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Vocalist MIKE DIMEO Confirms Split With MASTERPLAN
Vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS) has confirmed that he has parted ways with MASTERPLAN, the melodic metal band led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow. Mike writes on his MySpace page, "I have nothing but profound respect for them and continue to wish them nothing but success in the f...January 11, 2009
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RIOT's 'Thundersteel' Lineup To Tour Europe In June
The 1988 "Thundersteel" lineup of RIOT has reformed and is planning on hitting the road in Europe in June 2009. A new studio album featuring the same musicians is also in the works. As previously reported, RIOT has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009...December 28, 2008
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JORN Hard At Work On New Album
Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande — who performs under the name JORN — entered the studio in November to begin recording his new solo album, tentatively due in June 2009 via Frontiers Records. The follow-up to this year's "Lonely Are The Brave" CD — which entered the national chart in Norway...December 12, 2008
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JORN: 'Live In America' DVD Due In January
Frontiers Records will release of the long-awaited JORN DVD, "Live In America", in Europe on January 23, 2009. "Live in America" is a documentation JORN's first-ever concert in the USA, at the ProgPower USA VII festival in Atlanta, where he performed as a headliner on September 16, 2006. The incredi...December 3, 2008
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CORNERSTONE Hoping To Release New Album Next Year
CORNERSTONE, the Danish/British melodic metal band featuring YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ex-RAINBOW frontman Doogie White and ex-ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen, has issued the following update: "Once again we want to thank you for your continued support, patience and good humour. The lack of information abo...December 1, 2008
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MEKONG DELTA In Moscow: Photos, Video Footage Available
The MetalList has uploaded quality photos of MEKONG DELTA's November 22, 2008 concert at club Tochka in Moscow, Russia (where the band was supporting DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER). Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed below. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Epilogue 02. Memorie...November 25, 2008
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Korea's DOWNHELL Covers FIGHT's 'Into The Pit'; Audio Available
DOWNHELL, the Korean band featuring drummer Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, TARJA TURUNEN, RAGE),has posted a live version of its cover of FIGHT's "Into The Pit" on MySpace. DOWNHELL recently released the video for the song "Karma" (see below). The clip was shot in Kyunggi-do, Korea with director Cho Byu...November 6, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: North American Dates Announced
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following North American shows for 2009: Apr. 29 - The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY May 01 - Le Medley - Montreal, QC May 02 - Opera House - Toronto, ON May 04 - House Of Blues - Chicago, IL May 07 - ...October 28, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Prague Footage Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's October 21, 2008 concert at the Incheba Arena in Prague, Czech Republic can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "SingForMeTarjaT"). Tarja Turunen recently announced the backing band for her current European solo tour. She is being jo...October 26, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN At Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST; Video Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performing at the Metal Female Voices Fest on October 18, 2008 in Wieze, Belgium can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "Filmpje114"). Tarja Turunen recently announced the backing band for her just-launched European solo...October 20, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Interviewed By TV ROCK's 'Rock De Batom'; Video Available
Paula Febbe of TV Rock's "Rock de Batom" conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen in August 2008 at the São Paulo, Brazil stop of Turunen's South American tour. Watch the four-and-a-half-minute chat below. Tarja Turunen recently announced the backing band for her just-launch...October 18, 2008
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DOWNHELL: 'Karma' Video Released
DOWNHELL, the Korean band featuring drummer Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, TARJA TURUNEN, RAGE),has released the video for the song "Karma" (see below). The clip was shot in Kyunggi-do, Korea with director Cho Byung Ho, who has previously worked worked with some of Korea's top artists, including Lee Hyo...October 16, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Is Big In Bulgaria
Due to overwhelming demand, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's October 28 concert in Bulgaria has been moved to a larger venue. According to News.bg, the show will now be held at the 6,000-capacity Festivalna, which is said to be twice as big as Universiada, where the gig was originally sch...October 15, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Records Three New Songs In Buenos Aires
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has issued the following update: "Before returning back to Finland, I was in the studio in Buenos Aires recording the song 'Enough' and two other songs. "Singing 'Enough' was fun for me, because I had already sang the song many times on tour. Still the recor...October 14, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Backing Band Announced For European Tour
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has announced the backing band for her upcoming European solo tour. She will be joined by the following musicians: Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, ex-RAGE) - drums Maria Ilmoniemi - keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - bass Alex Scholpp (e...October 13, 2008
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