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NIGHTWISH: Tuomas and Anette about the past months… (Norwegian TV interview) 2007-07-30 07:13:58
Nightwish leader/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and new vocalist Anette Olzon were recently interview
ed by Patrizia Mazzuoccolo of Norway's NRK P3TV about the band's singer search, problems with previous front-woman Tarja Turunen and strip clubs, among other topics. Watch the five-minute clip at this location.
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TV interview)"
Timo Tolkki announces the 2nd vocalist for his upcoming rock opera "Saana - Warrior of Light" 2007-07-30 07:12:04
After choosing classically trained American coloratura soprano Jennifer Sowle to sing the leading character in his Classic Rock Opera, Timo Tolkki chose the second singer for his 3rd solo album. He is Heikki Pöyhiä from the Finnish band Twilightning.
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"Saana - Warrior
of Light""
My American Heart 2007-07-23 23:31:16
Age doesn’t necessarily denote musical prowess, but for My AmericanHeart
, a band who wrote their debut when most of the members were merely 16, making great music has only been augmented by three years of touring, practice and acquired knowledge. The San Diego fivesome’s dynamic, innovative second record reverberates with a sense of newfound wisdom and the sort of skill that comes only from that hard-earned experience, a reminder of how shockingly young the makers of the record actually are. The strikingly varied disc, metaphorically entitled Hiding Inside the Horrible Weather to denote the beauty that inherently lies in all things, soars from hooky, driving rock (“The Shake (Awful Feeling)” and “Boys! Grab Your Guns”) to introspective acoustic ballad (“Tired and Uninspired”) to expansive searches that reveal a whole new side of My American Heart (“Dangerous” and “Fantasy”). Soliman’s lyrics are noticeably more refined, spinning with clever turns of phrase a
1st “Best of” album from Garbage: Absolute Garbage 2007-07-22 23:34:33
(One) musician, upon seeing the innumerable loops and samples strewn about the studio, inadvertently inspired the band’s name when he said, ‘This looks like garbage.’ Replied Vig, ‘Exactly. And we’re going to turn this garbage into a song.’
--Garbage
Bio, 1995
Four albums and seven Grammy® nominations later, Garbage has its first “best of” collection--the CD and DVD collections, Absolute
Garbage (Almo Sounds/Geffen/UMe), released July 24, 2007. Along with the new track “Tell Me Where It Hurts,” Absolute Garbage
features 17 songs of extreme and intense emotion, from “Stupid Girl,” “Queer” and “#1 Crush” to “Special,” “Bleed Like Me” and “Why Do You Love Me.”
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Archetypes and Repetition by Deepfield 2007-07-22 23:27:51
South Carolina Band Mixes’n’Matches Sub-Genres On Across-The-Board Debut
New York, NY—On July 24th, In De Goot Recordings will release Archetypes And Repetition, the debut recording of South Carolina’s Deepfield. The band is comprised of singer/guitarist Baxter Teal III, lead guitarist J. King, bassist Dawson Huss and drummer Russell Lee. Influenced as much by Silverchair as they are by Porcupine Tree, the debut contains 12 cuts that range from crystalline pop to Hard Rock and even ends with a cover of En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go” that turns this radio hit totally inside-out, mining its inner rock’n’roll soul. The first single, “Get It,” was released on June 12th.
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Bringing Sexy Back: TLC’S New Series LA INK Features Top Female Tattoo Artists 2007-08-02 07:12:28
Series Featuring Kat Von D to Premiere on Tuesday, August 7th at 10 PM ET/PT
(Silver Spring, MD) For centuries the tattoo industry has been dominated by men. In TLC’s new series LA INK (premiering Tuesday, August 7th at 10 PM ET/PT), the glass ceiling is shattered as three of the most respected female tattoo artists, along with one legendary male artist, come together to work at the newest and hottest tattoo shop in LA. Joining shop owner Kat Von D at LA INK are renowned tattoo artists Kim Saigh, Hannah Aitchison and Kat’s mentor, Corey Miller. The shop manager holding everything together is Kat’s good friend, Pixie. With the majority of the artists in the shop being woman, LA INK shows that great art shares no gender bias.
