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ALTARIA To Begin Mixing New Album This Weekend

Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have posted the following message on their official web site: "The recordings of ALTARIA's third album, 'The Fallen Empire', are now 99% ready. The mixing of the album will start on the 15th of October in the Black Lounge Studios (Sweden). As earlier reported, ex-DI...

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JAKE E. LEE: RAY GILLEN Was 'The Best Singer I've Ever Had The Pleasure Of Working With'

Janne Stark of Sweden's Fuzz magazine recently conducted an exclusive interview with legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On BADLANDS' posthumous third album "Dusk", released long after singer Ray Gillen had passed away: "We set up all the g...

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BLOOD TSUNAMI: Norwegian Thrash Featuring Former EMPEROR Drummer

BLOOD TSUNAMI, the Oslo, Norway-based thrash metal band featuring drummer Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust; SCUM, ABORYM, ex-EMPEROR),have completed work on their new demo, which they're currently using to procure a record deal. BLOOD TSUNAMI was formed in 2004 by guitarist and vocalist Pete Evil, who...

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Sweden's LION'S SHARE Announce New Singer

Swedish melodic heavy metal masters LION'S SHARE have announced the addition of singer Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS) to the group's ranks. Johansson and the rest of the current LION'S SHARE lineup — which includes mainman Lars Chriss and recent addition Sampo Axelsson (bass; ex-GLENN HUGHES, CRAWL...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Part Ways With Bassist JAMES LOMENZO

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have parted ways with bassist James Lomenzo (ex-WHITE LION, DAVID LEE ROTH, PRIDE & GLORY),informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. A replacement bassist has yet to be announced. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be embarking on a U.S. tour with BRAND NEW SIN beginning in mid-Oct...

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FROM BEHIND To Enter Studio In February

FROM BEHIND, the new band featuring ex-SAMSON/MAMMOTH singer Nicky Moore and former NAZARETH guitarist Manny Charlton, will enter the studio in February 2006 to begin recording their debut album, tentatively titled "Size Doesn't Matter", for a late spring release via Lion Music. FROM BEHIND play "bl...

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ALTARIA Bassist To Appear On DAVID LEE ROTH Tribute Album, Release Solo CD

ALTARIA bassist Marko Pukkila has launched his web site last week at www.markopukkila.com. Pukkila will be featured on two songs on the upcoming David Lee Roth tribute album being released in November through Versailles Records. "And The Cradle Will Rock" will include additional appearances by Vinny...

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MANDY LION Prepares For Video Shoot

The following message was posted on vocalist Mandy Lion's (WWIII, ex-WICKED ALLIANCE) official web site: "Friday, September 23 Mandy Lion headlines the world-famous Roxy Theater [in West Hollywood, CA]!!! This is part one of the before-mentioned shoot. Women dress your best because many individuals...

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TRAMP'S WHITE LION: Live Album Track Listing Revealed

Frontiers Records has announced the worldwide release of TRAMP'S WHITE LION double live album, "Rocking the USA", on October 24, 2005. TRAMP'S WHITE LION is a classic rock band, set to represent the music and style of WHITE LION in the new millennium. Mike Tramp — singer, songwriter and founder of W...

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VINTERSORG Explores 'Progressive Rock' With WATERFIELD

BORKNAGAR/VINTERSORG frontman Andreas Hedlund (a.k.a. Vintersorg) has announced plans to release a "progressive rock" album under the WATERFIELD band moniker. An excerpt from the WATERFIELD biography follows: "The project started out as an experiment and a location for relaxation, without any pressu...

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GRAHAM BONNET Schedules Fall Dates In England, Scotland, Ireland

Legendary singer Graham Bonnet's (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) official web site has been updated with the following message: "Graham has been recording vocals for the first ELEKTRIC ZOO album, and he will tour with Dario Mollo after the album release. Iain...

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MANDY LION Invites Fans To Take Part In Video Shoot

The following message was posted on vocalist Mandy Lion's (WWIII, ex-WICKED ALLIANCE) official web site: "Important news! Right after the completion of the latest Mandy Lion CD, a video shoot will follow. We urge everyone interested in being a part of the shoot to contact us either here or on Myspac...

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STORMHAMMER: New Audio Sample Available For Download

German power metallers STORMHAMMER have uploaded an audio sample of a new song, entitled "Omens of Agony", featuring the group's new singer, former NEVERLAND/DREAMSCAPE frontman Mike Zotter. Download it at this location. "Omens of Agony" is expected to appear on the band's upcoming CD, , tentatively...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Laying Down Tracks For Ex-ANNIHILATOR Bassist's Solo EP

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen is currently laying down tracks for former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist's solo EP at Greenhouse Studios in Vancouver. "Russ and I have been jamming his songs consistently over the last few weeks and it's sounding really tight and good to go,"...

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LALU To Release 'Temporal' In Early 2006

LALU, the new heavy/progressive project featuring French composer Vivien Lalu alongside drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) and bassist Russell Bergquist (ex-ANNIHILATOR),will release their new album, "Temporal", in early 2006 through the Finnish label Lion Music. Two tracks on the C...