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Former MSG Singer Slams 'Coward' Bassist REV JONES For 'Lying' About Altercation
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker has posted on his web site the following letter from former MSG frontman Chris Logan: "Michael, "It's good to see you've finally come to see the truth about certain people around you. You know that I have been one of the people that has mentioned it to you multip...July 6, 2005
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CALLENISH CIRCLE: Vocal Recordings Complete
Vocalist Patrick Savelkoul of the Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE has posted the following recording update on the group's official web site: "At last it was my turn in studio. On day 1 we started with the song 'Sweet Cyanide'. This one is most in line with the faster songs on 'My Pas...July 4, 2005
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SOILWORK To Play 'Perfect 20-Minute Set' At OZZFEST
SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I've just come home from Germany. Been very busy lately, first the recording of TERROR 2000, and then the recording with Thomen from BLIND GUARDIAN, and as you probably know, we have done festiv...July 4, 2005
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HANSI KÜRSCH Talks About New DEMONS & WIZARDS Album
Sweden's Metalshrine.se recently conducted an interview with DEMONS & WIZARDS frontman Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine.se: When you started working on this album, how long did it take from the first step to the final product? Was it a difficu...June 30, 2005
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SAVAGE CIRCUS Schedule BANG YOUR HEAD Meet-And-Greet
SAVAGE CIRCUS members Thomas Stauch (drums; ex-BLIND GUARDIAN) and Jens Karlsson (guitar/vocals; PERSUADER) will be making an appearance at the Bang Your Head festival this Friday (June 24) in Balingen, Germany to present songs from the group's upcoming debut album and to sign autographs for the fan...June 21, 2005
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UNDER EDEN Release Full-Length Debut
Minnesota-based metal band UNDER EDEN have just released their full-length debut, "The Savage Circle", via Black Lotus Records. Comprised of ten tracks fusing melodic death metal with thrash and hardcore elements, the album was produced by the band and recorded by Jamie Strobach. The CD cover and la...June 21, 2005
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RUSH Guitarist Talks About Florida Incident: 'People Cannot And Should Not Be Treated This Way'
A week after slapping three Florida sheriff's deputies with a lawsuit for allegedly using excessive force when arresting him during a 2003 New Year's Eve altercation, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson is speaking out about the incident yet again. Lifeson's statement, released on Thursday (June 10),reads...June 10, 2005
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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Suffering From Ear Infection
Former BLIND GUARDIAN/current SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomen Stauch has posted the following message on his official web site: "Unfortunately, I have to tell you that I won't be able to join you on our exclusive four-song presentation from our first SAVAGE CIRCUS album 'Dreamland Manor' on the Sweden...June 10, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH Guests On IAN GILLAN's Anniversary CD
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be featured as a guest performer on DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn". The album celebrates Ian's 40 years in the world of rock, and Ian invited a dazzling number of friends and fellow musicians to contribute performa...June 6, 2005
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SALEM's 'Strings Attached' Tops Israeli Metal Chart
According to www.ravenmetal.com, who distribute albums from 22 metal labels in Israel, SALEM's upcoming album, "Strings Attached", entered the Israeli metal album chart (compiled and maintained by www.ravenmetal.com) at position No. 1 before the CD has even been officially released. The pre-sales of...June 6, 2005
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JON SCHAFFER Discusses DEMONS & WIZARDS And The Future Of ICED EARTH
That's So Metal recently conducted an in-depth interview with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS. Several excerpts from the interview follow: That's So Metal: When writing music for DEMONS & WIZARDS, do you ever write in the style of BLIND GUARDIAN? Jon Schaffer: "No, that never ent...May 27, 2005
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ANGRA Not Taking Part In SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA will not be taking part in this year's Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. ANGRA have been confirmed as the support act for DREAM THEATER on their upcoming Italian tour beginning in l...May 26, 2005
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ICED EARTH Mainman Says He Would 'Drop Everything' To Support Bigger Band On Tour
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer was interviewed by Eddie Trunk on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (May 20). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On his back problems which has caused ICED EARTH to postpone all touring activities in support of the las...May 21, 2005
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ICED EARTH Mainman To Guest On Cleveland's WRUW 91.1 FM
ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS guitarist Jon Schaffer will be calling into the "Metal Meltdown" radio show on Cleveland's WRUW 91.1 FM this afternoon (May 20) at 4:30 p.m. EST. Fans can tune in live to the broadcast at the station's web site and can submit questions at MetalMeltdown.com. [UPDATE: T...May 20, 2005
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BLINDSIDE Announce U.S. Headlining Tour
Sweden's BLINDSIDE have just announced their upcoming U.S. headlining tour dates. The band will hit the road June 22 in support of their new album, "The Great Depression" (produced by Lasse "Lars" Marten),out in August. BLINDSIDE's first two albums, their self-titled debut and "A Thought Crushed My...May 18, 2005
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