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BLAZE Singer Parts Ways With Rest Of The Band, New Lineup Announced
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have officially parted ways with guitarists John Slater and Steve Wray. John and Steve "are unable to do the tour dates for the rest of the year," BLAZE manager Neil Marklew writes in a posting on the group's web site....September 20, 2004
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SCORPIONS Guitarist Says Piracy Is Killing The Music Industry
SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker recently spoke to the Malay Mail Online about his views on illegal music downloading and bootlegging. "People don't really understand," he said. "Piracy is killing the whole music industry and new bands. Why? Because of piracy, record companies don't want to spend...September 14, 2004
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NOTRE DAME Announce New Drummer
NOTRE DAME, the Swedish band featuring drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL),have announced the permanent addition of drummer Daniel "M" Moilanen (RELEVANT FEW, RUNEMAGICK, FUNERAL ORCHESTRA) to the group's ranks. Moilanen had previously performed with NOTRE DAM...September 10, 2004
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DORO PESCH Says She Would Like To Collaborate With NIGHTWISH Singer
German metal singer Doro Pesch recently spoke to Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine about her upcoming AFM Records debut, entitled "Classic Diamonds". Due on September 20, the CD contains reworked classics from Doro's 20-year career as well as several new songs which were specially composed for this...September 9, 2004
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RHAPSODY: 'Symphony Of Enchanted Lands' Limited-Edition CD To Include Bonus DVD
The limited-edition version of RHAPSODY's new album, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part 2 - The Dark Secret", will include a bonus DVD featuring the "Unholy Warcry" video, a documentary about the album recordings and an interview with acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of...September 9, 2004
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SCORPIONS Singer: The Word 'Retire' Is Only Something I Know How To Spell
SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine recently spoke to Malaysia's The Star Online about how the veteran German hard rock band has beaten the career odds and still continues to thrive with new material. Several excerpts from the interview follow: The Star Online: How has the SCORPIONS survived this long? Kla...September 7, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: Special Guests Confirmed For 'Rock Meets Renaissance' Concert
Legendary guitarist ULI JON ROTH (ex-SCORPIONS) and his SKY ORCHESTRA will be joined by several very special guests during their performance at the Renaissance castle Schloss Beck in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, Germany on October 9. Performing several pieces with SKY ORCHESTRA will be Doro Pesch, Victor Sm...September 6, 2004
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SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE To Begin Mixing New Album
SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE mastermind Tomer Pink has issued the following update on the recording sessions for the group's new album: "After nearly two months of intense recordings we finally finished the tracking and will be starting mixing this weekend with Grammy award[-winning] producer Neil Kernon...August 30, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Performs Classic Heavy Metal Covers With Finnish Orchestra
According to a posting at the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black Sabbath Live Project, STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto performed several classic heavy metal covers with Finland's HEAVY LILJA ORCHESTRA last Thursday (Aug. 26) at the Manala bar in Helsinki. "In the orchestra there were one cello, one vio...August 30, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH's 'Amazing' Playing Overshadows Technical Glitches At U.S. Tour Opener
The following message was posted at the official web site of legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth: "[Thursday night, Aug. 26] Uli Jon Roth played the first show of his U.S. tour in front of a sold-out House of Blues in West-Hollywood, Los Angeles. Fans had travelled from all over the country to witness...August 29, 2004
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BRAZEN ABBOT Sign With FRONTIERS RECORDS
BRAZEN ABBOT, the brainchild of Bulgarian guitarist Nikolo Kotzev, have signed a new deal with Frontiers Records. The BRAZEN ABBOT DVD is completed and ready for release in October. A CD with music from the DVD will be released at the same time. A new BRAZEN ABBOT album is in the works as well The ....August 29, 2004
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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist Rejects 'Sellout' Accusations
DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz recently spoke to The Grand Rapids Press about the group's main-stage slot on this summer's Ozzfest and their status as the most visible representative of the European black metal scene. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On criticism from their peers that the...August 26, 2004
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ENSLAVED Name New Album, Set Release Date
Norwegian extreme metallers ENSLAVED have set a November 8 release date through Tabu Recordings for their new album, "ISA". The follow-up to last year's "Below the Lights" is being recorded at Grieghallen Studios (last two ENSLAVED albums, MAYHEM, EMPEROR) with the production power-trio of Jørgen "...August 23, 2004
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KISS: New Live Video Clip Posted Online
A live video clip of KISS performing their classic "Love Gun" in Monterrey, Mexico during their recent "Rock the Nation 2004" world tour has been posted online at this location (choose settings first). In other news, several old, never-before-seen photos of KISS, which were shown on the KISS VH1 spe...August 23, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: German Open-Air Concert To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
Legendary guitarist ULI JON ROTH (ex-SCORPIONS) and his SKY ORCHESTRA will perform an open-air concert at the Renaissance castle Schloss Beck in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, Germany on October 9. The program will last for approximately three hours (with intermission) and will include a complete rendition of...August 18, 2004
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