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DARK MOOR Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Madrid, Spain-based power metallers DARK MOOR have parted ways with drummer Andy C. due to "scheduling conflicts" with his other musical projects. His replacement, Roberto Cappa, is "an experienced live and studio performer" who previously played in the Spanish metal band ANIMA SOLA. DARK MOOR recen...

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Drummer RICARDO CONFESSORI Seeks New Members For Revamped SHAAMAN

Drummer Ricardo Confessori has announced plans to carry on with the band SHAAMAN (formerly SHAMAN) despite the recent departures of André Matos (vocals),Luis Mariutti (bass) and Hugo Mariutti (guitar). Confessori is currently seeking "young, promising players" to join him in the revamped group, who...

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FREDDIE MERCURY's Life Story Is Being Turned Into A Hollywood Film

PR-inside.com reports that Freddie Mercury's life story is being turned into a Hollywood film. The legendary QUEEN frontman — famous for such hits as "We Are The Champions" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" — tragically died of AIDS in 1991 and now his former bandmate Brian May has revealed a biopic about his...

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Ex-ANGRA Frontman ANDRÉ MATOS Embarks On Solo Career: Demo Available

Former ANGRA/SHAAMAN frontman André Matos has posted a demo version of a new solo track, entitled "Rio", at this location (Quicktime required). The song is expected to appear on the singer's debut solo album, tentatively due in 2007. A previously reported, SHAAMAN (formerly SHAMAN) — the Brazilian b...

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DARK MOOR Signs With SCARLET RECORDS

Spanish metal band DARK MOOR has signed a deal with Italy's Scarlet Records. With its previous five albums, the group established itself as one of today's leading classic/power metal acts, combining the European metal sound with a high-class symphonic approach, made possible by each member's astonis...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Guitarist Working On New Solo Album

RHAPSODY OF FIRE guitarist Luca Turilli has issued the following update: "I just came back from Wolfsburg where I ended the first part of the production for the second DREAMQUEST album (please check www.dreamquest.eu for more details). During that time I had also the possibility to plan the producti...

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MANOWAR: More Rescheduled European Tour Dates Announced

MANOWAR has announced more dates for its rescheduled European leg of the Demons, Dragons And Warriors World Tour 2007, also featuring RHAPSODY OF FIRE and HOLYHELL. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 14 - Sportovní Hala Novesta - Zlín, CZR Mar. 15 - CEZ Aréna – Pardubice, CZR Mar. 16 - Hala...

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QUEEN Guitarist BRIAN MAY Co-Authors Book About Origins of Universe

The Associated Press reports that Brian May, who abandoned doctoral studies in astronomy to play guitar with '70s rock legends QUEEN, has returned to his first love as a co-author of the book "Bang! The Complete History of the Universe", which was launched Monday (Oct. 23). Co-written with Patrick M...

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Triumph or Agony

If you were among those disappointed by BLIND GUARDIAN's streamlining of their sound this year, your luxury liner has come in. RHAPSODY OF FIRE have, if anything, gone even further off the deep end into operatic, cinematic, utterly bombastic and gaudy symphonic metal. Choirs swell, drums thunder, st...

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IRON FIRE: Recording Update

Guitarist J.J. of Danish metallers IRON FIRE has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "It's been months since you last heard from the IRON FIRE camp. 'No concerts, no news, no nothing. What's happening?' you might ask yourself. Well, we're in the process of creating the heav...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'Triumph Or Agony' Chart Positions Revealed

RHAPSODY OF FIRE, the Italian band formerly known as RHAPSODY, has entered the national album charts in the following countries with its new album, "Triumph or Agony": France: #59 Germany: #64 Switzerland: #74 "Triumph or Agony" was released last month via Magic Circle Music. According to a press re...

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SHAAMAN Calls It A Day

SHAAMAN (formerly SHAMAN),the Brazilian band featuring former ANGRA members André Matos (vocals),Luis Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori (drums),has officially split up, according to a statement released by Confessori to the For Tomorrow SHAAMAN fan club. The break-up, which has been long rum...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: Audio Interview With ALEX STAROPOLI Available

A 20-minute audio interview with RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboardist/songwriter Alex Staropoli, conducted earlier in the month by Denmark's Revolution Music webzine (web site),has been posted online at this location (MP3, 18.1 MB). RHAPSODY OF FIRE, the Italian band formerly known as RHAPSODY, will releas...

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DORIAN: 'Sirens Scream' Video Posted Online

DORIAN, the new band featuring vocalist Jim Dorian (ex-MONARCH, ANOMALY) and guitarist Tom McDyne (ex-SHUT, CIRCLE II CIRCLE),has posted its video for the song "Sirens Scream" at this location. The clip was directed, filmed, produced and edited by Gary Schutt of Shut Up Productions. Running lights...

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L.A. GUNS Guitarist TRACII GUNS Selects MySongStore As Digital Distribution Partner

According to Top40-Charts.com, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has selected MySongStore.com to be the band's exclusive digital distribution partner. With MySongStore.com's unique Fair Trade Download Service, independent artists can set up their own online music store, either directly on their websit...