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Submitted by newseditor on Feb 20, 2012
Much to the excitement of the progressive rock community around the world, legendary Flower Kings vocalist Hasse Fröberg and his group Musical Companion are releasing a new album. "Powerplay" is the second album by Swedish progrockers Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion.
About a year… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
April 6th 2012 is the day! The new ACCEPT album "STALINGRAD" will be released worldwide. The previous record "Blood Of The Nations", which was released in August 2010 was a huge success and nominated over 50 times worldwide for the "Hardrock and Metal Album Of The Year" being the most successful… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Frontiers Records is proud to announce the return of good-time rock n’ rollers, Trixter; the band’s first new album in 20 years, "NEW AUDIO MACHINE", has been confirmed for a release date on April 20th in Europe and April 24th in North America. Featuring the band’s original line-up, "NEW AUDIO… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Swedish epic power metallers SABATON have revealed a bunch of details for the bands upcoming album "Carolus Rex" which will be released May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The lyrics for the CD deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721) and are… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Swedish symphonic metal masters THERION have announced a European tour for September and October to celebrate their 25th year of existence. Accordingly, the tour will be called “Therion 25th Anniversary Tour” and will include the following dates:
Tourdates:
28.09. NL Eindhoven - Effenaar… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
HUNTRESS, the heavy metal newcomer of the year, will play all 8 METALFEST Open Air dates of 2012. Dont miss their energetic and powerful live set! The bands debut album "Spell Eater" will be released on 27 April (EU) and 8 May (USA).
HUNTRESS @ METALFEST OPEN AIR FESTIVALS 2012
31.05.12… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Nuclear Blast proudly announce the signing of another dyed-in-the-wool thrash metal combo – German alcoholic thrashers TANKARD!
Band leader Gerre comments:
“As the want-away footballers always say: I’m looking for a new athletic challenge……. baloney! We’ve only inked a deal with Nuclear… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Howard Jones will embark on a nationwide UK tour on Wednesday 11th April at the O2 Academy Bristol. This will be the first time that Howard will perform his first two studio albums "Human’s Lib" and "Dream Into Action" back to back, live in their entirety, on a full-scale nationwide UK tour… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
After posting a few teasers on their facebook page about a big announcement regarding the band's future, KITTIE have now announced the departure of their bassist Ivy Vujic and the return of Trish Doan!
In a statement on the band's website Ivy wrote:
"After 4 amazing years of jamming with… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Slash, the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter, has revealed the cover artwork and album title for his second studio album "Apocalyptic Love". Due out May 21st, 2012 (in the UK), the new album features Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators and will be released Slash’s own label… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Legendary progressive, iconic, symphonic rockband "The Flower Kings", formed in 1995 by guitarist, singer, composer Roine Stolt (Transatlantic), announce their immediate return to service in 2012 after an almost 5 years well earned hiatus.
The band consisting of Roine Stolt, bassplayer… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 16, 2012
The Safety Fire: announces release date change for the UK & US, pre-orders for new album, "Grind The Ocean"; ready to tour with PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, JEFF LOOMIS.
Originally set to be released in late February via Inside Out Music, THE SAFETY FIRE's debut full-length, "Grind The… Read More