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European Version Of RICKY WARWICK's Solo Album To Include IRON MAIDEN Cover

The European version of former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick's second solo album, "Love Many Trust Few", will feature two bonus tracks: "Going Under Over You" (featuring Kieran Goss on backing vocals — a different version to the one on the "Bootleg" album) and a cover of IRON MAIDEN's "Running...

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NON-HUMAN LEVEL: First Taste Of DARKANE Guitarist's Solo Project Available For Download

A brand-new NON-HUMAN LEVEL track, entitled "Personal Hell", has been made available for download at VS-Webzine.com. NON-HUMAN LEVEL, the solo project of DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström, will release its self-titled debut album late October via France's Listenable Records. The album's cover a...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer GENE HOGLAN Checks In

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, ex-DEATH) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Hey everybody, it's your big buddy Gene here, here to give all of you a long-awaited update! An UPDATE, you say? On a STRAPPING site? Can you believe it? As of this writ...

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EVENLIGHT: DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Guitarist Releases New CD

EVENLIGHT, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based band featuring Brian Waddell (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND guitarist) and Scottie Mc Cargar (BIF NAKED drummer),recently released their second album, entitled "Fuck Yeah". The record features a guest appearance on "gang vocals" by Devin Townsend in the track...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Talks About Producing DARKEST HOUR

The Megalith rock webzine recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend. Several excerpts from the chat follow: The Megalith: I reviewed the latest DARKEST HOUR album [which Devin produced]. I was really impressed and it was being touted as a masterpiece. I was w...

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Guitarist RICH WARD Discusses STUCK MOJO's Present And Future

Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an in-depth interview with STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On STUCK MOJO's current status: "We did a full European tour, three and a half weeks worth in February. Then we came back to the U.K. again and d...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Throws His Name Behind 'Conquer Cancer' Campaign

According to The Boston Globe, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler is throwing his name behind a campaign to get a "Conquer Cancer" license plate approved in the state. Tyler was at the Marshfield Fair this past weekend helping to collect signatures. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vocals to the...

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AEROSMITH Frotman Serenades Young Fan At MARSHFIELD FAIR

According to the Boston Herald, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler serenaded a young fan with a chorus of "There she is, Miss America" at the Marshfield Fair Saturday night (Aug. 20),then returned to the fairgrounds to play some games with his own kids Sunday. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vo...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album Is 'Absolutely Incredible'

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drum tracks for 'Synchestra' are done! It was easily the best experience for recording an album I've EVER had! We recorded it from August 10th-11th at The Armoury Stud...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD To Tour Europe With MESHUGGAH

Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD recently completed a highly successful run on the inaugural Sounds of The Underground tour in support of their genre-defying breakthrough new album, "Alien", which critics are already hailing as their best offering yet. The group's overly intense live performa...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album 'Is Going To Be Amazing'

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "It's time!!! The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND are ready to go into the studio to record our new album, 'Synchestra'. "We will be entering the luxurious Armoury Studios on August 10th to record my drum...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Featured On SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE Tribute CD

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has lent his vocals to the track "I Want to Take You Higher" on the upcoming SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE tribute album, "Different Strokes By Different Folks", due on September 27 via Epic/Legacy. According to an official press release, the album includes "one-of-a-kind...

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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Continues Work On Solo EP, Lines Up Guest Appearances

Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist has posted the following message on his official web site: "[I] have a few recording projects that I will be participating in over the next six months or so. First off, the drums will be recorded for my solo project starting on August 1. Unless, of course...

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FEAR FACTORY Photographer OMER CORDELL Launches New Site

Photographer Omer Cordell, who has previously worked with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, MNEMIC and DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, and who is currently collaborating with FEAR FACTORY on a photo-book project, has launched a new site dedicated to his work outside the music world. www.omercordell.com was designed by Geof...

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VREID To Enter Studio In September

VREID, the new Norwegian band formed by former WINDIR members Hváll (bass),Steingrim (drums) and Sture (vocals, guitar),will enter Hváll's Studio 1184 in September to begin recording their second album, tentatively due in March 2006 via Tabu Recordings. VREID recently recorded a cover of the IMMOR...