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ARJEN LUCASSEN To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (also ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) has been confirmed as one of the guest musicians who will appear on "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to make appearances on the CD are Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, HELLO...

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AVANTASIA: First Audio Sample Of Forthcoming Album

Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, HELLOWEEN) has been confirmed as one of the guest musicians who will appear on "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to make appearances on the CD are SAXON frontman Biff Byford, former KISS guitarist Bruce...

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PORTRAIT Parts Ways With Guitarist, Unveils New Lineup

Swedish heavy metallers PORTRAIT have released the following statement: "Richard Lagergren [guitar] is no longer a member of PORTRAIT. This, however, does NOT mean that the band is dead, or something as ridiculous as that. "It has come to our knowledge that some lies and false rumors concerning this...

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GHOST: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Mysterious Swedish buzz band GHOST will release its sophomore album, "Infestissumam", in the spring via Loma Vista Recordings, the new record label founded by Tom Whalley in partnership with Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group. Frontman Papa Emeritus and his Nameless Ghouls summone...

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GHOST Plays Special Hometown Show, Unveils PAPA EMERITUS II (Video)

Mysterious Swedish buzz band GHOST played a special concert last night (Saturday, December 15) in its hometown of Linköping at Cupolen during which it premiered a brand new song, "Secular Haze", as well as its cover version of ABBA's "I'm A Marionette". In addition, a switch was made during the show...

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Drum Tracks For JON OLIVA's Solo Album Recorded

JON OLIVA'S PAIN and SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva will release first-ever solo album in early 2013 via AFM Records. Drum recordings for the CD began earlier this month at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida. Commented JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer/producer Christopher Kinder: "Drum tracks are now compl...

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GHOST Premiering New Song Online

Mysterious Swedish buzz band GHOST is promising a "special offering" to those who sign up online with their e-mail addresses this Saturday beginning at 10 p.m. local time CET. By placing your cursor over candles that appear on the SecularHaze.com web site, you can hear one isolated instrumental trac...

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GHOST Putting Finishing Touches On Sophomore Album

Mysterious Swedish buzz band GHOST will play a special concert this Saturday, December 15 in their hometown of Linköping at Cupolen. Limited tickets are still available here. Also this Saturday for those seeking redemption, GHOST cult leader Papa Emeritus (rumored to be REPUGNANT/SUBVISION's Tobias...

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SAXON Frontman To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has been confirmed as one of the guest musicians who will appear on "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to make appearances on the CD are former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and drummer Russell Gilbrook...

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AVANTASIA: New Album Title Revealed

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project has set "The Mystery Of Time" as the title of its new album, due in March. Immediately after the release of this new metal opera, based on a story written by Sammet, the band will embark on a full-fledged indoor tour, during which the band and special...

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JON OLIVA To Release First-Ever Solo Album

JON OLIVA'S PAIN and SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva will release first-ever solo album in early 2013 via AFM Records. Drum recordings for the CD will begin mid-December at the Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida. Commented JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer/producer Christopher Kinder: "Jon has assembled a co...

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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick (pictured below) was in the studio earlier this month recording lead guitar tracks for the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, due in March 2013. Bruce previously appeared on AVANTASIA's "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babyl...

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AVANTASIA To Embark On Headlining Tour In April

EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project is planning to embark on a headlining tour for in April 2013. Also in the works are several summer festival appearances, as well as South American and Asian tours at the end of the summer. Commented Tobias: "I know I once said we weren't gonna do it ag...

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CANDLEMASS, Ex-THE HAUNTED Members To Guest On New THE PROJECT HATE Album

Peter Dolving (THE HAUNTED),Lars Johansson (CANDLEMASS) and Danny Tunker (GOD DETHRONED, PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT) have recorded guest appearances on the new album from Swedish death metallers THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX. Entitled "The Cadaverous Retaliation Agenda", the CD will only be made available...

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GRAVE: New Video Interview With OLA LINDGREN

The Mighty Z of Capital Chaos TV conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Ola Lindgren of Swedish death metal veterans GRAVE before the band's October 12 concert at Slim's in San Francisco, California during their North American tour with MORBID ANGEL and DARK FUNERAL. You can now watch the ch...