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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...

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STORMHAMMER: New Singer Announced

German power metallers STORMHAMMER have announced the addition of former NEVERLAND/DREAMSCAPE frontman Mike Zotter to the group's ranks. Zotter fills the slot left vacant by the departure of Tommy Lion (ex-DRIFTER) earlier in the year. STORMHAMMER released their third album, "Lord of Darkness", in M...

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STORMHAMMER: Former NEVERLAND Singer To Join The Fold?

According to a posting on German power metallers STORMHAMMER's web site, former NEVERLAND (Switzerland) frontman Mike Zotter is the top candidate to fill the slot left vacant by the departure of Tommy Lion (ex-DRIFTER) earlier in the year. However, the band stress that "we have two more candidates t...

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Former ANTHRAX/WHITE LION Drummer Joins ANTIPRODUCT

After spending the last few years as a successful producer in Los Angeles, former ANTHRAX/ZAKK WYLDE/WHITE LION drummer Greg D'Angelo (or "GD3", as he's now known) has joined ANTIPRODUCT as permanent replacement for ailing drummer Simon the Gonk. ANTIPRODUCT are continuing work on recordings at Albe...

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STORMHAMMER Start Vocalist Auditions

German power metallers STORMHAMMER have commenced the auditioning process for a new singer following the departure of Tommy Lion (ex-DRIFTER) earlier in the year. Among the candidates for the frontman slot are Mike Zotter (ex-NEVERLAND),D.C. Crow (ex-MEDUSA'S CHILD) and Richie Wicks (ex-TYGERS OF P...

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MANDY LION, GILBY CLARKE To Perform In Hollywood

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, ex-WICKED ALLIANCE) and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke will be performing at Club Vodka in West Hollywood, California on Friday, June 24. Anyone interested in attending the concert should go to the official Mandy Lion web site at MandyLionOnline.com for more...

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NIGHTSCAPE: Release Date Set For 'Symphony Of The Night'

Lion Music has set a September 11 European release date for the debut album from Swedish power metal band NIGHTSCAPE, entitled "Symphony of the Night". The CD will receive a Japanese release on July 11 via King Records. The Japanese edition of the album will feature demo material as a special bonus....

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RUSH Guitarist Talks About Florida Incident: 'People Cannot And Should Not Be Treated This Way'

A week after slapping three Florida sheriff's deputies with a lawsuit for allegedly using excessive force when arresting him during a 2003 New Year's Eve altercation, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson is speaking out about the incident yet again. Lifeson's statement, released on Thursday (June 10),reads...

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MIND'S EYE Hard At Work On New Album

MIND'S EYE, the Swedish progressive rock/metal band featuring members of THERION, SECRET SPHERE and NOVAK, are currently in the studio recording of their fourth album. The band had previously released three well-received CDs: "Into the Unknown" (1998),"…Waiting for the Tide" (2000) and "A Work of A...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Launches Official Web Site

Bassist James Lomenzo and Naturally Wired Designs have announced the launch of the official James Lomenzo web site, www.jameslomenzo.com. James' career has spanned over 20 years, including stints with WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DAVID LEE ROTH, PRIDE AND GLORY, ACE FREHLEY, OZZY OSBOURNE, THE H...