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THERION To Play Israel In August

Swedish symphonic metal band THERION is scheduled to perform at the Exhibition Grounds in Tel Aviv, Israel on August 30. For a list of upcoming THERION appearances, click here. THERION recently announced the departure of vocalist Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, KRUX, TREAT, AT VANCE) prior to the band...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Auctioning 1983 Ferrari GTS 308 QV

After owning the car for nearly 18 years, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has decided to put his black Ferrari up for auction. According to a posting on the eBay auction page, "The automobile is Yngwie Malmsteen's personal Ferrari, his 1983 GTS QV (Quattro Valvole) It has true spoke Bor...

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HEED: New Song Posted Online

HEED, the new Swedish band featuring former LOST HORIZON members Daniel Heiman (vocals) and Fredrik Olsson (guitar),has posted a brand new track, entitled "Corona", on its MySpace page. The song comes off the group's recently completed four-song demo, which was recorded at Studiomega with Christian...

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Ex-THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN: 'It Felt Too Much Like A Job, And That's Not A Good Sign'

Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, KRUX, TREAT, AT VANCE) has commented on his decision to leave THERION prior to the band's appearance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in early August. His replacement in the group will be Thomas Vikström, who is best known to metal fans...

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EDEN'S CURSE: Debut Album Samples Available

EDEN'S CURSE, the new hard rock band featuring vocalist Michael Eden, keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg (AXEL RUDI PELL, ULI JON ROTH, ROUGH SILK),drummer Pete Newdeck (STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, PAUL DIANNO'S KILLERS, THE SHOCK),guitarist Thorsten Koehne (CODE OF PERFECTION, DEMON DRIVE) and bassist/songwrit...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN 'Working Hard' On New Album

According to a posting on Yngwie Malmsteen's official web site, the legendary Swedish guitarist is "working hard on a new rock album." The CD, which is once again expected to feature drummer Patrick Johansson and vocalist Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW),is tentatively due later this year. Universal Japan...

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VIOLENT STORM's 'Storm Warning' To Receive U.S. Release In July

More and more in the early 21st century, newer metal acts seem to be modeling their sound after the metal masters. And there's a reason why the debut full length by VIOLENT STORM, "Storm Warning", bears a sonic resemblance to the aforementioned metal masters — two of the genre's most renowned guitar...

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DOKKEN, KINGDOM COME: More 'Defenders Of Rock' European Tour Dates Announced

DOKKEN and KINGDOM COME will team up for the "Defenders of Rock" double-headliner tour between September 26 and October 22. So far the following dates have been confirmed, according to Dokken.net: Sep. 26 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik Sep. 27 - Prague, Czech Republic - Retro Music Hall Sep. 28...

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SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist RAY WEST: More Tour Dates Announced

SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West has annnounced his East and West Coast tour dates: May 06 - Cat Club, Hollywood, CA May 09 - The Joint, Beverly Hills, CA May 11 - Paladino's, Tarzana, CA May 13 - The Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, NV May 16 - The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ May 17 - ...

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LION'S SHARE: Two New Songs Posted Online

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have posted two new songs from their long-awaited comeback album "Emotional Coma" at their MySpace page. "The Edge of the Razor", features guest solos from ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and will be the first video from the CD, which is scheduled for releas...

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DOKKEN To Utilize Stand-In Drummer For Select Dates

DOKKEN will enlist drummer Vik Foxx (ex-ENUFF Z'NUFF) to fill in for regular skinsman Mick Brown for several live shows that Mick is unable to play this summer. Rhino Records in March revisited DOKKEN's early days with a pair of releases packed with previously unissued material. The first release, a...

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HEED Completes Work On New Demo

HEED, the new Swedish band featuring former LOST HORIZON members Daniel Heiman (vocals) and Fredrik Olsson (guitar),has just completed work on a new four-song demo at Studiomega with Christian Silver and Johan Örhnborg at the helm. The tracks that were laid down are as follows: 01. Corona 02. Remem...

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TALISMAN To Utilize DAVID LEE ROTH Guitarist On 'Farewell' Tour

According to MelodicRock.com, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto of the long-running Swedish-American melodic hard rock band TALISMAN — which revolves around Jeff (also of JOURNEY, formerly of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Marcel Jacob (bass, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) — has issued the following update: "Well, what's a far...

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SPREAD EAGLE Frontman To Be Backed By GEORGE LYNCH, PAUL STANLEY Guitar Techs On Tour

George Lynch's (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) and Paul Stanley's (KISS) guitar techs — Gerry Ganaden and Francis Stuart, respectively — are among the musicians that will be backing SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West on his upcoming West Coast solo trek. The band lineup will consist of Andrew Freeman (GEORGE LYNCH)...

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CRUNCH Schedules Live Debut

CRUNCH, which features Jamie Rowe (GUARDIAN, ADRIANGALE),Vic Rivera (POLEY/RIVERA, ADRIANGALE) and Eddie Campbell (ADRIANGALE),will make its live debut on July 28 at the Cup complex in Linden, New Jersey before they jet off to play the Firefest in the U.K. Also on the bill are THE RAY WEST BAND (f...