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Former SAXON Drummer Looking For New Project
Former SAXON and current OLIVER DAWSON SAXON drummer Nigel Durham is on the lookout for another band or project to work with (to coincide with his work with OLIVER DAWSON SAXON). He says, "I'm available for gigs, touring, recording, tribute bands, etc. (preferably something in the U.K.). I can be co...November 18, 2008
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GLEN DROVER, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed On 'The Metal File'; Audio Available
Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover and powerhouse heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) were interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. Glen Drover fille...November 13, 2008
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OPETH Frontman Checks In
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "Well, the North American tour went great; in fact, I think it was one of my favourite tours ever! BARONESS were great guys and a great band, and HIGH ON FIRE...well, I love those guys. Pike was like my b...November 11, 2008
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OLIVER WEERS To Support WHITESNAKE In Copenhagen
Denmark's OLIVER WEERS will support WHITESNAKE in Copenhagen on Friday, December 19. WEERS will perform with his band consisting of guitarist and album producer Soren Andersen, bass player Claus Langeskov (WHITE LION),guitarist Anders Bo (THE LICKS) and drummer Morten Hellborn (HANNAH SCHNEIDER). O...November 11, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Perform At MONTREAL METAL GATHERING
Powerhouse metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will perform at the first annual Montreal Metal Gathering on November 15 at La Place À Côté in Montrea, Quebec, Canada. Tim says, "I will be hanging with everyone during the day and signing autographs then g...November 10, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP In Madrid; Photos, Video Footage Available
MetalSymphony.com has uploaded photos of MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's October 30, 2008 concert at Macumba in Madrid. Check them out at this location. Fan-filmed video footage from the concert can be viewed below. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Ride On My Way 02. Cry For The Nations 03. Let Slee...November 10, 2008
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Performs At UK's GUITARFEST; Video Available
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was joined by bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover and Danish guitarist Soren Anderson (SUPERFUZZ) for a performance at this year's Guitarfest at Music Live (the UK's favorite music-making bash) on Friday, November 7...November 9, 2008
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Visits MARSHALL Factory In UK
According to a posting on Megadeth.com, MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine was seen earlier today (Wednesday, November 5) visiting the Marshall factory in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK and was later out to dinner with the Marshall family. Mustaine will be joined by bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE...November 5, 2008
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MEGADETH Drummer Comments On Upcoming GUITARFEST Appearance
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will be joined by bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) and MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover for a performance at this year's Guitarfest at Music Live (the UK's favorite music-making bash) on Friday, November 7. Mustaine is allowing punters to create...November 5, 2008
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WHITESNAKE Mainman Objects To MCCAIN Use Of 'Here I Go Again' At Campaign Event
WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has released a statement objecting to John McCain's use of the band's classic "Here I Go Again" during a campaign rally in Colorado on Tuesday. "Having just heard my song 'Here I Go Again' at the end of a speech given by Republican Senator John McCain, live on CNN...November 4, 2008
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DAVID ELLEFSON, MARCO MENDOZA, JOEY VERA At Bass Player LIVE! Convention; Video Available
David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),Marco Mendoza (ex-THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE),Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) and Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) are among the musicians who took part in the Bass Player LIVE! convention, which was held November 1-2, 2008 at S.I.R. Studios in Hollywood, California. Com...November 4, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE Drops 'Living Legend' Trophy During Acceptance Speech; Video Available
Billboard.biz reports that OZZY OSBOURNE, FOO FIGHTERS and AC/DC were among the winners at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour held at London's Park Lane Hotel. Osbourne won the gong for "Living Legend" although almost dropped the trophy on his foot, commenting, "I'm not very good at this award...November 4, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks About SAMSON Microphones; Video Available
A three-and-a-half-minute clip of vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) talking about Samson microphones can be viewed below. D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Free Times recently spoke to Owens about Tim's forthcoming solo debut, which he has been recor...November 1, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's CAMPBELL On WHITESNAKE: 'They're Not A Band, It's DAVID COVERDALE And Whoever'
In a brand new interview with The West Australian, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell explained why his band kept plugging away even when no-one seemed to be listening during the seemingly sudden rise of grunge in the early '90s, when bands like NIRVANA and PEARL JAM stole the pop/rock niche. "Wh...October 31, 2008
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Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING: Dates Announced For Next Year's Event
The 14th edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting will take place June 26-28 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. According to the organizers, the concept remains identical: three days of metal mania, four stages, 70 bands, metal market, festival fair, side animation, signing ses...October 29, 2008
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