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My song of the day....Not for everyone
There is one member...I think will like this
Guess who
ZOLA JESUS "SEA TALK"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlddZf9R0jU

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IMPERIA — which is fronted by Norwegian singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (the original vocalist of the Holland-based band SAHARA DUST, which later changed its name to EPICA) — has set "Secret Passion" as the title of its new album, due on February 25 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at Spacelab studio in Germany.

IMPERIA's sophomore album, "Queen of Light", was released in March 2007 via Massacre Records.

IMPERIA is:

Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals
Steve Wolz - Drums
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund - Guitar

This is great news, I am big fan of the work by Jan "Örkki" Yrlund.

[Reem]

i really like Anekke from the Gathering....

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WOW from me
Within Temptation - Faster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9_MWywm3Go

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WITHIN TEMPTATION have announced a special one-off show at Terminal 5 in New York City on Saturday, September 10. General ticket sales will start on Friday, February 18.

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"Bizarro World", the new album from Germany's DEADLOCK, can be streamed in its entirety at Metal-Hammer.de. Due on February 28 in Europe and March 16 in the U.S. via Lifeforce Records, the CD was recorded at Slaughter's Palace studio and was once again produced and engineered by the band's musical mastermind and guitar/sound wizard Sebastian Reichl.

"Bizarro World" track listing:

01. Virus Jones
02. State Of Decay
03. Falling Skywards
04. Earthlings
05. You Left Me Dead
06. Brutal Romance
07. Alienation
08. Renegade
09. Htrae
10. Bizarro World
11. Paranoia Extravaganza

The limited-edition digipak version of "Bizarro World" and the digital version will contain two remixes as bonus tracks.

"State Of Decay" was released as a digital single on February 7.

Listen here.....
http://www.metal-hammer.de/Deadlock_BIZARRO_WORLD_Album_Stream_exklusiv-site-hammer.html


STREAM OF PASSION recently entered Sandlane Recording Facilities in Rijen, Holland to begin recording its third album for a 2011 release.

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IMPERIA — which is fronted by Norwegian singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (the original vocalist of the Holland-based band SAHARA DUST, which later changed its name to EPICA) — will release its new album, "Secret Passion", on March 25 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at Spacelab studio in Germany. The album's first single, "Let Down", features a guest appearance by cellist Tina Guo.

"Secret Passion" track listing:

01. Touch Of Your Hand
02. Secret Passion
03. Fragile
04. Out Of Sight
05. Let Down
06. Violence
07. Like Rain
08. Suicide
09. Hold On
10. Greed
11. Missing It All
12. My Sleeping Angel
13. Mistress (digipak bonus track)

IMPERIA's sophomore album, "Queen of Light", was released in March 2007 via Massacre Records.

IMPERIA is:

Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals
Steve Wolz - Drums
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund - Guitar



I will be interviewing Jan "Örkki" Yrlund very soon for Lady Rock and DIO

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Sirenia Interview
A Conversation with Vocalist Ailyn
By Chad Bowar

Chad Bowar: How was your experience different on The Enigma Of Life compared to The 13th Floor?
Ailyn: I think the only difference is that when I recorded The 13th Floor I had just joined the band and I felt very nervous and insecure. With The Enigma Of Life everything was quieter. Now that I know Morten better, I know what he expects from me and also he knows my voice better so it’s easier when we are in the studio together.

How would you describe the sound of the new CD?
Maybe this album is the most melodic album that Morten has done with Sirenia. The album follows the same feelings that we had on The 13th Floor, which is what Morten wants. Also the female vocals are still important in the new album.

What are some of the lyrical themes?
Well I guess you should ask Morten about the lyrical concept. I asked him a lot of times about what he’s talking in his lyrics, but he didn’t like to talk about what it means. So I really don’t know what to say, because I can tell you my opinion, but maybe it doesn’t mean the same thing that Morten wants to say.

How was the video shoot for The End Of It All? What's the storyline of the video?
The video shoot was great! It’s the second time that we worked with Patric Ullaeus and its very funny to work with him. Also he knows us from the last video so he knew exactly what he wanted from us, so it was really easy. In the video we are inside an old house, I’m lost, everything is old and dead, it’s the end. I think the video is more focused on the nice images than on the storyline.

