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BLIND GUARDIAN: 'The Show Must Go On!'
BLIND GUARDIAN will once again be utilizing the services of RHAPSODY drummer Alex Holzwarth for their upcoming tour due to a tendon infection suffered by regular BG skinsman Thomas Stauch. "Unfortunately Thomen seems to have got the same problems with the nerves in his hand like he had before our So...May 15, 2003
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Recreation Day
Though not the most achingly essential heavy metal outfit to have bounced around the inside of your cranium, EVERGREY, you sense, are approaching that "special something". And when we refer to such a thing, we're talking about that which drove the CYCLONE TEMPLEs or the HITTMANs of this world (anyon...March 10, 2003
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RHAPSODY Sign With SPV/STEAMHAMMER RECORDS
Italian symphonic metal group RHAPSODY have signed a deal with Germany's SPV/Steamhammer Records. In the past SPV have been the distribution company for all of the RHAPSODY albums, but now RHAPSODY will appear on SPV's own label, Steamhammer, through a special arrangement with MANOWAR's Magic Circle...March 6, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer To Guest On AINA Debut
Former HELLOWEEN and current SUPARED frontman Michael Kiske has been tapped to sing on the forthcoming album from AINA, the new project spearheaded by acclaimed German producer Sascha Paeth (KAMELOT, ANGRA, RHAPSODY). Kiske, whose SUPARED debut is due on Jan. 20 through Noise/Sanctuary Records, has...December 15, 2002
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PARADOX: Lineup Shuffles Galore
Veteran German power metallers PARADOX have rejoined forces with guitarist Kai Pasemann and have now parted ways with bassist Oliver Holzwarth (SIEGES EVEN) and drummer Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY, ANGRA, SIEGES EVEN, AVANTASIA). According to the group's official web site, "the process which led to thi...December 9, 2002
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Demonheart
In the finest traditions of kooky erstwhile RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, flamboyant Italian metallers RHAPSODY clearly aren't shy of opening themselves up to potential ridicule. And, unsurprisingly, with guitarist Luca Turilli going solo from time to time, neither is he afraid of assuming th...November 27, 2002
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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY, ROGER TAYLOR To Perform At Post-WALK OF FAME Induction Party
QUEEN guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor will be performing in Los Angeles tonight at a special Fan Club party to celebrate their induction to the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The duo will be joined by regular QUEEN guest musicians Chris Thompson and Spike Edney, plus various special guests, in...October 18, 2002
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A New QUEEN On Hollywood Boulevard
Legendary rock group QUEEN — John Deacon, Brian May, Roger Taylor and the late Freddie Mercury — will be honored with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, October 18th. The star will recognize the unparalleled achievements of the band which dominated three generations of music his...October 17, 2002
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MANOWAR To Release New Single
MANOWAR will release the third single from the album Warriors Of The World to coincide with the start of their Warriors Of The World Tour 2002/2003. The single will feature the album's opening song "Call To Arms", plus two brand new MANOWAR tracks, entitled "The Dawn Of Battle" and "I Believe". The...October 7, 2002
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RHAPSODY Commence Work On Fifth Album
RHAPSODY guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboardist Alex Staropoli are working on the material for the group's fifth album, which they describe as their "most 'cinema-oriented' album" to date. A summer 2003 release is expected. In related news, Turilli will be releasing a six-track EP, Demonheart, on Se...September 17, 2002
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BLIND GUARDIAN Utilize RHAPSODY Drummer During Brazilian Tour
BLIND GUARDIAN are utilizing the services of RHAPSODY drummer Alex Holzwarth for the duration of their Brazilian tour due to a tendon infection suffered by regular BG skinsman Thomas Stauch which is preventing him from performing live for the next few weeks. The following is a statement issued by St...August 12, 2002
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ANGEL DUST: Is The End Near?
German power metallers ANGEL DUST appear to have imploded over ego clashes and money disagreements, causing bassist Frank Banx to announce his decision to relocate to the US and start up a new version of the group with guitarist Ritchie Wilkison and an as-yet-unnamed new drummer and singer. "ANGEL D...July 29, 2002
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SAGGA Complete Work On "Planetude"
Brazil's SAGGA have just finished mixing their new album, entitled Planetude, in Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro (i.e. RHAPSODY, ANGRA, SHAMAN) for a late summer South American release through Louder Music. The CD, which features a guest appearance by former ANGRA and current SHAMAN fro...July 7, 2002
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SYMPHONY X Pull Out Of Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
SYMPHONY X have pulled out of their scheduled appearance at Germany's Bang Your Head festival after frontman Russell Allen was found to be suffering from stomach/intestinal bleeding, thus necessitating immediate medical treatment. Taking their place at the event will be German hard rockers BONFIRE....June 25, 2002
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DORO Added To Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
DORO has replaced MAGNUM on the bill of this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place on June 28th and 29th in Balingen, Germany. MAGNUM had reportedly cancelled their appearance due to the failing health of guitarist Tony Clarkin. The complete list of artists currently set t...June 22, 2002
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