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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Release Solo Debut In May
Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will release his first solo album, "Play My Game", in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together wit...February 18, 2009
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Talks 'Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder'
Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the fact that the band's new LP, "Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder", was not intended as a co...February 16, 2009
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LEGIONS OF ASTAROTH To Enter Studio In March
Atlanta, Georgia-based black metal band LEGIONS OF ASTAROTH will enter the studio in March to begin recording its debut full-length, entitled "Rites of Somatic Death". The album will be mixed and mastered by Lance Wright at Stargate Studios in Huntsville, Alabama. "Rites of Somatic Death" will be re...February 16, 2009
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ARMORED SAINT Frontman: 'Many People Dream Of This, And I Was Able To Live It'
Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On his career to date: "I think that I was really lucky to be able to make a lot of music. I mean, I've made a lot ...February 16, 2009
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Former ZIMMERS HOLE Guitarist Dies
Chris Stanley, a former member of ZIMMERS HOLE — the Vancouver-based project featuring guitarist Jed Simon and bassist Byron Stroud of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD alongside legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) — has passed away. According to the band, "[Chris] pl...February 15, 2009
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CINDERELLA Guitarist To Perform With SIN CITY SINNERS
CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar will perform with SIN CITY SINNERS tonight (Saturday, February 14) at Ovation inside Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, Nevada. As with all SINNERS shows, there is no cover. The band will play two sets — featuring several CINDERELLA favorites — starting at 11:00 p.m. SI...February 14, 2009
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: Acoustic Album Title Revealed
German guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) has told the guitar blog Guitar Legends that his forthcoming acoustic album with singer Gary Barden, "Gypsy Lady", is tentatively scheduled for release in April. Asked where the idea of recording an acoustic LP came from, Michael said, "[it] ca...February 13, 2009
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WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH: 'In Shoals' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
The cover artwork for "In Shoals", the new album from Germany's WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH, can be viewed below. The CD will be released on April 28 (one day earlier internationally) via Lifeforce Records. The follow-up to 2007's "Transmetropolitan" was recorded in November/December 2008 at Dailyhero...February 12, 2009
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BIG NOIZE: 'Battlefileds' Song Posted Online
BIG NOIZE, the band featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT) and drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC),has issued the following update: "We are happy to announce that the song 'Battlefileds' t...February 10, 2009
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Announces New Band, Touring Plans
Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will embark on a European tour starting on April 1. A South American trek will follow as well as select dates in North America. In other news, Jeff has issued the following update: "I am truly introducing my new sound...February 10, 2009
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: North American Dates Announced
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) has scheduled the following North American dates: Mar. 22 - Modesto, CA - Fat Cat Mar. 23 - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues Mar. 25 - El Paso, TX - Club 101 Mar. 26 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues Mar. 28 - San Antonio, TX - River ...February 9, 2009
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STEEL ATTACK Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK have issued the following update: "We're sad to announce that [guitarist] Simon Johansson (MEMORY GARDEN, ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA) has left the band 'due to personal reasons.' There's no bad feelings between us, it just didn't work.... simple as that! We bow and thank you Sim...February 4, 2009
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MARIONETTE To Support DEATHSTARS On U.K. Tour
Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal sextet MARIONETTE will play direct support for DEATHSTARS on the upcoming "Electric Night UK Tour 2009". The dates are as follows: April 08 - O2 Academy 2, Oxford, UK April 09 - Corporation, Sheffield, UK April 10 - Rios, Leeds, UK April 11 - Spa Assembly, Leamington,...February 4, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Enough' Digital Single Due This Month
The U.K. branch of Spinefarm Records will release a new digital single from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, "Enough", on February 23. The single features the title track plus the bonus song "Wisdom Of Wind"; both cuts are brand new recordings, although it's yet to be determined if they will f...February 4, 2009
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MARIONETTE To Support DEATHSTARS, SONIC SYNDICATE In Scandinavia
Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal sextet MARIONETTE will support SONIC SYNDICATE and DEATHSTARS on the Swedish and Norwegian legs of their upcoming European tour. The dates are as follows: Feb. 08 - Brew House, Gothenburg, Sweden Feb. 09 - John Dee, Oslo, Norway Feb. 10 - The Tivoli, Helsingborg, Swede...January 31, 2009
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