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TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS: New Video Blog Posted Online

Austrian symphonic metallers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have posted the third installment of the band's monthly video blog. The 13-minute clip, which features Martin Harb (keyboards) and Joanna Nieniewska (female vocals),can be viewed below. The latest addition to the VISIONS OF ATLANTIS ranks, Joanna Nie...

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EDENBRIDGE Announces New Guitarist, Bassist

Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has announced the addition of guitarist Dominik Sebastian and bassist Simon Holzknecht to the group's ranks. "Dominik Sebastian, also known from the band THIRDMOON, has already played guitar on the whole MyEarthDream Tour and has proved to be a...

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ELUVEITIE, KEEP OF KALESSIN, AUDREY HORNE Confirmed For Czech Republic's MASTERS OF ROCK

ELUVEITIE, KEEP OF KALESSIN, AUDREY HORNE and BLOWSIGHT have been confirmed for the Masters Of Rock festival, set to take place July 9-12, 2009 in Vizovice, Czech Republic. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: NIGHTWISH (FIN) BLIND GUARDIAN (GER) EDGUY (GER) EUROPE (SWE) RAGE (GER) STRATOV...

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EDENBRIDGE: Live Album Pushed Back To May

Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has pushed back the release date of its live album, "LiveEarthDream" (see cover artwork below),to May 4 from the previously announced April 27. The disc was recorded at various concerts in 2008 and can only and exclusively be ordered through t...

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POWER QUEST Parts Ways With Guitarist BILL HUDSON

Multi-national melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has issued the following update: "We are sorry to announce that after 10 months, Bill Hudson and POWER QUEST have parted ways. The split was extremely amicable and was down to the fact that both parties were struggling with the logistics of Bill be...

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LIBERTY N' JUSTICE: New Album Track Listing Revealed

Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE have begun recording their ninth studio album and fifth "all-star" project, "The Cigar Chronicles". Due in the fall, it will once again feature a plethora of "known" singers on the album's 14 tracks. In addition, the CD will include a "who's who" of guest musicia...

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EDENBRIDGE: Live Album Samples Available

Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE will release a live album on April 27. Entitled "LiveEarthDream" (see cover artwork below),the disc was recorded at various concerts in 2008 and can only and exclusively be ordered through the band's fanshop. The album will be limited to 1,000...

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SAXON Frontman Featured In 'SPV Audio Podcast 15'

SPV Audio Podcast 15 features an interview with Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON. The discussion covers the band's new album, "Into the Labyrinth", The "Riff King" contest, the resurgence of SAXON, upcoming American tour dates and much more. Also featured are two tracks from "Into th...

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MASTODON, EXTREMA Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

MASTODON and EXTREMA have been confirmed for this year's Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-28 at Brianteo Stadium, Monza, Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, June 27: L-stage: HEAVEN & HELL 21.15 - 22.45 QUEENSRŸCHE 18.15 - 19.30 EDGUY 15.45 - 16.45 EP...

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EUROPE Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE will close this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH APOCALYPTICA ARCH ENEMY BATTLELORE BEHOLDER BLIND GUARDIAN CANDLEMASS CARC...

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POWER QUEST: New Podcast Available

Multi-national melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has uploaded a new podcast at this location (.RAR file). Following the departure of long-standing bassist Steve Scott in early January, POWER QUEST has announced the addition of Oliver Holzwarth, who has been a touring member of the legendary Germa...

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NAPALM DEATH Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival

British extreme metal pioneers NAPALM DEATH have been confirmed for the Metalcamp festival, set to take place July 2-8, 2009 in Tolmin, Slovenia. Metalcamp festival billing is shaping up as follows: ABORTED ALESTORM AMON AMARTH BLIND GUARDIAN DEATH ANGEL DEATHSTARS DESTRUCTION DIE APOKALYPTSCHEN REI...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival

Austrian symphonic metallers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have been confirmed for the Metalcamp festival, set to take place July 2-8, 2009 in Tolmin, Slovenia. The group says, "[This] will be the last and only show before the band focuses a 100% on the recordings for the new album. So be sure not to miss thi...

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FREEDOM CALL Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; New Bassist Announced

German metallers FREEDOM CALL, whose current lineup includes GAMMA RAY drummer Daniel Zimmermann, are putting the finishing touches on their new album, tentatively titled "Legend Of The Shadowking", for an August/September release. According to the band, "The basis of concept is an aristocratic pers...