1. Simone Simons to sing on Kamelot's new album

    Posted Feb. 21, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    Singer Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA recently recorded her vocal parts that will be featured on KAMELOT's forthcoming CD. Simone joins KAMELOT vocalist Roy Khan on the band's newest ballad, “House On A Hill”, as well the title track of KAMELOT's new album. Simone — the longtime girlfriend of KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai — previously appeared on the … (read on)

  2. Angra begin recording their 7th album

    Posted Feb. 21, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    Brazilian metallers ANGRA entered Norcal Studios in São Paulo, Brazil on February 17 to begin recording their seventh studio album, to be released in the second half of 2010. For the first time since its inception, the band is self-producing the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2006's “Aurora Consurgens”, which will be a conceptual effort and will include 10 songs. (read on)

  3. Fleshgod Apocalypse new album

    Posted Feb. 21, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    Rome, Italy-based death metal band FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have completed work on a new EP entitled “Mafia” at 16th Cellar Studios in the group's hometown, with producer Stefano “Saul” Morabito. The CD will be released on June 8 via Willowtip Records. (read on)

  4. Fates Warning album release

    Posted Feb. 17, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    Fates Warning has announced the release of the deluxe edition of their seminal 1991 album, Parallels! Fans can get their hands on this new take on the album on March 16th, 2010. The deluxe edition has been completely re-mastered and contains well over 3 hours of music and live footage. Parallels is the sixth record from the prog metal pioneers … (read on)

  5. Diablo Swing Orchestra change drummer

    Posted Jan. 19, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    Drummer Andreas Halvardsson has left the Swedish avant-garde rock band DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA for “personal reasons” and has been replaced by Petter Karlsson (ex-THERION, HOLOCOASTER). The band states, “We've only had one rehearsal together so far, but we were all blown away by [Petter's] drumming. Petter is also a skilled songwriter, so it will be interesting to see what he … (read on)

  6. Final confirmations for Neurotic Deathfest

    Posted Jan. 18, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    BENEDICTION & MALIGNANCY complete line-up at Neurotic Deathfest. For a complete list of bands and information about the festival that is going to take place in Tilburg, Nl, at the end of april, visit the festival's web page (read on)

  7. New video from Charly Sahona's debut album

    Posted Jan. 13, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    The lead track “Relieved” taken from the debut solo album from Venturia guitarist Charly Sahona “Naked Thoughts From A Silent Chaos”, set for release on 19.2.2010 can be viewed below. Video editing and production by Franck Hermanny (Adagio), who is also playing bass in the video. (read on)

  8. Helloween upcoming acoustic performances

    Posted Jan. 13, 2010 12:05 by catalina

    German power metallers HELLOWEEN will promote their 25th-anniversary album, “Unarmed - Best Of 25th Anniversary”, by taking part in acoustic performances at select German record stores. “Unarmed - Best Of 25th Anniversary” will feature the following tracks: Dr. Stein Future World If I Could Fly Where The Rain Grows The Keeper's Trilogy Eagle Fly Free Perfect Gentleman Forever & One … (read on)