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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...

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APOCALYPTICA Launches YouTube Channel

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have launched an official YouTube channel featuring all of their official video clips. Check it out at this location. Metalhead.ro has uploaded a new 15-minute audio interview with APOCALYPTICA's Perttu Kivilaakso. Listen to the interview at this location. APOCALYP...

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VIOLENT STORM Taps Former W.A.S.P. Drummer

VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino, has announced the addition of drummer Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY) to the group's ranks. Back in June, VIOLENT STORM cancelled the remaining dates on its European tour "due to unforseen...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Performs With Y&T In California

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY) joined Y&T on stage this past Saturday, August 4 at the second of two special sold-out shows at the Little Fox in Redwood City, California that were arranged just for the longtime fans of the band. "There were man...

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NIKOLO KOTZEV Recruits GÖRAN EDMAN For DRACONIA Project

Guitarist Nikolo Kotzev (of BRAZEN ABBOT and NOSTRADAMUS fame) has recruited Swedish vocalist Göran Edman (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM, BRAZEN ABBOT, GLORY) to sing the part of the Storyteller on Kotzev's new mega-project called DRACONIA. This conceptual work will be recorded with eight lead singer...

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RAMMSTEIN, THREE DAYS GRACE Frontmen Guest On New APOCALYPTICA CD

RAMMSTEIN frontman Till Lindemann and THREE DAYS GRACE's Adam Gontier are among the newly revealed guest singers who are featured on the upcoming album from Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA, entitled "Worlds Collide". Lindemann reportedly appears on the song "Helden", which is said to be a German-...

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STARBREAKER Guitarist Collaboratng With Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MARK BOALS

STARBREAKER guitarist Magnus Karlsson has been busy in the past few months. After completing the songwriting and production for the second ALLEN/LANDE instalment "The Revenge", Magnus worked on a brand new record with ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and RING OF FIRE singer Mark Boals. This CD, entitled "The Cod...

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Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer EDMAN To Guest On SILENT CALL Album

Swedish vocalist Göran Edman (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM, BRAZEN ABBOT, GLORY) has issued the following update: "I have considered not to sing the last two songs that originally were meant for James LaBrie [DREAM THEATER] on Viv's [French composer Vivien Lalu] SHADRANE project. The guy who did the...

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APOCALYPTICA: 'The Creation Of This Album Was An Exciting Journey'

APOCALYPTICA's Eicca Toppinen has issued the following update: "I just hold the mastered version of our new album 'Worlds Collide' in my hands for the first time. I want to write you few lines as I think most of you are really looking forward to hear what have been happening in the APOCALYPTICA fami...