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Guitarist/Main Songwriter KARI KAINULAINEN Quits AMARAN
Guitarist/main songwriter Kari Kainulainen has left the Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN. "I have decided to leave AMARAN to devote my energy to my new band, SIBLIANCE," Kainulainen writes on the band's web site. "I not not leaving AMARAN because of any personal indifferences... AMARAN has just...November 23, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Says His Current Band Is Like 'A Great Family'
Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about DIO's latest album, "Masters of the Moon" and the group's current lineup, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: Metal-Exiles.com: You have Craig Goldy back with you for this album, how much did he contribute to the new CD...November 21, 2004
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TONY IOMMI Says There Are 'No Plans' For A New BLACK SABBATH Studio Album
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about his recently released collaborative CD with singer Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),entitled "The 1996 DEP Sessions", and the possibility of a new SABBATH studio album, among other topics. Several excerpts...November 13, 2004
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer's Version Of 'Victim Of Changes' To Be Featured In Horror Film
According to a posting on his official web site, original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins' version of the PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" has been added to a horror movie by Lee Finn for Black Plague Productions. Al co-wrote the song during his four years singing with JUDAS PRIEST in the Seventie...November 6, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH With ROB HALFORD: Camden Show To Be Released On DVD, CD
An audio CD version of SABBATH's historic performance with Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) on August 26, 2004 at Ozzfest in Camden, NJ will be released in Japan on November 19 through Dust An' Dreams (www.dnd-rock.com). The DVD version is slated for release in mid-December. A number of still captures fro...November 5, 2004
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Recording More Material For Solo Album
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins will enter the studio on October 29 to record the seventh song for his upcoming solo project, entitled "Demon Deceiver". The track, entitled "Bleeding", will feature contributions from the following musicians: Pete Emms (bass),Mike de Jager (guitar),Simon Lee...October 25, 2004
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ANTIMATTER Set Title For New Album
Britain's ANTIMATTER, a group made up of current and past members of popular post-metal merchants ANATHEMA, have set "Planetary Confinement" as the title of their third album, tentatively due in February. "The album is acoustic-based, and will have a much more organic feel than 'Saviour' or 'Lights...October 21, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Off To London For Some Studio Work
MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, have posted the following message on their web site: "Nicko is off to London for a week to do some studio wo...October 18, 2004
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ISENGARD Announce New Singer
Swedish power metallers ISENGARD have announced the addition of singer Morgan J. Johansson (ex-CRYSTAL BLUE) to the group's ranks. Morgan is 36 years old and hails from Örebro, Sweden. After his CRYSTAL BLUE stint, he did a few tours with different cover bands around Scandinavia. "Morgan has a ton o...October 18, 2004
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DIO: New DVD On The Way
Rhino is reportedly working on new DIO DVD featuring all of the group's Warner Bros.-era promo videos as well as an interview with frontman Ronnie James Dio talking about each of the clips on the disc. No further information is available at this time. DIO's latest album, "Master of the Moon", was re...October 18, 2004
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Bassist JOEY VERA Says ANTHRAX's NY Gig Was One Of His Most Memorable Concert Experiences
Bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his web site: "Spring forward, Fall down. (That was me last night after a few too many bevies.) "I can see the leaves starting to turn out here in the Northeast of the U.S. and I doubt very much I'd see ...October 8, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Says He Doesn't Understand VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Problem With Him
In a recent interview with Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young, Ronnie James Dio addressed the thorny issue of the bitter words flung his way by ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell. "I don't really know the exact details of Vivian's grievance with me — I don't think anyone does, but he has been very...October 8, 2004
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PAUL DI'ANNO Wants To Do One Final Tour With IRON MAIDEN
Former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno recently gave an interview to the Belgian fan site PaulDiAnno.be about his upcoming projects and his thoughts on MAIDEN's musical progression over the years. Several exceprts from the interview follow: Q: How do you feel MAIDEN would of progressed had you nev...October 5, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks Lineup Changes
Ronnie James Dio spoke with Electricbasement.com about the lineup changes the band has endured the last couple years. On the departure of bassist Jimmy Bain: "I was very surprised. When Jimmy left, we were writing at the time. When we did the album, we contacted Jeff [Pilson], who had played with us...October 5, 2004
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Finish Book About Band's Early Years
The following update has been posted on the official web site of original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins: "Al says THE DENIAL [also featuring IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton] have decided to take a break because nearly all the members of the band have their own commitments at thi...September 29, 2004
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