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BILLY SHEEHAN, REB BEACH, BERNIE TORME Featured On CARINA LIROLA Album

Bassist Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS, STEVE VAI),guitarists Bernie Torme (OZZY OSBOURNE, GILLAN) and Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER),drummer Patrick Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and keyboardist Jens Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, STRATOVARIUS) are among the musi...

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STRATOVARIUS' TOLKKI Prepares To Mix 'Saana - Warrior Of Light Part 1'

STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has been had at work on a new "rock opera" project, entitled "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island". "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island" is a multimedia adventure containing almost one hour of music and comes with a f...

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SAINT DEAMON Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of the Swedish/Norwegian melodic metal sensation SAINT DEAMON. The group's debut album, "In Shadows Lost From The Brave", will be released on January 25, 2008. This group, named after a fictive ghost rider called S. Deamon, was formed in 2006 by drummer Ro...

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AVANTASIA: E-Card For 'Lost In Space Part 1' And 'Part 2' Available

An e-card for the forthcoming six-track albums from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — can be accessed at this location. Apart from the identical title track, both releases (which are due on November 16) will feature completely diff...

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THUNDERSTONE Checks In From The Road

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have updated their "tour diary" with another entry from their current European trek with NOCTURNAL RITES. Bassist Titus Hjelm's latest posting reads as follows: "Another ’reunion' waited for us in Vienna. It was the first time there for us in four years....

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EVERGREY Frontman To Guest On New CROWN OF GLORY Album

Metal Heaven has announced the signing of the Swiss metal band CROWN OF GLORY. According to a press release "the splendid melodic metal sound of the four-piece shows influences from various genres from AOR to metal and should suit any fan of bands such as ROYAL HUNT, EDGUY, STRATOVARIUS and EUROPE....

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AVANTASIA: 'The Scarecrow' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, entitled "The Scarecrow", can be found at this location. Due at the end of January via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD is expected to feature guest appearances by the following artists: Alice Cooper (vocals...

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EVERGREY Cancels European Tour With BRAINSTORM

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have pulled out of their previously announced co-headlining European tour with BRAINSTORM which was scheduled to take place in February/March. Commented EVERGREY in a statement: "Unfortunately we must infom you that EVERGREY not is able to do the planned tour with BRAINSTO...

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'20 Years Of Nuclear Blast' DVD Trailer Available

A three-minute trailer for the forthcoming "20 Years of Nuclear Blast" two-DVD set can be viewed below. Due on November 30 via Nuclear Blast, the collection — as the title implies — celebrates the 20th anniversary of the German metal label, featuring two DVDs with almost six hours' worth of footage,...

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EVERGREY: Fourth Video Report From Recording Studio Posted Online

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have posted the fourth video studio report from the recording sessions for their new album. Watch the eight-minute clip below. As previously reported, EVERGREY is documenting the recording process for the follow-up to 2006's "Monday Morning Apocalypse" for a forthcoming DV...

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EVERGREY Frontman Issues Studio Update

Swedish metallers EVERGREY are currently in the studio recording their new album for a tentative early 2008 release. Commented EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund: "Another week of pure fuckin' metal mayhem has begun! "Anyway. I finished all the guitar parts I had left for the first eight songs, and it...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' Video Posted Online

The video for the song "Lost in Space" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project can be viewed below. Also available is an eight-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the forthcoming six-track albums from AVANTASIA — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2". Apart from the ident...

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AMORPHIS, EDGUY, BENEDICTION Perform In Bulgaria; Photos Available

AMORPHIS, EDGUY, BENEDICTION, AGATHODAIMON, OVERDAWN and THE REVENGE PROJECT took part in the 20 Years Nuclear Blast Festival on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Winter Palace of Sports in Sofia, Bulgaria. Check out photos from Tangra Mega Rock, Pro-Rock.net. AMORPHIS' new album, "Silent Waters", e...

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WINTER HAZE Completes Work On Debut Album

After sharing the stage with bands like DOMINE and AFTER FOREVER, Italian gothic power metallers WINTER HAZE have completed work on their debut album, entitled "The Storm Within". The CD was recorded by Giulio Capone at Old Ones Studio and was mixed by Daniele Mandelli at Elfo Studio. The mastering...

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THUNDERSTONE Keyboardist Checks In From European Tour

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have updated their "tour diary" with another entry from their current European trek. An excerpt from keyboardist Jukka Karinen's latest posting follows: "We’re sitting in the bus, going from France to Spain. Last evening we performed in Paris in front of...