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CHRIS CAFFERY To Guest On KWTF THE EDGE

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery will be a guest on KWTF The Edge this Saturday (February 3) at 9:00 p.m. Chris discusses his new solo release "Pins & Needles", and the process of recording and touring, as well as the past, present and future of SAVATAGE. Chris doesn't l...

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METAL CHURCH Drummer's Spinal Disk Injury Forces Concert Cancellations

Last night (Jan. 31) in Nashville, METAL CHURCH drummer Jeff Plate suffered a spinal disk injury. Jeff is currently seeking medical treatment, and the prognosis is soon to follow. Unfortunately, the band has been forced to cancel at least 3-6 shows, pending Jeff's prognosis. Commented the band: "We...

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USIPIAN Calls It Quits

Danish "apocalyptic" old-school death metallers USIPIAN have issued the following update: "We are sorry to announce that USIPIAN no longer exists due to differences within the band in regard to musical direction. The final testament of USIPIAN will be a MCD/7-inch EP containing three tracks recently...

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KING DIAMOND Guitarist Guests On New ELVENKING Album

Swedish guitar hero Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, FIREGOD, ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA) will guest on the new album from the Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING, to be released this fall via AFM Records. Wead will provide solos on two tracks. Commented the band: "It's an honour to h...

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KING DIAMOND To Begin Mixing New Album In March

Vocalist King Diamond is currently writing lyrics to his band's as-yet-untitled 12th studio record, which he expects to begin mixing on March 5 in Dallas, Texas. If everything goes according to plan, the CD will be completed by April 1 for a tentative late summer release. Revolver magazine recently...

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VELVET REVOLVER, AEROSMITH Confirmed For Argentina's QUILMES ROCK '07 Festival

According to Ticketek Argentina, VELVET REVOLVER and AEROSMITH have been confirmed for the Quilmes Rock '07 festival, set to take place April 15 at Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina. VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum revealed during a Camp Freddy Radio broadcast on Los Angeles' Indie 1...

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WARNER MUSIC GROUP Completes Acquisition of ROADRUNNER MUSIC GROUP

Warner Music Group Corp. today (Jan. 29) announced the completion of its acquisition of 73.5 percent of Amsterdam-based Roadrunner Music Group B.V., which includes Roadrunner Records, one of the leading hard rock and heavy metal labels. The Roadrunner acquisition was originally announced on December...

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FORCE OF EVIL Splits With ESCAPI MUSIC

FORCE OF EVIL, the Danish band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (ex-IRONFIRE),has issued the following update: "It's been a very very lon...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Reveals Band Lineup For KOTIPELTO Tour

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has revealed that his solo band for his upcoming European tour with KOTIPELTO will consist of Nick Douglas (bass; DORO),Paul LaPlaca (guitar) and most likely John Macaluso (drums; TNT, ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE, STARBREAKER). "[...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Play Italy's HEINEKEN JAMMIN' FESTIVAL In June?

According to Last.fm, VELVET REVOLVER will join PEARL JAM and the RACONTEURS at this summer's Heineken Jammin' Festival in Mestre, Italy. The festival will be held at the Parco San Giuliano on June 23-24. It should be noted that this tour date has not been officially confirmed by the band or its man...

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It's Official: MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist MICHAEL DENNER Is A True Gentleman

The Danish newspaper Nyhedsavisen conducted a test yesterday (Tuesday, January 23) to see if the residents of Copenhagen, Denmark are generally helfpul and accomodating with one another. As part of the test, they had an old lady (Alice) drop a bag of groceries from the supermarket on the street to s...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Signs With METAL HEAVEN RECORDS

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has inked a solo deal with Metal Heaven Records. His new album, "Pins & Needles", will be released later in the year. "Pins & Needles" track listing: 01. Pins & Needles 02. Sixty-Six 03. Torment 04. Walls 05. YGBFKM 06. Sad 07. Ch...

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METAL CHURCH To Host 'The Classic Metal Show'

The five current members of METAL CHURCH will host "The Classic Metal Show" on Saturday, February 3. Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar),Ronny Munroe (vocals),Jay Reynolds (guitar),Steve Unger (bass) and Jeff Plate (drums) will discuss their current album, "A Light in the Dark", as well as the history of t...

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SKID ROW: New Dates Announced

SKID ROW has lined up the following tour dates: Feb. 24 - Rio Puerco, NM @ Route 66 Casino Mar. 03 - Tucson, AZ @ Desert Diamond Casino SKID ROW's latest album, "Revolutions Per Minute", was released on October 24 via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2003's "ThickSkin" was recorded at WireWorld studio...

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METAL CHURCH: Illness Forces Montreal, Toronto Cancellations

Legendary Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH have been forced to cancel their previously announced shows in Montreal and Toronto "due to illness." The affected dates are as follows: Jan. 21 - Petit Campus – Montreal, QUE Jan. 22 - Lee's Palace – Toronto, ONT As previously reported, Escapi Music has set...