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VAN CANTO Covers NIGHTWISH's 'Wishmaster'; Video Available
The official video for German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO's version of the NIGHTWISH classic "Wishmaster" can be viewed below. The song is featured on VAN CANTO's new album, "Hero", which was released on September 26 through GUN Records. The CD features 10 songs, including originals like "Spee...October 25, 2008
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EPHEL DUATH: New Song Available For Streaming
A new EPHEL DUATH track entitled "Guardian" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the Italian avant-garde metallers' fourth studio album, "Through My Dog's Eyes", which is scheduled for release on January 26, 2009 through Earache Records. Check out the cover artwo...October 22, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN At Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST; Video Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performing at the Metal Female Voices Fest on October 18, 2008 in Wieze, Belgium can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "Filmpje114"). Tarja Turunen recently announced the backing band for her just-launched European solo...October 20, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Interviewed By TV ROCK's 'Rock De Batom'; Video Available
Paula Febbe of TV Rock's "Rock de Batom" conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen in August 2008 at the São Paulo, Brazil stop of Turunen's South American tour. Watch the four-and-a-half-minute chat below. Tarja Turunen recently announced the backing band for her just-launch...October 18, 2008
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SAXON: 'Into The Labyrinth' Artwork Revealed
British metal legends SAXON will release their new download single, "Live To Rock", followed by the arrival at the stores of their current studio album, "Into The Labyrinth", as well as major tours to support both releases. "Live To Rock" is available as an Internet download starting today (October...October 17, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Is Big In Bulgaria
Due to overwhelming demand, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's October 28 concert in Bulgaria has been moved to a larger venue. According to News.bg, the show will now be held at the 6,000-capacity Festivalna, which is said to be twice as big as Universiada, where the gig was originally sch...October 15, 2008
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BLIND GUARDIAN, U.D.O., Y&T, LAAZ ROCKIT Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival
BLIND GUARDIAN and U.D.O. are among the confirmed bands for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 26-27, 2009 in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLIND GUARDIAN U.D.O. Y&T LAAZ ROCKIT ALESTORM For more information, visi...October 15, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Flag Rocks Spanish Town Hall; Photo Available
UK's The Guardian reports that Eddie the Head, the demoniacal mascot of the British heavy metal group IRON MAIDEN, has made his way into the debating chamber of a Spanish town hall. Eddie's cadaverous face appears regularly at council meetings in the town of Villava, in Navarre, as part of a war of...October 14, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Records Three New Songs In Buenos Aires
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has issued the following update: "Before returning back to Finland, I was in the studio in Buenos Aires recording the song 'Enough' and two other songs. "Singing 'Enough' was fun for me, because I had already sang the song many times on tour. Still the recor...October 14, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Backing Band Announced For European Tour
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has announced the backing band for her upcoming European solo tour. She will be joined by the following musicians: Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, ex-RAGE) - drums Maria Ilmoniemi - keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - bass Alex Scholpp (e...October 13, 2008
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METALLICA: 'Death Magnetic' Sound Quality Controversy Focus Of BBC RADIO 4 Report
"You and Yours", a British radio consumer affairs program broadcast on BBC Radio 4, has aired a segment on the fan-generated controversy over the audio quality of METALLICA's new album, "Death Magnetic". Among those interviewed for the show was Ian Shepherd, a mastering engineer and DVD author at So...October 10, 2008
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EDENBRIDGE: New Dates Announced
Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 17 - Enschede, Netherlands - Atak (w/ MIDNATTSOL) Oct. 18 - Wieze, Belgium - Oktoberhallen (Metal Female Voices Fest) Oct. 19 - Kerkrade, Netherlands - The Rock Temple Oct. 25 - Trondheim, Norway - Rosend...October 2, 2008
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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Joins SEELENZORN
Former BLIND GUARDIAN/SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomas "Thomen" Stauch has issued the following udapte: "Proudly I'd like to inform you that I'm the new drummer of the German industrial/gothic/rock band SEELENZORN. Their previous drummer has left the band, because of several unknown circumstances in his...October 1, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: More Shows Announced
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has added shows in Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Israel, Russia and the Ukraine to her touring itinerary. Her schedule is now as follows: Oct. 18 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, Belgium (Metal Female Voices Fest) Oct. 19 - Rockhal Club - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg Oct. 21...October 1, 2008
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STEVE VAI Auctioning One-Hour Private Guitar Lesson For Charity
Steve Vai is offering a one-hour private guitar lesson for auction on eBay to benefit Allen Shellenberger, the drummer for rock band LIT. According to a press release, one lucky winner will receive a one-hour private guitar lesson with Steve Vai at a date, time, and location to be determined in Los...September 29, 2008
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