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Original KINGDOM COME Singer LENNY WOLF Pays Tribute To JAMES KOTTAK: 'A Very Lovable, Emotional And Charming Guy'
Original KINGDOM COME singer Lenny Wolf has paid tribute to the band's drummer James Kottak who died on Tuesday (January 9) at the age of 61. In a statement posted on social media, Lenny said: "A very lovable, emotional and charming guy who lived Rock 'n Roll to its fullest in any aspect, and one to...January 10, 2024
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Leviathan III
THERION founder and creative mastermind Christofer Johnsson has been hacking away at the creative coalface for a remarkable 35 years now. Having long established his band's reputation as symphonic metal's esoteric awkward squad, his decision to spawn a trilogy of related records has a certain concil...December 14, 2023
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BLIND GUARDIAN Announces Spring 2024 North American Tour
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced "The God Machine" North American 2024 tour. The 22-date trek will commence on April 18 at The Fillmore in Silver Springs, Maryland and will make its way to Dallas, Seattle, and Toronto before the final performance at Milwaukee Metalfest on May 17....November 28, 2023
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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Guitarist TIMO TOLKKI Gets Suspended Prison Sentence For Fraud And Forgery
According to Seiska and Helsingin Sanomat, former STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has been sentenced in Helsinki District Court to 45 days' suspended imprisonment for fraud and forgery. The fraud conviction arose when Tolkki wrongfully applied for income support worth more than €3,000 (approximat...November 13, 2023
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Ruiner
KRIEG haven't released a full length in nearly a decade, yet they haven't been idle. Following numerous EPs, splits and collaborations, the long-running American black metal institution is finally poised to unleash its first, proper full-length since 2014's "Transient". Compared to the more overt bo...October 9, 2023
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TIMO TOLKKI'S STRATO Signs With ROAR! ROCK OF ANGELS RECORDS!
The "Dreamspace" lineup of STRATOVARIUS, which recently reformed under the moniker TIMO TOLKKI'S STRATO, has signed a multi-album deal with ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records! Details of the band's debut LP, which was previously said to be titled "Return To Dreamspace", will be revealed soon. TIMO TOLKKI'...October 5, 2023
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HANSI KÜRSCH Explains Why No Members Of BLIND GUARDIAN Have Tattoos
In a new interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch was asked why he and his bandmates seemingly don't have any tattoos. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're in no way typical. I mean, what we're doing we're doing with passion, and [tattoos] never a...August 14, 2023
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DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Shares 'The Siren' Single From 'Starbound Stories' Solo Album
DRAGONFORCE frontman Marc Hudson will release his first solo album, "Starbound Stories", on August 25 via Napalm Records. The effort is described in a press release as "a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a...July 26, 2023
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DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Announces First Solo Album, 'Starbound Stories'
DRAGONFORCE frontman Marc Hudson has signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records. Hudson's first solo album, "Starbound Stories", will arrive on August 25. The effort is described in a press release as "a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and v...June 28, 2023
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES And VILLE VALO Join Forces For Cover Of SISTERS OF MERCY's 'Temple Of Love'
BLACK VEIL BRIDES and former HIM frontman Ville Valo — who now performs under the banner VV — have joined forces for a cover of the SISTERS OF MERCY classic "Temple Of Love". The collaborative track arrives three months ahead of the launch of BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV's North American co-headlining t...June 9, 2023
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STRATOVARIUS's 'Dreamspace' Lineup Reunites As TIMO TOLKKI'S STRATO
The "Dreamspace" lineup of STRATOVARIUS has reformed, returning under the moniker TIMO TOLKKI'S STRATO. Featuring Timo Tolkki (vocals and guitar),Tuomo Lassila (drums) and Antti Ikonen (keyboards),these members recorded the classic "Fright Night", "Twilight Time", "Dreamspace" and "Fourth Dimensio...June 2, 2023
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES And VILLE VALO Announce Summer/Fall 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour
This fall, the classic season for dark and romantic music, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV (Ville Valo) will co-headline a massive tour in select cities across North America. Presented by Hot Topic, the "BVB & VV" 2023 tour (featuring special guests DARK DIVINE) combines three unique bands who champion...May 30, 2023
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JAMES KOTTAK Was 'Surprised' And 'Taken Off Guard' By His Dismissal From SCORPIONS
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak spoke about Mikkey Dee's recent revelation that he "secretly" rehearsed with the band while Kottak was still a member of SCORPIONS in 2016. Asked if he was aware that Mikkey was waiting in the wings to replace hi...April 4, 2023
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Watch: ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO Sings IRON MAIDEN's 'Wrathchild' With THE IRON MAIDENS
ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo joined the all-female IRON MAIDEN tribute band THE IRON MAIDENS at the final concert of the two bands' joint European tour Wednesday night (February 22) in Saarbrücken, Germany to perform the MAIDEN classic "Wrathchild". Video of his appearance can be seen below. THE IRON...February 23, 2023
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At The Heart Of Wintervale
From the very start, TWILIGHT FORCE made it plain that their ambition knew no limits. On the surface, the Swedes were another symphonically inclined power metal band with a hard-on for the exploration of wild, fantasy realms, with additional LARP-ing possibilities for the truly devoted. Even on thei...January 16, 2023
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