Israel's Progstage Productions has announced the addition of three more participants to its first annual "Titans Of Metal" event, set to take place on December 17 at Hanger 11 in Tel Aviv. They are guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, legendary ex-RAINBOW vocalist Graham Bonnet and RHAPSODY OF FIRE and ANGRA singer Fabio Lione. "Titans Of Metal" ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN will return to North America to play select shows in 2016. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 28 - Corona Theatre - Montreal, QC Feb. 29 - Imperial de Quebec - Quebec City, QC Mar. 01 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY Mar. 03 - Agora Theater - Cleveland, ...
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HELLOWEEN are unstoppable. Now through 31 years and fifteen albums, the German power metal legends show no sign of quit and plenty of signs they'll do whatever they damned well want on their latest offering, "My God-Given Right". The way this band can play to the fast and melodic level of the inspired (if sarcastic) ...
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"My God-Given Right", the 15th studio album from German power metallers HELLOWEEN, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Czech Republic: #3 Finland: #5 Germany: #8 Japan: #9 Austria: #13 Switzerland: #14 Spain: #21 Sweden: #22 Italy: #42 France: #44 Netherlands: #73 Belgium: #93 United Kingdom: #116 "My God-Given Right" was released on May 29 ...
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"Stay Crazy", a brand new song from German power metallers HELLOWEEN, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", which was released on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle ...
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"Older & Wiser", the new video from SERIOUS BLACK, the band featuring Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN), Thomen Stauch (ex-BLIND GUARDIAN), Mario Lochert (ex-VISIONS OF ATLANTIS), Dominik Sebastian (EDENBRIDGE), Jan Vacik (ex-DREAMSCAPE) and vocalist Urban Breed (ex-TAD MOROSE), can be seen below. The clip was filmed on February 7 at Brose Arena in Bamberg, Germany during ...
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The second part of a track-by-track breakdown of "My God-Given Right", the 15th studio album from German power metallers HELLOWEEN, can be seen below. Due on May 29 via Nuclear Blast, the CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind ...
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The first part of a track-by-track breakdown of "My God-Given Right", the 15th studio album from German power metallers HELLOWEEN, can be seen below. Due on May 29 via Nuclear Blast, the CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind ...
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"My God-Given Right", the new video from German power metallers HELLOWEEN, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Oliver Sommer of AVA Studios. "My God-Given Right" is the title track of HELLOWEEN's 15th studio album, which will be released on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and ...
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German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will embark on a North American headlining tour in October. Support on the trek will come from fellow German metallers GRAVE DIGGER. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 27 - Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, MD Oct. 29 - The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, ON Oct. 30 - Virgin Mobile ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). HELLOWEEN has just released the first single from "My God-Given ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of UNISONIC — the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (ASIA, GOTTHARD and KROKUS), bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany's PINK CREAM 69) — performing the HELLOWEEN classic "I Want Out" on April 26 at the Monsters Of Rock ...
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"Lost In America", a brand new song from German power metallers HELLOWEEN, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track is taken from the band's 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", which will be released on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of BLIND GUARDIAN's April 15 performance at La Laiterie in Strasbourg, France can be seen below. BLIND GUARDIAN's tenth studio album, "Beyond The Red Mirror", was released in North America on February 3 via Nuclear Blast. Four and a half years in the making, the follow-up to 2010's "At The Edge Of ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). HELLOWEEN has just released the first single from "My God-Given ...
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Tobias "Eggi" Exel (pictured), bass player of the German metal band EDGUY, will replace guitarist Mandy Meyer during UNISONIC's performance at the Monsters Of Rock festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 26. Meyer is unable to make the gig because he will be taking part in a U.S. tour with Swiss rockers KROKUS. Says ...
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Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from KISKE/SOMERVILLE, titled "City Of Heroes", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the CD can be seen below. KISKE/SOMERVILLE is the musical collaboration between vocalists Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN, UNISONIC, PLACE VENDOME) and Amanda Somerville (TRILLIUM, AVANTASIA) ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). HELLOWEEN has just released the first single from "My God-Given ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of BLIND GUARDIAN's April 11 performance at Trix in Antwerp, Belgium can be seen below. BLIND GUARDIAN's tenth studio album, "Beyond The Red Mirror", was released in North America on February 3 via Nuclear Blast. Four and a half years in the making, the follow-up to 2010's "At The Edge Of Time" ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their fifteenth studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). Speaking to Greece's Rock Overdose about the new ...
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German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN are about to hit the road in support of their latest album, "Beyond The Red Mirror", which came out in Europe on January 30 and in North America on February 3 via Nuclear Blast. Today marks the start of the worldwide tour, which kicks off in the band's hometown of ...
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Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from KISKE/SOMERVILLE, titled "City Of Heroes", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. The video for the song "Walk On Water" can be seen below. KISKE/SOMERVILLE is the musical collaboration between vocalists Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN, UNISONIC, PLACE VENDOME) and Amanda Somerville (TRILLIUM, AVANTASIA) ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). "My God-Given Right" track listing: 01. Heroes 02. Battle's Won ...
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Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from KISKE/SOMERVILLE, titled "City Of Heroes", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. The video for the CD's first single and title track, "City Of Heroes", can be seen below. KISKE/SOMERVILLE is the musical collaboration between vocalists Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN, UNISONIC, PLACE VENDOME) ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). The "My God-Given Right" artwork was once again created by ...
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German power metallers HELLOWEEN are currently mixing their new album for a May release via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded at MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). A new video message from HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath can be seen below. HELLOWEEN's forthcoming CD will be the band's ...
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Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from KISKE/SOMERVILLE, titled "City Of Heroes", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. KISKE/SOMERVILLE is the musical collaboration between vocalists Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN, UNISONIC, PLACE VENDOME) and Amanda Somerville (TRILLIUM, AVANTASIA) and this new recording is certainly going to be one of the ...
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German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have released their own brand of wine, the Red Mirror Merlot. Produced in the Spanish growing area Aragon (where wine has been cultivated for more than 2000 years now), the wine has an alcohol content of 14 percent. Says BLIND GUARDIAN vocalist Hansi Kürsch: "The wine is just as playful ...
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German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will release their tenth studio album, "Beyond The Red Mirror", in Europe on January 30 and in North America on February 3 via Nuclear Blast. The seventh trailer for the album is available below. Four and a half years in the making, the follow-up to 2010's "At The Edge Of ...
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German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced the addition of Dutch bassist Barend Courbois to the group's ranks. Courbois has played over 4,000 shows and recorded over 60 albums. He has worked with such musicians as Adrian Vandenberg (WHITESNAKE), Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE) and Atma Anur (JOURNEY). In 2004 he was voted best metal and ...
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