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SCORPIONS Singer To Appear In AVANTASIA Video

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project filmed a video last week for the song "Dying For An Angel", featuring a guest appearance by SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine. Photos from the shoot, as well as a report (in German),can be found at Bild.de. AVANTASIA will celebrate its comeback this sprin...

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BRET MICHAELS: New Solo Single Release Moved Forward

The release date of POISON frontman Bret Michaels's new solo single, "Nothing To Lose" (formerly "Fall On Me"),has been moved forward two weeks to February 2. It will be made available via all digital media outlets, incuding iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody. Michaels recently posted a "demo" version of...

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BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, REBELLION Members Join Forces In BRUTAL GODZ

Former/current members of BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY OF FIRE and REBELLION have joined forces in a brand new Germany-based project called BRUTAL GODZ. According to a press release, BRUTAL GODZ' "musical concept is based on energy, cruelty in its purest form without any boundaries." BRUTAL GODZ members...

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QUEEN's 'Absolute Greatest' Certified Double Platinum In U.K.

QUEEN's "Absolute Greatest" — the ultimate compilation of the band's most popular, enduring and iconic songs on EMI Music's Parlophone Records — has been certified double platinum in the United Kingdom for sales in excess of 600,00 copies. The LP entered the album chart at No. 3, having shipped in e...

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JON OLIVA To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA'S PAIN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Sammet: "Jon will appear on a theatrical song called 'Death Is Just A Feeling'. "We just...

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AVANTASIA: 'The Wicked Symphony', 'Angel Of Babylon' Cover Artwork Unveiled

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will celebrate its comeback this spring with a new epic masterpiece, to be released on April 3, 2010 as two separate albums and in a limited deluxe edition (in one box set) entitled "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon". The cover artwork for t...

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Female Singer Confirmed For AVANTASIA Project

Germany-based singer Cloudy Yang (pictured below) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I know people have speculated and thrown in a lot of names [about which female vocalist will a...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Singer To Perform DEEP PURPLE, WHITESNAKE Covers This Weekend

RHAPSODY OF FIRE singer Fabio Lione's side project PURPLESNAKE, a DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE tribute band, will be joined on stage by Italian rocker Pino Scotto (FIRE TRAILS, VANADIUM) and by guitar hero Andrea Braido (VASCO ROSSI, TWIN DRAGONS, FRANK GAMBALE) on January 8 at Teatro Govi in Genova B...

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GAIA EPICUS To Release 'Dark Secrets' In The Spring

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS are putting the finishing touches on their fifth album, "Dark Secrets", to be released this spring. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Beyond The Universe", "The Raven", "Lost Forever" and "Behind These Walls". The cover artwork will once again be creat...

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BRET MICHAELS To Release New Solo Single Next Month

POISON frontman Bret Michaels will release his new solo single, "Nothing To Lose" (formerly "Fall On Me"),on February 16 via all digital media outlets, incuding iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody. Michaels recently posted a "demo" version of "Nothing To Lose", which was mixed by Jeff Juliano, who has pre...

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Legendary Actor CHRISTOPHER LEE To Release 'Symphonic Metal' Album

Legendary actor Christopher Lee, who has appeared in such cinematic milestones as "Lord Of The Rings", "Star Wars", "The Man with the Golden Gun" and "Dracula", will release "Charlemagne", a concept album with original words and symphonic metal music, on March 15, 2010. Composer Marco Sabiu, best kn...

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BRUCE KULICK To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Brice Kulick has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I met Bruce in 2008 in Los Angeles. KISS drummer Eric Singer (who has played...

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ANDRÉ MATOS To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN, VIPER) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Tobias met André in 1999 when EDGUY supported ANGRA on a French tour, and he immediately invited his Brazil...

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LAMB OF GOD Song Featured In RHAPSODY Ad

LAMB OF GOD's song "Laid To Rest", from the band's 2004 album "Ashes Of The Wake", is featured in Rhapsody's latest ad, which can be viewed below. Rhapsody is an online music service run by RealNetworks and available in the U.S. only. Having recently wrapped up U.S. their tour with METALLICA, LAMB O...

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ANDRÉ MATOS: 'Mentalize' To Receive European Release In February

"Mentalize", the second solo album from Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN, VIPER),will be released in Europe on February 1, 2010 via SPV/Steamhammer (three days earlier in Germany) "Mentalize" was released in Japan on August 26 via Avalon/Marquee Inc. The Japanese edition of the album...