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Vol. 4

Sure, it'd be possible to get through a LULLACRY review without mentioning several international superstar bands who combine bubblegummy pop-metal with female vocals. But what would the fun of that be? Besides, find me a NIGHTWISH fan who doesn't like this band — if you do, they're either lying or b...

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THUNDERSTONE: More Tour Dates Announced

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Feb. 03 - Iisoppi - Nokia, FIN Mar. 18 - Karhulan Sammontalo - Kotka, FIN Mar. 30 - Sputnik - Tampere, FIN May 05 - Metalliance Festival - Paris, FRA Sep. 16 - ProgPower Festival - Atlanta, GA (U...

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STRATOVARIUS, NEVERMORE Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

STRATOVARIUS and NEVERMORE are the latest confirmed bands for the tenth edition of the Gods Of Metal festival, set to take place June 3-4 in Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANGRA DIMMU BORGIR GAMMA RAY NEVERMORE SONATA ARCTICA STRATOVARIUS TESTAMENT VISI...

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NOCTURNAL RITES: Japanese Tour Dates Announced

Swedish melodic metallers NOCTURNAL RITES will be embarking on a Japanese tour in late May. The group's itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Jan. 28 - Umeå, SWE @ Idun/Folkets Hus Feb. 11 - Tunis, TUN @ La Coupole Mar. 25 - Strömsund, SWE @ Winterland Metal Fest May 22 - Tokyo, JPN @ ...

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NOCTURNAL RITES Complete Work On 'Still Alive' Video

Swedish melodic metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have completed work on "Still Alive", the second video from their "Grand Illusion" album. The clip was once again directed by the group's drummer, Owe Lingvall. "Grand Illusion" was released in September via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Ne...

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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Checks In From Greece

STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message on his official web site: "Cool, I have been having this flu now for about one month. I know I am not the only person who's fighting with it at the moment. The thing is that I haven´t been able to sing (or do much nothing) ...

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STRATOVARIUS To Play Taiwan And Hong Kong For First Time

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have lined up the following dates during January: Jan. 14 - Thessaloniki, GRE @ Idrogios Jan. 15 - Athens. GRE @ Club 22 Jan. 18 - Osaka, JPN @ Shinsaibashi Club Quattro Jan. 19 - Nagoya, JPN @ Bottomline Jan. 21 - Tokyo, JPN @ Shibuya O-East Jan. 22 - Tokyo, ....

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KAMELOT To Film Live DVD In Norway

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT will be filming their first live DVD on February 11, 2006 at the Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo, Norway. The shoot will be handled by acclaimed Swedish director Patric Ulleaus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) and promises to be full of surprises for all the fa...

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Grand Illusion

Welcome to the "Grand Illusion". Oh come on, you know I had to do it. No surprises here, Sweden's NOCTURNAL RITES continue doing what they have done so well for 10 years, that being the creation of standard (though not run-of-the-mill) power metal that takes cues from (who else?) HELLOWEEN, yet emph...

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DREAMTALE Putting Finishing Touches On New Promo Single

Finnish metallers DREAMTALE have posted the following message on their official web site: "We have been busy writing new songs and we feel that there is really some strong material coming. We are soon finished with recording a promo single with three new songs. No info on whether it will be released...

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DORO PESCH, JORN LANDE To Perform With IRON MAIDEN Tribute Band

German hard rock vocalist Doro Pesch and MASTERPLAN frontman Jorn Lande will perform with the IRON MAIDEN tribute band THE CLAIRVOYANTS at two Italian shows as part of the 2006 installment of the Flash magazine birthday party. The dates are as follows: Mar. 24 - Trezzo (Milano),ITA @ Live Club Mar....

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Former HELLOWEEEN Frontman Sets Tentative Track Listing For New Solo Album

Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has set the tentative track listing for his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2006 via Italy's Frontiers Records. Entitled simply "Kiske", the CD will feature an appearances by Kiske's longtime friend Karsten Nagel (ILL PROPHECY) on drums, with pos...

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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Writing Material For Solo Album

STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message on his official web site: "I had lots of fun while touring around the world. Even though it has been a bit tough to travel and to play that many gigs the feedback and the support from the fans have been excellent! I thank you all!...

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KALEDON: First Three Albums Available For Pre-Order

Italian power metal band KALEDON's first three full-length albums will be available for the first time in the United States through Mythic Silence Records as of January 1, 2006. In anticipation of high demand, fans can now pre-order the albums as of today, Friday, December 16 from the label's web si...

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KAMELOT Mainman Checks In From Brazil

KAMELOT mainman Thomas Youngblood (guitar) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We are coming off two amazing shows here in Brazil. The fans here deserve their reputation of being the loudest and craziest in the world. Over 3,000 fans at the Via Funchal in Sao Paulo san...