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THERION: 'Son Of The Staves Of Time' Video Posted Online

THERION's video for the song "Son of the Staves of Time" has been released and can be viewed below. The track comes off the Swedish band's latest studio album, the dual-disc "Gothic Kaballah", which was released in North America on February 6 via Nuclear Blast Records. THERION, THE VISION BLEAK and...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Discusses His Dismissal From JOURNEY; Audio Available

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY, TALISMAN) recently spoke to "The Classic Metal Show" about his dismissal from JOURNEY. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Classic Metal Show: We read in the press release that you were let go from JOURNEY because the b...

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CANDLEMASS, AGENT STEEL, VICIOUS RUMORS: Photos From METAL MELTDOWN Festival Available

High-quality photos of CANDLEMASS, AGENT STEEL, VICIOUS RUMORS, INHUME, OFFICIUM TRISTE and AFTER ALL performing at the Metal Meltdown II festival on September 9, 2007 in Rijssen, The Netherlands can be found at Metal-Experience.com. A four-minute video interview with CANDLEMASS members Leif Edling...

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FATAL SMILE: New Album To Be Mixed By MICHAEL WAGENER

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE has tapped veteran producer Michael Wagener (METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, OZZY OSBOURNE, SKID ROW) to mix its upcoming third album, entitled "Primed & Ready". Due before the end of the year, the CD will contain the following tracks (not in...

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OPETH Pays Tribute To Classic Heavy Metal Artists

Swedish metallers OPETH have issued the following update: "A memorable evening for any OPETH fan took place on September 8th and 9th at the notorious Anchor Bar in central Stockholm, Sweden. Martin Mendez (bass),Axe [Martin Axenrot; drums] and Fredrik Åkesson [guitar] played a full-on heavy metal c...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: U.K. Tour Dates Announced

According to legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY) latest newsletter update, there have been rumors circulating for months about singer Jeff and TALISMAN coming back to the U.K. to complete the "Unfinished Sympathy Tour". However, for logistical reasons...

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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANNIHILATOR Members Join Forces In STYGIA

STYGIA, the band featuring vocalist Mike Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION),drummer Mike Mangini (STEVE VAI, EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR),keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE),bassist Chris McCarvill (HOUSE OF LORDS, X FACTOR X, JEFF SCOTT SOTO, OBSESSION) and guitarist Todd...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Bassist MICK CERVINO Talks About VIOLENT STORM Project

Patrick Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with bassist Mick Cervino (VIOLENT STORM, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On VIOLENT STORM: "The band and the songs are not really centered on the singer. I view the singer as...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'Rockline' Performance, Interview Available For Streaming

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) performed live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn last night (Wednesday, September 5). Guitarist Howie Simon (JEFF SCOTT SOTO, GRAHAM BONNET, etc.) was as Joe's guest musician. The program is now...

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ALCATRAZZ Members Seek New Vocalist

Founding ALCATRAZZ members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards),Gary Shea (bass) and Jan Uvena (drums) are accepting demo CDs/MP3s from singers. Interested parties can contact the group at this location. Waldo, Shea and Uvena recently posted a lengthy behind-the-scenes ALCATRAZZ biography at this location. The...

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Ex-BLIND GUARDIAN/SAVAGE CIRCUS Drummer: 'I'm 100% Fine And I'm Ready To Rock'

Drummer Thomas "Thomen" Stauch (ex-BLIND GUARDIAN) has posted the following statement on SAVAGE CIRCUS' forum regarding his departure from the group: "Since the foundation of SAVAGE CIRCUS you all have been so loyal to the band and their members that I cannot accept further as you become witnesses o...

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DOKKEN: New Album To Receive Japanese Release In October

According to HMV Japan, DOKKEN will release its new album, entitled "Lightining Strikes", in Japan on October 24. The CD will be issued via Rhino Records in the U.S. and Frontiers Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2004's "Hell to Pay" will feature the lineup of Don Dokken (vocals),Jon Levin (guit...

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SAVAGE CIRCUS Announces New Lineup

SAVAGE CIRCUS members Jens Karlsson (vocals),Emil Norberg (lead guitar) and Piet Sielck (guitar, bass, backing vocals) has issued the following statement: "After all it's time for some good news again. SAVAGE CIRCUS is happy to present our new official drummer, Mr. Mike Terrana. Known from great ba...

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CANDLEMASS: First Footage From Headlining Tour Posted Online

Fan-filmed footage of CANDLEMASS' September 1, 2007 headlining performance at The Rock in Copenhagen, Denmark can be viewed below. 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 Clu...

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ANTHROPIA Hard At Work On New Material

French metal band ANTHROPIA has commenced work on material for the follow-up to last year's "The Ereyn Chronicles: Part 1 – The Journey of Beginnings" album. "Is this the following of 'The Ereyn Chronicles Part 2'? No, it's a brand new concept this time, full of surprises again, experiments and of c...