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Original SACRED REICH Lineup To Reunite For European Dates, WACKEN OPEN AIR
The original lineup of the long-defunct Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wiley Arnett (lead guitar),Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) — will reunite for several shows in Europe next summer, including an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival on August...November 29, 2006
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DOKKEN Signs U.S. Deal With RHINO RECORDS
DOKKEN has signed a U.S. deal with Rhino Records for its forthcoming album, tentatively titled "Lightning Strikes Again". The CD will be issued in Europe via Frontiers Records. "Lightning Strikes Again", will be "a classic DOKKEN-style release, something that all the fans have been asking for," said...November 28, 2006
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QUIET RIOT Drummer Discusses 'Rehab' Album, 'Butchering The Beatles' Tribute
MetalEpicenter.com recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalEpicenter.com: We'll start out by asking you to talk about your current project which would be the new album "Rehab" and your recent appearance on "Butchering Th...November 26, 2006
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BALTIMOORE: Lineup Changes Announced
Vocalist/band leader Björn Lodin of the Swedish melodic hard rockers BALTIMOORE has issued the following update: "Since Thomas [Larsson, guitar] and Weine [Johansson, bass] didn't find it possible to take BALTIMOORE to their hearts, I decided to release them from their touring obligations. To replac...November 16, 2006
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RUFFIANS: More European Dates Announced
RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert will be on tour in Europe this month in support of its new album, "Desert of Tears". The dates are as follows: Nov. 16 - (DE) Sounds - Lubeck Nov. 17 - (DE) Headbangers Ballroom .....November 8, 2006
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DOKKEN Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of DOKKEN for the release of a brand new studio album in 2007. DOKKEN's upcoming CD, tentatively titled "Lightning Strikes Again", will be "a classic DOKKEN style release, something that all the fans have been asking for," says Don Dokken. "We hope to be d...October 30, 2006
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Former SACRED REICH Guitarist Talks About Early Years, Possibility Of Reunion
XMFan conducted an interview in August 2006 with former SACRED REICH and current THE HUMAN CONDITION guitarist Wiley Arnett. A few excerpts from the chat follow: XMFan: You joined SACRED REICH before the first album was released. Fill us in on what happened around that time. Wiley: Back in 1985 ther...October 28, 2006
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RUFFIANS: 'Desert Of Tears' U.S. Release Date Announced
OSM Records has announced that it will release RUFFIANS's brand new studio album, titled "Desert of Tears", on December 6, 2006. This 11-track album is said to be "pure classic power metal at its finest" and as a bonus it will include the video track "Do or Die". "Desert of Tears" is currently recei...October 23, 2006
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Former DOKKEN Guitarist Joins Forces With VISION DIVINE Singer In New Project
Former DOKKEN guitar wizard Alex De Rosso is putting together a new band with singer Michele Luppi (VISION DIVINE),drummer Bob Parolin and bassist Roby Galli. "We are writing some amazing tracks!" says De Rosso. "We will start the recording of the album soon." De Rosso's last solo album, "The Thin...October 20, 2006
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DON DOKKEN: Solo Album Samples Available
DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken has uploaded audio samples from his upcoming "Solitary" solo album at his official web site. Check out the cuts "Someday", "Sarah", "Never Forget", "Meadows", "Ship of Fools" and "Everything" at this location (scroll down to the bottom of the page). DOKKEN filmed their rece...October 8, 2006
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DON DOKKEN Completes Work On New Solo Album
DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken has issued the following update: "Hi, everyone. It's me, that singer guy who seemed to drop off the planet for the last six months, I figured it's about time to write and let everyone know what's up in DOKKEN land which isn't easy when you type with one finger. "As you ...October 5, 2006
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JOHN NORUM Talks About Playing With DOKKEN, Upcoming EUROPE Album
Kristian Döj from Denmark's Antenna webzine recently conducted an interview with EUROPE guitarist John Norum. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Antenna: A lot of bands from the eighties reunite with an incomplete lineup of only a few original members. Apart from Tony Reno, all original members ar...September 17, 2006
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DOKKEN/TED NUGENT Bassist To Distribute 'Liberty' CD To Troops In Iraq
Bassist Barry Sparks (DOKKEN, TED NUGENT) has posted the following message on his official web site: "As most of you know, on the morning of September 11, 2001 I wrote a very patriotic song titled 'Liberty'. This song is featured on my CD 'Can't Look Back' with Ted Nugent playing lead guitar. Severa...September 11, 2006
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RUFFIANS: European Tour Dates Announced
RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has announced the following European dates: Nov. 17 - Headbangers Ballroom - Hamburg, GER Nov. 19 - Bat Cave - Tilburg, NETH Nov. 22 - Rock City - Zurich, SWI Nov. 24 - Die Halle...September 6, 2006
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BENEDICTUM To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'The Vault'
San Diego, CA power metal band BENEDICTUM, featuring vocalist Veronica Freeman, guitarist Pete Wells, drummer Blackie Sanchez, keyboardist Chris Morgan, and bassist Jesse Wright, will be making an 11:30 a.m. PST in-studio appearance on KNAC.COM's "The Vault", hosted by DJ Will, on Sunday, August 27....August 23, 2006
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