The shop, which Kat recently opened in Hollywood, will have a distinct rock-n-roll flavor reflecting the owner’s personal style. Filled with gorgeous black and white photography and memorabilia signed by legendary rock artists and professional athletes Read more:Female
, Artists
Andrew "Mac" McDermott parting ways with Threshold 2007-08-06 21:55:02 Threshold
’s singer Andrew
"Mac" McDermott
has decided to leave the band for good. "Mac's still not been in touch directly but he wrote a statement on the band forum confirming that he's left", states keyboarder Richard West. Former singer Damian Wilson, who already stood in at the band’s shows at Metal Camp and Earthshaker festival, will continue helping out Threshold vocal-wise. "Damian's agreed to do the next shows and hopefully we can work out a way for him to do all the remaining tour dates."
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Bringing Sexy Back: TLC’S new series LA INK features top female tattoo artists 2007-08-02 07:12:28
Series Featuring Kat Von D to Premiere on Tuesday, August 7th at 10 PM ET/PT
(Silver Spring, MD) For centuries the tattoo
industry has been dominated by men. In TLC’s new series
LA INK (premiering Tuesday, August 7th at 10 PM ET/PT), the glass ceiling is shattered as three of the most respected female tattoo artists, along with one legendary male artist, come together to work at the newest and hottest tattoo shop in LA. Joining shop owner Kat Von D at LA INK are renowned tattoo artists Kim Saigh, Hannah Aitchison and Kat’s mentor, Corey Miller. The shop manager holding everything together is Kat’s good friend, Pixie. With the majority of the artists in the shop being woman, LA INK shows that great art shares no gender bias.
The shop, which Kat recently opened in Hollywood, will have a distinct rock-n-roll flavor reflecting the owner’s personal style. Filled with gorgeous black and white photography and memorabilia signed by legendary rock artists and professional athletes Read more:features
SONATA ARCTICA: New guitar player announced! 2007-08-10 20:52:01
Guitarist Jani Liimatainen left the band and is substituted by Elias Viljanen. Therefore Sonata Arctica wants the following to be known:
During fall of '06 and spring of '07, Jani's personal matters and actions drove us to a situation where we had no option but to ask Jani to leave the band. Jani was notified of this in May, and the separation was amicable. We wanted to give Jani the chance to get his life together before making this public, which is why we didn't make this announcement earlier. We wish Jani well on his chosen path.
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announced!"
THE SORROW: Blessings from a Blackened Sky 2007-07-30 07:17:24
The Sorrow is getting rave reviews around the globe. In the beginning of the year The Sorrow have been the newcomer of the month in Metal Hammer. About half a year later, the unique band leave behind bands like ENTOMBED, GOREFEST, CLAWFINGER or VELVET REVOLVER in the soundcheck of the August issue.
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from a Blackened Sky"
Warrel Dane announces solo album details 2008-03-05 15:55:59
After much anticipation, the stunning, inaugural solo effort, “Praises To The War Machine”, from Nevermore vocalist WARREL DANE will finally be released in Europe in April 2008. With this effort one of metal’s most defining and revolutionary vocalists further hones his craft to perfection.
Dane, who first shattered the boundaries of conventionality with the legendary Sanctuary and Nevermore, proves that he is one of metal’s most diverse frontmen with this solo effort as he unleashes a barrage of introspective and personal lyrics that are heartfelt and extremely powerful. All of this emotion backed with his soaring angelic and dynamic vocals provides all of the necessary elements for a savagely captivating, melodic assault that quickly hooks you in.
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2 months of silence 2008-01-23 19:11:14
Dear readers,
for the past two months we've encountered some problems with the blog section of RockReviews. Now most of the issues have been solved, and we've brought the blog back to life with slightly downgraded functionality (for example, photo links are no longer integrated into the blog but instead those will open in a separate window - FIXED as of January 23rd, 2008 20:10). We'll work on expanding the blog back to its original state, and will introduce new features as time allows.
