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QUEEN And LOGITECH Partner For 'Absolute Greatest' Release

The legendary rock band QUEEN announced today it is making "music history" with the release of its new album, "Absolute Greatest" – the ultimate compilation of the band's most popular, enduring and iconic songs on EMI Music's Parlophone Records. In an industry first, QUEEN is joining up with Logitec...

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CRYSTALLION: New Song Posted Online

"A Cry In The Night", a brand new song from German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's third album, "Hundred Days", which is scheduled for release on October 23 via Dockyard 1. The CD is said to be "a ...

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INFINITY OVERTURE To Release Debut Next Month

Denmark-based symphonic power metallers INFINITY OVERTURE, whose recording lineup includes former ELEGY singer Ian Parry, will release their debut album, "Kingdom Of Utopia", on October 6 via Lion Music. The CD was mixed by Sascha Paeth and Miro, the production team responsible for albums by RHAPSOD...

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GUNS N' ROSES Not Playing India In November... Or Any Other Month

WHITE LION drummer Troy Patrick Farrell, who also plays in HOOKERS 'N' BLOW with GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed, has shot down reports that GUNS N' ROSES will perform in India in November. He says in a statement, "The dates in India were to be with Dizzy Reed, Eric Dover (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT) and...

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GUNS N' ROSES To Perform In India?

According to The Asian Age, GUNS N' ROSES will perform in Bengaluru, India on November 7 at the Palace Grounds. Raj Sinha, director of Rhapsody Inc., the company that is organizing the concert, said, "Yes, it is true that we are bringing GUNS N' ROSES to India. As of now, I can tell ...

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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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DRILL 187 Reforms

"It's probably more exciting for us than any of the fans right now," laughs DRILL 187 vocalist and founding member Jason Lilley. "We were just so excited that the interest level since our breakup in 2005 remained as intense as it has been. When Craig [Stegall; Away-Team Music president] asked us if...

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Former HELLOWEEN Singer To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Kiske has appeared on every AVANTASIA album so far, including the first two full-length releases, "The Metal Opera" (2001) and "The Metal Opera Pt. II" (2002). Commented...

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MAGNUM Frontman To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

MAGNUM vocalist Bob Catley will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Catley toured with AVANTASIA in 2008 when he was part of the live ensemble that travelled around the globe. The vocal session took place at the Viper Room Recording Studio in England...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Powerhouse heavy metal singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR) will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I had this pretty heavy riff monster and I remembered a JUDAS PRIEST live album wit...

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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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SCORPIONS Frontman To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

SCORPIONS vocalist Klaus Meine has recorded a duet with EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet for the forthcoming album from Tobias' AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "We played a couple of shows with the SCORPIONS here and there and they are not only the biggest and greatest rock band ever to emerge from...

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JORN LANDE To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Powerhouse Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, ARK, MILLENIUM, VAGABOND, THE SNAKES) will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to appear on the CD are acclaimed drummers Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER, BLACK SABBATH) and Alex Ho...

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ERIC SINGER, ALEX HOLZWARTH To Appear On New AVANTASIA Album

Acclaimed drummers Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER, BLACK SABBATH) and Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, ANGRA, SIEGES EVEN) will both appear on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "Eric has played on many tracks [for the upcoming AVANTASIA...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Drummer Schedules German Clinic

RHAPSODY OF FIRE drummer Alex Holzwarth has scheduled a drum clinic on October 16 at Musikhaus Marstein in eastern Germany. Alex will talk about his double-bass technique and will offer tips to aspiring drummers on how to get themselves to the next level. Alex is renowned for his work with such band...