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THE QUILL Is Back

Sweden's THE QUILL is back! Four years after the release of the band's most recent studio album, THE QUILL is ready to once again spread its musical gospel. We are talking heavy rock firmly rooted in the Seventies but vibrant and updated rather than retro. With the touring cycle for THE QUILL's fift...

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TNT Singer Suffers Heart Attack

British vocalist Tony Mills (ex-SHY),who currently fronts Norway's most famous hard rock sons TNT, suffered a heart attack at Oslo airport Saturday afternoon (August 28) on his way to a gig with the rest of the band. Mills is now in recovery and will be moved out of intensive care today (Monday, Au...

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MASTERPLAN, MAGNUM, Ex-HELLOWEEN Members To Tour With AVANTASIA

Bob Catley (MAGNUM),Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Amanda Somerville, Olli Hartmann and Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN) are among the musicians who will perform with AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, on the group's upcoming tour. So far the following dates have been announced: Nov. 30...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)

FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. was interviewed on the August 20-22 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.c...

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TONY MACALPINE, VIRGIL DONATI, MARK BOALS Join Forces In SEVEN THE HARDWAY

SEVEN THE HARDWAY, the new Southern California-based progressive rock/metal band featuring guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine (STEVE VAI, PLANET X, CAB),legendary drummer Virgil Donati (PLANET X, STEVE VAI, SOUL SIRKUS),renowned vocalist Mark Boals (ULI JON ROTH, ROYAL HUNT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),bass pl...

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MANTICORA: New Album Artwork Unveiled; Release Dates Confirmed

Longstanding Danish metal band MANTICORA will release its seventh full-length album, "Safe", on the following dates: Japan: September 8 Europe/Australia: September 20 USA/Canada: October 12 According to the group, "the delay in the release date in North America is due to the fact that our record lab...

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HELLOWEEN/GAMMA RAY Tribute Album: Final Track Listing Revealed

5TH ELEMENT and ILUNGARA have been added to the list of bands who will appear on an upcoming tribute album to HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY. The CD, entitled "HelloRay - A Tribute To Helloween & Gamma Ray", is tentatively due before the end of the year via Epicus Records. According to a press release,...

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AMANDA SOMERVILLE: Footage From SIRENS OF METAL II Festival Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Amanda Somerville's August 13, 2010 headlining performance at the Sirens Of Metal II festival at Blondies in Detroit, Michigan can be viewed below. Somerville's backing band for the concert consisted of the following musicians: * Sander Gommans (AFTER FOREVER, HDK) - Guit...

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PLASTIC HEAD Signs SPV Deal

SPV GmbH has announced a new distribution agreement in the U.K. with Plastic Head Music Distribution Ltd. The agreement, which covers HMV and other stores, is for the house owned labels Steamhammer, Synthetic Symphony, Oblivion and Red. The first frontline titles in autumn on Steamhammer will be the...

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SIC: New Track Available For Streaming

SIC, the hardcore/thrash metal band from the Faroe Islands, has uploaded a brand new track, "Killing Birth", on its official MySpace page. The song comes off SIC's sophomore album, "Fighters They Bleed", which is expected to be released in late 2010. The CD was recorded at Hansen Studios in Ribe, De...

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AVANTASIA: First Six Tour Dates Announced

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. The first confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 30 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 01 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 03 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle Dec. 04 - Germany - Kaufbeuren...

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AVANTASIA To Embark On Tour In December

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. In addition, AVANTASIA has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germ...

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AVIAN: Debut Album To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

In 2005, AVIAN released their debut album, "From The Depths Of Time", to both fan and critical acclaim. The lineup featured vocalist Lance King, known for his work with PYRAMAZE and BALANCE OF POWER, and a very special guest appearance by David Ellefson of MEGADETH fame, who played bass on the album...

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FIREWIND's 'Days Of Defiance' Due In October

Greek metallers FIREWIND, who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitairst Gus G., will release their new album, "Days Of Defiance", on October 26 via Century Media Records (one day earlier internationally). The CD is described in a press release as "a truly ambitious and dynamic opus feat...

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STORMWARRIOR Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

German "true" metallers STORMWARRIOR have inked a deal with Massacre Records. The band's fourth album, tentatively titled "Heathen Warrior", will be released before the end of this year as a limited digipak with bonus material, CD and numbered gatefold vinyl. The mixing and mastering will be handled...