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DIVINE FURY Joined by Former SEVEN WITCHES Members

New Jersey metal band DIVINE FURY has announced the addition of former SEVEN WITCHES members Bobby Lucas (ex-OVERLORDE) on vocals and Brian Vincent on drums. DIVINE FURY was started in 2003 founded by Chris Galebides (guitar) and Dan Chrzan (bass) who had a vision to bring back true metal to the Jer...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Performs With ULI JON ROTH At SKY ACADEMY Concerts

Singer Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) was one of a number of special guests who performed with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN) at this year's Sky Academy concerts, which are being held August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles. The concept...

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CANDLEMASS: New Video Interview With LEIF EDLING, ROBERT LOWE Available

A four-minute video interview with CANDLEMASS members Leif Edling and Robert Lowe conducted at the Jalometalli 2007 festival — which took place place August 17-18 at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland — has been posted on YouTube. Watch it below. CANDLEMASS filmed its 20th anniversary concert on March 31...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Lays Down Backing Vocals For New DOKKEN Album

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) was in the studio this week with Don Dokken laying down backing vocals for the upcoming DOKKEN album, entitled "Lightining Strikes". Don wanted a richer texture to the backgrounds on these new songs so he brought Jeff...

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APOCALYPTICA: 'I'm Not Jesus' Single Available For Streaming

Finnish metal cellists APOCALYPTICA have made their new single, "I'm Not Jesus", available for listening via their official web site. In addition to the title cut, this "premium single" also contains the title song from the band's upcoming "Worlds Collide" album, an instrumental version of "S.O.S. (...

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CANDLEMASS: 20th Anniversary Concert To Be Released On DVD

Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS filmed their 20th anniversary concert on March 31, 2007 at Stockholm's Kolingsborg for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due in October/November via Snapper/Peaceville. CANDLEMASS performed with no less than seven (!) different vocalists — including the band's forme...

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LION'S SHARE: Swedish Dates Announced

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have scheduled three dates in Sweden in September: Sep. 13 - Club Helter Skelter – Stockholm, SWE (w/ TRAKTOR, MINDSHIFT) Sep. 14 - Wasteland - Gävle, SWE (w/ BLOODBOUND) Sep. 15 - Rockland - Sala, SWE (w/ BLOODBOUND) LION'S SHARE's video for the song "The...

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FATAL SMILE Begins Recording New Album

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE has entered the studio to begin recording its third album, entitled "Primed & Ready", for a late 2007 release. The CD will contain the following tracks (not in final order): 01. I Do Z 02. Primed & Ready 03. Fatal Smile 04. Six Str...

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EMPIRE Finishes Recording New Album

EMPIRE, the brainchild of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, RAZORBACK, VANIZE),has finished recording its fourth album for a November release via Metal Heaven/Soulfood. More details will be made available soon. EMPIRE's third CD, "Raven Ride", was released in May 2006. The follow-up to 2003's...

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ALCATRAZZ: Behind-The-Scenes Biography Posted Online

Founding ALCATRAZZ members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards),Gary Shea (bass) and Jan Uvena (drums) have posted a lengthy behind-the-scenes biography at this location. The site covers the full story of the band, from its initial formation through three ex-guitar players, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai and Danny...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: New Guitar Auction Announced

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is auctioning a Fender Stratocaster guitar via eBay. According to a posting on the auction page, "Yngwie personally has owned and played this instrument in the studio and in concerts throughout the world and there are many photos in publications around sh...

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HEED: Another Song Posted Online

HEED, the new Swedish band featuring former LOST HORIZON members Daniel Heiman (vocals) and Fredrik Olsson (guitar),has posted another new track, entitled "Remembered", on its MySpace page. Also available at the same location are the previously released 2007 songs "Corona" and "Running from the Sha...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Appear On New TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Album

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) has issued the following update via his official newsletter: "Jeff has just returned from Florida after spending a few days with the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA creator and producer Paul O'Neill. It seems Jeff will be a...

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MEGADETH To Film 'Never Walk Alone' Video This Month

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Today was an early day for me; I was up before the sun (and not because I didn't go to sleep),and I hear a noise in the front room of my home, again it is ...

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KINLIN Parts Ways With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer PATRICK JOHANSSON

Florida-based hard rock band KINLIN has issued the following update: "Due to his continuous touring and session work, Patrick Johansson [drums; YNGWIE MALMSTEEN] and KINLIN have decided to part ways. We want to thank Patrick and wish him the best of luck in the future. We are extremely excited to an...