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ERIC ADAMS On Why MANOWAR DVDs Have Outnumbered CDs: 'It's What The Fans Want'
Sweden's CriticalMass.se recently conducted an interview with MANOWAR frontman Eric Adams. A few excerpts from the chat follow: CriticalMass.se: Tell us something about the [new] album. How will it sound? Eric: Have you heard the EP yet? That's a glimpse of what's going on with the MANOWAR sound, th...October 12, 2006
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CHRIS CAFFERY: New Instrumetnal Track Posted Online
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has uploaded a new instrumental track, entitled "In the Midst", to his MySpace page. Caffery recently completed work on his new solo album, "Pins and Needles", tentatively due in early 2007 via an as-yet-undetermined label. The follow-up to 2...October 12, 2006
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DREAM THEATER: 'Score' DVD Certified Platinum!
DREAM THEATER's "Score" two-DVD set has been officially certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The set, which sold more than 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 1 on Billboard's Top Music Video chart, contains...October 11, 2006
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MANOWAR Ringtones Coming Soon
MANOWAR ringtones will be available in the near future. The band would like to know which songs YOU would like to download for your mobile phone, so send in your 10 favorite songs to [email protected]. Your vote will influence the list of ringtones, so make sure that the band hears your wishes! A...October 10, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Early Videos To Be Re-Released On DVD
According to a posting on legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen's official web site, two of Yngwie's earliest live concert videos — "Trial By Fire: Live in Leningrad" and "Live '85" — will soon be re-released on DVD by Universal. Malmsteen's 1989 release, "Trial By Fire: Live in Leningrad", w...October 10, 2006
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CHRIS CAFFERY Reveals Plans For SAVATAGE DVD
Chris Caffery, guitarist for SAVATAGE/TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and solo artist, recently spoke to Metal Asylum just before rehearsals started for the TSO tour about his latest CD, "Pins and Needles", and the future of SAVATAGE, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Asy...October 9, 2006
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TWELFTH GATE Back On MADPOWER Festival
Chicago-based progressive thrash metal band TWELFTH GATE is officially back on the lineup for the 2006 MadPower festival. As previously reported, TWELFTH GATE is currently seeking a new vocalist, which initially forced them to cancel, but have since recruited friend and EDEN'S FALL (also performing)...October 9, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Tour Scandinavia In December
Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will embark on a Scandinavian tour in December. Exact cities and dates for the trek — which will include stops in Sweden and Finland — will be announced soon. Yngwie Malmsteen and drummer Patrick Johansson reportedly went into Malmsteen's Miami, Florida s...October 9, 2006
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SLASH Featured In VOLKSWAGEN Commercial: Video Available
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is among the musicians appearing in TV ads for a new campaign partnering First Act guitars and Volkswagen cars. Custom First Act axes will be given away to purchasers of new VW automobiles, and feature a built-in pre-amp allowing them to be played t...October 8, 2006
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Loudspeaker' Cellphone Downloads In Japan Top 140,000
According to Avex, cellphone downloads in Japan for songs from Marty Friedman's (ex-MEGADETH) "Loudspeaker" album have topped 140,000 and show no signs of slowing down. The lead-off track from "Loudspeaker", "Elixir" is the new ending theme for the current season of "Rock Fujiyama". Other songs from...October 8, 2006
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DIO On Possible BLACK SABBATH Reunion: 'I Would Absolutely Say No If It Was For Nostalgia'
Paul Jackson of Daily Yomiuri recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On revisiting the "Holy Diver" material on a recently released live CD: "It was cool and fun to play those songs agai...October 7, 2006
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SLASH, RICK NIELSEN Perform With CAMP FREDDY On 'Leno': Photo Available
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen joined CAMP FREDDY to perform their version of CHEAP TRICK's "Surrender" on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" last night (Thursday, October 5). This was CAMP FREDDY's first television appearance since "The Showbiz Show with David...October 6, 2006
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GIGANTOUR: Photos From Bands Vs. Crew Softball Game Posted Online
On Monday, October 2, Gigantour took a break in Norfolk, VA for a friendly softball game between the bands and the crew. The game took place at Norfolk, Virginia's Harbor Park minor league baseball stadium (150 Park Avenue) on a day off for the fast and furious traveling festival, which kicked off i...October 5, 2006
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SATYRICON To Tour Australia In December
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON will embark on an Australian tour in December. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 01 - The HQ, Adelaide Dec. 02 - The Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne Dec. 05 - The Metro Theatre, Sydney Dec. 06 - The Arena, Brisbane As previously reported, SATYRICON has posted its video fo...October 5, 2006
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EPHEL DUATH Introduces New Drummer
Eccentric jazz-metallers EPHEL DUATH have announced the addition of new drummer Sergio Ponti. "Sergio Ponti made his debut with us on 28th September he's a fresh talent and he's pushing our sound to new exciting rhythmical perspectives," stated EPHEL DUATH mainman Davide. "He studied with Mokhtar Sa...October 4, 2006