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SCORPIONS Singer KLAUS MEINE: Retiring Is 'Easier To Say Than To Do'
Vocalist Klaus Meine and guitarist Rudolf Schenker of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS took part in a press conference on February 9 in Paris, France. You can now watch video footage of the question-and-answer session below. Speaking about SCORPIONS' decision to scrap their retirement plans and r...February 10, 2015
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SCORPIONS Guitarist MATTHIAS JABS Explains Decision To Scrap Retirement
Australia's The Rockpit recently conducted an interview with guitarist Matthias Jabs of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked about SCORPIONS' decision to scrap their retirement plans, Jabs said: "During the so-called 'farewell' tour, th...February 9, 2015
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Says Leak Of New Single 'Èlan' Is 'Huge Blow'
NIGHTWISH mastermind/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen says that the leak of the band's new single, "Èlan", is "a huge blow to the wonderful mystery which is surrounding the impending release of [the band's] new music," and has urged fans to wait to hear the song "as it is supposed to be." NIGHTWISH's n...February 9, 2015
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AMARANTHE: Multi-Camera Video Footage Of 'Digital World' Performance From Moscow
Russia's Classic Rock magazine has uploaded multi-camera footage of AMARANTHE performing the song "Digital World" on December 13, 2014 at club Volta in Moscow. You can now watch it below (clip directed by Inna Ford). AMARANTHE's third album, "Massive Addictive", was released on October 21, 2014 via...February 5, 2015
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KISKE/SOMERVILLE To Release 'City Of Heroes' Album In April
Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from KISKE/SOMERVILLE, titled "City Of Heroes", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. KISKE/SOMERVILLE is the musical collaboration between vocalists Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN, UNISONIC, PLACE VENDOME) and Amanda Somerville (TRILLIUM, AVAN...February 5, 2015
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Prefers The Pre-Internet Days When People Bought Records
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige.se: These days, everybody's got a book out, you're out telling stories from your life, ANTHRAX posts studio reports on the new album. I...February 3, 2015
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NIGHTWISH: Tenth 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' Making-Of Trailer Available
Finnish / Dutch / British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", on March 27 in Europe and March 31 in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the CD was created by the band's longtime collaborator Toxic Angel. Famed evolutionary biologi...January 30, 2015
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Former TNT Singer TONY HARNELL To Record New STARBREAKER Album
Former TNT frontman Tony Harnell will re-team with PRIMAL FEAR guitarist Magnus Karlsson for a brand new STARBREAKER album. Says Tony: "One of my favorite recording projects, STARBREAKER, with Magnus Karlsson will finally release album #3 sometime next year. Other news soon..." STARBREAKER started a...January 27, 2015
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AMARANTHE: 10-Minute Documentary On Moscow Concert
Russia's Classic Rock magazine has uploaded a 10-minute video report on AMARANTHE's December 13, 2014 concert at club Volta in Moscow. You can now watch it below (clip directed by Inna Ford). AMARANTHE's third album, "Massive Addictive", was released on October 21, 2014 via Spinefarm Records. The CD...January 22, 2015
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NIGHTWISH: 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' Album Track Listing Revealed
Finnish / Dutch / British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", on March 27 in Europe and March 31 in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the CD was created by the band's longtime collaborator Toxic Angel. "Endless Forms Most Beauti...January 16, 2015
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GAMMA RAY's KAI HANSEN Discusses Upcoming 'The Best (Of)' Collection (Video)
German power metallers GAMMA RAY will release a best-of collection, aptly titled "The Best (Of)", on January 30 via earMUSIC. The record features a great variety of tunes, spanning from the band's first-ever album, "Heading For Tomorrow", to highlights from follow-up releases such as "Powerplant" an...January 7, 2015
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BLACK STAR RIDERS Were 'Disappointed' JOE ELLIOTT Pulled Out Of Producing Their Sophomore Album
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick and guitarist Damon Johnson. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RockSverige.se: You ended up working with [producer] Nick Raskulinecz (RUSH, FOO FIGHTERS, ALICE IN CHAINS, MASTOD...January 6, 2015
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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN 'Really Can't Wait' To Hit The Road In Support Of 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful'
Finnish / Dutch / British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", on March 27 in Europe and March 31 in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast. NIGHTWISH's Dutch singer Floor Jansen, who officially joined the band last year, recently moved to Finland in order...December 29, 2014
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SCORPIONS: More 'Return To Forever' Album Details Revealed
"There's something unreal about the number," reckons Klaus Meine. The video for "Wind Of Change" has been viewed more than 108 million times on YouTube to date. VEVO meticulously recorded the view requests and certified them. With this, the SCORPIONS are the first German band cracking the 100 millio...December 22, 2014
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NIGHTWISH To Release 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' Album In March
Finnish / Dutch / British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", on March 27 in Europe and March 31 in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the CD was created by the band's longtime collaborator Toxic Angel. "Endless Forms Most Beauti...December 22, 2014
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