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ANCARA To Release 'Chasing Shadows' In October

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA will release their third album, "Chasing Shadows", on October 21 in the band's home country and a later date in other parts of Europe. According to the group, the CD's release was "postponed by two months because the band decided to release the album independently though...

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CRYSTALLION: 'Hundred Days' Release Moved Forward

The release date for "Hundred Days", the third album from German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION, has been moved forward to October 23 from the previously announced November 13 (via Dockyard 1). The CD is said to be "a concept album about the return of Napoleon (after his first exile) until...

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ANCARA: 'Tears With a Smile' Video Teaser Available

A teaser for the "Tears With a Smile" 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". "Tears With a Smile" comes off ANC...

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WARMEN's 'Japanese Hospitality' Lands On Finnish Chart

"Japanese Hospitality", the fourth album from CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman's WARMEN project, has entered the Finnish chart at position No. 36. "Japanese Hospitality" was released via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorde...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — has inked a deal with Napalm Records. With REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, Tolkki continues to take symphonic/melodic metal fans by storm and presents the ever-growing fan base with powerful riffs, sweeping melodies, c...

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ANCARA: Finnish Dates Announced

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA have scheduled the following dates: Oct. 22 - Helsinki, Finland - On The Rocks Oct. 24 - Kouvola, Finland - House of Rock Nov. 13 - Seinäjoki, Finland - Rokkikellari (acoustic) "Chasing Shadows", the third album from ANCARA, recently had its release date pushed back from...

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PAGAN'S MIND: 'Live Equation' DVD Teaser Available

A one-minute teaser for "Live Equation", the forthcoming DVD from Norwegian melodic power metallers PAGAN'S MIND, can be viewed below. Due on September 14 in Norway and November 9 in other countries, "Live Equation" will be released by the band's own label and distributed by Indie Distribution. The...

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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Return To Dreamspace' Due This Fall Via SCARLET

Former STRATOVARIUS leader and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki recently teamed up with fellow ex-STRATOVARIUS members Tuomo Lassila (drums),Anti Ikonen (keyboards) and Jari Kainulainen (current member of EVERGREY) to record a new album, titled "Return To Dreamspace", for a fall 2...

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WARMEN: 'Japanese Hospitality' E-Card Available

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman will release the fourth album from his WARMEN project, "Japanese Hospitality", on August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKSON, featuring...

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Former STRATOVARIUS Leader TIMO TOLKKI To Publish Autobiography

Former STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki will release his autobiography, "Hymn To Life - Entr'acte", on November 2 via Goldenworks Ltd./ Blacksmith Ltd. So much has been written and said about the life and career of Timo Tolkki that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth....

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CRYSTALLION To Release 'Hundred Days' In November

German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION will release their third album, "Hundred Days", on November 13 via Dockyard 1. The CD is said to be "a concept album about the return of Napoleon (after his first exile) until his complete defeat in the battle of Waterloo." "Hundred Days" track listing...

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PAGAN'S MIND to Support STRATOVARIUS In North America; Band Completes Work On DVD

Norwegian melodic power metal band PAGAN'S MIND has been confirmed as direct support for STRATOVARIUS on their North America tour in September and October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 12 - Atlanta, GA - Centre Stage (ProgPower USA festival) * Sep. 16 - New York, NY - Nokia Theater Sep. 18 -...

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STRATOVARIUS Bassist, Guitarist Interviewed At Czech Republic's MASTERS OF ROCK

Austria's Stormbringer.at webzine conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen and bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS on July 11, 2009 at the Masters Of Rock festival in the Czech Republic. Watch the 11-minute chat below. "Polaris", the new album from STRATOVARIU...

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DESTRUCTION Frontman Performs With RAGE At MASTERS OF ROCK; Video Available

DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer joined fellow German metallers RAGE on stage at this year's installment of the Masters Of Rock festival — which was held July 9-12, 2009 in Vizovice, Czech Republic — to perform the song "Prayers Of Steel". Watch video footage of his appearance below (c...

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ANCARA: New Album Delayed

"Chasing Shadows", the third album from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, has had its release date pushed back from the previously announced August 26. The new release date has not yet been confirmed. "Chasing Shadows" will be made available through Timo Kotipelto's (STRATOVARIUS) High & Loud Records...