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Singer GUS MONSANTO And ADAGIO Part Ways
Brazilian singer/guitarist/songwriter Gus Monsanto has parted ways with the French prog-metal band ADAGIO after four years of hard work, which included a successful album and a European tour. "We parted ways friendly," Gus said. "It has been an overwhelming experience to fill David Readman's shoes a...April 8, 2008
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DEAN Releases DIME RAZORBACK 10K
With over 10,000 units shipped since introduction, the success of the Dean Dime Razorback line is nothing short of amazing. Commemorating this historic milestone, Dean Guitars has announced the release of the new USA Dime Razorback 10K, a diamond plate top version of the guitar world's hottest selli...April 8, 2008
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Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist To Guest On New CHAOSWAVE Album
Italian/Danish power-thrash metal act CHAOSWAVE has tapped former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth to make a guest appearance on three songs on its forthcoming sophomore album, entitled "Dead Eye Dreaming". Commented Smyth: "I first heard CHAOSWAVE a few years ago while on tour with NEVERMO...April 8, 2008
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DIAMOND REXX's Debut Album To Be Reissued
Poland's Metal Mind Productions will re-release DIAMOND REXX's debut album from 1986, "Land of the Damned", on May 5 in Europe. The limited-edition digipack title (limited to 2,000 copies) will be made available on golden disc, digitally remastered using 24-bit technology. The CD will include two bo...April 3, 2008
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THE REV JONES BAND To Open For UFO In Oklahoma
STEELHEART/ex-MSG bassist Rev Jones will perform a couple of shows in Oklahoma City in April with THE REV JONES BAND, including an April 22 concert at the Diamond Ballroom opening for UFO. The group will perform many classic songs from Rev's past as well as a few new songs that will appear on an upc...April 3, 2008
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WAYSTED: New Audio Interview Available
DJ Mad Dan of Black Diamond FM's "Classic Rock Show" spoke to members of WAYSTED on the afternoon of the band's March 19, 2008 gig at Glasgow's King Tuts. The 16-minute interview can be downloaded at this location. Watch fan-filmed video footage of WAYSTED's performance at King Tuts below. WAYSTED r...April 2, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY To Perform With SANDALINAS In Spain
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) will perform with SANDALINAS the Spanish/Swedish band featuring Mat Saint (bass; DREAMLAND),Alvaro Svaner (drums; LOCH VOSTOK),Jordi Sandalinas (guitar) and Rick Altzi (vocals; AT VANCE) for two shows in Spain in June. Headlining both gi...April 2, 2008
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SOTHIS Seeking Label Home
Los Angeles-based black metallers SOTHIS have finished mixing their new album, "De Oppresso Liber", at Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden with Andy La Rocque of KING DIAMOND. The CD, which was engineered and produced by Dross, will contain nine new original songs. Commented the band: "We are now...April 1, 2008
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MANDY LION Defends His PRINCE Cover: 'I Can't Please Everybody So I Won't Even Try'
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) who has just released the video for his cover version of PRINCE's "Kiss" (see clip below) has issued the following update: "There have been a lot of questions about what song I chose to cover and why. Well, I could have done the obvious and re-done an old...March 31, 2008
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W.A.S.P. Planning Anthology Box Set
Cameron Edney of Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: I believe that you will be playing "The Crimson Idol" album in its entirety, as well as a greatest hits set [on the upcoming Australia...March 30, 2008
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MANDY LION Covers PRINCE's 'Kiss'; Video Available
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) has released a video for his cover version of PRINCE's "Kiss". Watch it below. Lion recently collaborated with music producer Mickey James (of CRISS ANGEL fame) on the next MANDY LION album, to be released later in the year. Mandy Lion is currently workin...March 30, 2008
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THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT Confirmed For Holland's DOKK'EM Festival
Dutch metallers THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have been confirmed for the Dokk'em open-air festival, set to take place August 9, 2008 in Raard (near Leeuwarden),Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGER AS ART (USA) AWAKE (UK) BLAZE BAYLEY (UK) DIAMOND HEAD (UK) DYLATH-LEEN (FR) HE...March 29, 2008
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KING DIAMOND: New Audio Interview Available
TheRighttoRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #50),featuring King Diamond. King tackled a variety of topics, including his health, his band's latest CD, "Give me Your Soul Please", and the video for the track "Give Me Your Soul". The interview lasts approximately 40 minutes and can be h...March 29, 2008
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AXL ROSE's New Managers Are 'Honored' That Singer Has Placed His Trust In Them
Longtime managers Irving Azoff and Andy Gould, who have just signed an agreement to represent GUNS N' ROSES and the band's frontman Axl Rose, have released the following statement regarding the new partnership: "Axl Rose and GUNS N' ROSES is and will always be one of the most important recording and...March 29, 2008
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JOURNEY, HEART, CHEAP TRICK: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Three legendary rock bands are teaming up for what is sure to be the tour of the summer. JOURNEY, HEART and CHEAP TRICK are heading out on the concert trail starting July 9 in Denver, CO through October 4 in Albuquerque, NM. Fans should check local listings for on-sale dates, which begin Saturday, A...March 26, 2008
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