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Submitted by newseditor on Dec 10, 2012
The WINTERSUN album "TIME I" has been nominated for the Emma-Gaala 2013 in the category "Best national metal album". The "Emma-Gaala" is a Finnish music gala arranged yearly by Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland, awarding the most distinguished artists and music professionals of the year. The gala… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 10, 2012
While the sun ain't gonna shine anymore in Finland's darkest days of the year, FINNTROLL stick to their 3 years album cycle and started recording their 6th album at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki. The yet untitled follow up to 2010's masterpiece "Nifelvind" will be released worldwide through… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 10, 2012
Caravan, the quintessential precursors to the British Prog Rock movement, have announced a very special UK Tour that kicks off on January 8th 2013 at London’s prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall, at the Southbank Centre.   The UK tour will see Caravan celebrating the 40th Anniversary of what… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 8, 2012
Taken from hawkwind.com: It is with immense sadness that we have to let you know our great friend of many years and fellow musician Huw Lloyd Langton passed away peacefully last night (12/07/2012).   Huw had been bravely fighting cancer for a couple of years, but was determined not to let… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 7, 2012
ENVINYA were founded in 2006 and play metal with catchy melodies and groovy guitar riffs.   They released a 5-track EP, "Beyond The Dawn", in 2010 which received great reviews.   The band's statement about the signing: "Signing with Massacre Records was an important step for us. To work… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 6, 2012
Progressive Music Award 2012 nominees TOUCHSTONE are delighted to announce their annual Christmas bash at London’s Borderline venue on Friday 21st December 2012 with the legendary AOR outfit ROMEO'S DAUGHTER appearing as very special guests.   Romeo's Daughter have recently completed highly… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 5, 2012
The progressive rock music community worldwide is buzzing with excitement about the new release by celebrated UK prog ensemble Landmarq. Pushing their songwriting skills to new heights and crossing previously unexplored musical boundaries, Landmarq's "Entertaining Angels" is being held as the… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 5, 2012
In celebration of their upcoming album release, Norway's TELLUS REQUIEM has launched a brand new website. The website is located at: www.tellusrequiem.com and features upcoming tour dates, news merchandise, media, social network links and more.   The band described the websites design and… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 5, 2012
Alchemy Records will mark the end of days, December 21, 2012, with the release of "Burnt Belief", a progressive instrumental collaboration between bass player Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree, Metallic Taste of Blood, Ex-Wise Heads) and guitarist/composer Jon Durant. The album will be released through… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 4, 2012
Today also the cover artwork of “Death By Fire” will be released. Olof Wikstrand comments it like this: "The cover is drawn by our long time friend Jonathan Hulten of Necromantic Art. It captures pretty much everything we wanted from a cover. Simple and direct"!   Tracklist: 01. Bells Of… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 4, 2012
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of a very special album from JORN entitled “Symphonic” on January 25th in Europe and January 22nd in North America.   “Symphonic” is not a proper new album, but rather a selection of tracks taken from JORN’s previous studio releases, which… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Dec 3, 2012
Legendary rock vocalist Sebastian Bach is currently working on the upcoming release of a brand new DVD/live CD package: ABachalypse Now is scheduled for release in Spring, 2013 via Frontiers Records. The DVD/CD includes never-before-seen footage from this year’s GrasPop Festival in Belgium, the… Read More