Within Temptation recently released their new single Memories, the videoclip contains very nice scenes from the metal goddess, Sharon den Adel.

John Petrucci plans to release a solo album in March

"Suspended Animations" is the title for the new Petrucci´s solo album, which will be released on March 1st, 2005.

Stefan Schwarzmann steps out of Helloween

(Dani Löble)

Stefan Schwarzmann decided to part away from Helloween after the actual tour. Musical differences with the rest the band would be the cause for Stefan to take this decision. The substitute for Stefan would be Dani Löble (formerly Rawhead Rexx).

NEWS

- Lemmy Kilmster plans to release "Lemmy & Friends", his solo album featuring colaborations from Metallica, The Damned, Dave Grohl and others.

- Stratovarius label record states that the song "Hitler" won´t appear on the new album, Tolkki said he won´t give up on this ong since its contents are totally against the nazis.

- Adrian Erlandsson (Cradle of Filth) confirmed his participation in the Birmingham Drumfest.

(info taken from blabbermouth.net)

Scott Ian - ANTHRAX - guitars on e-bay

Scott Ian´s Washburn Guitar is being auctioned on ebay as one of his 100-limited edition Urban Camo Guitars. Scott, Anthrax guitar, said this were one of the finest guitars he ever had.

After Forever Drummer with Health Problems

After Forever drummer, André Borgman, was diagnosed with cancer and required surgery to have a tumor removed. The band plans to go on with their tour, replacing André with Ed Warby from Ayreon. For more info visit After Forever´s official site www.afterforever.com

Judas Priest´s Angel of Retribution

Upcoming Releases

These are some of the albums that will be released in february 2005.

05.02 - Immolation - Harnessing Ruin
07.02 - Primordial - The Gathering Wilderness
14.02 - Paradise Lost - Forever After [Single]
14.02 - Lordi - The Monster Show
16.02 - To/Die/For - Little Deaths [Single]
21.02 - Green Carnation - The Quiet Offspring
21.02 - Dark Suns - Existence
21.02 - Katatonia - The Black Sessions [Compilation]
21.02 - Extol - The Blueprint Dives
21.02 - Nocturnal Rites - Lost In Time: The Early Years Of Nocturnal Rites [Compilation]
22.02 - Swallow The Sun - TBA
22.02 - Dio - Evil or Divine: Live in New York City [Live]
28.02 - Judas Priest - Angel Of Retribution
28.02 - Paradise Lost - Paradise Lost
28.02 - Soilwork - Stabbing The Drama
28.02 - Trail Of Tears - Free Fall Into Fear
28.02 - Running Wild - Rogues en Vogue
28.02 - Moonsorrow - Verisakeet
(info taken from www.metalstorm.ee)
There can be any changes on these dates. Enjoy and buy the albums!