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AVANTASIA: New Audio Samples Available

On November 16, EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet will release two six-track albums — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — from his AVANTASIA project. Apart from the identical title track, both releases will feature completely different, exclusive songs plus videos, a poster, studio report...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' EPs Detailed

On November 16, EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet will release two six-track albums — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — from his AVANTASIA project. Apart from the identical title track, both releases will feature completely different, exclusive songs plus videos, a poster, studio report...

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

"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, has been certified double-platinum in Finland for sales in excess of 60,000 copies. A special edition of "Fuel for the Fire" will be issued on...

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EXSECRATUS: Japanese Edition Of 'Tainted Dreams' To Feature New Artwork, Bonus Tracks

Finnish metal band EXSECRATUS will have its debut album, "Tainted Dreams", released in Japan on January 23, 2008 through Spiritual Beast (via a licensing deal with Violent Journey Records). The Japanese pressing of the album will contain new artwork and two bonus tracks: "For You" and "Death Brings...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist: 'True Friendship Keeps Its Promises'

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on his official MySpace page: "After writing those Mother Theresa's words, I have had to think about them carefully. "Very strange developments have happened to me lately. A string of people that I considered to be my friends starte...

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OBSCURA Announces New Drummer

German death metal band OBSCURA has issued the following update: "OBSCURA is excited to announce our friend Hannes Grossmann as the new permanent drummer. Hannes will start playing drums for OBSCURA on the upcoming tour during February/March starting February 22, 2008. "Hannes did some incredible jo...

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STRATOVARIUS's TIMO TOLKKI: More 'Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1' Details Revealed

Since STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki had the idea for a "Rock Opera 2" years ago, a lot has happened. After signing the record deal with Frontiers Records, he has been working hard on this project, entitled "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island". It has been a monumental t...

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KOTIPELTO: Lima Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of KOTIPELTO performing the song "Sleep Well" last night (Sunday, September 30) in Lima, Peru can be viewed below (courtesy of Gino Alache from RockumRadio.com). A video interview with KOTIPELTO mainman/namesake Timo Kotipelto (also of STRATOVARIUS),conducted by All Metal M...

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SENTIMENT Completes Work On Debut Album

Finnish melodic metallers SENTIMENT, whose current lineup includes ex-THUNDERSTONE keyboardist Kari Tornack, have completed work on their debut album, "From Here to Ever After". At the moment the group is searching for record and distribution deals with suitable labels. According to a press release,...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN: Video Interview Available

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, was interviewed by Finland's Get In The Pit on September 14, 2007 at the Scooprock festival in Mikkeli, Finland. The seven-minute chat, which was conducted in Finnish, can now be viewed wit...

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AVANTASIA: More Guest Appearances Announced For 'The Scarecrow'

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has announced that Roy Khan (KAMELOT) and Oliver Hartmann have just been confirmed as guest vocalists for the forthcoming "The Scarecrow" album from his AVANTASIA project. On November 16, two AVANATASIA six-track albums "Lost In Space Part 1" and "Part 2" will be release...

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STRATOVARIUS: New Audio Interview With TIMO KOTIPELTO Available

A 14-minute audio interview with STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto conducted on September 22 by Gino Alache of Rockumradio.com has been made available for download at this location. STRATOVARIUS debuted a brand new song, entitled "Last Night on Earth", during their appearance at the Wacken Open A...

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AVANTASIA's 'Lost In Space' Parts 1 And 2 Pushed Back To November

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has announced that the release date of the two new six-track albums from his AVANTASIA project, entitled "Lost In Space Part 1" and "Lost In Space - Part 2", has been pushed back to November 16 from the previously announced October 19. "We have produced so much exclusive...

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THANATOS: Four New Songs Available For Download

Dutch death metal pioneers THANATOS have uploaded four tracks from their forthcoming fifth full-length album, "Justified Genocide", on the band's MySpace page. The songs have been made available for download at this location. Commented the band: "So far no label seems to have the guts to release the...

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VISION DIVINE: New Videos Posted Online

Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have posted two new clips on their official web site: an animated video for the song "The Daemon You Hide" (which cane also be viewed below),and a "making of" documentary focusing on the band's th...