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DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER Frontman Interviewed; Audio Available
Anthony Chowanec of All Metal Music conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer earlier today (Monday, May 26). Listen to the 10-minute chat below. DESTRUCTION entered Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark on April 21 with producer Jacob Hansen to begin recording...May 26, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'New Era' Album Available
Short audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "New Era", the forthcoming debut album from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki are available for streaming at www.jpc.de. "New Era" is scheduled for release on June 6 via Frontiers Re...May 25, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Announces 'An Evening With' Dates In Italy
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "I got invited by a guy who sometimes invites musicians to play with his cover band. These three gigs will be in Italy and it will be like 'An Evening With Timo Tolkki' type of show. We will play STRATO so...May 23, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Issues 'Final Statement' Regarding STRATOVARIUS
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has posted his "final announcement regarding STRATOVARIUS." According to Timo, "It is long, but it explains everything and is worth to read. After this statement I will not comment the whole thing anymore, but I will concentrate on the fu...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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THE MARTINI TWINS: Hot Twin Sisters That Put The 'Mmm' Back In Metal
THE MARTINI TWINS, the self-proclaimed "hot twin sisters that put the 'mmm' back in metal," are currently hard at work in the studio, both re-mastering their demo and recording 20 new songs "which are sure to become metal masterpieces," according to their bio. The Los Angeles-based identical twin si...May 16, 2008
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EVERGREY: New Album Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY has unveiled the cover artwork and track listing for its new album, "Torn", which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September via the band's new label, Steamhammer/SPV. "Torn" track listing: 01. Broken Wings 02. Soaked 03. Fear 04. When Kingdoms F...May 14, 2008
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Former ADAGIO Singer Joins REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has recruited ex-ADAGIO singer Gus Monsanto for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Tolkki: "I'm writing this from Hong Kong overlooking the amazing bay. It is a great pleasure to announce the new singer of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE I have ch...May 14, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Posted Online
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has posted another song from his new band, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, on the group's MySpace page. Check out the track "I Did It My Way" at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's current lineup also includes Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and keyboardist Mike Khal...May 12, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Drummer Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Agra: "I'm 27 years old, and since I was 13 (when I started playing drums) I sought my true spiritual freedom through music. When I started AQUARIA, in 1999 (then call...May 12, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI: Why Should I Let Former Bandmates Use STRATOVARIUS Name?
Ex-STRATOVARIUS leader and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Just wanted to let you know, that I will be away for a while. I need to get away from this negative and hate-filled atmosphere of the last days. "The statement of [...May 9, 2008
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EVERGREY Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY has inked a deal with Steamhammer/SPV. The agreement covers not only the group's brand-new studio album, "Torn", which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September, but also EVERGREY's complete back catalogue. EVERGREY mastermind Tom S. Englund is...May 8, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards...May 8, 2008
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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Leader TIMO TOLKKI Responds To Former Bandmates
Ex-STRATOVARIUS leader and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement in response to comments released earlier today by his former STRATOVARIUS bandmates regarding the circumstances surrounding the group's break-up: "I am very surprised about this. But m...May 7, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members: 'TIMO TOLKKI's Main Motivation Was Greed'
Former STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards),Lauri Porra (bass) and Jrg Michael (drums) have issued the following joint statement: "Timo Tolkki published a statement on April 2 this year. The other members of STRATOVARIUS would now like to set the record straight....May 7, 2008
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