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STRYPER Frontman's Son Discusses FLIGHT PATTERNS Band

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet Jr. — son of STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet — and bassist Shane Perry of the Boston-based quintet FLIGHT PATTERNS. Watch the chat below. Emerging into the music scene by way of...

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E-FORCE: Toronto Footage Posted Online

Former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest's France-based E-FORCE band played several shows in Canada at the end of November, including a support slot with SACRIFICE on November 21 at the Opera House in Toronto, Ontario. Fan-filmed video footage of the Toronto concert can be viewed below. E-FORCE's...

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PROJECT: FAILING FLESH Begins Mixing New Album

PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, the group featuring former VOIVOD/current E-FORCE bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, Kevin 131 (GARDEN OF SHADOWS, TWISTED TOWER DIRE, BRAVE, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT) and Tim Gutierrez (instruments),is continuing work on its third LP, titled "Count Back From Ten". According to Tim, "T...

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TOM FISCHER: I Once Made The Mistake To Continue CELTIC FROST Without MARTIN AIN

The following is an amended excerpt from a recent discussion on the TRIPTYKON/CELTIC FROST discussion forum by the two bands' mainman, Tom Gabriel Fischer: "I once made the mistake to continue CELTIC FROST without Martin [Eric Ain, bass]. It wasn't CELTIC FROST, in spite of the name, and the results...

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Legendary Rock Photographer To Sign Copies Of 'Six-String Heroes' Book

Rock and roll photographer Neil Zlozower will sign copies of "Six-String Heroes" (Chronicle Books),his new book that showcases 150 of the greatest guitar players in history, on Saturday, December 5 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Mr Musichead Gallery (7511 W. Sunset Blvd.) in Hollywood, Californ...

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JACK IN THE BOX Announces Reunion Concert

Acclaimed Norwegian '90s melodic heavy rock band JACK IN THE BOX will play its first reunion show on March 19, 2010 at Gamla in Oslo, Norway. The group's current lineup is as follows: Eric Si (a.k.a. Lars Eric Si, Lars Eikind) (WINDS, BEFORE THE DAWN) - Vocals Rune Lamøy - Guitar Frode Lamøy - Drums...

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STRATOVARIUS' JENS JOHANSSON To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I've known Jens for years now; there has always been a friendship between EDGUY...

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SLASH With THE JOE PERRY PROJECT In Hollywood; More Video Footage Available

More video footage (see below) has been posted online of VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash performing the AEROSMITH classic "Walkin' The Dog" with THE JOE PERRY PROJECT on November 24, 2009 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California (courtesy of Christy Borgman). Slash previo...

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24th Annual VIBE FOR PHILO Announced

In 1981, just five years before his untimely demise, THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott asked longtime friend Smiley Bolger to "do a vibe for me sometime." Bolger, a DJ and promoter, had just won the Alternative Eurovision Song Contest and Philo (as Smiley called him) loved the idea. This throwaway remar...

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BRUCE KULICK's 'BK3' To Receive European Release Via FRONTIERS RECORDS

Former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will release his new solo album, "BK3", in Europe on January 29 via Frontiers Records. The CD will be made available in North America on February 16 through Twenty 4 Records/Rocket Science Ventures. If you ever play Six Degrees of Bruce...

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THE ALIEN BLAKK Joined By Former MACHINE HEAD Drummer

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area drummer Chris Kontos (MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, SPIRALARMS) has joined THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig. Commented Craig: "Chris and I have been talking for about a year or so about THE ALIEN BLAKK. It has been over this time that we have...

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STRYPER Frontman Interviewed On 'The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show'

On November 16, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show". Watch the chat in two parts below. STRYPER was recently forced to cancel several shows in Texas due to Michael Sweet's bout with the flu. The band's concerts in Dallas and Houston...

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TROUBLE: Pro-Shot Footage Of New Song Posted Online

Berlin, Germany's PitCam Production and More-Metal.com have posted professionally filmed, multi-camera video footage of legendary Chicago doomsters TROUBLE performing five songs — including the brand new track "Hunters Of Doom", from the group's forthcoming CD, "The Dark Riff" — on November 30, 2009...

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ERIC WAGNER's BLACKFINGER Schedules Wisconsin Date

BLACKFINGER, the new project featuring ex-TROUBLE vocalist Eric Wagner, has a show scheduled on Saturday, December 12 at Vnuk's Lounge in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Support at the gig will come from Chicago's EARTHEN GRAVE, featuring ex-TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner and renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine....

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THE JOE PERRY PROJECT To Support BAD COMPANY In U.K.

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, will support BAD COMPANY on a U.K. tour in April. The dates are as follows: April 01 - Birmingham, UK - LG Arena April 02 - Manchester, UK - Arena April 04 - Sheffield, UK - City Hall April 05 - Cardiff, UK - ...