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MASTERPLAN Singer JORN LANDE: Solo Album Charts In Norway, Sweden

MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) reached position No. 64 on the Norwegian charts with his third solo album, "Out to Every Nation" (AFM Records). The CD has also debuted on the Swedish charts at position No. 84. Joining Lande in the recording lineup for the new effort were bassist...

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PLANET X Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement

Progressive instrumentalists PLANET X have parted ways with longtime guitarist Tony MacAlpine. MacAlpine played on the band's first three albums, "Universe" (2000),"Live in Oz" (2002) and "Moon Babies" (2002). Keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ex-DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and drummer Virgil Donat...

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KARMAKANIC To Release 'Wheel Of Life' In June

KARMAKANIC, the progressive Swedish band featuring Jonas Reingold and Zoltan Chorsz from THE FLOWER KINGS alongside former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Goran Edman, will release their sophomore album, "Wheel of Life", on June 7 through Regain Records. Described as a cross between YES, DREAM THEATER and K...

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DOKKEN: 'Hell to Pay' Track Listing Finalized, Audio Samples Posted Online

DOKKEN have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Hell To Pay", due on July 13 through Sanctuary Records. As previously reported, the recording line-up on "Hell To Pay" is as follows: Don Dokken (vocals),Jon Levin (guitar, ex-WARLOCK),Barry Sparks (bass, TED NUGENT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, M...

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DOKKEN: New Album Delayed

Sanctuary Records has pushed back the projected release date of DOKKEN's new album, "Hell To Pay", to July 13. No reason was given for the delay. The recording line-up on "Hell To Pay" (view cover here) is as follows: Don Dokken (vocals),Jon Levin (guitar, ex-WARLOCK),Barry Sparks (bass, TED NUGEN...

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RING OF FIRE: New Album Update

RING OF FIRE, the new band led by former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Mark Boals, have posted the following update on their official web site: "[RING OF FIRE]'s 1st album from their new label King Records is now in the final stage of recording and will be completed next month since the recording has been...

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DREAM EVIL Set U.S. Release Date For 'The Book Of Heavy Metal'

DREAM EVIL — the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.),drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),and guitarist Gus G. (MYSTIC PROPHECY, NIGHTRAGE) — have set a July 13 U.S. release...

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Bassist RUDY SARZO Joins DIO

Bassist Rudy Sarzo has officially joined DIO as the group's new bassist. Rudy is known for his work in QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE and OZZY OSBOURNE, and most recently, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. Rudy joins the band in time for DIO's European tour, which begins July 16 in Moscow. "Thanks to Jeff Pilson [ex-DOKKEN...

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Ex-YNGWIE/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Bassist MICK CERVINO Seeks Vocalist For New Band

Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino is currently seeking a vocalist for his new rock band. Applicants "must be experienced [and must] have broad vocal range," according to Mick. The group are said to have a "major label waiting," with "major guest appearances" lined up. "W...

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JOHN SYKES: Setlist For Japanese Tour Opener Revealed

Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has just kicked off a solo tour of Japan with a show in Osaka Friday night. Joining Sykes in his touring band are former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian, bassist Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, TH...

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DOKKEN: More 'Hell To Pay' Details Revealed

MelodicRock.com recently caught up with DOKKEN guitarist Jon Levin (ex-WARLOCK) for a quick update on the band's upcoming album, "Hell To Pay". "Jon is extremely happy with the result, as is Don apparently," according to a post on the site. "He says 'Hell To Pay' is much closer to what DOKKEN used t...

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DOKKEN: 'Hell To Pay' Artwork Posted Online

The cover artwork for DOKKEN's new album, "Hell To Pay", has been posted online at this location. The follow-up to 2002's "Long Way Home", "Hell To Pay" is tentatively scheduled for release on May 18 through Sanctuary Records. The CD is expected to feature the lineup of Don Dokken (vocals),Barry Sp...

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KELLY KEELING Checks In From The Road

Powerhouse rock vocalist and former Atlantic recording artist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, JOHN NORUM),who is currently touring the U.S. as part of guitarist George Lynch's (ex-DOKKEN) solo band, has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, as usual, so much to...

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RING OF FIRE To Release New Album In The Summer

RING OF FIRE, the new band led by former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Mark Boals, are hard at work on the follow-up to 2002's "Dreamtower", tentatively due in July/August through Japan's King Records. European and American release dates will follow a short time later. "No info on track listing yet, but w...

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Former DREAM THEATER Keyboardist To Join JOHN SYKES On Japanese Tour

Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be joining legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) on his upcoming solo tour of Japan. Also appearing with Sykes in his backing band will be Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) on bass...