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UNISONIC Kicks Off South American Tour; Video Footage Available

UNISONIC — the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske, guitarist Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (ASIA, GOTTHARD and KROKUS),bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany's PINK CREAM 69) — kicked off its South American tour las...

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RAGE: New Audio Interview With VICTOR SMOLSKI

Steel And Fire recently conducted an interview with guitarist Victor Smolski of German power metallers RAGE. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. RAGE's 21st studio album, "21", was released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio...

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UNISONIC: Rehearsal Video Footage Posted Online

The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the rehearsal sessions for UNISONIC's upcoming tour can be seen below. UNISONIC is the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) alongside guitarist Mandy Mey...

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HELLOWEEN: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

German power metallers HELLOWEEN have entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2010's "7 Sinners" for an early 2013 release. A video update from the studio, featuring footage from the first day of drum recordings, can be seen at this location. HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath previo...

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DRIVER: 'Countdown' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed

Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has completed work...

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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE: 'I've Always Loved Metal'

Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with with former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC singer Michael Kiske. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: How has it been for you to get back out there on stage again afte...

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HARTMANN To Release 'Balance' In June

HARTMANN, the band led by former AT VANCE singer Oliver Hartmann, will release its long-awaited fourth album, "Balance", on June 1 via Avenue Of Allies. The CD was once again mixed by Sascha Paeth (AVANTASIA, EDGUY, EPICA, KAMELOT) at Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany. According to a press release,...

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MICHAEL KISKE: 'I Can't Really Listen To Myself' On HELLOWEEN's 'Keeper' Albums

On April 20, Aniruddh Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with with former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC singer Michael Kiske. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: Did you feel that the songwriting [for the UNISONIC debut album] went through a big change when K...

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HELLOWEEN Hard At Work On New Album

German power metallers HELLOWEEN are working on the follow-up to 2010's "7 Sinners" for an early 2013 release. Says HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath: "Right now we are busy with finalizing the songwriting process and are getting ready to take the accumulated ideas into a final selection for the n...

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MEKONG DELTA: 'Intersections' Audio Samples Available

"Intersections", a collection of re-recorded classics by the legendary German progressive thrash outfit MEKONG DELTA, will be released in Germany on April 20, in the rest of Europe on April 23 and in the U.S./Canada in early May via SPV/Steamhammer. MEKONG DELTA — founded in the '80s by producer and...

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MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN Talk UNISONIC In New Video Interview

A new video interview with former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC members Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen can be seen below. In addition to Kiske and Hansen, UNISONIC features in its ranks Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (drums) of Germany's PINK CREAM 69 and Swiss guitarist Mandy Meyer (who has p...

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MICHAEL KISKE Talks UNISONIC, KAI HANSEN And Next Solo Album

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with with former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC singer Michael Kiske. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On working with fellow ex-HELLOWEEN member Kai Hansen (also of GAMMA RAY) in UNISONIC: Kiske: "I also have a good rela...

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UNISONIC's Self-Titled Debut To Receive U.S. Release In May

The self-titled debut studio album from UNISONIC — the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske, guitarist Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (ASIA, GOTTHARD and KROKUS),bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany's PINK CREAM 69)...

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EVIL MASQUERADE: 'Pentagram' Artwork, Video Teaser Available

Denmark-based symphonic metal band EVIL MASQUERADE will release its fifth album, "Pentagram", on May 21 via Dark Minstrel Music. The CD was once again produced by guitarist Henrik Flyman and mixed by Tommy Hansen (JORN, HELLOWEEN) at Jailhouse Studios in Denmark. The track listing for the CD is as f...

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HELLDORADOS Sign With MASSACRE RECORDS

Stuttgart, Germany-based sleaze metal band HELLDORADOS has inked a worldwide deal with Massacre Records/Soulfood. The band's new full-length album was now produced at the legendary Horus Sound Studios (SCORPIONS, HELLOWEEN, KREATOR, VICTORY, GUANO APES) in Hannover and will be released on Friday, Ju...