Crimson Glory's vocalist, Wade Black has commented on the band's split with original singer Midnight and their future plans, including two live dates in Florida in March.

CRIMSON GLORY parted ways with Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) last month following the revelation that Midnight was arrested on January 20 in Sarasota, Florida and charged with "DUI [driving under the influence] with .20 [blood-alcohol level] or higher or having a passenger under 18" years of age.

Stated Black: "I really appreciate all of the good things that people are saying about CRIMSON GLORY/myself and up-and-coming shows. I truly hope Mid [Midnight] gets his life back in order; I too am a fan of his (keep the faith, bro!). But as for the future, I have nothing but good intentions of great music, as always, to be created by this unit! I think we all need to stop and look at this as there is still a CRIMSON GLORY for the here and now."

CRIMSON GLORY will team up with VICIOUS RUMORS for two dates in March:

Mar. 15 - The Hall - Palmetto, FL
Mar. 16 - Bourbon Street - Clearwater, FL

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STRATOVARIUS have announced the following dates:

May 22 - Osaka, JPN @ Big Cat
May 24 - Tokyo, JPN @ Liquid Room
May 25 - Tokyo, JPN @ Liquid Room (Finland Fest)
Jul. 14-15 - Vizovice, CZR @ Masters of Rock
Aug. 2-4 - Wacken, GER @ Wacken Open Air

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PARADISE LOST have announced the following message:

We can confirm today that the title for the 11th Paradise Lost album, tentatively due for release in May this year, is to be titled "In Requiem".

The artwork for the new album is to be done by Seth Siro Anton, who was the artwork designer for the last album, "Paradise Lost".

The band recently returned from Canada following completion of recording the new CD, produced by Rhys Fulber. The album has been mixed by Mike Fraser - who is well known for his work with bands such as Metallica, AC/DC, Van Halen etc... You can check out a comprehensive listing of the bands Mike has worked with on his management's site.

The album is due to be mastered soon, and we should have more detailed info about it for you in the near future.

We can also confirm that the gig to be filmed for the new Live DVD will be taking place on Thursday April 12, at the Koko Club in London.

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