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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Perform At ASIA SONG FESTIVAL

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following message: "The album Marty recorded with Aikawa Nanase, 'R.U.O.K.', will be released next week on November 9. "In his first and second music video appearance with Aikawa Nanase, filming for ultra-high-energy rock...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY To Open For DISTURBED; Debut Album Due In January

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),will release their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", on January 13, 2006 via Demolition...

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DIO: Aaarhus Date Cancelled

According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, DIO's December 1 date in Aarhus, Denmark has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. The first date of DIO's Scandinavian run will now be December 3 in Copenhagen. Also appearing on the bill will be URIAH HEEP and ASIA...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: Touring Plans Outlined

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have posted the following message on their official web site; "JON OLIVA'S PAIN would like to announce that they will be joining forces with Dirk Lehberger and Shooter Promotions from Germany to handle their European, Asia, and...

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SAXON Drummer Says Whole Second Leg Of European Tour Was 'Great'

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has posted the following message on his official web site: "The second leg of the tour is over. Everyone is back at home chilling out before the next run of gigs. Unfortunately, we lost our tour bus driver during the recent break — Les was rushed to hospital in Essen and...

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F5 Guitarist STEVE CONLEY: Solo Track Posted Online

F5 guitarist Steve Conley has uploaded a solo track, entitled "Marching to Mars", at www.myspace.com/steveconley. In addition to Conley and a drummer by the name of Bruce, the song features former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. F5 released their debut album, "A Drug for All Seasons"...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist To Take Part In Web Chat

F5 members David Ellefson (bass; ex-MEGADETH) and Dale Steele (vocals) will be at the Ultra Entertainment studios on Sunday, October 30 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time for a live web chat. Join Dale and David in the F5 chat room to ask your questions. According to the band, this won't be just some text c...

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AZURE Sign With PULVERISED, DEATHGASM

Swedish "fantasy black metal" band AZURE have signed a deal with Pulverised Records for Europe, Asia and Australia. A deal for the U.S. market has been signed with Deathgasm Records. Both labels are expected to release the band's already-completed new album, entitled "King of Stars - Bearer of Dark"...

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CLOUDSCAPE Frontman To Guest On SILENT MEMORIAL's New Album

CLOUDSCAPE frontman Mike Andersson will handle all vocals on the Swiss project-band SILENT MEMORIAL's second album. The CD will most likely surface next year. SILENT MEMORIAL released their debut album in 1998 in Asia with Thomas Vikstrom (STORMWIND, BRAZEN ABBOT, ex-CANDLEMASS) on vocals. Mike is a...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY Film 'Lethal Agenda' Video, Prepare To Hit The Road

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),have posted the following message on their official web site: "The appearances and...

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STATETROOPER Announce U.K. Dates

STATETROOPER, the reunited British hard rock outfit fronted by former MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) singer Gary Barden, have announced plans to return to the live stage in October. The band, which also features Jeff Summers (WEAPON),Bruce Bisland (SWEET) Gavin Cooper (KILLERS) and Martin Mikkels, wi...

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ZO2 Enter The Cage With TWISTED SISTER's MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA

On Friday, August 26 at 10:30 p.m., tune your radio dials to Long Island, NY's 98.5 "The Bone" for a special hour-long interview with ZO2 and DJ Mark "The Animal" Mendoza from TWISTED SISTER. ZO2 will be promoting their upcoming show at The Downtown with their good friends DANGER DANGER on Saturday,...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: First Live Dates Announced

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),will be making special appearances and playing shows surrounding the premiere parti...

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ASIA Part Ways With Ex-AC/DC Drummer, Announce Replacement

Hot off their successful world tour in support of their fan and critically acclaimed album "Silent Nation", ASIA have parted amicably with drummer Chris Slade (THE FIRM, AC/DC). Replacing Slade in the group's lineup is Jay Schellen (BADFINGER, HURRICANE). "Jay was always our first choice as a replac...

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RAMMSTEIN: Concerts In Asia Cancelled

German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN were forced to cancel their previously announced shows in Korea and Japan after the group's vocalist, Till Lindemann, suffered a knee injury during an appearance at this year's Metaltown festival (where they reported performed on a wet stage in the rain),which...