Sorry for all the inconvenience this may have caused, and thanks for your continuous support.
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"
The Agony Scene: new album "Get Damned" out in January 2008! 2007-11-06 11:58:50
The Agony Scene is firing on all cylinders on its inspired and lovingly titled 3rd album, “Get Damned”, produced by Andreas Magnusson (Black Dahlia Murder, Scarlet), which will hit European stores on January
21st, 2008. If you missed out on the first two albums, you’ll want to hear this third, most mature and diverse offering from Tulsa, Oklahoma’s finest purveyors of corrosive hardcore!
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Sworn Enemy post a new track & album artwork of "Maniacal"; on tour in Nov/Dec 2007! 2007-10-25 19:29:53
New York metal outfit Sworn Enemy
present you a first sonic glimpse at what to expect of their upcoming new album “Maniacal”, which will hit stores on November 14th, 2007 (a US release will follow in February 2008)! Co-produced by Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying) and Joey Z (Life Of Agony), and featuring Jordan Mancino (As I Lay Dying) on session drums, the new effort sees Sworn Enemy captivatingly evolving from their hardcore roots to hard, fast and relentlessly driving thrash metal that even brings such legendary acts as Exodus, Anthrax, Testament to the table. Check out the new song “Time To Rage” at: !
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Fu Manchu posts a new video clip; live in Oct./Nov. 2007 2007-10-25 19:24:28
Californian rockers Fu Manchu have posted their new video
clip for the song “Hung Out To Dry” (taken off the “We Must Obey” album) at Youtube.com, watch it and enjoy a wicked journey through time:
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a new video clip; live in Oct./Nov. 2007"
Shadows Fall announce details of "Seeking the Way: The Greatest Hits" album; European tour underway! 2007-10-10 12:11:07
On October 26, 2007, the mighty Shadows
Fall present you a stunning overview of their past career with “Seeking
The Way: The Greatest
Hits”. Clocking for over 60 minutes, the album contains 15 landmark tracks incl. “Destroyer Of Senses”, “What Drives The Weak”, and the Guitar Hero II track “The Light That Blinds” plus all-new mixes of “Crushing Belial”, “Of One Blood” and “Fleshold” by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Unearth, Throwdown etc.). Garnered with artwork & liner notes by Tom Bejgrowicz, “Seeking The Way: The Greatest Hits” is a fascinating introduction to Shadows Fall
as well the best way to get all their hits on one disc.
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of "Seeking the Way: The Greatest Hits" album; European
tour underway!"
Velvet Revolver: Libertad 2007-10-02 10:09:51
Three years after their successful debut album 'Contraband', Velver Revolver
are back with a follow-up titled as Libertad
. This time around the band has different production team consisting of Brendan O'Brien (mixing) and Bob Ludwig (mastering). Hence this record sounds better than their debut, but unfortunately some of the characteristics of the debut are missing... sure the music still is founded on vigorous riffs, pounding drums, and expressive choruses but some of the inventiveness and unexpectedness of the debut is missing. On the other hand, the material on Libertad is more consistent, and the album sounds rather solid. Continue reading "Velvet
Revolver: Libertad"
Gibson Guitartown London Goes on sale at Ebay 2007-09-26 16:43:37
Celebrating all things rock ‘n’ roll Gibson
Guitartown London pays homage to the iconic electric guitar by bringing together the cream of the music industry including Noel Gallagher, Robert Plant, James Blunt, Slash, Kasabian, Graham Coxon, Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Ronnie Wood, Ozzy Osbourne, KT Tunstall, Mark Ronson, Razorlight, Stereophonics, The Kooks, Hard-Fi, The View, Kaiser Chiefs, The Fratellis, Editors, Dirty Pretty Things and The Magic Numbers (to name a few) with visual artists including the great Sir Peter Blake and Gerald Scarfe, to create a unique charity inspired public art exhibition at More London and O2.
