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ANGRA To Support DREAM THEATER In Italy
Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA have been confirmed as the support act for DREAM THEATER on their upcoming Italian tour. A third band will be added to the package shortly. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 21 - Fucecchio (Fi),Anfiteatro Buca d'Andrea Jun. 22 - Ascoli Piceno, Piazza Del Popolo...March 5, 2005
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SHAAMAN To Release New Album In May
SHAAMAN (formerly SHAMAN),the Brazilian band featuring former ANGRA members André Matos (vocals),Luis Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori (drums),will release their sophomore album, "Reason", on May 17 via AFM Records. The 10-song follow-up to 2002's "Ritual" was mixed and mastered at Heaven's...March 4, 2005
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SILENT FORCE Singer Welcomes Addition To Family
SILENT FORCE frontman D.C. Cooper (ex-ROYAL HUNT) has announced the birth of his second son, Carson Donald Cooper. Carson was born Thursday, February 24 at 5:55 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs, 13 ounces and measuring 20 inches tall. Commented D.C.: "He is a healthy, happy little boy!" SILENT FORCE relea...March 4, 2005
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THERION Confirmed For U.K.'s PROGPOWER FESTIVAL
According to a posting on THERION's official web site, the Swedish band have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the ProgPower Festival, set to be held on March 3, 2006 at an as-yet-undetermined location. THERION will be performing at this year's ProgPower USA festival, a two-day event slated to...March 2, 2005
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ANGRA And CONCEPTION Complete PROGPOWER USA Lineup
Brazil's ANGRA and Norway's CONCEPTION will round out the lineup of this year's ProgPower USA. CONCEPTION will feature the entire original lineup, including Roy Khan (KAMELOT) on vocals and Tore Ostby (ex-ARK) on guitar, in their first performance since 1997. "After having experienced some real blas...March 1, 2005
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EDGUY To Release New EP In September
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We are working full-steam on our new EP that is estimated to be released in September. A full length album is to follow early next year. I liked the concept of delivering a big value-for-money thing as t...February 28, 2005
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Former AT VANCE Singer To Release Solo Album
Former AT VANCE singer Oliver Hartmann (AVANTASIA, AINA, GENIUS) will release his solo debut, "Out in the Cold", on April 25 via Frontiers Records. "For me, it's a kind of permanent step to compose and produce for my solo releases," stated the German singer and guitar player. "Although the material...February 18, 2005
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DUNGEON Part Ways With Drummer And Bassist
Australian power metallers DUNGEON have parted ways with drummer Grahame Goode and bassist Pete Peric. "As was stated many times in interviews, the chemistry between Grahame and Pete with Tim and Stu both inside the rehearsal room and on stage worked very well and it was a thoroughly enjoyable exper...February 8, 2005
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DRAGONFORCE Announce Festival Appearances With IRON MAIDEN
London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE have announced the first of their major summer live appearances with IRON MAIDEN. The dates are as follows: May 29 - Mystic Festival @ Stadium Slaski - Chorzow, POL Jun. 11 - Gods Of Metal Festival @ Parco Nord Open Air Arena - Bologna, ITA Jun. 21...February 7, 2005
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MANTICORA Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA VI Festival
Danish power metallers MANTICORA have been confirmed for the ProgPower USA VI festival, a two-day event set to take place in September 16-17 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta, Georgia. Also scheduled to appear are Sweden's THERION (on Saturday, Sept. 17). Commented MANTICORA in a statement: "It is the 6t...February 1, 2005
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DRAGONFORCE To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
Herman Li and Vadim Pruzhanov of London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE will be the special guests on IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's "Rock Show" on BBC 6 Music this Saturday night. Follow this link for more information on how to listen to listen to the show on digital radio, onlin...January 26, 2005
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MANTICORA To Utilize Session Musicians On Upcoming Tour
Danish power metallers MANTICORA have announced that due to complications with work and studies, keyboardist Finn Zierler and guitarist Martin Arendal will be unable to join the group on their upcoming European tour with ANGRA and EDENBRIDGE. "We have instead asked some good friends to join the 'Man...January 24, 2005
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WINTERS BANE Recording Guitar Tracks For New CD
Lou St. Paul is currently recording the guitar tracks for the new WINTERS BANE album with Curran Murphy (ex-NEVERMORE, ANNIHILATOR guitarist) engineering and producing the sessions at his studio in Akron, Ohio. In February, singer Alexander Koch (POWERGOD, SPIRAL TOWER) will be flying in from Stuttg...January 11, 2005
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RHAPSODY Reject Rumors Their Debut Album Was Recorded By Another Band
Italian power metallers RHAPSODY spoke to Metal Temple magazine as part of their promotional press tour a couple of months ago, for their latest release, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret". During the interview, Alex Staropoli (keyboards) and Fabio Lione (vocals) put an end to the ru...January 10, 2005
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DRAGONFORCE To Support ANGRA In Greece
Britain's "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE will make their debut appearance in Greece as the special guest of ANGRA in February this year. The confirmed shows are as follow: Feb. 25 – Thessaloniki, GRE @ Hydrogios Club Feb. 26 – Athens, GRE @ Rodon Club These two shows follow DRAGONFORCE's one...January 7, 2005
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