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PARADISE LOST Announce New Album Title

PARADISE LOST announced today (Oct. 6) that the title of their newest album will be "Paradise Lost" — in celebration of their 10th studio album since their full-length debut, "Lost Paradise", was released in 1990. Artwork and tracklisting are still to be confirmed. The follow-up to 2002's "Symbol of...

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PARADISE LOST Singer To Answer Fans' Questions

PARADISE LOST vocalist Nick Holmes will be conducting a Q&A (question-and-answer) session about the new album with the fans. You can post your questions for him at the band's official forum (you will need to register before you can post). After the band have recieved enough questions, they will...

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Former BLAZE Members Launch New Project

According to a posting at BlazeFans.com, the new project featuring former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar),Steve Wray (guitar) and Rob Naylor (bass) has been christened RISE TO ADDICTION. The group's complete lineup is as follows: H Armstrong (HANGNAIL, END OF LEVEL BOSS) - Vocals John Slater (ex...

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Former BLAZE Guitarist JOHN SLATER Talks About His New Band

Former BLAZE guitarist John Slater recently spoke to the BLAZE fan site BlazeFans.com about his departure from BLAZE and his recent activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BlazeFans.com: You have posted on the forum recently about a new project you are working on with [former BLAZE g...

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Former BLAZE Guitarist STEVE WRAY Explains His Departure

Former BLAZE guitarist Steve Wray has commented on his decision to leave the group. Writing to the band's official forum, Steve said, "My decision to leave BLAZE has not been one taken lightly and it is with a 'heavy heart,' in some respects, that I leave. There are many reasons for my departure too...

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BLAZE Singer Parts Ways With Rest Of The Band, New Lineup Announced

BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have officially parted ways with guitarists John Slater and Steve Wray. John and Steve "are unable to do the tour dates for the rest of the year," BLAZE manager Neil Marklew writes in a posting on the group's web site....

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Drummer JEFF SINGER Discusses Departure From BLAZE: 'I Didn't Want To Be In A Cabaret Band'

Former BLAZE and current PARADISE LOST drummer Jeff Singer recently spoke to the BLAZE fan site BlazeFans.com about his departure from BLAZE and his recent activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BlazeFans.com: What have you been up to since you left BLAZE? Jeff Singer: "Lots of stuf...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Announce New Lineup

CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the new band fronted by former SAVATAGE singer Zachary Stevens, have announced the details of their new lineup. Commented Stevens: "Zak says, We have been very careful to select only the best musicians for the new band. All of these guys came highly recommended by a very good frien...

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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Admits Band Used Leftover Ideas

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith has ended years of fan speculation by revealing that the 2000 album "Brave New World" featured leftovers from the 1998 CD "Virtual XI". Asked in a 2003 interview to identify the four songs that were writ...

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IMPERANON Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement

Finland's IMPERANON have parted ways with guitarist Lauri Koskenniemi. Lauri decided to quit IMPERANON to focus on his other band, CRYSTAL BLAZE, according to a posting on the group's web site. A replacement for Koskenniemi has aleady been found in the shape of Teemu Mäntysaari. IMPERANON's debut al...

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DORO PESCH Says She Would Like To Collaborate With NIGHTWISH Singer

German metal singer Doro Pesch recently spoke to Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine about her upcoming AFM Records debut, entitled "Classic Diamonds". Due on September 20, the CD contains reworked classics from Doro's 20-year career as well as several new songs which were specially composed for this...

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Former BLAZE Bassist ROB NAYLOR Speaks Out

BLAZE fan site BlazeFans.com has posted a brand-new interview with the group's former bassist, Rob Naylor. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BlazeFans.com: You have mentioned that you are learning to fly planes — can you tell us more about this? What got you interested? Rob Naylor: "I've b...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Replace BLAZE At France's RAISMESFEST

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have replaced BLAZE as third on the bill at this year's Raismesfest in Raismes, France on Saturday, September 11. PRIMAL FEAR and RAGE will follow TYGERS OF PAN TANG on Saturday, with ANGRA headlining the Sunday night (Sept. 12). Also appearing on the bill will be A...

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LILLIAN AXE Announce New Singer

Long-running hard rockers LILLIAN AXE have announced the addition of singer Derrick LeFevre to the group's ranks. "I have known Derrick for over 10 years and he has been the vocalist for many good local bands," LILLIAN AXE guitarist Steve Blaze said in a statement. "He is a true star, but just hasn'...

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BLAZE To Film Live DVD In December

BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, will be filming their BLAZE Big Bash performance at JBs in Dudley, U.K. on Saturday, December 18 for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due in 2005. No further information is available at this time. As previously reported, BL...