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KAMELOT Begins New Vocalist Search
The remaining members of KAMELOT have released the following statement regarding the departure of the band's frontman, Roy Khan: "With a heavy heart, we can now announce that Roy Khan has chosen to leave the band. We wanted to give him ample time for this kind of decision, due to his recent burnout...April 22, 2011
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Loss Of JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist MATT LAPORTE Mourned By His Bandmates
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It is with great heartache and sorrow that we relay the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, guitarist and brother Matthew LaPorte. "Matt passed away in his home shortly after...April 21, 2011
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INFERNAEON Parts Ways With Vocalist BRIAN WERNER
Florida-based blackened death metal warriors INFERNAEON have announced the departure of vocalist Brian Werner. Commented the band: "After much forethought, INFERNAEON has decided to part ways with our singer Brian Werner. He was planning on leaving the band after our appearance at the Babylon Rising...April 20, 2011
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CRIMSON GLORY Preparing To Embark On 25th-Anniversary Tour
Reactivated Florida-based melodic metallers CRIMSON GLORY will celebrate their 25th anniversary by embarking on a headlining tour of Europe with support from TRIOSPHERE and CIRRHA NIVA. Like the proverbial Phoenix ascending from the embers, the return of these formerly masked prog-power pioneers mar...April 18, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: Photos From 'Veritas' CD-Release Party
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, held a release party for its fourth album, "Veritas" (Latin for"Truth"),on Friday, April 8 at Tammany Hall in New York City. Check out photos of the event at TomCouture.com. A six-minute preview video fo...April 12, 2011
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ALEX SKOLNICK: I Am Rejecting The Idea That People Who Play In Metal Bands Can Only Play Metal
Mark Morton of Heavy Metal Examiner recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist and leader of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Heavy Metal Examiner: I recall back when you started [ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO], the metal community im...April 9, 2011
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'There's A Parallel Between The Jazz Fans And Metal Fans'
Tad Hendrickson of Spinner.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist and leader of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO's 2002 album "Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation", which caused...April 8, 2011
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ALEX SKOLNICK: 'I Always Hated The Concept Of Having To Be Exclusive To One Musical Genre'
Bloody-Disgusting.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist and leader of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Bloody-Disgusting.com: During my first listen of [the new ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO album] "Veritas", something that p...April 3, 2011
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ALEX SKOLNICK: 'It Felt So Out Of Left Field To Be Into Jazz But Be In A Speed Metal Band'
PremierGuitar.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist and leader of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PremierGuitar.com: What was your sonic vision for [the fourth ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO album, "Veritas"] when you went in...April 2, 2011
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TESTAMENT/ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Guitarist Interviewed On 'The Metal File' (Audio)
TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist and leader of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, Alex Skolnick, was interviewed for the latest edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio): ...March 31, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Covers METALLICA's 'Fade To Black' (Audio)
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, recorded a cover version of the METALLICA classic "Fade To Black" for its fourth album, "Veritas" (Latin for"Truth"),which is scheduled to arrive in stores today (Tuesday, March 29). You can now stream t...March 29, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO To Perform At BEST BUY In New York City
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, will perform at Best Buy Union Square in New York City on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. The group will play a 20-minute set followed by a 20-minute guitar clinic with Skolnick. After that the TRIO will sign...March 28, 2011
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FREEDOM CALL To Release 'Live In Hellvetia' In June
Having sold over 35,000 copies of its debut, "Stairway To Fairyland", FREEDOM CALL's tour with SAXON, ANGRA and EDGUY turned into a triumphal march. The tour culminated with memorable shows with SAVATAGE and SKEW SISKIN in August 1999 as part of the Popkomm music fair in Cologne. The band played alm...March 25, 2011
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JON OLIVA Unable To Tour Europe With TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, who co-founded TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA with producer/composer Paul O'Neill, has released the following statement: "As many of you now know, a member of my immediate family was diagnosed with a serious illness that forced me to leave the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA rehear...March 8, 2011
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Pécs Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Tim "Ripper" Owens' (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) February 19, 2011 performance at Zion in Pécs, Hungary as part of his "Screaming Through The East" tour can be viewed below. Owens' backing band for the tour consists of members of Hungary's TIR...February 27, 2011
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