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Amped
This band frustrates me. They've got the tools, but consistency is often a problem. While "Amped" has its moments, there is never enough going for it to make it a well rounded, quality album of traditional heavy metal. One can always find some satisfactory Jack Frost riff heft here and there, but wi...January 23, 2006
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Mean Streak (Re-Release)
If you are wanting a little background information San Francisco's Y&T, then read the review of 1982's "Black Tiger" first, so I don't have to repeat it here. "Mean Streak" is one of two seminal Y&T albums that have recently been digitally re-mastered and re-released on CD. Originally releas...January 23, 2006
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SINGLE BULLET THEORY: New Song Available For Download
A brand new SINGLE BULLET THEORY track, entitled "Sea of Inequity", has been made available for download at this location. It can also be heard online at www.myspace.com/singlebullettheory. "The song is a 'near'-final mix and minor finishing touches are still being made to the recording," the Philad...January 21, 2006
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TEER Announce New Vocalist
Powerhouse vocalist David McBee will be joining the Tampa, Florida hard rock band TEER. McBee recently completed a successful audition for TEER and producer Jim Morris (DIXIE DREGS, SAIGON KICK, SAVATAGE, THIRD EYE BLIND). Shortly thereafter, TEER band members made a formal offer to McBee and invite...January 20, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Frontman Continues Work On CORNERSTONE Album
According to a posting on singer Doogie White's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CORNERSTONE, ex-RAINBOW) official web site, CORNERSTONE bassist Steen Mogensen (ex-ROYAL HUNT) will be flying over to London in the next week to assist White with the tracking of the vocals for the group's fourth album, "Two Tales an...January 19, 2006
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Has 'A Lot Of Good Music Left' In Him: TOTO Guitarist LUKATHER
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. An excerpt from the chat follows: Classic Rock Revisited: A lot of people are worried about [Steve's good friend Eddie Van Halen]. Is he okay? Steve: "He is fine. He went through a really rough spot. Let's fac...January 18, 2006
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Frontman Completes Work On New TIME REQUIEM Album
According to a posting at www.goranedman.net, vocalist Göran Edman (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, GLORY) has completed work on the new TIME REQUIEM album, "Optical Illusion", with the talented Swedish musician Richard Andersson. The CD is scheduled for release in Japan on February 22. No release dates are curre...January 17, 2006
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: Early Recordings Unearthed!
It's no secret that before DREAM THEATER there was MAJESTY. But before MAJESTY, drummer Mike Portnoy (mis)spent some time of his youth recording with S.A. ADAMS. The then-18-year-old Portnoy did quite a few day and evening sessions with ADAMS working on what became the foundation of Adams' body of w...January 17, 2006
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ANTHRAX Members Schedule Signing Sessions At NAMM
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and drummer Charlie Benante will be attending the 2006 Winter NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs between January 19 and January 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Scott will be signing at the Washburn booth between 1:0...January 17, 2006
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Begin Work On First Studio Album In Six Years
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We're happy to let you know that our good friend and someone that talent wise and as a person we all highly respect, Paul Northfield [producer], has flown back into town and work has started on...January 16, 2006
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Pitch.Black.Effects
While not as well known as some of its contemporaries, Dutch boys CALLENISH CIRCLE have built a reputation as a band that consistently makes quality, Swedish-style melodic thrash/death metal. Following 2003's "My Passion // Your Pain", new album "Pitch.Black.Effects" (the band's fifth) continues tha...January 16, 2006
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Prepare For U.K. Tour, Lay Down New Tune
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman has issued the following update: "We're getting in a couple of practices before the U.K. trip coming up next week. Really looking forward to traveling with the CLUTCH guys again. It's been way too long. That new one of theirs is fantastic, I recomme...January 11, 2006
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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Featured In 'Clerks II' Trailer
According to a posting on ANTHRAX's official web site, the band's classic song "Among the Living" is the soundtrack for the new "Clerks II" trailer. Watch it online at this location (Quicktime required). As previously reported, ANTHRAX members Frankie Bello (bass),Charlie Benante (drums) and Scott...January 10, 2006
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IN AETERNUM Part Ways With Guitarist, Seek Replacement
Swedish death/black metallers IN AETERNUM have posted the following message on their official web site: "Things have been very quite since last year's tour. What we did after the tour was to take some time off from the band and do other things to clear our heads and think about the future. "Last wee...January 9, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Frontman Working On New CORNERSTONE Album
Singer Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CORNERSTONE) has posted the following message on his official web site: "The MALMSTEEN road show ended in Japan at the end of December after four splendid shows there. Then came the long trek home. I live in London but had to fly via New York City and Miami fro...January 4, 2006
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