What are your upcoming tour plans?
We have some summer Festivals like Wacken Open Air and Masters Of Rock. And for now we are working to get a European tour and also a tour of South America and we hope to get some more now that our new album is released.

Does Sirenia ever plan to come to North America for a tour?
I guess it’s a bit difficult to get a tour in North America, but we really hope that we can go someday. I’d love to go there, it would be great!

What has been your most memorable live show so far?
My most memorable live show was at Masters Of Rock 2008, not because I did a great show (I was very very nervous), but because it was my first big show with Sirenia and I really enjoyed the moment. Every show is different: a different place, different people, and I always have nice memories of all my shows. But if I had to pick a choice I would choose that one.

What's the craziest thing that's happened to you on the road?
Things always happens, but we were on the Beauty And The Beast Tour and one day the bus stopped in a gas station and everybody went to buy something to drink. We thought that everybody was in the bus again, but NOOO! We left our sound engineer in the gas station. Luckily he had his cell phone with him, so he called us and the bus went back to pick him up.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve been asked to autograph?
The strangest thing was when, I guess it was in Poland, a guy asked me if I could give him a kiss to leave my lipstick in his stomach and after that, he also wanted me to sign in the same place.

How did you get started in music?
I started in school when I was 11 or 12 years old. My teacher played us the song “Hero” by Mariah Carey. I fell in love with the song and her voice, and from that day I started trying to sing like her.

Where did your nickname Ailyn originate?
Ailyn is a Chinese name, and it means “true love.”

How did you become the vocalist for Sirenia?
My sister was looking for metal bands to add them as friends on MySpace, and she found Sirenia. She showed them to me, and we both liked them and started hearing their songs and videos. We liked them very much and sent a friend request. One month later they sent me an email asking me about if I wanted to audition because they needed a new singer, so in January 2008 I went to Norway for the first audition. Later they contacted me again to ask me for a second audition in February, now with the full band. In April they told me I was the new singer of Sirenia.

Did you listen to much metal before joining the band?
Yes. People still think that before Sirenia I just listened to pop music, but I’m really open minded. I don’t want to close my mind just with one kind of music. My parents really like music and I grew up listening to a lot of different music styles. I think it is very nice to hear different music because I can learn a lot of different things.

Who are some of your favorite musical artists and singers?
Well I like a lot of them, but I could say some of them are Jared Leto (30 Seconds To Mars), Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman, Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation).

Do you plan on doing a solo album when Sirenia isn't busy touring or recording?
Not for now. I’m focusing on Sirenia. Maybe in the future? I don’t know.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of music?
I really love to read, to draw and sew. I enjoy sewing my stage clothes for my shows with Sirenia. I think it’s relaxing. And of course I love to listen to music.

Anything else you'd like to mention or promote?
I want to say thanks to everybody for their support to Sirenia. I hope you enjoy our new album and I also hope to see you on tour soon.

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WENDY DIO Signs On As BEBE BUELL's New Manager
Beverle Lorence "Bebe" Buell, the 57-year-old American fashion model and singer, and Playboy magazine's November 1974 Playmate of the Month, has inked a management deal with Wendy Dio's Niji Management.
"I went to New York City to see Bebe Buell perform live and I knew after two songs that I had to manage her," said Wendy Dio.
"I have a genuine connection with Wendy," added Bebe Buell. "She gets it — my music and me! Her coming into my life felt like divine intervention."
Bebe's stature within the rock world remains great to this day, as she presented two awards at this year's Pollstar Awards that took place at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California.
Bebe maintains a very large and loyal social network and live show following around the world.
Buell is actress Liv Tyler's mother from a brief relationship with AEROSMITH vocalist Steven Tyler. In 2001, she wrote an autobiography (with Victor Bockris) entitled "Rebel Heart: An American Rock And Roll Journey". The book was a New York Times bestseller.
Niji Management recently secured a major international booking agency for Bebe Buell and there are plans for her to tour Europe in conjunction with her soon-to-be -released new CD.
For more information, visit www.bebebuell.org.

I had a listen....Beverle Lorence "Bebe" Buell sounds like a American version of Marianne Faithfull.
I liked the samples of her cd.

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