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CRYSTALLION: Studio Footage Posted Online
German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION have entered the studio to begin recording their third album for a late 2009 release. The first in a series of video clips documenting the recording process can be viewed below. "Under Siege", the latest video from CRYSTALLION, can be viewed below. The...March 25, 2009
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EVERGREY: European Tour Cancelled
Swedish metallers EVERGREY have issued the following update: "This month is getting embarrassing, for us and the people who we work with. "We are sorry to announce that for circumstances and reasons beyond our control, we are forced to cancel the scheduled EVERGREY European tour in April. "We would...March 25, 2009
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EVERGREY: Footage From Hometown Show With WHITESNAKE Posted Online
A five-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from EVERGREY's December 17, 2008 concert at the Scandinavium in the band's hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. The gig was one of two Swedish shows EVERGREY performed in Sweden as the support act for WHITESNAKE. "Torn", th...March 18, 2009
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: One-Hour 'Making-Of' Documentary Posted Online
A one-hour documentary featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording, mixing and mastering sessions for "Age Of Aquarius", the forthcoming CD from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — can be viewed at this location. The group says, "You c...March 17, 2009
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AMORPHIS: New Single Announced
Finnish dark metallers AMORPHIS will release a new single, "Silver Bride", in Finland on April 22. The track comes off the band's new album, "Skyforger", which is scheduled for release on May 29 via Nuclear Blast Records (May 27 in Finland). The follow-up to the "Eclipse" and "Silent Waters" LPs, bo...March 16, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Track Listing Unveiled
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have revealed the final track listing for their new album, "Polaris", which is scheduled for release on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partn...March 16, 2009
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LEGION OF THE DAMNED, VREID Confirmed For Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival
LEGION OF THE DAMNED, VREID, MORTAL FORM and SYLOSIS have been confirmed for the Aardschok stage (powered by Jägermeister) at this year's Zwarte Cross (Black Cross) festival, set to take place July 24-26 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. A total of 18 metal bands will perform at the event which will featur...March 13, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, can be viewed below. Due on May 21, the CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partner Edel under the new i...March 13, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Deep Unknown' Video Shoot Posted Online
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have posted a five-minute clip (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the band's recent video shoot for the song "Deep Unknown". STRATOVARIUS will release its brand new studio album, "Polaris", on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the depar...March 10, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS' JENS JOHANSSON And TIMO TOLKKI: Burying The Hatchet?
According to an online post by STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson, he and ex-STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki met for dinner this past Thursday night (March 5) in an apparent attempt to bury the hatchet following a bitter Internet war of words over the use of the STRATOVARIUS name. Ti...March 8, 2009
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KAMELOT, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
KAMELOT and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Sauna Open Air festival, set to take place June 5-7 at Eteläpuisto in Tampere, Finland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 5: APOCALYPTICA SOILWORK AMORPHIS PRESTIGE VIIKATE Saturday, June 6: M...March 7, 2009
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EVERGREY: Marietta Show Postponed
Due to "unforeseen logistical issues," the EVERGREY show scheduled for March 12 in Marietta, Georgia has been postponed until Friday, May 29. "Both the band and HoS Productions have explored all options in an attempt to salvage the situation," reads an official press release. "However, it was simply...March 6, 2009
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OPETH Confirmed For Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have been confirmed for the Aardschok stage (powered by Jägermeister) at this year's Zwarte Cross (Black Cross) festival, set to take place July 24-26 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. A total of 18 metal bands will perform at the event which will feature 12 (!) stages,...March 5, 2009
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Available For Free Download
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has made another new song, "Ghost Of Fallen Grace", available for free download at this location (MP3, 9.2 MB). Recorded over three months in Finland, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's new album, "Age Of Aquarius", is sch...March 4, 2009
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EDEN'S CURSE To Open For STRATOVARIUS In U.K., Ireland
Multi-national melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE will touring the U.K. and Ireland in May 2009 as the opening band for Finnish power metal sensations STRATOVARIUS. Also featured on the bill as special guests are Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND. The dates are as follows: May 15 - Wolverhampton, England...March 4, 2009
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