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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist's 'Boom Of The Tingling Strings' To See Light Of Day
According to Deep-Purple.net, EMI will release a recording of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord's work for piano and orchestra, "Boom Of The Tingling Strings", which was performed on December 7-8, 2006, with pianist Nelson Goerner, and the Odense Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Mann. The...February 5, 2008
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POISON Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
'80s hard rockers POISON have been confirmed for this year's edition of Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. This will mark the band's only European appearance of 2008 and their first concert in Europe in 15 years. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in...February 5, 2008
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MASTERSTROKE To Support JON OLIVA'S PAIN In Europe
Finnish melodic heavy metal band MASTERSTROKE will support JON OLIVA'S PAIN (led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva) in Europe beginning on April 25 at the Karmøygeddon metal festival in Norway. The trek will make additional stops in Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and The...February 4, 2008
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SCORPIONS Schedule More Tour Dates
Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS have scheduled the following dates: Mar. 09 - Bremen, GER - AWD Dome Apr. 10 - Saint Petersburg, RUS - Ice Palace Apr. 12 - Rostov On - Don, RUS - Palace Of Sports Apr. 13 - Samara, RUS - MTL Arena Apr. 14 - Kazan, RUS - Tatneft Arena ...February 2, 2008
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BLACK STONE CHERRY Drummer At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of BLACK STONE CHERRY drummer John Fred Young's solo performance at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show on January 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California can be viewed below (courtesy of "Termina8ed"). Holland's FaceCulture spoke t...January 31, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR, PRIMORDIAL, PICTURE, ROYAL HUNT Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
PRIMAL FEAR, PRIMORDIAL, PICTURE, ROYAL HUNT and MUCC have been confirmed for this year's edition of Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ASTRAL DOORS (S) AT THE GATES (S) AVATAR (S) AXEWITCH (S...January 31, 2008
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SILENT FORCE Guitarist's VOODOO CIRCLE Project; Audio Samples Available
SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. Due later in the year, the CD will feature contributions from the following musicians: David Readman (PINK CREAM 69) - Vocals Mel Gaynor (SIMPLE MINDS,...January 31, 2008
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ICED EARTH Confirmed For CHICAGO POWERFEST
American power metallers ICED EARTH have been confirmed for Chicago Powerfest 2008, set to take place on May 1-3 at The Pearl Room in Mokena, Illinois. This will be ICED EARTH's very first performance since the return of vocalist Matt Barlow. ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer had the following comment...January 30, 2008
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SILENT FORCE Guitarist Continuing Work On VOODOO CIRCLE Album
SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. Due later in the year, the CD will feature contributions from vocalist David Readman (PINK CREAM 69),drummer Mel Gaynor (SIMPLE MINDS, GARY MOORE, BRIA...January 29, 2008
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IRON GIANT Signs With DIMINISHED FIFTH RECORDS
Diminished Fifth Records has announced the signing of Moncton, New Brunswick's IRON GIANT. The group's second full-length album, "Creator of Scars", will be released later in the year. According to a press release, IRON GIANT "needs no introduction in Eastern Canada," having been "tearing up stages...January 27, 2008
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Members To Perform Pre-PROGPOWER USA Festival Acoustic Show
CIRCLE II CIRCLE/ex-SAVATAGE vocalist Zak Stevens and CIRCLE II CIRCLE guitarist/keyboardist Mitch Stewart will perform a special acoustic concert at the pre-ProgPower USA festival "Acoustic Show & Metal Karaoke" on September 24 at Vinyl's (Center Stage) in Atlanta, Georgia. The set will consist...January 26, 2008
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DOKKEN: More 'Lightning Strikes Again' Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of two more tracks from the forthcoming DOKKEN album, "Lightning Strikes Again" are available on the band's revamped web site. The songs "This Love Is Dyin'" and "It Means" were recently mixed and mastered by Wyn Davis and are available in Windows Media format on the band's "Music" pag...January 25, 2008
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ICED EARTH Opens Auditions For Bassist To Complete 2008 Touring Lineup
ICED EARTH is seeking a deeply passionate and motivated bass guitarist to complete the band's touring lineup for the 2008 tour season. If you have the chops to join Jon Schaffer and Brent Smedley in metal's most bulletproof rhythm section, read on. Applicants MUST possess the following: 1. A demonst...January 25, 2008
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Doom Legend SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH To Release Solo Album
Legendary guitarist Scott "Wino" Weinrich (SAINT VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SPIRIT CARAVAN, PLACE OF SKULLS, THE HIDDEN HAND) has an album's worth of "solo" recordings in the works. Assisting Wino during the sessions are Jean-Paul Gaster (CLUTCH) on drums and Jon Blank (REZIN) on bass. Entitled "Punctuate...January 24, 2008
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DOKKEN: More 'Lightning Strikes Again' Samples Posted Online
Audio samples of three tracks from the forthcoming DOKKEN album, "Lightning Strikes Again" — "Heart Of Stone", "Point Of No Return" and "Standing On The Outside" — are available on the band's revamped web site. The site also contains song samples from Don Dokken's solo album, "Solitary" ("Green", "E...January 23, 2008
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