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HEADHUNTER: 'Parasite Of Society' Title Track Posted Online

HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jrg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),has posted the title track of its forthcoming album, "Parasite of Society", on the group's MySpace page. Schmier stated about the song:...

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Former STRATOVARIUS Bassist Schedules Finnish Clinics

Former STRATOVARIUS bassist Lauri Porra has just kicked off Musamaailma-ESP clinic tour of Finland. Remaining dates are as follows: May 06 - Kajaani May 07 - Joensuu, Karjalan Musiikki May 08 - Mikkeli According to Lauri, the clinics will feature him "play[ing] some songs for you on the bass and I w...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's Keyboardist Is Not JENS JOHANSSON

Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has announced that he has selected a keyboardist for his new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE. Although Timo has yet to reveal the musician's identity, Tolkki did offer that the band's newest addition "is not Jens [Johansson, ex-STRATOVARIUS keyboardist]." REVOL...

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ALMAH Begins Recording New Album

ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass),recently announced the lineup for the recording sessions for the group's sophomore album: Edu Falaschi - Vocals Felipe Andreoli - Bass Marcelo Barbosa - Gutar Paulo Schroeber - Guitar Marcelo Moreira - Drums T...

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CRYSTALLION: 'Hattin' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION will release their second album, "Hattin", in the U.S. on August 12 via Dockyard 1/Locomotive. The CD will be issued in Europe on May 16. "Hattin" track listing: 01. The Ambush 02. Wings Of Thunder 03. Vanishing Glory 04. Under Siege 05. The Battle - O...

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VISION DIVINE Parts Ways With Singer

Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thrsen, have issued the following statement: "Michele Luppi is no longer singing with VISION DIVINE. "Beside any speculation which could be done regarding the truth behind all this, we simply believe it was...

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CRYSTALLION: 'Hattin' U.S. Release Date Announced

German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION will release their second album, "Hattin", in the U.S. on August 12 via Dockyard 1/Locomotive. The CD will be issued in Europe on May 16. CRYSTALLION's first CD, "A Dark Enchanted Crystal Night", came out in 2006 and was well received by fans and media...

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OPERATIKA Seeks New Bassist

New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA are seeking a new bassist. Requirements are as follows * Must have transportation * Must be able to practice once or twice a week * Must have good gear * Must want to play lots of shows (local and out-of-state) Interested parties can contact the g...

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HEADHUNTER Covers SKID ROW's '18 And Life'; Audio Available

HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jrg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),has posted its cover of the SKID ROW classic "18 And Life" on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off the band's forthcoming albu...

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AMORPHIS To Be Interviewed On Greek TV This Wednesday

On Wednesday, April 23, Greece's Omega TV will broadcast an interview with AMORPHIS on the "Evolution" show, starting at 8 p.m. local time. For more information, go to this location. The Hard Way's interview with Tomi Joutsen and Esa Holopainen of AMORPHIS can be viewed below. AMORPHIS' latest album...

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EVERGREY Drummer Answers Fans' Questions

EVERGREY's official MySpace page has been updated with a brand new interview with the band's drummer Jonas Ekdahl featuring questions submitted by fans. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: How is your "partnership" with fellow rhythm maestro [bassist] Jari [Kainulain...

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TIMO TOLKKI Talks About MICHAEL KISKE's Contribution To REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE

Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske's official fan club has posted an interview with STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki regarding Timo's collaboration with Kiske on Tolkki's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE project. An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: Q: What do you think about Michael...

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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Available

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fac...

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TIMO TOLKKI Asks For Some Compassion And Understanding

Guitarist Timo Tolkki who announced on April 2 that STRATOVARIUS was no more has issued the following update: "First of all, many thanks for your mails and messages. They have been very supportive. I have also received some messages that are not so nice. "Please do not make this a war because it is...

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AMORPHIS Confirmed For Hungary's ROCKMARATON FESTIVAL

Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have been confirmed for the Rockmaraton Festival, set to take place July 7-13 at Malomvolgyi Arboretum in Pcs, Hungary. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMORPHIS THE LOCOS (ex-SKA-P) SOILWORK XANDRIA DEMENTED ARE GO FLESHCRAWL ROVIDESEN For more information,...