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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'New Era' Album Available
Short audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "New Era", the forthcoming debut album from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki are available for streaming at www.jpc.de. "New Era" is scheduled for release on June 6 via Frontiers Re...May 25, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Announces 'An Evening With' Dates In Italy
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "I got invited by a guy who sometimes invites musicians to play with his cover band. These three gigs will be in Italy and it will be like 'An Evening With Timo Tolkki' type of show. We will play STRATO so...May 23, 2008
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer KISKE: 'I Simply Don't Fit Among MICHAEL WEIKATH's People'
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske was recently interviewed by members of AVANTASIA's fan club Promised Land about his contibutions to EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's project, his solo career and his hobbies. One of the more revealing points of discussion is Michael's revelation that he may go on to...May 21, 2008
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EPICA Stand-In Singer Releases Final Video Video Tour Diary Entries
Amanda Somerville the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was recently tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' ongoing health issues has posted the final updates to her video tour diary. Watch the footage below. Simon...May 14, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Posted Online
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has posted another song from his new band, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, on the group's MySpace page. Check out the track "I Did It My Way" at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's current lineup also includes Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and keyboardist Mike Khal...May 12, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Drummer Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Agra: "I'm 27 years old, and since I was 13 (when I started playing drums) I sought my true spiritual freedom through music. When I started AQUARIA, in 1999 (then call...May 12, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards...May 8, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's Keyboardist Is Not JENS JOHANSSON
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has announced that he has selected a keyboardist for his new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE. Although Timo has yet to reveal the musician's identity, Tolkki did offer that the band's newest addition "is not Jens [Johansson, ex-STRATOVARIUS keyboardist]." REVOL...May 1, 2008
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AVANTASIA Touring Lineup Revealed
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet has issued the following update on his AVANTASIA solo project: "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your great support. 'The Scarecrow' is an album that means a lot to me and it was quite a commercial risk to just follow my heart instead of doing exactly what...April 26, 2008
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EDGUY Prepares To Enter Studio
German melodic metallers EDGUY are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2006's "Rocket Ride". Commented frontman Tobias Sammet: "People think that we are quite fast but that's not the truth. I completed the AVANTASIA album last autumn, the AVANTASIA songwriting itself wa...April 26, 2008
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AYREON Vs. AVANTASIA: 'Elected' EP Samples Available
Audio samples from "Elected" a collaboration between Arjen Lucassen AYREON and Tobias Sammet (AVANTASIA) are available at this location. On January 25, 2008 the rock operas of Lucassen and Sammet, respectively AYREON's "01011001" and AVANTASIA's "The Scarecrow", were released simultaneously. The mus...April 21, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER, ICED EARTH Confirmed For Spain's METALWAY FESTIVAL
IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER and ICED EARTH are among the confirmed bands for the Metalway Festival, set to take place Saturday, July 12 at Feria de Muestras, Zaragoza, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IRON MAIDEN SLAYER AVANTASIA BARON ROJO ICED EARTH ROSE TATOO AVENGED SEVENFOLD LAUREN...April 17, 2008
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MORTAL SIN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Long-running Australian thrashers MORTAL SIN 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 shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA A...April 16, 2008
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HOLY MOSES Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES 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 shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AVENG...April 16, 2008
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LAUREN HARRIS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
LAUREN HARRIS the daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris has 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 shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES A...April 15, 2008
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