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You know him as the voice of American progressive metal band SYMPHONY X. Russell Allen is the gritty DIO-esque voice that gives the New Jersey band an extra punch. "Russell Allen's Atomic Soul" proves that Mr. Allen knows a thing or two about '70s hard rock, and goddamn does he ever do it justice! E...

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KALEDON: 'Making Of' Trailer Posted Online

Italian symphonic power metallers KALEDON have uploaded a "making of" trailer for their upcoming album, "Chapter 3: The Way of the Light", at their official web site. Check it out at this location (Windows Media). As previously reported, the drum tracks for "The Way of the Light" were laid down last...

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EXCALION Bassist Steps Down; New Band Lineup Unveiled

Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have posted the following message on their official web site: "Timo Sahlberg will continue in the band but not as the bassist! He will run the errands of the band. "This decision was made in a total agreement and every one of us, including Timo, thinks that...

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THUNDERSTONE: 'Tools Of Destruction' U.S. Release Date Announced

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE will release their third full-length album, "Tools of Destruction", in the U.S. on June 28 via Nuclear Blast Records. An MP3 file containing a sample medley of the songs from the CD can be downloaded at this location. As previously reported, THUNDERSTONE'...

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THERION Seek 'Secret Of The Runes' Tour Bootleg Recordings

THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I would need some help from you guys! The DVD is just about ready but there's just one thing we're missing. You see, there will be (among many other things) a historical section with some bootleg s...

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DREAMTALE Launch Vocalist Search

Finnish metallers DREAMTALE have officially launched a search for a new vocalist following the recent departure of Jarkko Ahola. Interested parties can contact the group at [email protected]. More information is available at Dreamtale.net. DREAMTALE's third album, "Difference", was released earlier...

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EXCALION Announce New Guitarist

Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have announced the addition of guitarist Vesa Nupponen to the group's ranks. Nupponen joins the band as the replacement for Kimmo Hänninen, who left the group in December due to musical differences. EXCALION will release their new album, "Primal Exhale", on...

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KAMELOT: Working On New Dates For The Fall

KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We are now back from our first part of the European Tour 2005. All I can say is WOOOA! What a great time we had with all of you that came to the shows. The turnouts in most of the ...

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THUNDERSTONE: 'Tools Of Destruction' Samples Posted Online

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have posted an MP3 file containing a sample medley of the songs from their upcoming third full-length album, "Tools of Destruction", due on April 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. Download the file at this location. As previously reported, THUNDERSTONE's vide...

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PROGPOWER USA VI Sells Out In Three Days

ProgPower USA VI has officially sold out just three days after tickets went on sale to the general public. "I don't think my attendees realize how truly grateful I am for their continued loyalty and support," said promoter Glenn Harveston. "This is the fourth consecutive sell-out thanks to them. I d...

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STRATOVARIUS To Film 'Maniac Dance' Video This Week

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have completed work on their new album, tentatively due later in the year via Sanctuary Records. The band will shoot a video for the song "Maniac Dance" in mid-April with director Antti Jokinen (BEYONCÉ, WYCLEF JEAN, KORN, MISSY ELLIOT, NIGHTWISH, SHANIA TWAIN,...

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DREAMTALE Singer Quits

Vocalist Jarkko Ahola has left Finnish metallers DREAMTALE. Ahola's official statement regarding his departure reads as follows: "I am sad to announce that I have to step aside from DREAMTALE. My time is totally taken by another band called TERÄSBETONI. Therefore I think it's not fair for the rest o...

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INTO ETERNITY Return To The Road

Canadian progressive death metal band INTO ETERNITY resume their Canadian tour today in Winnipeg. Although members of the band are still ailing from prolonged bouts with strep throat and pneumonia, they have vowed to bring their intense live show to dedicated audiences. INTO ETERNITY was forced to c...

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THUNDERSTONE: 'Tool Of The Devil' Video Posted Online

THUNDERSTONE's video for the track "Tool of the Devil" has been made available for download at this location (Quicktime, 30 MB). The clip was shot with director Jari Mutikainen and producer Jan Streng. "Tool of the Devil" comes off the group's third full-length album, "Tools of Destruction", due on...

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THUNDERSTONE Enter Finnish Single Chart At No. 3

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have entered the national single chart in Finland at position No. 3 with their limited-edition "Tool of the Devil" single. View the whole chart at this location. In addition to the title track, the single includes a special edit of "I Will Come Again" and...