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KAMELOT Add Keyboardist OLIVER PALOTAI As Permanent Member

American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT have announced the addition of German keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (DORO, ULI JON ROTH) as the new and permanent member of the band. "We have been very fortunate to work with great keyboardists from around the world," stated KAMELOT guitarist/founde...

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MICHAEL KISKE: I Would Join HELLOWEEN For One-Off Appearance At WACKEN

In a recent interview with Lords of Metal, former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske talked about his artistic departure from metal, his latest project PLACE VENDOME and a possible one-off reunion with his former HELLOWEEN bandmates at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival. A couple of excerpts from the in...

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PLACE VENDOME Mastermind Talks About Working With MICHAEL KISKE

www.MichaelKiske.tk recently conducted an interview with Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69) about his PLACE VENDOME project, also featuring former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske along with PINK CREAM 69 members Uwe Reitenauer and Kosta Zafiriou, plus VANDEN PLAS ivory tinkler Gunther Werno. A couple of exc...

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EDGUY: Storming European Charts

According to a posting on EDGUY's official web site, the group's new DVD, "Superheroes", entered the official Swedish DVD chart at position No. 2 while the "Superheroes" EP entered the single chart in Sweden at No. 10. In Germany, "Superheroes" entered the Media Control single chart at position No....

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KAMELOT: Session Musicians Announced For Upcoming Tour

German keyboardist Oliver Palotai (DORO, ULI JON ROTH) will join KAMELOT on their U.S./Canadian dates in November. Also planning to make the tour is soprano vocalist Mari. Mari appeared on both the "Epica" and "The Black Halo" albums and will be singing live with KAMELOT. In other news, Fear Dark re...

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EDGUY: 'Superheroes' EP Enters German Chart At No. 25

EDGUY's new EP, "Superheroes", has entered the German Media Control single chart at position No. 25. This marks the third highest single chart entry for record label Nuclear Blast after NIGHTWISH and MANOWAR. In Switzerland, the EP debuted at No. 52 on the official chart. Commented EDGUY frontman To...

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HELLOWEEN Frontman Explains Why Band Chose To Revisit 'Keeper' Album Concept

HELLOWEEN frontman Andy Deris (ex-PINK CREAM 69) recently spoke to Metal Temple magazine's Orpheus Spiliotopoulos and Grigoris Chronis about the band's brand-new album, "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy", due on October 28 in Germany and on October 31 in the rest of Europe via SPV Records (the...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Defends His Right To Rock

Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has issued the following statement regarding his involvement in the PLACE VENDOME project, also featuring PINK CREAM 69 members Dennis Ward, Uwe Reitenauer, and Kosta Zafiriou, plus VANDEN PLAS ivory tinkler Gunther Werno: "We all pretty much know by now [that]...

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KAMELOT Announce Exclusive Southeast U.S. Show

American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT and Anvil Productions have announced an exclusive Southeast U.S. concert on Veteran's Day (November 11, 2005). The show will take place at Boomerz's Boiler Room in Seminole, Florida and will mark KAMELOT's only appearance this year in the Southeast. Tickets...

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KAMELOT: East Coast Dates Announced

On the heels of their "The Black Halo" release, American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT have announced some rare East Coast/Canadian shows. The band will be shooting footage for their upcoming DVD that will be released in mid-2006. Upcoming KAMELOT shows: Nov. 17 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Nov...

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EDGUY's North American Tour With HAMMERFALL Is A 'Big Success'

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has issued the following update regarding the group's current North American tour with HAMMERFALL: "The tour is a big success and great fun for both bands. We are currently thinking about playing EDGUY chants over the PA while HAMMERFALL play, throwing eggs and bottles a...

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KAI HANSEN: Is It Possible For HELLOWEEN To Record Another 'Keeper' Album Without Me?

TreasureChest.de recently conducted an exclusive interview with GAMMA RAY/ex-HELLOWEEN frontman Kai Hansen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: TreasureChest.de: What did you think when you learned the new album would be titled "Keeper Of The Seven Keys – The Legacy"? Do you believe it was th...

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KAMELOT: New Tour Dates Announced

American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT have lined up the following dates during November/December: Nov. 20 - Quebec, Canada - International Metal Fest Dec. 03 - São Paulo, Brazil - Via Funchal (w/ EPICA) Dec. 04 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Circo Voador (w/ EPICA) Dec. 06 - Santiago, Chile – TBA G...

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EDGUY Frontman Is Happy With Reactions To New EP

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I just wanted to state how happy I am with the first press reactions to our forthcoming EP, 'Superheroes', out in early September. I just thought I let you know, that the songs on this EP are REAL songs,...

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KAMELOT Schedule Canadian Live Debut

American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT will make their Canadian live debut on November 20, 2005 as the headliners of Quebec's International Metal Fest at the Capitole Theater. Support bands have yet to be announced. KAMELOT are continuing to promote their latest album, "The Black Halo", released...