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JON OLIVA: 'I Am Filled With Sadness After Learning Of MIDNIGHT's Death'

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following message from SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA's PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.): "I am filled with sadness after learning of Mid's death. He was truly one of the most unique, heart-me...

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W.A.S.P.: Munich Footage Available

Video footage of W.A.S.P.'s July 8, 2009 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). W.A.S.P. last year completed the European and North American legs of "The Crimson Idol Tour", which kicked off on October 26, 2007 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The band performed the...

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SIGNUM REGIS Continuing Work On New Album

Slovak-Swedish melodic metal band SIGNUM REGIS, featuring vocalist Göran Edman (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, GLORY, JOHN NORUM),is putting the finishing touches on its second album. All drums, guitars, bass and most of the keyboards are recorded and pre-mixed. There are also vocals for three songs done, inclu...

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Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute

A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Key public beach (just south of main pavillion) in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life will be open to all who wish to attend. CRIMSON GLORY ba...

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NIGHTMARE Bassist Pays Tribute To Fallen CRIMSON GLORY Singer

Bassist Yves Campion from French power metallers NIGHTMARE has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "On this day of July 8th 2009, I have lost a brother, a genius, a wizard, an incredible mystical voice... I have been so much inspired by him...

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KEEP IT TRUE Festival Organizer Comments On MIDNIGHT's Passing

Oliver Weinsheimer, organizer of Germany's Keep It True festival, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "I was deeply shocked this morning when I read the news, that former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight has died at the age of 47. He was o...

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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick Jr. McDonald) passed away earlier today (Wednesday, July 8) from "total kidney and liver failure." He was 47 years old. According to JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte, who played on some of Midnig...

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LIGHT THIS CITY: 'The Hero Cycle' Reissue Pushed Back To 2010

Prosthetic Records has announced that the reissue of LIGHT THIS CITY's debut album, "The Hero Cycle", has had its release date pushed back to early 2010 from the previously announced August 18, 2008. The meteoric six-year career arc of Northern California's LIGHT THIS CITY saw the group issue four a...

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WHYZDOM To Release 'From The Brink Of Infinity' In September

French symphonic gothic ensemble WHYZDOM will release its debut album, "From The Brink Of Infinity", on September 21 via Ascendance Records. The label describes the CD in the following way: "Think of a huge orchestra and a massive symphonic choir intertwined with powerful riffs and enchanting melodi...

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W.A.S.P.: Quality HELLFEST Footage Posted Online

Quality fan-filmed video footage of W.A.S.P. performing the song "Wild Child" on June 19, 2009 at Hellfest in Clisson, France can be viewed below (courtesy of "FinnishPrkele"). W.A.S.P. last year completed the European and North American legs of "The Crimson Idol Tour", which kicked off on October 2...

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HAND, CARDAMON, CRIMSON TEARS Confirmed For U.K.'s FEMME METAL FESTIVAL

More acts have been confirmed for the Femme Metal Festival, set to take place November 8, 2009 at the King's Hall in Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom. The festival biling is shaping up as follows: DELAIN HAND CARDAMON CRIMSON TEARS APPARITION MARKIZE SANITY FALLS More bands will be announced soon. .....

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DIVINE HERESY: 'Bringer Of Plagues' Track Listing Revealed

DIVINE HERESY, the California-based band featuring FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, will release its sophomore album, "Bringer of Plagues", in North America on July 28 via Century Media Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Facebreaker 02. The Battle of J. Casey 03. Undivine P...

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BLACKRAIN To Headline Sweden's REST IN SLEAZE Festival

French glam rockers BLACKRAIN will headline this year's edition of the Rest In Sleaze festival, set to take place July 25, 2009 at Kärrgruveparken / Norbergs Folkpark in Norberg, Sweden. The festival billing is as follows: BLACKRAIN FATAL SMILE SISTER MAMA KIN GASOLINE QUEEN DAMAGED DOLLS VANITY BLV...

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Former SENTENCED Guitarist's Cause Of Death Revealed

The surviving members of the long-defunct Finnish band SENTENCED have issued a new statement regarding the passing of the group's former guitarist and main songwriter, Miika Tenkula, who was found dead at his home on February 19, 2009. He was 34 years old. The statement reads as follows: "To stop ru...

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SEVEN KINGDOMS: New Album Track Listing Revealed

Orlando, Florida-based power metal band SEVEN KINGDOMS will enter Tampa's Morrisound Studios in late July to record its sophomore album. The CD will mark the recording debut of new singer Sabrina Valentine and will include guest appearances by Wade Black (CRIMSON GLORY, LEATHERWOLF) and Glen Alvelai...