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JON OLIVA To Guest On AVANTASIA Album
Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA'S PAIN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Sammet: "Jon will appear on a theatrical song called 'Death Is Just A Feeling'. "We just...January 18, 2010
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BRUCE KULICK Interviewed On 'Long Live Rock'
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick was the featured guest on this past Sunday's (January 17) edition of the "Long Live Rock" show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Kulick will host a release party for his long-awaited third solo al...January 18, 2010
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MUSTASCH Wins Swedish GRAMMIS Award For Self-Titled Album
MUSTASCH was honored with the "Best Hard Rock" award at the Swedish "Grammis" gala, which was held this past Friday night (January 15) at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm. The nominees in the "Best Hard Rock" category were as follows: * CANDLEMASS - Death Magic Doom * HAMMERFALL - No Sacrifice, No Vic...January 17, 2010
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M.ILL.ION To Enter Studio In February
Swedish melodic rockers M.ILL.ION will enter the studio in February to begin recording their next album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Metal Heaven in Europe. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Test Of Time", "Everyday Hero", "Sane And Insanity" and "I Raise My Glass". Comm...January 15, 2010
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AVANTASIA: 'The Wicked Symphony', 'Angel Of Babylon' Cover Artwork Unveiled
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will celebrate its comeback this spring with a new epic masterpiece, to be released on April 3, 2010 as two separate albums and in a limited deluxe edition (in one box set) entitled "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon". The cover artwork for t...January 15, 2010
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RAM Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement
RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),has issued the following update: "[Bassist] Christian Strömblad has left RAM after a mutual decision with the band. We have parted as friends and RAM wish Christian the best of luck with his othe...January 14, 2010
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MUSTASCH To Support KISS In Sweden
Swedish hard rockers MUSTASCH will support KISS on the following dates: June 12 - Stockholm, SWE @ Stockholm Stadium June 13 - Malmö, SWE @ Malmö Stadium MUSTASCH's "Mine" video can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's self-titled album, which was made available outside Scandianavia on Jan...January 13, 2010
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IN MOURNING: New Album Available For Preview
"Monolith", the second full-length album from Swedish melancholic metallers IN MOURNING, is available for preview at this location. Due in Europe on January 25 and in North America on February 16, the CD was recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge Studio in Avesta, Sweden in with producer Jonas...January 11, 2010
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Female Singer Confirmed For AVANTASIA Project
Germany-based singer Cloudy Yang (pictured below) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I know people have speculated and thrown in a lot of names [about which female vocalist will a...January 10, 2010
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LEPROUS To Once Again Serve As IHSAHN's Backing Band
Norwegian progressive metal upstarts LEPROUS will once again serve as legendary EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn's backing band for his upcoming appearances at the Wacken Open Air and Brutal Assault festivals in Germany and the Czech Republic, respectively. LEPROUS's debut album, "Tall Poppy Syndrome", was r...January 7, 2010
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BRUCE KULICK: 'BK3' Release Party To Be Held At 'Kiss Coffeehouse'
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will host a release party for his long-awaited third solo album, "BK3", at the Kiss Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, February 6. The festivities are set to begin at 2:00 p.m. and everyone is invited to join in...January 7, 2010
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REVENGIA Parts Ways With Guitarist
Swedish metallers REVENGIA have parted ways with guitarist Johan Persson. A replacement axeman has not yet been announced. REVENGIA is currently writing material for its as-yet-untitled third album. According to the band, the new songs "are heavy, fast, doomy and melodic, just as usual in REVENGIA-l...January 3, 2010
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THE LAW Records New Track For Upcoming Compilation
Swedish thrashers THE LAW have recorded a brand new track entitled "High On Power" for an upcoming compilation disc, to be released this summer via Big Balls Productions. Other acts scheduled to appear on the effort include TORTURE DIVISION, INVASION, THE GENERALS and KARENSDAG. In other news, THE L...January 3, 2010
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BRUCE KULICK Discusses New Solo Album; Audio Available
BackstageAxxess.com recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. The chat can now be streamed in four parts below. Bruce Kulick's new solo album, "BK3", will be released in Europe on January 29 via Frontiers Records. The CD will be made ava...January 1, 2010
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TORTURE DIVISION To Enter Studio In January
TORTURE DIVISION, the Swedish death metal project featuring guitarist Lord K. Philipson (THE PROJECT HATE, GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),bassist/vocalist Jörgen Sandström (VICIOUS ART, THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) and drummer Tobias "Tobben" Gustafsson (VOMITORY),will enter the studio i...December 30, 2009
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