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BLINDED COLONY Announces New Guitarist
Swedish metallers BLINDED COLONY have issued the following update: "We would like to introduce and welcome a new member to of BLINDED COLONY. His name is Martin Bergman (ex-EVILDOER) and he will be the new guitar player next to Tobias [Olsson]. Of course this doesn't mean that Johan Blomstrm has qui...April 13, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Available
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fac...April 10, 2008
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JORN: More 'Lonely Are The Brave' Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of several tracks from the forthcoming solo album from former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (who is performing/recording under the name JORN),entitled "Lonely Are the Brave", are available at this location. "Lonely Are the Brave" is due on June 6 via Frontiers Records. The CD was mix...April 7, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Asks For Some Compassion And Understanding
Guitarist Timo Tolkki who announced on April 2 that STRATOVARIUS was no more has issued the following update: "First of all, many thanks for your mails and messages. They have been very supportive. I have also received some messages that are not so nice. "Please do not make this a war because it is...April 7, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: More Details Revealed
Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS...April 2, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI: 'STRATOVARIUS Is No More'
STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement: "It is time to stop the silence and announce what some of you have already been speculating. STRATOVARIUS is no more. "Last October I told the guys that I am stopping the band and told them the reasons why. "This letter is addresse...April 2, 2008
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JORN: 'Lonely Are The Brave' Artwork Revealed
The cover artwork for the forthcoming solo album from former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (who is performing/recording under the name JORN),entitled "Lonely Are the Brave", can be found at this location. Listen to the CD's title cut at this location. "Lonely Are the Brave" is tentatively due in e...April 1, 2008
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AVANTASIA: More Tour Dates Announced
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA has scheduled the following dates: June 06 - Rocksound Festival - Huttwil, Switzerland June 07 - Sweden Rock - Slvesborg, Sweden June 10 - Moscow, Russia - DK Gorbunova June 13 - Tokyo, Japan - Shinagawa Prince Stellar Ball June 15 - Mexico City, M...March 29, 2008
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ANGEL BLAKE: New Album Details Revealed; 'Defenseless' Video Available
ANGEL BLAKE, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, will release its second album, "The Descended", on April 23 via Dynamic Arts Records. A single, entitled "Defenseless", is available for download as an MP3 file at this location. The official video for the track can b...March 27, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Launches REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE
In the latest issue of Finland's Soundi magazine, STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki reveals that he has formed a new band called REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, which is believed to have been the working title of the now apparently aborted new STRATOVARIUS album. The group's debut CD which will feature guest...March 27, 2008
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JORN: Title Track Of Forthcoming Solo Album Posted Online
"Lonely Are the Brave", the title track from the forthcoming solo album from former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (who is performing/recording under the name JORN),is available for streaming at this location. "Lonely Are the Brave" is tentatively due in early June via Frontiers Records. The CD was...March 22, 2008
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EDGUY, AYREON Masterminds Collaborate On ALICE COOPER Cover
On January 25, 2008 the rock operas of Arjen Lucassen and Tobias Sammet, respectively AYREON's "01011001" and AVANTASIA's "The Scarecrow", were released simultaneously. The music press, always eager for a story, called this event the "Clash of the Titans," gleefully portraying the two musicians as b...March 20, 2008
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Ex-MASTERPLAN Singer JORN LANDE: New Audio Interview Available
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #49),featuring former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (who is performing/recording under the name JORN). The interview lasts approximately 50 minutes and can be heard at this location. Jorn Lande has set "Lonely Are the Brave" as the title of...March 17, 2008
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WOLF: Cover Of MERCYFUL FATE Classic Posted Online
Swedish metallers WOLF have issued the following update: "As many of you know, and many of you DON'T know, WOLF did a cover of MERCYFUL FATE's 'A Dangerous Meeting' on the 2002 release 'Black Wings'. We thought we'd share that with those off you that missed out, so we 'gave' the song to the WOLF ...March 16, 2008
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APRIL DIVINE To Record New Single, Full-Length Album
Swedish alternative rock outfit APRIL DIVINE is set to record a new single with Swedish Grammis award-winning producer Tobias Lindell (MUSTASCH, HEED, PETTER, BRITNEY SPEARS etc.) in Gothenburg, Sweden and a brand new album in Atlanta, Georgia with American producer Rick Beato (BULLET FOR MY VALENTI...March 11, 2008
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