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PRIMAL FEAR: Russian Dates Announced
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have scheduled two dates in Russia in September: Sep. 20. - RUS - St. Petersburg Orlandino Sep. 21 - RUS - Moscow - Tochka Club Commented the band: "For the first time in 10 years, PRIMAL FEAR will play two shows in Russia Moscow and St. Petersburg. We're really ex...April 5, 2008
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EPICA Stand-In Singer Posts Video Update
Amanda Somerville the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who has been tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' ongoing health issues has posted the following update: "My goodness, tomorrow [Friday, April 4] is the first s...April 4, 2008
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EPICA Singer: 'The MRSA Is Almost Out Of My System!'
EPICA lead singer Simone Simons who was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA),also known as the hospital bacteria has issued the following update: "One of the four tests was positive and we all decided that we shouldn't take any risks regarding my health and that...April 3, 2008
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INTO ETERNITY Guitarist Checks In From The Road
Founding guitarist/principal songwriter Tim Roth of Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY has issued the following update: "Things are going great on our small headlining tour to the East coast, where we meet up with EPICA and SYMPHONY X. The Winnipeg show and the St. Paul gig were th...April 3, 2008
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IMPERIA In Writing Mode
Dutch/Norwegian goth metal band IMPERIA which is fronted by Norwegian singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (the original vocalist of the Holland-based band SAHARA DUST, which later changed its name to EPICA) has issued the following update: "Right now IMPERIA is busy with writing songs for the new album, w...April 2, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR, ROSS THE BOSS Confirmed For Romania's B'ESTFEST
PRIMAL FEAR and former MANOWAR guitarist ROSS THE BOSS have been confirmed for the B'estfest on July 11 in Bucharest, Romania. Also scheduled to appear is JUDAS PRIEST. For more information, go to this location. PRIMAL FEAR recently parted ways with guitarist Stefan Leibing and replaced him with Mag...March 28, 2008
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'Beautiful Voices Vol. 3' DVD+CD Due In April
The German branch of Nuclear Blast Records has set an April 11 release date for the "Beautiful Voices Vol. 3" DVD+CD combo featuring female-fronted rock and metal bands. It is the follow-up to the successful first and second parts in the series. The "Vol. 3" details are as follows: DVD track listing...March 28, 2008
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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Issues Update
AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans who suffered a seizure last November while en route to a gig has posted the following message on his MySpace blog: "Once more, I'd like to thank you all for all the messages we still receive supporting AFTER FOREVER! I've had good offers for gigs this year, but...March 24, 2008
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EPICA Singer Forced To Sit Out North American Tour; Stand-In Vocalist Announced
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA whose lead singer, Simone Simons, was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA),also known as the hospital bacteria have issued the following update: "The extra weeks of rest, as a result of the cancellation of most of this month's sho...March 22, 2008
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SAXON, MOONSPELL Confirmed For Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival
SAXON and MOONSPELL have been confirmed for the Zwarte Cross festival, set to take place July 25-27 in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands. This is the first year that the rock event which is organized by the guys from Jovink en de Voederbietels (a Dutch group) has a metal stage (de Metalweide). Zwarte C...March 22, 2008
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AFTER FOREVER, EPICA, ECHOES OF ETERNITY Featured On 'A World Of Sirens' Compilation
Sonic Cathedral, in cooperation with Nuclear Blast Records, The End Records, newly formed Ascendance Records, Sirenette Music, as well as a few other independent labels, will release "A World of Sirens" a two-CD set featuring music from female-fronted bands from over 13 countries in May. Some of the...March 19, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR: Audio Interview With RANDY BLACK Posted Online
An audio interview with drummer Randy Black of the German power metal band PRIMAL FEAR conducted by DJ SpeedKing of "The Wake Up Dead Morning Show" is available for download and streaming as a podcast/MP3 file at this location. PRIMAL FEAR recently parted ways with guitarist Stefan Leibing and repla...March 17, 2008
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FIREWIND Interview with GUS G
By: Scott Alisoglu Guitar wizard Gus G of Greece's FIREWIND is certainly one of the hardest working men in metal. After playing in and recording with several bands at once, including NIGHTRAGE, MYSTIC PROPHECY, and DREAM EVIL, Gus decided to shift focus to FIREWIND and hasn't looked back since. With...March 10, 2008
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EPICA Plays One-Off Show In London; Photos, Review Available
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA — whose lead singer, Simone Simons, was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA),also known as the hospital bacteria — played a one-off show in London, UK last night (Thursday, March 6),supporting SYMPHONY X at the Astoria. Photos an...March 7, 2008
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AVANTASIA, PORCUPINE TREE, GODIVA Confirmed For Switzerland's ROCKSOUND FESTIVAL
AVANTASIA, PORCUPINE TREE, GODIVA and REDEEM have been confirmed for this year's Rocksound Festival, set to take place June 6-7 in Huttwil, Switzerland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALTER BRIDGE AVANTASIA ELUVEITIE EPICA EUROPE GODIVA HELL'S BELLES (all-girl tribute to AC/DC) LUNAT...March 6, 2008
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