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CRIMSON GLORY To Headline PROGPOWER USA 10th Anniversary

The current members of CRIMSON GLORY — whose former lead singer, Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald, Jr.),passed away last week — have released the following update: "We are proud to announce that CRIMSON GLORY have been asked by ProgPower USA founder/promoter Glenn Harveston to headline th...

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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer's Memorial Service: A Recap

A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) was held this past Saturday, July 11 at Siesta Key public beach in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life was open to all who wished to attend. According to an online posting by the band's web...

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SHADOWS FALL: Video Footage Of Entire Southwick Performance Available

Video footage of SHADOWS FALL's June 20, 2009 performance at a private party in Southwick, Massachusetts can be viewed below (courtesy of "Quigshomerepair"). The entire show is available at this location. SHADOWS FALL shot a video for the song "Still I Rise" on June 30 in Seal Beach, California. The...

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MIDNIGHT's 'Funeral' Song Posted Online

Late CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight's (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) haunting, passionate version of the SARAH MCLACHLAN song "Angel" has been posted at his MySpace page. The piano on the track was played by RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboardist Alex Staropoli. "Angel" is one of numerous recordings ma...

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CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist Says MIDNIGHT Was 'An Eccentric Artist'

Mark Morton of Examiner.com conducted an interview with CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Jon Drenning about the passing of former CG frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: I know Midnight and the band have had differences over...

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STEVEN ADLER's Guest Appearance On SLASH's Solo Album To Be Recorded Next Week

According to a posting on Slash's Twitter account, the guitarist's former GUNS N' ROSES bandmate Steven Adler will play on Slash's forthcoming solo album. Adler is scheduled to lay down his drum track sometime next week. Slash has been recording his solo CD with former NINE INCH NAILS drummer Josh F...

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JON OLIVA: 'I Am Filled With Sadness After Learning Of MIDNIGHT's Death'

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following message from SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA's PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.): "I am filled with sadness after learning of Mid's death. He was truly one of the most unique, heart-me...

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W.A.S.P.: Munich Footage Available

Video footage of W.A.S.P.'s July 8, 2009 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). W.A.S.P. last year completed the European and North American legs of "The Crimson Idol Tour", which kicked off on October 26, 2007 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The band performed the...

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KOBRA KAI Featuring SHADOWS FALL, FATES WARNING Members: New Shows Announced

Current and former members of SHADOWS FALL, FATES WARNING, ALL THAT REMAINS and DARK DAY SUNDAY have joined forces in a new project called KOBRA KAI. The mission is simple: '80s metal covers done the way the way a metal show truly was back then — a party! The group says, "The way we see ...

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CHTHONIC To Debut New Look At 'Free Tibet' Concert

Taiwan's CHTHONIC will debut their new look and outfits at the upcoming "Free Tibet" concert. The concert will be held July 11 in Taipei, Taiwan. For additional information on the event, fans can go to this location. Band Taiwan and Tibet have shared a similar history, facing threats from the Chines...

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Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute

A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Key public beach (just south of main pavillion) in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life will be open to all who wish to attend. CRIMSON GLORY ba...

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NIGHTMARE Bassist Pays Tribute To Fallen CRIMSON GLORY Singer

Bassist Yves Campion from French power metallers NIGHTMARE has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "On this day of July 8th 2009, I have lost a brother, a genius, a wizard, an incredible mystical voice... I have been so much inspired by him...

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KEEP IT TRUE Festival Organizer Comments On MIDNIGHT's Passing

Oliver Weinsheimer, organizer of Germany's Keep It True festival, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "I was deeply shocked this morning when I read the news, that former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight has died at the age of 47. He was o...

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ECHOES OF ETERNITY Signs European Deal With MASSACRE RECORDS

California-based, female-fronted progressive metallers ECHOES OF ETERNITY have inked European a deal with Massacre Records for the release of their second album, entitled "As Shadows Burn". Due in Europe on September 25 (the LP will be released in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast Records),the follow-up t...

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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick Jr. McDonald) passed away earlier today (Wednesday, July 8) from "total kidney and liver failure." He was 47 years old. According to JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte, who played on some of Midnig...