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ELVENKING: Studio Diary Posted Online
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have launched a studio diary for their third album at their official web site. Check it out at this location. The follow-up to 2004's "Wyrd" is being recorded at the group's own Sherpa Studios while the mixing will take place at Sonic Pump studios in Finland w...March 9, 2005
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ELVENKING Begin Recording New Album
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have officially commenced the recording sessions for their third album. "After the successful release of previous albums 'Heathenreel' (2001) and 'Wyrd' (2004),ELVENKING are ready to return with new songs and new line-up," reads a posting on the group's web s...March 1, 2005
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Former CROWN 10 Guitarist Launches New Band With DIO Guitarist's Brother
Former CROWN 10 guitarist/vocalist James Brady has started a new as-yet-unnamed project with bassist Eric Goldy (younger brother of DIO guitarist Craig Goldy) and drummer Frank Dolan (longtime friend and collaborator of ANNIHILATOR/EXTREME drummer Mike Mangini in his "Rhythm Knowledge" books). Comme...February 20, 2005
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'Extreme Metal II' Guide To Thrash/Black/Death Metal Due In April
A new book, "Extreme Metal II", is due for global publication in April 2005 by Omnibus Press. The author is Joel McIver, whose best-selling 2004 opus, "Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica", was the first book to express in depth the disappointment that thousands of metal fans feel about the b...February 15, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Frontman Schedules European Solo Tour Dates
DREAM THEATER frontman James LaBrie has lined up the following tour dates in support of his upcoming solo album, "Elements of Persuasion": Apr. 24 - München, GER - Elser Zusatzhalle Apr. 27 - Hamburg, GER - Markthalle Apr. 28 - Düsseldorf, GER - Tor 3 May 02 - Aschaffenburg, GER - Colos-Saal As prev...February 2, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Singer Names New Solo Album, Plans Live Dates
DREAM THEATER frontman James LaBrie has set "Elements of Persuasion" as the title of his third solo album, due on March 15 via InsideOut Music. Musicians appearing on the album include Matt Guillory (DALI'S DILEMMA) on keyboards, Mike Mangini (EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR) on drums, Bryan Beller (STEVE VAI)...February 1, 2005
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U.D.O. Cancel METAL FOREVER Appearance
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have cancelled their participation in the Metal Forever Festival due to the recent passing of AFM Records label founder Andreas "Henner" Allendörfer. AFM's current roster includes such acts as U.D.O., ANNIHILATOR, MASTERPLAN, A...January 29, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Says New Album Will Be 'Amazing'
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following update on his official web site: "Just when you thought all my guest appearances were done for my solo album. I've added one final guest to the list. "Byron Stroud: Bassist for STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, FEAR FACTORY, and ZIMMER'S H...January 26, 2005
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Prog-Metal CD Featuring THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer, Ex-ANNIHILATOR Bassist Due In March
Lion Music has set a March 25 release date for LALU's "Oniric Metal", a new "heavy-prog" project featuring drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) and bassist Russell Bergquist (ex-ANNIHILATOR) alongside French composer Vivien Lalu (SHADRANE). Also featured on this record, which is sa...January 24, 2005
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CALLENISH CIRCLE Frontman Guests On LEGEN BELTZA CD
CALLENISH CIRCLE frontman Patrick Savelkoul has recorded a guest appearance on the concept song "War of Wars" from Spanish thrashers LEGEN BELTZA. Other guest appearances on the track will come from Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR),Johan Lindstrand (ex-THE CROWN),Andreas Sydow (DARKANE) and Victor Smolsk...January 18, 2005
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AFM RECORDS Boss Dies In Car Accident
According to a posting on DESTRUCTION's official web site, Andy "Henner" Allendörfer, AFM Records label boss and singer of the band SQUEALER, died in a car accident Sunday night. No further information is currently available. AFM's current roster includes such acts as ANNIHILATOR, MASTERPLAN, AT VAN...January 18, 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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DREAM THEATER Frontman To Release New Solo Album In March
InsideOut Music has set a March 15 release date for the third solo album from DREAM THEATER frontman James LaBrie. Musicians appearing on the album include Matt Guillory (DALI'S DILEMMA) on keyboards, Mike Mangini (EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR) on drums, Bryan Beller (STEVE VAI) on bass, and a new guitar pr...January 10, 2005
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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist Inks Endorsement Deal With BC RICH
New York metal guitar workhorse Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES, ex-SAVATAGE),who has appeared on more than twenty albums since he burst on to the metal scene in 1994 with his band FROSTBITE, has inked an endorsement deal with BC Rich. The list of musicians that Jack has had the pleasure to call fellow b...December 22, 2004
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ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Remembers Touring With DIMEBAG And PANTERA
ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has posted the following message in the group's official discussion forum: "As [far as] writing a tune for Dimebag [is concerned], I think many artists will be thinking about him in a song, be it in lyrics or music. The day after I heard about this tragedy, I jotted a...December 14, 2004
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