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NOCTURNAL RITES: New Album Details Revealed
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have set "Grand Illusion" as the title of their new album, due in Europe on September 19 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2004's "New World Messiah" was recorded and mixed at Toontrack Studioin Umeå, Sweden and features guest appearances by Stefan E...July 22, 2005
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DREAMTALE Part Ways With Drummer
Finnish metallers DREAMTALE have parted ways with drummer Petteri Rosenbom. Petteri's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "After long consideration I have decided to step aside from DREAMTALE. It has been great being in the band from the beginning, to get to experience lots of wonderf...July 22, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Members Defend Change In Direction
In a recent interview with Metal Temple magazine, STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto and keyboardist Jens Johansson spoke about the band's new, self-titled album which sounds quite different from all their previous releases. Here's an excerpt from the interview: Metal Temple: I have to say that th...July 21, 2005
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KAMELOT Schedule Canadian Live Debut
American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT will make their Canadian live debut on November 20, 2005 as the headliners of Quebec's International Metal Fest at the Capitole Theater. Support bands have yet to be announced. KAMELOT are continuing to promote their latest album, "The Black Halo", released...July 16, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Set U.S. Release Date For New Album
Sanctuary Records has set a September 13 U.S. release date for the new self-titled STRATOVARIUS album. A video for the album's first single, "Maniac Dance", was shot on April 15 in Helsinki by director and guitarist Timo Tolkki's old schoolmate Antti Jokinen (BEYONCÉ, WYCLEF JEAN, KORN, MISSY ELLIOT...July 15, 2005
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MANTICORA: '8 Deadly Sins' To Receive South American Release
Danish power metallers MANTICORA have inked a deal with Hellion Records for the South American release of their latest CD, "8 Deadly Sins". MANTICORA's fourth CD, "8 Deadly Sins", is available now on Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Hyperion" (Scarlet Records) was recorded at Jailhouse stu...July 13, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Working On Material For New Solo Album
According to a posting on STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto's official web site, Timo recently spent time working on new material with bassist Lauri Porra (STRATOVARIUS, SINERGY) and guitarist Tuomas Wäinölä for a possible third Kotipelto solo album. "I can't even say yet what year the album will c...July 12, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Officially Announce New Bassist
As reported here on July 3, Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have now officially confirmed that they have enlisted bassist Lauri Porra (SINERGY, KOTIPELTO, TUNNELVISION, WARMEN) as the replacement for longtime member Jari Kainulainen, who left the group a few weeks ago. STRATOVARIUS have issue...July 8, 2005
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Checks In
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "First off, sorry for not updating the news in a while. As you probably know, we have been on tour quite a lot the past months, and that is one of the reasons for my tardiness. But if you live ...July 6, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS: Bassist LAURI PORRA Joins The Fold
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have reportedly enlisted bassist Lauri Porra (SINERGY, KOTIPELTO, BEN GRANFELT, TUNNELVISION, WARMEN) as the replacement for longtime member Jari Kainulainen, who left the group a few weeks ago. In a recent interview with the Brazilian magazine Rock Brigade, ST...July 3, 2005
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KAMELOT And EPICA To Team Up For Brazilian Tour
KAMELOT and EPICA will be teaming up for a Brazilian tour in December. So far, one date has been confirmed: December 4 at Via Funchal in São Paulo. More shows will be announced soon. KAMELOT are continuing to promote their latest album, "The Black Halo", released in March through SPV Records. The fo...June 23, 2005
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NIGHTSCAPE: Release Date Set For 'Symphony Of The Night'
Lion Music has set a September 11 European release date for the debut album from Swedish power metal band NIGHTSCAPE, entitled "Symphony of the Night". The CD will receive a Japanese release on July 11 via King Records. The Japanese edition of the album will feature demo material as a special bonus....June 19, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Part Ways With Longtime Bassist
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have parted ways with longtime bassist Jari Kainulainen. In a posting to the band's official forum, STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki writes, "Some of you have heard rumors that Jari Kainulainen has left STRATOVARIUS. Unfortunately I have to tell you t...June 19, 2005
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VISION DIVINE: New Album To Be Produced By STRATOVARIUS' TIMO TOLKKI
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, will have their new album, "The Perfect Machine", produced by STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki. The follow-up to last year's "Stream of Unconsciousness" will be released in October through Scarlet...June 16, 2005
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SAUNA OPEN AIR: Photos Of SLAYER, MEGADETH, STRATOVARIUS Posted Online
Photos of SLAYER, DIO, MEGADETH, SENTENCED and STRATOVARIUS, among others, taken at this year's Sauna Open Air festival, which took place June 9-11 in Tampere, Finland, have been posted online at SoneraPlaza.fi (all photos by Timo Isoaho). ...June 15, 2005
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