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AEROSMITH Drummer Takes On Management Role With Boston's ANGRY HILL

According to the Lowell Sun Online, AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer has taken on a management role with the Boston-based band ANGRY HILL. Back in March 2005, Tracy Vail — a part of ANGRY HILL's management team — set up a meeting between the band and entertainment lawyer Frank Cimler Jr. Cimler attende...

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KAMELOT To Record New Album This Summer

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are pleased to announce that KAMELOT will be returning to Norway for the Ragnarock Festival (web site) in August 2006. "Work continues on KAMELOT's first DVD, 'One Cold Winter's Night'. The...

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HELLOWEEN Tour Manager Addresses BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors

HELLOWEEN's tour manager, Kosta Zafiriou of Bottom Row Promotion, has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "My name is Kosta. I am the tour manager of HELLOWEEN on their 'Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy World Tour 2005/2006'. "After reading some of the postings on Blabbermouth, I re...

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Ex-HELLOWEEN Frontman MICHAEL KISKE: New Solo Album Recordings 'Going Very Well'

Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has issued an update on the recording sessions for his new solo album, tentatively due later in the year via Italy's Frontiers Records. Entitled simply "Kiske", the CD will feature an appearances by Kiske's longtime friend Karsten Nagel (ILL PROPHECY) on drums...

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KAMELOT To Film Live DVD In Norway

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT will be filming their first live DVD on February 11, 2006 at the Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo, Norway. The shoot will be handled by acclaimed Swedish director Patric Ulleaus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) and promises to be full of surprises for all the fa...

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KEEN OF THE CROW: New Demo Samples Posted Online

KEEN OF THE CROW, the new band featuring former MORGION members Rhett Davis and Justin Christian, along with NEPENTHEAN founder Ron Slater, have completed work on a new demo, entitled "Premonition". Audio samples of the tracks "Mercurial" and "Speaker of the Suns" can be heard at www.myspace.com/kee...

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Former HELLOWEEEN Frontman Sets Tentative Track Listing For New Solo Album

Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has set the tentative track listing for his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2006 via Italy's Frontiers Records. Entitled simply "Kiske", the CD will feature an appearances by Kiske's longtime friend Karsten Nagel (ILL PROPHECY) on drums, with pos...

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Former HELLOWEEN Frontman MICHAEL KISKE: 'People Love To Hate Me'

Zoltan Koncsok of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: You're not an easy person. You're a very controversial figure. Michael Kiske: "Yeah, I know. People love to hate me. The...

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MICHAEL KISKE Fans Launch First International Fan Club

Die-hard fans of former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske have banded together to launch the first international Michael Kiske Fan Club. An official statement from the fan club reads as follows: Last week, the fist international Michael Kiske Fan Club, was founded by his fans. "Nowadays, it's getting...

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KAMELOT Mainman Checks In From Brazil

KAMELOT mainman Thomas Youngblood (guitar) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We are coming off two amazing shows here in Brazil. The fans here deserve their reputation of being the loudest and craziest in the world. Over 3,000 fans at the Via Funchal in Sao Paulo san...

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KAMELOT Prepare To Hit The Road

KAMELOT mainman Thomas Youngblood has posted the following message on the group's web site: "Today we begin the rehearsals for the second round of tour dates for 'The Black Halo'. New keyboardist Oliver arrives tonight in Tampa and we will have Khan [vocals] here on next week. We will add some new s...

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HELLOWEEN Singer Defends Decision To Revisit 'Keeper' Album Concept

ThatsSoMetal.com recently conducted an interview with HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris. An excerpt from the chat follows: ThatsSoMetal.com: Was writing and recording "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy" a labor of love or the biggest headache the band ever decided to take on? Andi: "We are more than h...

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EDGUY: Upcoming Tour To Feature 'Biggest Stage Production' To Date

German melodic metallers EDGUY have set a January 20, 2006 release date for their new album, "Rocket Ride" (Nuclear Blast). The follow-up to 2004's "Hellfire Club" was recorded with producer Sascha Paeth (who also worked with the band on their "Superheroes" EP) and is said to feature the band's most...

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KAI HANSEN: I Would Do A Reunion Tour With HELLOWEEN

Greece's Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with GAMMA RAY/ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalzone: Are you going to film any of the footage on your tour for an upcoming DVD? Kai Hansen: "We have a plan [to film] something on this to...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Confirms FRONTIERS Deal, Plans To Enter Studio In November

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on October 25, former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has confirmed that he has inked a new solo deal with Italy's Frontiers Records. The deal is for two records and "is an excellent option after the successful cooperation and experience with the label during the PL...