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AVANTASIA Touring Lineup Revealed

EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet has issued the following update on his AVANTASIA solo project: "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your great support. 'The Scarecrow' is an album that means a lot to me and it was quite a commercial risk to just follow my heart instead of doing exactly what...

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EDGUY Prepares To Enter Studio

German melodic metallers EDGUY are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2006's "Rocket Ride". Commented frontman Tobias Sammet: "People think that we are quite fast but that's not the truth. I completed the AVANTASIA album last autumn, the AVANTASIA songwriting itself wa...

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ANGEL BLAKE Drummer To Sit Out Spring/Summer Shows

ANGEL BLAKE, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, has announced that drummer Janne Saarenp (ex-THE CROWN) will sit out the group's spring/summer shows. Filling in for Janne during this period will be IMPLODE drummer Henrik Axelsson. Henrik's first show with ANGEL BLA...

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ANGEL BLAKE: More 'The Descended' Release Dates Announced

ANGEL BLAKE, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, will release its second album, "The Descended" (Dynamic Arts Records),on the following dates: April 30 - Scandinavia May 30 - Germany/Austria/Switzerland May 26 - Rest of the World A single, entitled "Defenseless", i...

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AYREON Vs. AVANTASIA: 'Elected' EP Samples Available

Audio samples from "Elected" a collaboration between Arjen Lucassen AYREON and Tobias Sammet (AVANTASIA) are available at this location. On January 25, 2008 the rock operas of Lucassen and Sammet, respectively AYREON's "01011001" and AVANTASIA's "The Scarecrow", were released simultaneously. The mus...

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ANGEL BLAKE: New Album Pushed Back A Week

ANGEL BLAKE, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, has had the Scandinavian release date of its second album, "The Descended", pushed back to April 30 from the previously announced April 23 (via Dynamic Arts Records). A single, entitled "Defenseless", is available for...

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VOMITORY: In Writing Mode

Swedish death metallers VOMITORY have commenced the songwriting process for their new album which they plan to record in January 2009. "We have 3-4 songs finished already and it feels great," states drummer Tobias Gustaffsson. A May 2009 release via Metal Blade Records is expected. In other news, VO...

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BLINDED COLONY Announces New Guitarist

Swedish metallers BLINDED COLONY have issued the following update: "We would like to introduce and welcome a new member to of BLINDED COLONY. His name is Martin Bergman (ex-EVILDOER) and he will be the new guitar player next to Tobias [Olsson]. Of course this doesn't mean that Johan Blomstrm has qui...

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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Available

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fac...

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JORN: More 'Lonely Are The Brave' Audio Samples Available

Audio samples of several tracks from the forthcoming solo album from former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (who is performing/recording under the name JORN),entitled "Lonely Are the Brave", are available at this location. "Lonely Are the Brave" is due on June 6 via Frontiers Records. The CD was mix...

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TIMO TOLKKI Asks For Some Compassion And Understanding

Guitarist Timo Tolkki who announced on April 2 that STRATOVARIUS was no more has issued the following update: "First of all, many thanks for your mails and messages. They have been very supportive. I have also received some messages that are not so nice. "Please do not make this a war because it is...

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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: More Details Revealed

Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki's new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS...

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TIMO TOLKKI: 'STRATOVARIUS Is No More'

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement: "It is time to stop the silence and announce what some of you have already been speculating. STRATOVARIUS is no more. "Last October I told the guys that I am stopping the band and told them the reasons why. "This letter is addresse...

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JORN: 'Lonely Are The Brave' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the forthcoming solo album from former MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (who is performing/recording under the name JORN),entitled "Lonely Are the Brave", can be found at this location. Listen to the CD's title cut at this location. "Lonely Are the Brave" is tentatively due in e...

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AVANTASIA: More Tour Dates Announced

EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA has scheduled the following dates: June 06 - Rocksound Festival - Huttwil, Switzerland June 07 - Sweden Rock - Slvesborg, Sweden June 10 - Moscow, Russia - DK Gorbunova June 13 - Tokyo, Japan - Shinagawa Prince Stellar Ball June 15 - Mexico City, M...