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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer: 'The Metal World Is Full Of People Who Bark And Complain'

Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has responded to the negative feedback by some metal fans to his announcement that he will rearrange and re-record all of the songs that he wrote with his former band for an upcoming CD, to be released next year through Frontiers Records. When asked by a fan nam...
October 23, 2006
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MICHAEL KISKE: Another Guest Appearance Announced

Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has recorded a duet with the female vocalist from the band INDIGO DYING for the song "Breathe in Water", presumably to be included on INDIGO DYING's forthcoming album. No further details are currently available. As previously reported, Kiske has announced that...
October 18, 2006
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MICHAEL KISKE To Record Acoustic Versions Of HELLOWEEN Classics

Ex-HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has announced that will rearrange and re-record all of the songs that he wrote with his former band for an upcoming CD, to be released next year through Frontiers Records. Commented Kiske: "Since I always need a bit of time to get another (good) record written. I ta...
October 17, 2006
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Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II

Anyone still crying about the 10 that "Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part I" got last week, please purchase another box of tissues before reading further. If it was possible to give this record an 11, I'd give it one — the first two "Keeper" albums are essential landmarks in heavy metal history, indispu...
August 28, 2006
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EDGUY Singer: 'Life Is Too Short To Live Up To Expectations'

MichaelKiske.net, ex-HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske's Official Fan Club's web site, recently conducted an interview with EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet. An excerpt from the chat follow: MichaelKiske.net: Will Michael Kiske be on another album of yours? Maybe in the future? Tobias Sammet: I don't know....
August 21, 2006
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Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part I

In the present day, when HELLOWEEN fans argue about the band's continued relevance or lack thereof, and debate which album or era holds the most merit, it's easy to forget the time when this band could absolutely do no wrong. They pretty much wrote the rule book in 1987 with "Keeper of the Seven Key...
August 21, 2006
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SIX FEET UNDER, KRISIUN, CATTLE DECAPITATION: More Tour Dates Announced

SIX FEET UNDER and KRISIUN will be teaming up for a U.S. tour later in the year. Also appearing on the bill will be CATTLE DECAPITATION, DECAPITATED, and ABYSMAL DAWN. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 12 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room Sep. 13 - St. Petersburg, FL @ The State ...
July 7, 2006
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MONGREL To Release Full-Length Debut This Month

New England-based punk/rock/metal band MONGREL will release their first full-length album, "Fear, Lies, & Propaganda", on July 7. The release of "Fear, Lies, & Propaganda" is just the latest step in what has already been a great year for the band. Back in February the band released "Refuse",...
July 1, 2006
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Former HELLOWEEN Frontman KISKE Debates Worthiness Of Music Reviews

One of heavy metal's most talented and outspoken singers, ex-HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske, recently interviewed with Hardrock Haven's Derric Miller. Miller also went on to review Kiske's new solo album. Upon completing the review, Miller sent it on to Kiske, and what followed was a series of e-m...
June 20, 2006
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OVERKILL: First 2007 Dates Announced

New Jersey power metal veterans OVERKILL have lined up the following dates in early 2007: Jan. 19 - Lakewood, CO @ Eck's Saloon Jan. 20 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven Jan. 21 - West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go Jan. 23 - Somerville, MA @ Good Times Emporium Jan. 24 - Bedford, ...
June 13, 2006
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SIX FEET UNDER, KRISIUN: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

SIX FEET UNDER and KRISIUN will be teaming up for a U.S. tour later in the year. Also appearing on the bill will be CATTLE DECAPITATION, DECAPITATED, and ABYSMAL DAWN. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 12 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room Sep. 13 - St. Petersburg, FL @ The State ...
May 16, 2006
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Ex-HELLOWEEN Frontman MICHAEL KISKE: 'God Is Dead'

Michael Kiske, who made his mark in the metal world as the singer for the legendary HELLOWEEN, checked in with Hardrock Haven to discuss his new album (titled "Kiske"),the extremely negative state of the music industry today, the spirituality of making music, and a myriad of other topics. An excerp...
May 2, 2006
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE: More Solo Album Samples Available

MelodicRock.com has uploaded sound clips of all 11 tracks on the new solo album from former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske, simply entitled "Kiske". Check out the audio samples at this location. Featuring Karsten Nagel — Michael's old schoolmate — on drums and Sandro Giampietro and Fontaine Burnett...
April 22, 2006
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HELLOWEEN: Expanded Reissues Detailed

Six of HELLOWEEN's most interesting, transitional albums — "Walls Of Jericho", "Pink Bubbles Go Ape", "Chameleon", "Master Of The Rings", "The Time Of The Oath" and "Better Than Raw" — are being reissued as remastered, deluxe expanded edition CDs by Sanctuary Records on April 25, 2006. Bonus tracks...
April 3, 2006
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer To Release New Solo Album In May: Audio Available

Frontiers Records will release former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske's new solo album, simply entitled "Kiske", on May 19. Featuring Karsten Nagel — Michael's old schoolmate — on drums and Sandro Giampietro and Fontaine Burnett on guitars and bass, respectively, "Kiske" is said to be a very personal...
March 27, 2006