North America’s progressive metal gods SYMPHONY X have recently entered the studio to begin recording drum tracks for the band’s Nuclear Blast debut and follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, tentatively due before the end of the year. According to the band’s webmaster, “[guitarist] Michael J. Romeo said that the drums…
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STEVE VAI UNLOCKS THE VAULT AND LAUNCHES VaiTunes SERIES
Los Angeles, CA (June 18, 2010) – It’s not uncommon for a musician to record more work than they release. In Vai’s case, the Grammy® award-winning guitarist has a digital ocean of snippets in various degrees of completion. Some are leftovers from assorted sessions, projects that were never completed, soundcheck…
VOYAGER Release New Video
Australian band, Voyager, has unleashed their new video. Below is the message from the band: “Well friends, we played the video at our launch party and the response was awesome! This is VOYAGER like you haven’t seen before…. moody, arty, edgy and dark! A stellar performance by Keagan Kang and…
Vocalist URBAN BREED Joins DARK EMPIRE!
American progressive metallers DARK EMPIRE have announced the addition of Swedish vocalist Urban Breed (PYRAMAZE, BLOODBOUND, TAD MOROSE) to the group’s ranks. Urban replaces Jens Carlsson (PERSUADER, SAVAGE CIRCUS), who split from the band on good terms in 2008. Commented DARK EMPIRE bandleader/guitarist Matt Moliti: “I cannot express how thrilled…
“Who Was I” at the Magic Circle Festival @ Metalcamp!
Who Was I, the progressive brutal metal band from Melbourne, Florida, have been confirmed for Magic Circle Festival IV and will hit the main stage right after MANOWAR on July 11, 2010. Known for their rhythmic unity, mind blowing grooves, explosive melodies and throaty lyrics Who Was I have been…
MISTHERIA STUDIO REPORT
All recordings and mixing are now complete for the forthcoming solo album from one of metal leading keyboard maestros – Mistheria. The keyboard wizard has checked in with the following guest updates. Mark Boals (Royal Hunt, Ring of Fire, Y. Malmsteen) has completed his recordings on the song “Eye of…
ASHENT NAME NEW VOCALIST
Silence doesn’t mean inactivity: Titta Tani is the new singer of Italian progressive metallers Ashent. The band report: After a short but intense period of transition, the new Ashent line-up is finally completed. Titta Tani (Claudio Simonetti – Daemonia, Goblin, ex DGM and ex Necrophagia) officially joins the band, replacing…
ANTHRIEL SIGN TO LION MUSIC
Lion Music are delighted to announce the signing of progressive metallers Anthriel. Hailing from Finland. Anthriel’s music can be described as a progressive metal band with straight metal and neo-classical influences. Formed in 2004 by Timo Niemisto (guitars), Antti Hakulinen (keyboards) and Jari Kuokkanen (drums) and Klaus Wirzenius (bass), it…
NEVERMORE Celebrate Highest Billboard Chart Entry of Their Career; Prepare For Extensive World Tour
Seattle’s metal titans NEVERMORE are back and truly better than ever with the much anticipated new full-length release, The Obsidian Conspiracy, which could be their most impressive offering of their illustrious, decade plus, heralded career. The release also marks a very impressive milestone as it debuted at #125 on the…
STRATOVARIUS – 20 Demos Recorded For New Album
Finnish power metallers STRATOVARIUS continue work on the follow-up to 2009’s Polaris. Singer Timo Kotipelto checks in with BraveWords.com from the studio. “Right now we are recording some new demos,” he reveals. “I think we have more than 20 songs sort of demoed out. I still have to sing the…