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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Checks In

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has posted the following message in the "Megadeth Alumni" section of the band's official web site: "Just checking in! Met up with Glen Drover [current MEGADETH guitarist] a couple of weeks ago and had some fun playing some MEGADETH tunes in my studio. I sure wo...

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BLOOD TSUNAMI's PETE EVIL To Host MTV NORDIC's 'Headbanger's Ball'

BLOOD TSUNAMI guitarist/singer Pete Evil has been tapped to host the MTV Nordic's Norwegian version of "Headbanger's Ball", which is scheduled to launch Friday, October 6. Commented Pete Evil's BLOOD TSUNAMI bandmate Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust, drums; SCUM, ABORYM, ex-EMPEROR): "In my opinion, thi...

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CHRIS POLAND: 'Return to Metalopolis – Live' Audio Sample Available

A tune and the art from the forthcoming Chris Poland (ex-MEGADETH) "Return to Metalopolis - Live" CD has been posted on the OHM: MySpace page. The art for the disc (done by artist Skip Snyder) can also be found on the opening page of www.chrispoland.com. The title song posted was recorded ...

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ALTARIA: 'Frozen Hearts' Video Posted Online

Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have posted their video for the song "Frozen Hearts" at YouTube.com. The clip features footage from the band's European tour with SONATA ARCTICA and DORO. "Frozen Hearts" comes off ALTARIA's third album, "The Fallen Empire", which was released this past March. The f...

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TRAMP'S WHITE LION: More European Tour Dates Announced

TRAMP'S WHITE LION — the classic rock band led by singer, songwriter and founder of WHITE LION, Mike Tramp — has lined up the following European dates in November/December: Nov. 11 - Pumpehuset - Copenhagen, Denmark Nov. 12 - Amplifier - Oslo, Norway Nov. 16 - Heineken (formerly Arena) - Madrid, Spa...

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MANOWAR: 'The Sons Of Odin' E-Card Available

An e-card for the new MANOWAR EP, "The Sons of Odin", has been made available at this location. Due in Europe on October 13 via Magic Circle Music (October 6 in Germany, October 24 in North America),"The Sons of Odin" EP features over 25 minutes of total playing time. Besides "The Sons ...

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ALEX MASI: New Solo Album To Feature Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer

Lion Music has set an October 27 release date for the new album from guitarist Alex Masi, entitled "Late Night At Desert Rimrock". The CD also features Masi's MCM bandmate and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK drummer John Macaluso. The music on "Late Night At Desert Rimrock" is described in a press relea...

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DOGPOUND Begins Recording New Album

Swedish hard rockers DOGPOUND have entered the studio to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2007. More than 25 songs were apparently written for the follow-up to last year's "A Night in the Gutter", which will be mixed by Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN, DIMMU BORGIR, CELTIC...

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MEGADETH Bassist To Take Part In Online Chat Today

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo (ex-BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) will take part in an online chat today (Wednesday, September 13) at 3:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT at the Gigantour Chat Room (free registration required). The North American installment of Gigantour 2006 kicked off September 6...

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HOSTILITY: Tour Dates Announced

San Francisco Bay Area metal band HOSTILITY has announced the following tour dates in support of its debut album, "Uncompromised": Sep. 14 - The Whisky A Go-Go - Los Angeles, CA Sep. 22 - Lava Lounge - Monterey, CA Sep. 23 - The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA Sep. 24 - Fat Cat - Modesto, CA ...

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SUN CAGED Guitarist's New Solo DVD To Arrive In October

SUN CAGED guitarist Marcel Coenen's upcoming live solo DVD, entitled "A Live Time Journey", will be released in October via Lion Music. The disc will feature the entire show played on January 28, 2006 in Weert, the Netherlands in support of Marcel's second solo album, "Colour Journey". In addition,...

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MIKE TRAMP Says He Will Record New 'WHITE LION II' Album

Former WHITE LION and current TRAMP'S WHITE LION vocalist Mike Tramp has issued the following statement: "After much thought and consideration, I have decided to give TRAMP'S WHITE LION a second shot and make it a good one. I never felt good about giving up after our last agent messed up our plans f...

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MANOWAR: 'The Sons Of Odin' EP To Receive U.S. Release In Late October

MANOWAR will release their first-ever EP, entitled "The Sons of Odin", on the following dates: October 6, 2006 (Germany) October 9, 2006 (rest of Europe) October 24, 2006 (USA) "We decided that just a single wasn't enough," said bassist Joey DeMaio. "We want to give our fans maximum value for minimu...

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Ex-WHITE LION Singer MIKE TRAMP Is All About 'Delivering Some First-Class Rock 'N' Roll'

MetalEpicenter.com recently conducted an interview with former WHITE LION and current TRAMP'S WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp. A few excerpts from the chat follow: MetalEpicenter.com: What's the deal with the WHITE LION name? Who owns it and are you trying to obtain it? Mike: Well it's not so much as w...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Believe In Total Honesty'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Blender.com about the women he's loved, bands he's helped break out, his parenting skills, the Kiss Coffeehouse and the "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" reality TV show. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blender.com: So, tell us a secret: How...