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LION'S SHARE Guitarist Leaves COSMIC SPHERE
LION'S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss has decided to leave COSMIC SPHERE due to a "lack of time," according to the group's official web site. The rest of the band — guitarist Antti Wirman (WARMEN, CRAYDAWN),bassist Tapio Oksanen (CRAYDAWN),drummer Kristian Enqvist (ex-RISING FAITH),and vocalist Shaw...January 9, 2003
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Former WHITE LION Frontman Finalizes Track Listing For 'More To Life Than This'
Former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp will issue his latest solo CD, entitled "More To Life Than This", in April 2003. The album was recorded at Sweet Silence studios in Copenhagen, Denmark with legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen (METALLICA, DEEP PURPLE) and features a guest appearance by guitarist...December 27, 2002
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WHITESNAKE 2003 Lineup Confirmed!
WHITESNAKE have finalized and confirmed their 2003 touring lineup. It is as follows: Vocals - David Coverdale Drums - Tommy Aldridge (OZZY OSBOURNE, THIN LIZZY) Guitar - Doug Aldrich (DIO, LION, BURNING RAIN) Guitar - Reb Beach (WINGER, ALICE COOPER, DOKKEN) Bass - Marco Mendoza (TED NUGENT, THIN LI...December 15, 2002
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DAVID COVERDALE: 'I Can't Confirm Or Deny' WHITESNAKE Lineup Rumors
WHITESNAKE mastermind David Coverdale has refused to comment on the growing rumors that he has enlisted guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, HURRICANE, LION),bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, BLUE MURDER) and drummer Tommy Aldridge (OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT, THIN LIZZY) to perform as his backing band on...December 11, 2002
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WHITESNAKE And DOKKEN 2003 Lineup Details Unveiled
According to Melodicrock.com, the lineup for WHITESNAKE's upcoming reunion tour will likely consist of frontman David Coverdale, bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, BLUE MURDER),guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, HURRICANE, LION) and drummer Tommy Aldridge (OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT, THIN LIZZY). Rumors a...December 10, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist To Release Jazz Rock Album
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland's new project OHM, a Los Angeles-based jazz rock trio consisting of major label and studio musicians, have finalized the track listing for their self-titled debut CD, due in early 2003 via Lion Music. It is as follows: 01. Peanut Buddha 02. Lovesong 03. Came To...November 7, 2002
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RAGE Drummer Launches Rock Fusion Band
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current RAGE drummer Mike Terrana has teamed up with French musicians Cyril Achard (electric & acoustic guitar) and Ivan Rougny (electric bass) in a three-piece instrumental rock fusion band called TABOO VOODOO FUSION BAND. The new TABOO VOODOO CD, entitled "Something...October 25, 2002
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EMPIRE Enlist Help From Metal Superstars For Sophomore CD
EMPIRE, the solo project of VANIZE guitarist Rolf Munkes, are currently working on the follow-up to last year's Hypnotica CD, due in early 2003 through Lion Music. The full list of musicians contributing to the album is as follows: Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH) - Vocals Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE,...October 13, 2002
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LION'S SHARE Part With Bassist And Drummer, Pursue Outside Projects
Acclaimed Swedish melodic metal act LION'S SHARE have parted ways with Pontus Egberg (bass) and Johan Koleberg (drums) due to personal differences. Lars Chriss (guitar) and Tony Niva (vocals) will continue writing and demoing material for the group's fifth studio album, to be released sometime in la...October 12, 2002
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Former WHITE LION Frontman To Record New Solo CD
Former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp will enter Sweet Silence studios in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 11th to record his next solo album, due in early 2003. Production on the effort will be handled by the legendary Flemming Rasmussen (METALLICA, DEEP PURPLE) while guitar tracks will be recorded by...October 9, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist To Appear In GUITAR ONE Magazine
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland will be featured in the October issue of Guitar One magazine as part of the "What Ever Happened To?" column, written by Dale Turner. Look for the new issue in mid-August at your favorite stores and newsstands. In other news, Poland's Return to Metalopolis CD wi...July 14, 2002
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LION'S SHARE Commence Writing Process For Next CD, Pursue Side Projects
Sweden's LION'S SHARE have just begun writing material for the group's next album, which is not expected to appear before mid-to-late 2003. In other news, mainman/guitarist Lars Chriss will reportedly write and record with a couple of side projects in the coming months, one of which is expected to b...May 14, 2002
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Former KID ROCK Engineer/Programmer Comments On Possible DEEP PURPLE Collaboration
Former KID ROCK engineer/programmer Michael Bradford has commented on the possibility of a collaboration with DEEP PURPLE in the producer role for the latter's upcoming album, due in early 2003. According to Bradford, "I got a call about two months ago from the manager of the legendary DEEP PURPLE....May 14, 2002
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Killing The Dragon
In all honesty, it has been many years since I last felt excited about a DIO album, fact rooted more in mainman and namesake's inability to maintain the standard achieved on his first two solo albums than a general disinterest in the singer's sound. Ronnie's latest offering is no different in that r...May 5, 2002
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DIO Finalize Track Listing For "Killing The Dragon"
DIO are tentatively due to issue their latest studio effort, entitled Killing The Dragon, in May through Spitfire Records. The group's first release with new guitarist Doug Aldrich (ex-HURRICANE/LION),Killing The Dragon will include the following track listing: 01. Killing The Dragon 02. Along Came...March 1, 2002
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