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ProgPower Europe: Oceans of Sadness replaces Aghora 2007-09-20 00:52:39
Unfortunately Aghora has canceled their performance at ProgPower Europe
this year. Allthough we are disappointed in the band's decission, we do respect them and who knows we will be able to book them for any future edition. We have booked a decent replacement, the very talented Belgian band OCEANS OF SADNESS. They have released their latest album 'Mirror Palace' earlier this year, the album got overwhelming reviews worldwide. We are sure you will not be disappointed by this band, so we hope to see you all in October in Baarlo, The Netherlands.
Check out the ProgPower website for all the details and the latest information about tickets.
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, Sadness
Ted Poley about his upcoming album ''Smile'' 2007-09-18 10:55:19
Ted Poley was kind enough to send us his comments on the songs that are included in his forthcoming album "Smile
" due for release on October 19th on Frontiers Records. Get also ready for a major surprise about Ted and Danger Danger soon!
Don't miss Ted Poley performing with Danger Danger at the forthcoming UNITED FORCES OF ROCK Festival in Ludwigsburg on September 30th.
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Arch Enemy: Album Formats - North American Tour - Shoot Two New Videos! 2007-09-17 16:06:28
CD Version Ltd. CD + Bonus 3" DVD Version LP Version
Anticipation surrounding the new Arch Enemy
album, “Rise of The Tyrant” is at an all-time high as the band kicked off their Black Tyranny co-headlining NorthAmerican
tour with Machine Head past week.
Prior to leaving for North America, the band has shot two video clips for new songs “Revolution Begins”, the new album’s first single available in stores now, and “I Will Live Again”, both with acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Lacuna Coil, etc.).
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- North American
Tour - Shoot
Two
Devian present brand new song @MySpace & cover artwork for upcoming album! 2007-09-13 23:24:07
The newest sensation in Swedish extreme metal - DEVIAN, the violently thrashing black/death outfit featuring former Marduk-members Legion (vocals) & Emil Dragutinovic (drums) – presents you the first appetizer for its devilish metal delicacy “Ninewinged Serpent” (OUT in Europe October 22nd, 2007!). Just surf to and listen to the brand-new track “Scarred”!
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& cover artwork for upcoming album!"
Silentium: Dead Silent (Digital Single) 2007-09-13 23:11:21
A second single ”Dead Silent
” from Silentium's fourth album ”Seducia” (2006) has been published. The first two songs on the single are new versions of songs of the same name on their album, and the third track is a brand new song called ”My Dark Messenger”. The links to the stores, from which you may download the single, are to be found on Silentium's website.
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Single)"
Biomechanical complete Cannibalised - Advance Track online now 2007-09-11 22:04:26
Epic-thrash metallers Biomechanical have announced the completion of their upcoming release Cannibalised, mixed by famed producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest). The band have posted an exclusive advance track entitled 'Fallen In Fear' on their MySpace page for fans to get a taste of what to expect from the hotly anticipated release, currently streeting in February 2008.
To listen to the track head to www.myspace.com/biomechanical.
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Cannibalised - AdvanceTrackonline
now"
METAL: A Headbanger's Companion II out now in UK/Europe 2007-09-10 16:08:08
6 CDs for the price of 1 is the best value that a metaller can get!
The mind-blowing sequel to 'Metal: A Headbanger's Companion
' is out today in the UK/Europe
. Featuring a further 100+ legendary tracks from some of the most infamous names in extreme metal, 'Metal: A Headbanger's Companion II' serves as the ideal box-set for both extreme metal devotees and entry level metallers alike.
This mega-value box set features the likes of Carcass, Napalm Death, Clutch, The Haunted, Morbid Angel, Dillinger Escape Plan, Pitch Shifter, Akercocke and many many more spread over 6 genre-specific discs, which include Extreme Metal Essentials, Cult Rock Classics, The New Rock Breed, Live Metal Destruction, Metal Remixed and Sickest Ever Metal.
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