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PRIMAL FEAR: In Songwriting Mode
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have issued the following update: "Well, the time has come to start officially with the writing sessions for our new album! We will be in Sweden at Magnus' [Karlsson, PRIMAL FEAR guitarist] studio in September to write a bunch of new tracks and do some pre-producti...August 20, 2008
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EPICA Singer To Guest On SONS OF SEASONS Debut
EPICA singer Simone Simons has confirmed that she will make a guest appearance on the upcoming debut album from SONS OF SEASONS, the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by her boyfriend, keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO). As previously reported, SONS OF SEASONS has inked a de...August 7, 2008
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XYSTUS' 'Equilibrio' Featuring EPICA, ORPHANAGE Members To Receive U.S. Release
Sensory has announced the upcoming release of Dutch progressive metal band XYSTUS' third album, "Equilibrio". Due on September 30, this rock opera was recorded with a 60-piece orchestra and a 30 member choir, and includes guest performances from Simone Simons of EPICA and George Osthoek of ORPHANAGE...August 7, 2008
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STREAM OF PASSION Signs With NAPALM RECORDS
STREAM OF PASSION has inked a deal with Napalm Records. Commented the band: "From the beginning, we had a very good feeling about all negotiations and talking to the nice people of Napalm; now it's the time to let you all know that a new chapter in the STREAM OF PASSION history is about to ...August 6, 2008
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AVANTASIA: New Footage From The Road Posted Online
Vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued two new video blogs (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on June 5 at the Rocksound Festival in Huttwil, Switzerland. AVANTASIA filmed its July 10 performance at the Masters of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic for a forthcoming DV...August 3, 2008
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HAIL OF BULLETS, EXODUS, OBITUARY, MOONSPELL: Photos from ZWARTE CROSS Festival Posted Online
High-quality photos from the Zwarte Cross festival, which was held July 25-27 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland, have been posted online at Metal-Experience.com. Included are pictures of the following artists: CYNIC EPICA EVERGREY EXODUS HAIL OF BULLETS HEIDEVOLK KRYPTERIA MERAUDER MOONSPELL OBITUARY THE MO...July 31, 2008
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VINNIE VINCENT Tribute Album Cover Art Revealed
SplitScreen Entertainment has revealed the cover art for its upcoming tribute album "Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent". The official release date, full track listing and complete artist roster will be unveiled on August 6. Artists confirmed so far include Steve Brown (TRIXTER, STEREO FALLOU...July 29, 2008
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EPICA Joined By AMANDA SOMERVILLE At Italy's ROCKIN' FIELD FESTIVAL; Video Available
Vocalist Amanda Somerville made a special guest appearance on stage with Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA on July 26, 2008 at the Rockin' Field Festival in Milan, Italy. Watch footage of the performance below (courtesy of Italian news blog Musica Metal). Amanda Somerville is the American singer-songw...July 28, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR Forced To Pull Out Of Belgium's ALCATRAZ Festival
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have been forced to cancel their July 27 appearance at the Alcatraz festival in Brielpoort, Belgium after they were informed by the local promoter that he can't pay their fee. The promoter's official statement reads as follows: "Unfortunately we are forced to pull...July 24, 2008
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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist's HDK Project Inks Deal With SEASON OF MIST
HDK (formerly HATE DEATH KILL),the Dutch project led by AFTER FOREVER co-founder, main songwriter and guitarist Sander Gommans, has inked a deal with France's Season of Mist. Commented Gommans: "I've been working very hard on my project HDK for several years, so it was very important for me to find...July 24, 2008
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EPICA To Be Joined By Singer AMANDA SOMERVILLE For Romanian, Italian Festival Appearances
Vocalist Amanda Somerville will make a special guest appearance with Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA on stage at the Festivalul Peninsula in Tirgu Mures, Romania on July 24 and the Rockin' Fields Festival in Adro, Italy on July 26. Amanda Somerville is the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach...July 21, 2008
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EPICA: New Dates In Mexico, South America Announced
Dutch symphonic, female-fronted metallers EPICA have scheduled the following dates in Mexico and South America: Sep. 04 - Cafe Iguana - Monterrey, Mexico Sep. 05 - Circo Volador - Mexico City, Mexico Sep. 06 - Skyros Concert & Music Hall - San Luis Potosi, Mexico Sep. 11 - La Alhambra - Valencia...July 21, 2008
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AVANTASIA: 'Masters Of Rock' Festival Performance Filmed For Upcoming DVD
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA filmed its July 10 performance at the Masters of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic for a forthcoming DVD. In other news, vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued a new video blog (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on J...July 20, 2008
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BAGGA BOWNZ Featuring Ex-AFTER FOREVER/EPICA Session Drummer: Debut CD Out Now
BAGGA BOWNZ, the band featuring Koen Herfst (recent session drummer for AFTER FOREVER, EPICA and CYPHER),has released its debut album, "Done With The Pain". The CD was recorded and mixed at Nutsville Noise Lab (the band's own studio) and mastered at Sterling Sound in New York by UE Nastasi, who als...July 18, 2008
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AVANTASIA: New Video Blog Available
Vocalist Amanda Somerville has issued a new video blog (see below) from the AVANTASIA world tour, which kicked off on June 5 at the Rocksound Festival in Huttwil, Switzerland. The latest installment features footage from the band's late June stop in São Paulo, Brazil. AVANTASIA's touring lineup cons...July 18, 2008
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