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SPOCK'S BEARD To Release 'Octane' Next Month
SPOCK'S BEARD, one of the leaders of the modern progressive rock movement worldwide, will release their new studio album, "Octane", on February 1 through InsideOut Music America. It is the band's eighth album and the follow-up to their 2003 release "Feel Euphoria". With "Octane", lead vocalist/drumm...January 12, 2005
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SOUL SIRKUS: Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Steps Down, Replacement Announced
According to MelodicRock.com, JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has stepped down from his role in SOUL SIRKUS. Due to mutual agreement, Deen has decided to step down as drummer for SOUL SIRKUS as the workload between both SOUL SIRKUS and JOURNEY left him little to no personal/family time. Joining the...January 9, 2005
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SOUL SIRKUS Drummer Falls Ill; All Tour Dates Cancelled
SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),have cancelled all previously announ...January 4, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Names His Top Albums, Films Of 2004
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted at the band's official web site a list of his favorite albums and films of 2004. Read on: Mike Portnoy's Top 10 CDs of 2004: 01. MUSE – "Absolution" (Says Mike: "Technically this is a 2003 release — but it is hands down my favorite CD of the ...December 30, 2004
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Guitarist NEAL SCHON Says Forming SOUL SIRKUS Was A 'No-Brainer'
JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon recently spoke to Cleveland's The Plain Dealer about SOUL SIRKUS, his new all-star side project also featuring singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),drummer Deen Castronovo (JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY...December 27, 2004
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STEVE MORSE Ends DEEP PURPLE World Tour With London Clinic
As DEEP PURPLE ended their 12 month, multi-country world tour, the group's guitarist, Steve Morse, took a moment to stop by the Guitar Institute of London in mid-November, captivating students with his guitar virtuosity. Fifty aspiring professional guitarists attended the clinic and got the chance t...December 23, 2004
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Heavy Metal Musicians Reveal Their Favorites From The Early Days Of Rock 'N' Roll
Paul Di'Anno (IRON MAIDEN),Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Thomas Youngblood (KAMELOT) and Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE) are among the musicians that were recently asked by Imhotep Zine to name their favorite artists from the early days of rock 'n' roll. The obvious choices were T...December 20, 2004
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SUN CAGED Announce New Singer
Dutch progressive metallers SUN CAGED have announced the addition of singer Paul Adrian Villarreal to the group's ranks. "Paul is currently residing in the USA in San Diego (California) but he will be moving to Europe soon," the band write on their web site. "He is a very talented singer and has a w...December 20, 2004
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DIMEBAG's Murder: Witnesses Describe Grisly Details Of Gunman's Attack
John Futty, Evan Goodenow and Aaron Beck of The Columbus Dispatch have issued the following report: Shortly before DAMAGEPLAN took the stage at the Alrosa Villa, a man approached the band's bus behind the North Side nightclub. He wanted to know if lead guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and his brot...December 10, 2004
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SOUL SIRKUS Announce First Shows Of 2005
SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),have lined up the following dates in...December 3, 2004
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SOUL SIRKUS Singer Apologizes For CD Delay
SOUL SIRKUS singer Jeff Scott Soto has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hey all, first let me say thanks from me and the guys for the amazing, kind and supportive response to SOUL SIRKUS, we appreciate your time and enthusiasm in welcoming us into your lives already! Th...November 23, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Checks In From The U.K.
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has posted the following message at this official web site: "We're getting near the end of the tour leg in the United Kingdom. This is home turf for the guys in the band, apart from me. Soccer on t.v. any time of the day, BBC programming, but some hotels carry ...November 21, 2004
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New WAYSTED Guitarist Says Band Is Much Happier After PAUL CHAPMAN's Tracks Were Replaced
New WAYSTED guitarist Chris George has spoken out against his predecessor Paul Chapman's claim that the group's fans "have had the piss taken out of them" when WAYSTED frontman Fin hired George to replace Chapman's already recorded guitar tracks on the band's brand new CD, "Back From the Dead". In a...November 18, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH Comments On DEEP PURPLE Jam
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Uli Jon Roth made a surprise appearance [Sunday night, Nov. 14] with DEEP PURPLE at Cardiff Arena. Uli had just attended the show as a backstage guest, but was spontaneously invited to join the band fo...November 17, 2004
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DIXIE DREGS: Legendary 1978 MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL Performance To Be Released On DVD
The legendary 1978 Montreux Jazz Festival performance of the DIXIE DREGS (featuring DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse) has been licensed for DVD and will be ready for release in time for the band's January 2005 tour. Recorded on July 23, 1978 at The Casino, the DVD features the following tracks: 01....November 14, 2004
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