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STRATOVARIUS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have been confirmed for next year's edition the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ARCH ENEMY CORVUS CORAX DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER IMMORTAL STRATOVARIUS THE DEVIL'S...

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THEOCRACY: New Bass Player Announced

Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band THEOCRACY has announced the addition of bassist Jared Oldham to the group's ranks. Jared has been filling in and touring with the band for some time now, so making it official is a mere formality. Jared brings years of musical experience and a great singing v...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Performs In São Paulo; Video Available

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE members Timo Tolkki (guitar; ex-STRATOVARIUS),Gus Monsanto (vocals) and Bruno Agra (drums) were joined by guest musicians Andria Busic (bass) and Fabrizio Di Sarno (keyboards) for a special one-off concert at the Blackmore Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil on November 22, 2009 to...

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STRATOVARIUS' JENS JOHANSSON To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I've known Jens for years now; there has always been a friendship between EDGUY...

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EDEN'S CURSE: 'Condemned To Burn - The UK Tour Collection' EP Detailed

Metal Mayhem Music will release "Condemned To Burn - The UK Tour Collection" EP from EDEN'S CURSE on November 30 to coincide with the band's U.K. tour. The group has pulled out some true hidden gems from its personal archives to create a true collector's item for all fans of EDEN'S CURSE, coupling a...

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TIMO KOTIPELTO To Play Acoustic Shows With CAIN'S OFFERING Bandmate JANI LIIMATAINEN

Finnish heavy metal singer Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS, CAIN'S OFFERING, KOTIPELTO) has issued the following update: "While we are on a break with STRATOVARIUS, before our European tour in January, I will do some acoustic duo gigs with Jani Liimatainen [CAIN'S OFFERING, ex-SONATA ARCTICA]. I played...

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DREAM EVIL To Release 'In The Night' In January

Swedish metallers DREAM EVIL have signed a new worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band's new studio album, entitled "In The Night", will be released on January 25, 2010 in Europe and January 26, 2010 in North America. Commented the band in a statement: "Finally, after three long years it...

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VANISHING POINT: In Writing Mode

Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT is writing material for its as-yet-untitled fifth studio album, to be released in 2010. Upcoming VANISHING POINT shows: Dec. 31 - Screamfest @ Enmore Theatre - Sydney, AUS Jan. 03 - Hi-Fi - Brisbane, AUS (w/ SONATA ARCTICA) Jan. 05 - Billboard's - Me...

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STRATOVARIUS: Support Acts Announced For European Tour

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have announced the support acts for their forthcoming European headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off on January 7 in Bochum, Germany. They are as follows: With TRACEDAWN, MYSTIC PROPHECY: Jan. 07 - Zeche - Bochum [DE] Jan. 08 - Hof ter Lo - Antwerp [B...

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AMORPHIS: Video Interview With TOMI KOIVUSAARI Posted Online

E-Rock.gr conducted an interview with rhythm guitarist Tomi Koivusaari of Finnish metallers AMORPHIS on November 1, 2009 when the band played Athens, Greece. Watch the chat in two parts below. AMORPHIS will release its first-ever live DVD in the spring of 2010, in time for the band's 20th anniversar...

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AMORPHIS To Film Concert DVD This Friday

Finnish metallers AMORPHIS will release their first-ever live DVD in the spring of 2010, in time for the band's 20th anniversary. The filming will take place on Friday, November 20 at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland, where AMORPHIS will be supported by STRATOVARIUS and BEFORE THE DAWN. In addition to...

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WARMEN's Cover Of ROXETTE's 'Fading Like A Flower' Available For Streaming

WARMEN's cover version of the ROXETTE song "Fading Like A Flower" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track, which features a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen, was included as the bonus cut on the Japanese version of the Finnish group's fourth album...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Joined By Former HAMMERFALL Bassist

Bassist Magnus Rosén (HAMMERFALL, X-WORLD/5, FULL FORCE) has joined REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE last month parted ways with bassist Justin Biggs and keyboardist Michael Khalilov because it "became evident to everybody...

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ANCARA's 'Chasing Shadows' Lands On Finnish Chart

"Chasing Shadows", the third album from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 32. According to the group, the CD's release was "postponed by two months because the band decided to release the album independently though their own Dks Mu...

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ANCARA: 'Tears With A Smile' Video Released

"Tears With A Smile", the new video from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, can be viewed below. The song — which is described as "a duet ballad" — features a guest appearance by Agnes Pihlava, a finalist in the 2005 Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols". Commented frontman Sammy Salminen: "I wan...