
Italian news blog Musica Metal has posted video footage (see below) of AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, performing on July 26, 2008 at the Rockin' Field Festival in Milan, Italy. AVANTASIA filmed its July 10 performance at the Masters of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Re...July 28, 2008
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ULI JON ROTH To Perform With AVANTASIA At WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will appear as a special guest with AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, at the Wacken Open Air festival on August 1 in Wacken, Germany. Uli will also take part in a signing session earlier that day. Uli's Sky Academy at Producer...July 24, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says Label Is To Blame For Lack Of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Press Coverage
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki has posted has posted several new updates on his MySpace page: Update #1: "Just in case someone is wondering why there are not many interviews regarding [the debut REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album] 'New Era', the reason...July 21, 2008
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AVANTASIA: 'Masters Of Rock' Festival Performance Filmed For Upcoming DVD
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA filmed its July 10 performance at the Masters of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic for a forthcoming DVD. In other news, vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued a new video blog (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on J...July 20, 2008
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AVANTASIA: New Video Blog Available
Vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued a new video blog (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on June 5 at the Rocksound Festival in Huttwil, Switzerland. The latest installment features footage from the band's late June stop in São Paulo, Brazil. AVANTASIA's touring lineup cons...July 18, 2008
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NEVERLAND: Special Edition Of 'Reversing Time' To Be Released In Turkey
NEVERLAND, the collaboration between Turkey's progressive power metal band DREAMTONE and Greek artist Iris Mavraki, will have a special edition of its debut album, "Reversing Time", released in Turkey at the end of July via AFM/Ghostwall Records. This package contains: * 10 songs from the original "...July 17, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE To Demo New Material In September
Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his current band REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: "So we are getting together early September to make some demos, pics and videos. Also in September we will open the website which will include videos and interviews from the demo se...July 16, 2008
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Reunited DRIVER To Release 'Sons Of Thunder' In September
Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — will release its d...July 16, 2008
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KISKE: 'Metal Loves To Turn Everything Around: Morality, The Cross, The Pentagram, The Truth'
MetalSymphony.com recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. MetalSymphony.com: I see you have included in [new solo career album "Past In Different Ways", featuring acoustic and stripped down reworked versions of some of HE...July 15, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Inks Deal With JVC VICTOR, Plans South American Tour
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has signed a four-album deal with JVC Victor in Japan for the territories of Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Mongolia, Indonesia, East Timor, Thailand, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Sri...June 24, 2008
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SWEET SAVAGE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Reactivated NWOBHM legends SWEET SAVAGE (based in Belfast, Northern Ireland) have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY D...June 21, 2008
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