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EPICA: Rescheduled Dutch Tour Dates Announced

EPICA — whose lead singer, Simone Simons, was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA),also known as the hospital bacteria — has announced the rescheduled dates for its Dutch tour. The details are as follows: May 15 - Bibelot - Dordrecht - The Netherlands May 22 - d...

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INTO ETERNITY Demoing New Material

Extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY will join SYMPHONY X and EPICA for a month-long North American trek next spring. The tour, which kicks off on April 4, will mark the start of the worldwide touring cycle for the much anticipated new INTO ETERNITY album. Guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth of the C...

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EPICA: More Shows Cancelled

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: "As much as we hoped to do the upcoming shows, after the shows last weekend Simon...

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HELLOWEEN: 'Gambling With The Devil' Two-CD Version To Be Released In Japan

HELLOWEEN's Japanese record label, JVC Victor, will release a special two-CD version of the band's latest album, "Gambling with the Devil", on January 23. Disc One will contain the regular LP — complete with the Japan-only bonus track "We Unite" — while the second CD will include the European bonus...

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AYREON Mastermind Schedules Dutch In-Store Appearances

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will make at least two in-store appearances this month. Joining him for a short acoustic set will be female singer Marjan Welman, whose powerful vocals are featured on the song "E=mc2" on the new AYREON album, "01011001". January 25 - 17:00 - Velvet Music in Breda, N...

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DREAMSCAPE Added To SYMPHONY X European Tour

German progressive metallers DREAMSCAPE have been confirmed as one of the support acts for SYMPHONY X on their upcoming European tour. Also scheduled to appear are Norway's CIRCUS MAXIMUS. The package will play all dates below except London (Astoria) and the Atarfe Vega Rock festival in Spain; the L...

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SYMPHONY X: 'Set The World On Fire' Video Posted Online

The new video by SYMPHONY X, "Set the World on Fire", has been accepted by MTV2 and has made its online debut courtesy of MTV's Headbanger's Blog. Watch the clip below. (Note: The video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) "Set the World on Fire" comes off the New Jersey progress...

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AYREON: New '01011001' Preview Video Available

A preview video for AYREON's upcoming album, "01011001", can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music. AYREON is the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. The group will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editio...

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EPICA Singer Infected With MRSA; Band Cancels Shows

Singer Simone Simons of the Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA has issued the following update: "Since a couple of months I have been struggling with infections and had surgery many times. The doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. After a lot of tests at the hospital they found out that I am infe...

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SYMPHONY X: New Video To Receive Internet Premiere This Week

The new video by SYMPHONY X, "Set the World on Fire", has been accepted by MTV2 and will be available for preview on January 11, courtesy of MTV's Headbanger's Blog. SYMPHONY X will embark on a 24-date North American headlining tour in April. Support on the shows will come from EPICA and INTO ETERNI...

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EPICA: 'Classical Conspiracy Show' To Take Place In June

Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA has issued the following update: "The Miskolc International Opera Festival proudly announces that EPICA will be performing a classical show with symphonic orchestra and choir. The Epica: The Classical Conspiracy Show is going to be a very unique event, because the Du...

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CYPHER Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Dutch death/thrash metallers CYPHER have parted ways with drummer Frank due to "musical differences." "Koen Herfst (BAGGABOWNZ, I-CHAOS, ex-EPICA, AFTER FOREVER) has agreed to help the band out until they find a permanent replacement," the group writes in a statement. "So as of now we are looking fo...

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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film Premiere Available

AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, is currently premiering "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music...

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AFTER FOREVER Joined By EPICA Members During Hardenberg Concert; Video Available

Dutch symphonic metallers AFTER FOREVER were joined by the group's former guitarist Mark Jansen (currently in EPICA) and EPICA singer Simone Simons for a special rendition of the AFTER FOREVER song "Beyond Me" on December 26, 2007 at the Podium in Hardenberg, the Netherlands. Watch fan-filmed footag...

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EPICA: Another Pyro Show Announced

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA have issued the following update: "We got such a great response to the special shows with pyro effects we did last October that we've decided to do one more on January 11th. And which venue would be more fitting to do this than Patronaat in Haarlem (Netherlands)? So m...