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EDGUY Frontman Working On New AVANTASIA Album

EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet is working on a new CD from his AVANTASIA project for a spring 2013 release. According to a post on Sammet's web site, "Concept-wise, the album will be a classic rock opera/metal opera. It's going to be a timeless fairytale that despite its fantasy appeal was inspired by...

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Former DRAGONFORCE Singer ZP THEART Talks I AM I In New Video Interview

Matt Hill of Metal Gods TV recently conducted an interview with former DRAGONFORCE and current I AM I singer ZP Theart and I AM I bassist Neil Salmon. You can now watch the chat below. I AM I recently announced the addition of drummer Phil Martini (DOWN 'N' OUTZ, TOKYO DRAGONS, THE QUIREBOYS) to the...

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TIMO TOLKKI 'Cancels' Work On 'Classical Variations 2: Credo' Album

Former STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE and SYMFONIA mainman Timo Tolkki, who recently launched a PledgeMusic.com campaign to support the release of his fourth solo album, "Classical Variations 2: Credo", has issued the following update: "While I have been working on the new 'Credo' album, I hav...

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HELLDORADOS: 'You Live, You Learn, You Die' Video Released

"You Live, You Learn, You Die", the new video from the Stuttgart, Germany-based sleaze metal band HELLDORADOS, can be seen below. The song comes off the group's self-titled debut album, which was released on July 13 via Massacre Records/Soulfood. The CD was recorded between February and April at the...

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ACCEPT Guitarist, Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer Interviewed On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)

ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank and I AM I/ex-DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart were interviewed on the latest edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Frank interview begins around the 20-minute mark; the Theart chat at around one-hou...

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UNISONIC: New Video Interview With MANDY MEYER

MetalSickness.com conducted an interview with UNISONIC guitarist Mandy Meyer at this year's edition of the Hellfest festival, which was held June 15-17 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. UNISONIC is the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hanse...

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I AM I Announces New Drummer

I AM I, the new band led by former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart has announced the addition of drummer Phil Martini (DOWN 'N' OUTZ, TOKYO DRAGONS, THE QUIREBOYS) to the group's ranks. With things really starting to build momentum after the release of their debut album, "Event Horizon", the members of...

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SYLENCER: Debut Album Trailer Released

SYLENCER, the Chicago-based act featuring Markus Johansson (lead guitar, lead vocals) and Johnny Rox (bass),has released a trailer for its upcoming debut album, "A Lethal Dose Of Truth". The CD features guest appearances by some of hard rock and heavy metal's brightest stars, including Jordan Rudes...

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HELLDORADOS: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of Debut Album

A 16-minute video clip containing behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the self-titled debut album from the Stuttgart, Germany-based sleaze metal band HELLDORADOS can be seen below. "Helldorados" was released on July 13 via Massacre Records/Soulfood. The CD was recorded between February and...

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BLACK MAJESTY: 'Stargazer' Audio Samples Available

Australian melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY will release their new album, "Stargazer", on July 20 via Limb Music. Dirk Illing (SCORPIONS, WIZARD) once again handled the album's artwork, which continues the theme of the band's past works. BLACK MAJESTY began recording drums back in October 2011...

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UNISONIC's DENNIS WARD Interviewed At Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

Alberto of Heavyworlds.com conducted an interview with UNISONIC mastermind and bass player Dennis Ward at last month's Gods Of Metal festival in Milan, Italy. You can now watch the chat below. UNISONIC is the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY,...

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MASTERPLAN Taps CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer For New Album

German/Norwegian melodic metallers MASTERPLAN have tapped Czech musician Martin "Marthus" Skaroupka (CRADLE OF FILTH) to lay down the drum tracks for the band's new album. Commented MASTERPLAN guitarist/mastermind Roland Grapow (formerly of HELLOWEEN): "We are very happy that we found Martin. He is...

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UNISONIC: Quality Video Footage Of HELLFEST Performance

Video footage of UNISONIC's June 15 performance at this year's edition of the Hellfest festival, which took place June 15-17 in Clisson, France, can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Unisonic 02. Never Too Late 03. King for a Day 04. My Sanctuary 05. March of Time (HELLOWEEN cove...

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I AM I Loses Second Member In Less Than A Week

According to Über Rock, guitarist Greg Pullin has left I AM I, the new band led by former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart — less than four days after it was announced the group was parting ways with its drummer Paul Clarke Jr. for "personal reasons." Comments Pullin: "As a young musician, I was ...

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I AM I Parts Ways With Drummer

I AM I, the new band led by former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart, has parted ways with drummer Paul Clarke Jr. for "personal reasons." A replacement drummer has already been recruited but the musician's identity has not yet been revealed. I AM I's next live appearance will take place on August 11 at...