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CONCERTO MOON Confirmed For BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL

CONCERTO MOON from Japan is confirmed for its first U.S. appearance at the second annual Bay Area Rock Festival. Led by guitar maestro Norifumi Shima, the group is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the self-proclaimed leading hard rock band of Japan by releasing a new studio album and a CD/DVD ret...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Confirmed To Play LONDON GUITAR SHOW

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is confirmed to play the London Guitar Show, part of the London International Music Show, on Saturday, June 14. In association with Marshall amps, the critically acclaimed , Grammy-winning Malmsteen will join a lineup for the show which includes Joe Satri...

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NARNIA Launches Vocalist Search

Swedish epic/melodic metallers NARNIA who recently parted ways with singer Christian Liljegren have issued the following update: "First of all THANKS for all comments and supportive messages lately. We have decided to give it a shot and let you all know that we are looking for someone to replace Chr...

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ARTHEMIS: 'Black Society' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Italian heavy/power metal band ARTHEMIS will release its new album, "Black Society", in July via Scarlet Records (June 28 in Japan via Soundholic). According to a press release, the group "combines the darker side of hard rock with prog/power influences and a modern touch of top-quality heavy/thrash...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On New Album: 'It's Going To Come Down Like A F**king Atom Bomb!'

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has told Guitar World magazine that his forthcoming solo album will feature his strongest lineup ever: Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) on vocals, Bjorn Englen on bass, Michael Troy on keyboards, and Patrik Johansson on drums....

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IMPELLITTERI: 'ROB ROCK Is Officially Back In The Band'

IMPELLITTERI mainman/guitarist Chris Impellitteri has issued the following update: "First, I want to thank Guitar World magazine for including IMPELLITTERI in their 50 'Fastest Guitarist of All Time' article. That was really nice of them to include me. I am definitely guilty of playing hyper-speed a...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Announced

Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards...

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GAIA EPICUS: First Two Albums Available For Free Download

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have issued the following update: "We are working hard on the new album and it is going to be a blast once it's done. As a 'waiting-for-the-new-album' gift, we would like to give you our two first albums for free download! The albums will be available for downlo...

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Former YNGWIE/LOUDNESS Singer MICHAEL VESCERA To Release Solo Album; Samples Available

Vocalist Michael Vescera (OBSESSION, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS) is scheduled to release a solo album, entitled "Sign of Things to Come", sometime this summer. Three songs from the CD "Say the Word", "Sign of Things to Come" and "Something to Believe" are available for streaming at this location...

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STYGIA: New Lineup Announced

STYGIA mainman/guitarist Todd Seitz has announced the recording lineup for the band's forthcoming album which will be tracked this summer. It is as follows: Michael Vescera (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS) - Vocals Mats Olausson (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - Keyboards Chris McCarvill (HOUSE OF LORDS, ex-JE...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE Keyboardist DEREK SHERINIAN Featured On RELOCATOR Debut

Keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BILLY IDOL) is featured on the self-titled debut album from the all-instrumental prog-rock project RELOCATOR. Influenced by both modern and classic artists like UK, PLANET X, RUSH and ALLAN HOLDSWORTH, RELOCATOR has developed its own styl...

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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Headline BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL

LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums),John Petrucci (guitar) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) alongside progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame and legendary hard rock singer...

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KRUX To Perform At Holland's DOOM TO DUST Festival

KRUX, the Swedish band featuring CANDLEMASS bassist Leif Edling, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Mats Levn, ex-ENTOMBED drummer Peter Stjrnvind, guitarist Jrgen Sandstrom (also in THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED/GRAVE),OPETH/ex-ARCH ENEMY guitarist Fredrik kesson, and keyboardist Carl Westholm, will perfo...

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ANTHROPIA Completes Mixing New Album

French metal band ANTHROPIA has finished mixing its new album, "The Chain Reaction", tentatively due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined label. The CD was recorded at ArtMusic studio in Nice and the group's own studio and was mixed by Franois Merle from the French band MANIGANCE. ADAGIO key...

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VIOLENT STORM: 'Fire In The Unknown' Video Posted Online

"Fire in the Unknown", the new video from VIOLENT STORM the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino can be viewed below. The visual portion of the clip features the group's new lineup, which is as follows: Mick Cervino- Bass Craig Swyger - Vocals Dorian Vaz - Guitar...