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OPERATIKA Taps SYMPHONY X Bassist For Poughkeepsie Concert
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA have enlisted SYMPHONY X's Michael LePond to play bass for the band's August 31 concert at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York as support for SONATA ARCTICA. OPERATIKA will release its debut CD, "The Calling", later in the year through Scarlet Re...June 26, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Inks Deal With JVC VICTOR, Plans South American Tour
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has signed a four-album deal with JVC Victor in Japan for the territories of Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Mongolia, Indonesia, East Timor, Thailand, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Sri...June 24, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Pissing And Stabbing To Be Recounted In TIMO TOLKKI's New Book
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Contrary to some rumors, Like Publishing will release my book. Although the book will not contain much of STRATOVARIUS, it will include some highlights, stories and also the truth what rea...June 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says He Will Release One More STRATOVARIUS Album
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "The songwriting [for the new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album] is going very smoothly and nicely. We are making some demos soon and will hit the studio around September. Some song (working) ti...June 18, 2008
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QUEENSRCHE Guitarist To Guest On New ALMAH Album
QUEENSRCHE guitarist Mike Stone has recorded a guest solo for one of the tracks on the forthcoming sophomore album from ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass). According to ALMAH, "[Mike] was in Brazil doing shows with QUEENSRCHE and was kind enough...June 18, 2008
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EVERGREY Announces Belgrade Club Show
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY has announced a club show in Belgrade, Serbia following the recent cancellation of the Castle Festival. The details are as follows: July 5 SKC Club Belgrade, Serbia Ticket price: 15 EVERGREY recently unveiled the cover artwork and track listing for its new al...June 18, 2008
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Remaining STRATOVARIUS Members Recruit New Guitarist, Begin Work On New Material
In the latest issue of Finland's Soundi magazine, Petri Silas speaks exclusively to remaining STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards) and Lauri Porra (bass) about their split with guitarist and main composer Timo Tolkki and the band's future. The interview was conduc...June 18, 2008
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DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER Frontman SCHMIER Interviewed; Audio Available
TheRighttoRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #56),featuring DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER vocalist/bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer. The interview lasts approximately 37 minutes and can be heard at this location. HEADHUNTER's new album, "Parasite of Society", was released in the U.S. on June...June 14, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Members Release Open 'Thank You' Letter To TIMO TOLKKI
STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jrg Michael (drums) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) have issued the following open letter to guitarist Timo Tolkki, who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name. "Dear Timo, we thank you for the w...June 9, 2008
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VANISHING POINT To Support JOE SATRIANI In Australia
Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT will support JOE SATRIANI on the following dates: July 11 - The Forum - Melbourne, Australia July 12 - The Forum - Melbourne, Australia VANISHING POINT has been confirmed as one of the opening acts on SONATA ARCTICA's fall European tour. Also schedul...June 8, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members Reportedly Decide Against Carrying On Without TOLKKI
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENASISSANCE mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Just thought you might want to hear this and end the speculations. "Today I made an interview with a biggest heavy metal magazine Rock Hard in Germany with a longtime journalist fr...May 30, 2008
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VISION DIVINE: Working Album Title Revealed
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, who were recently rejoined by singer Fabio Lione (also of RHAPSODY OF FIRE),have set "9 Degrees West of the Moon" as the working title of their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The CD will once again be produced by Timo Tolkki (RE...May 30, 2008
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VISION DIVINE: Singer FABIO LIONE Rejoins The Fold
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thrsen, have issued the following statement: "We are happy to announce that finally Fabio Lione [vocals] is part of the family again! He was the only logical person we could think about, as he's a wonderful...May 28, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With FRONTIERS RECORDS
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki appears to have parted ways with Frontiers Records. Commented Tolkki: "Yesterday I finally got confirmation that we are able to do this. They [Frontiers] simply were not the right label for us. That became absol...May 28, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Still Looking For Bassist
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Having almost completed the line up for REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, we are still looking for bass players. You have to be quick, recordings and tours are awaiting. So please send tw...May 27, 2008
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