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Former EXTOL Guitarist Explains His Departure

Christer Espevoll, half of the guitarist duo that announced its departure from Norwegian progressive thrash/death metallers EXTOL earlier this week, has issued a statement via the group's web site explaining his decision to leave the band. It reads as follows: "So the news is finally out. Yesterday...

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KISS Reunite With The MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

According to Australia's Undercover News, KISS reunited with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra last night in Melbourne for an encore performance of their 2003 Kiss Symphony. The world-renowned MSO performed with KISS at Telstra Dome in February 2003 and the show was released as the "Kiss Symphony" li...

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ULI JON ROTH: More SKY ORCHESTRA Recordings Scheduled

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) is currently preparing for further SKY ORCHESTRA recordings, which are scheduled to take place May 15-20 at his studio in Wales. As previously reported, SKY ORCHESTRA string players spent several days at Skylight Manor Studios last month recording seve...

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ENSLAVED Sign With TABU RECORDINGS

Norwegian extreme metallers ENSLAVED have inked a deal with Tabu Recordings. The band will shortly be entering Grieghallen Studios (last two ENSLAVED albums, MAYHEM, EMPEROR) to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "Below the Lights", tentatively due later in the year. The production team fo...

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APOCALYPTICA Announce First Festival Appearance Of The Summer

Finnish string combo APOCALYPTICA have spent the past few months keeping busy with other projects. Perttu concentrated on his work with the orchestra, which included touring in Japan, Brazil and Argentina. Paavo occupied himself with his job as music teacher, while Eicca was working on the "sheet-mu...

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ULI JON ROTH: 'Requiem For An Angel' Sessions Underway

The following message was posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "The SKY ORCHESTRA string players have just spent several days at Skylight Manor Studios. Several new pieces which are part of 'Requiem For An Angel' were recorded under Uli's direction. Everyone...

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DORO Signs With AFM RECORDS

German metal singer DORO has inked a deal with AFM Records. DORO's first release for the label will be a collection of her best hits and other metal classics performed with the Metal Classic Night Orchestra. The as-yet-untitled CD will include several special guests (rumored guests are Udo Dirkschne...

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Sonic Firestorm

If you're big on impassioned warbling, fluttering keyboards and perma-galloping rhythms, the question is why go for DRAGONFORCE's second album specifically? Can it bring fresh joys to your record collection? The answer is, well, yes, although not — in the spirit of this breed of dramatic metal — a r...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Lands Slot In QUEEN's Smash-Hit Musical 'We Will Rock You'

Former ANTHRAX/SEBASTIAN BACH and current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook has been chosen by QUEEN members Brian May and Roger Taylor as the (Seat 1) guitar player for their lavish rock musical "We Will Rock You". The show, playing to sell-out crowds since it opened in London in May 2002 and featurin...

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Ex-DEMON DRIVE Bassist Decides Against Joining Reunited CASANOVA

Due to "personal and musical differences," ex-DEMON DRIVE and BOYSVOICE bass player Jochen Mayer has decided not to be a part of the newly reformed CASANOVA and has joined the German melodic metal band DOMAIN instead. Mayer is currently in the studio working on DOMAIN's new CD, "The Last Days Of Uto...

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ULI JON ROTH: U.S. Touring Plans 'Unclear'

The following message was posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "It is currently still unclear precisely when U.J.R. will begin touring the US this year. There have been some rumours that Uli would be part of the UFO tour, which was being envisaged at the tim...

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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE Shopping Around For New Record Deal

Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has recorded 10 new songs and is currently shopping around for a record deal. In other news, more information has surfaced regarding Kiske's guest appearance on the debut album from the Brazilian band THALION. Michael will record lead vocals for the orchestra...

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EVERGREY Frontman Talks About New Album, Upcoming Tour

Swedish melodic metal outfit EVERGREY will release their new album, "The Inner Circle", on April 27 through InsideOut Music America. The follow-up to 2003's "Recreation Day", "The Inner Circle" sees EVERGREY intensifying their musical ability with the utilization of a string quartet, courtesy of the...

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MARILYN MANSON Part Ways With Guitarist JOHN 5, Begin Recording New Material

MARILYN MANSON are currently in the studio recording new material, some of which will appear on a "best of collection" that will be released this fall. Besides all of their classics, the album will feature the new single, a cover of DEPECHE MODE's "Personal Jesus". In addition to a booklet of rare p...

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RHAPSODY To Issue Mini-CD In May

RHAPSODY will be issuing a new mini-CD, entitled "The Dark Secret", on May 29 through Magic Circle Music/SPV. The group's as-yet-untitled new full-length album will follow in September. "The Dark Secret" track listing: 01. Unholy Warcry (short version)* 02. Thunder Mighty Roar* 03. Sacred Power Of R...